The Springbok Women SVNS ended last in Bordeaux, following their 17-24 loss to Brazil in their final appearance in the 2025/26 season.
Despite a great start by the Springbok Women, it was Brazil who scored the two opening tries of the match to lead 14-00 after five minutes of play in the first half. A third try by Brazil had them leading the Springbok Women 19-00 at the halftime break.
Springbok Women attacked from a scrum and spread wide, making it easy for Maria Tshiremba to score their first try after four minutes of play in the second half. A minute later, Ayanda Malinga cut the defence of Brazil in two with pace and force to score the Springbok Women’s second try, trailing 12-19 and a minute still to play. However, Brazil struck back immediately with their 5th try, after which the Springbok Women scored their fourth try to cut Brazil’s lead to 24-17.
Scorers:
Springbok Women SVNS: Tries: Maria Tshiremba, Ayanda Malinga. Conversion: Byrhandre Dolf.
Argentina 7s: Tries: Yasmim Soares, Isadora Lopes, Thalia Costa, Ariely Moreira. Conversions: Gisele Gomes Dos Santos (2).
Teams:
Springbok Women SVNS: Shiniqwa Lamprecht, Maceala Samboya, Catha Jacobs, Patience Mokone, Eloise Webb, Vianca Boer, Jane Mulder. Replacements: Byrhandre Dolf, Zintle Mpupha, Maria Tshiremba, Nontobeko Mohuli, Ayanda Malinga.
Brazil 7s: Camilla Carvalho, Aline Ribeiro, Isadora Lopes, Giovanna Barth, Gisele Gomes Dos Santos, Ariely Moreira, Yasmim Soares. Replacements: Leila Silva, Gabriela Lima, Marina Fioravanti, Claudia Vitoria Beltran, Thalia Costa.