The Springbok Women's Sevens' late defeat against Kenya in their HSBC SVNS Play-off final in Los Angeles on Sunday means they will have to qualify for Division 2 next season.
The Springbok Women's dominant win over Spain in Alicante on Saturday was a strong season opener that delighted coach Swys de Bruin and his staff.
The Springbok Women kicked off their 2025 season with an impressive 48-26 victory over Spain in Alicante on Saturday, with a powerful pack laying the foundation for a strong performance.
Long-serving Springbok Women captain Nolusindiso Booi will become the first South African female to reach 50 Test caps when they face Spain at Campo de Rugby Amorós Palao in Elche on Saturday.
The Springbok Women have worked hard on becoming a formidable set-piece unit and a strong scrummaging side and are determined to play to those strengths when they meet Spain in Elche on Saturday.
The Springbok Women arrived in Alicante, Spain from France on Sunday and according to Performance Coach Swys de Bruin, 'Operation Spain' is now officially underway.