The Springbok Women wrapped up their first 2026 alignment camp in Stellenbosch on Friday, with head coach Swys de Bruin satisfied that key objectives were achieved over the two-week programme.
Springbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin says their first alignment camp of 2026 will provide an important opportunity to assess new talent while ensuring the squad is aligned ahead of a demanding international season.
Springbok Women coach Swys de Bruin has invited ten uncapped players to the team's first alignment camp of the season, with 34 players descending on Stellenbosch from 12-24 April.
Springbok Women's star Nadine Roos believes the rapid rise of women's rugby in South Africa has created unprecedented opportunities for female players - something she has experienced first-hand.
Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx capped off a fantastic season when he won the SA Rugby Men's Player of the Year Award, while Nadine Roos did the double by being named SA Rugby Women's Player of the Year for a second consecutive year.
Catha Jacobs has come full circle in her rugby journey, returning to the Springbok Women's Sevens squad in Stellenbosch after building a successful career in fifteens and club rugby overseas.