A Springbok Women training squad was announced and assembled in Stellenbosch on Sunday for a week-long camp as they kick-start their 2025 preparations for the Rugby World Cup, to be played in England in August.
The squad of 38 players consist of 21 forwards and 17 backs. Vainah Ubisi and Rights Mkhari are recovering from injuries, while overseas-based players Sinazo Mcatshulwa (France), Danelle Lochner, Babalwa Latsha, Lindelwa Gwala and Catha Jacobs (all England) were not considered as they are busy with club commitments.
Springbok Women Training Squad:
Props: Sanelisiwe Charlie, Yonela Ngxingolo (both Bulls Daisies), Xoliswa Khuzwayo, Aliyah Tchogna Njamen (all Golden Lions Women), Nombuyekezo Mdliki (Border Ladies), Azisa Mkiva, (DHL Western Province), Anita Tom (Sanlam Boland Dames).
Hookers: Roseline Botes, Luchell Hanekom, Bronishia Hess (all DHL Western Province), Micke Gunter (Bulls Daisies).
Locks: Nolusindiso Booi, Nomsa Mokwai (both DHL Western Province), Dineo Ndhlovu (Bulls Daisies).
Loose forwards: Lusanda Dumke, Sizophila Solontsi, Faith Tshauke (all Bulls Daisies), Aseza Hele (Sanlam Boland Dames).
Utility forwards: Nobuhle Mjwara (Sharks Women), Anathi Qolo, Sinelitha Noxeke (both Bulls Daisies).
Scrumhalves: Tayla Kinsey (Sharks Women), Unam Tose (Bulls Daisies), Felicia Jacobs (Sanlam Boland Dames), Alicia Willemse (DHL Western Province).
Flyhalves: Nadine Roos (unattached), Mary Zulu (Sharks Women), Libbie Janse van Rensburg (Bulls Daisies).
Centres: Zintle Mpupha, Chumisa Qawe (both Bulls Daisies), Aphiwe Ngwevu (Border Ladies), Veroeshka Grain (Sanlam Boland Dames).
Outside backs: Ayanda Malinga (Bulls Daisies), Nomawethu Mabenge (Sanlam Boland Dames), Shaunique Hess (DHL Western Province).
Utility backs: Jakkie Cilliers, Byrhandre Dolf (both Bulls Daisies), Eloise Webb (Border Ladies).