The Springbok Women have named a squad of 26 players as they step up preparations for the Rugby World Cup with one of their toughest challenges in recent years.
There was relief but also pride that the Springbok Women executed their mandate in Madagascar at the 2025 Rugby Africa Women's Cup.
The Springbok Women claimed the Rugby Africa Women's Cup when they outplayed hosts Madagascar 61-17 at Stade Makis in Antananarivo on Sunday.
Springbok Women coach Franzel September says it is important for them to defend their Rugby Africa title when they face Madagascar in the final on Sunday afternoon.
The Springbok Women were made to work hard for their gutsy victory over Kenya in the second round of the Rugby Africa Women's Cup in Madagascar on Wednesday.
The Springbok Women will field the same starting line-up, as their Rugby Africa Women's Cup opener, when they take on Kenya in Antananarivo on Wednesday.