Despite a brilliant effort on the defence, the Springbok Women SVNS lost 22-07 to France in their first Pool A match in Bordeaux.
France dominated from the outset but could only score their first try after 4 minutes of play in the first half to lead 05-00. The Springboks struck back when Maria Tshiremba powered through tackles down the touchline to score the Springboks’ first try. Byrhandre Dolf converted the try to edge the Springboks 07-05 after seven minutes of play in the first half. However, with time up on the clock, France scored their second try to lead 10-07 going into the second half.
France scored two tries in the second half to secure a 22-07 win against the Springbok Women SVNS.
Scorers:
Springbok Women SVNS: Try: Maria Tshiremba. Conversions: Byrhandre Dolf.
France 7s: Tries: Lou Noel (2), Lea Trollier, Hawa Tounkara. Conversions: Chloe Jacquet.
Springbok Women SVNS: Zintle Mpupha, Catha Jacobs, Ayanda Malinga, Byrhandre Dolf, Eloise Webb, Maria Tshiremba, Vianca Boer. Replacements: Shiniqwa Lamprecht, Patience Mokone, Maceala Samboya, Nontobeko Mohuli, Jane Mulder.
France 7s: Lili Dezou, Lou Noel, Léa Trollier, Alycia Christiaens, Anaick Konyi, Faustine Piscicelli, Chloe Jacquet. Replacements: Cleo Hagel, Garance Merle, Carla Neisen, Marie-Aurelie Castel, Hawa Tounkara.