Captain Lusanda Dumke leads a formidable Bulls Daisies side in the final of the 2024 SA Rugby Women’s Premier Division at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Saturday evening when they will host DHL Western Province at 19:15 (SA Time).
Dumke forms part of a forward pack that assembles Sanelisiwe Charlie, Xolelwa Diliza and Yonela Ngxingolo at front row with Vainah Ubisi and Sinelitha Noxeke combining at lock. The skipper will be alongside Faith Tshauke on the flank whilst Sophy Mashapa will slot in at eight.
At halfback, Rumandi Potgieter starts at scrum half with Unam Tose nearby at flyhalf. Behind the duo will be speedsters, Unathi Mali at left wing and Patience Mokone on the right-hand side of the park. Zintle Nonkasana provides cover and direction at fullback with the semi-final ‘GP Consult Player of the Match’ Chumisa Qawe (inside centre) and this season’s top points scorer Jakkie Cilliers (outside centre) pairing up at midfield.
The Daisies have assembled a five-three split impact squad which features Micke Günter, Asithandile Ntoyanto, Lebogang Ralebona, Ziyanda Ngohlekana, Anathi Qolo, Mahlatse Nkhumishe, Sesihle Maguga and Naima Hlatshwayo who all will be on standby to help their team get over the line.
Bulls Daisies: 1. Sanelisiwe Charlie, 2. Xolelwa Diliza, 3. Yonela Ngxingolo, 4. Vainah Ubisi, 5. Sinelitha Noxeke, 6. Lusanda Dumke (c), 7. Faith Tshauke, 8. Sophy Mashapa, 9. Rumandi Potgieter, 10. Unam Tose 11. Unathi Mali, 12. Chumisa Qawe, 13. Jakkie Cilliers, 14. Patience Mokone, 15. Zintle Nonkasana. Replacements: 16. Micke Günter, 17. Asithandile Ntoyanto, 18. Lebogang Ralebona, 19. Ziyanda Ngohlekana, 20. Anathi Qolo, 21. Mahlatse Nkhumishe, 22. Sesihle Maguga, 23. Naima Hlatshwayo