The Springbok Women’s Sevens secured a clinical 19-05 win over Great Britain at the HSBC SVNS Hong Kong.
Great Britain started like a house on fire and scored their first try to lead 05-00 after just a minute of play in the first half. However, the Springboks started to dominate, and a converted try by Maria Tshiremba, who showed brilliant pace, gave the Springboks a 07-05 lead going into the second half.
The Springboks started the second half looking much better, playing a more physical game plan, and Lerato Makua scored a deserved try. Byrhandre Dolf converted to extend the Springboks’ lead to 14-05. With time up on the clock, Maria Tshiremba scored her second try to secure the Springboks a deserved 19-05 win.
Scorers:
Springbok Women’s Sevens: Tries: Maria Tshiremba (2), Lerato Makua. Conversions: Byrhandre Dolf (2).
Great Britain: Try: Katie Shillaker.
Teams:
Springbok Women’s Seven: Shiniqwa Lamprecht, Lerato Makua, Catha Jacobs, Byrhandre Dolf, Maria Tshiremba, Shanidine Bezuidenhout, Ayanda Malinga. Replacements: Zintle Mpupha, Eloise Webb, Maceala Samboya, Nontobeko Mohuli, Jane Mulder.
Great Britain: Heather Cowell, Lauren Torley, Georgie Lingham, Freya Aucken, Abbie Brown, Katie Shillaker, Reneeqa Bonner. Replacements: Ellen Scantlebury, Ella Lovibond, Vicky Laflin, Grace Crompton, Ellie Boatman.