Sevens – Springbok Women’s Sevens Convincingly Beat Fiji

 

The Springbok Women's Sevens had a brilliant 19-07 win against Fiji, outscoring their more famous opponents three tries to one.

The Springbok Women's Sevens had a decent start to the first half, however, the pin-point attack by Fiji resulted in Heleina Young cutting the defence of the Springbok Women's Sevens in two to score a long-distance try. The Springbok Women's Sevens physical attack created a gap for Ayanda Malinga to score a try to reduce Fiji's lead to just 07-05 at the halftime break.

The Springbok Women's Sevens continued their physical attack with Zintle Mpupha bulldozing her way over the tryline to lead 12-07 with 5 minutes still to play in the second half. A great try by Liske Lategan in the final seconds of the match secured the Springbok Women's Sevens a famous 19-07 win against Fiji.

Scorers:
Springbok Women's Sevens: Try: Ayanda Malinga, Zintle Mpupha, Liske Lategan. Conversion: Nadine Roos (2).
New Zealand: Tries: Heleina Young. Conversion: Ana Maria Naimasi.

Teams:

Springbok Women's Sevens: Zintle Mpupha, Simamkele Namba, Mathrin Simmer, Eloise Webb, Shona-Leah Weston, Ayanda Williams, Nadine Roos. Replacements: Shiniqwa Lampbrecht, Liske Lategan, Alichia Arries, Marlize de Bruin, Kemiketso Baloyi.

Fiji: Ana Maria Naimasa, Adi Vani Buleki, Ilisapeci Delaiwau, Heleina Young, Raijieli Daveua, Maria Rokotuisiga, Talei Wilson. Replacements: Verenaisi Ditavutu, Alowesi Nakoci, Lavena Cavuru, Meredani Qoro, Laisana Likuceva.