The Springbok Women SVNS showed a lot of commitment and heart in their 26-12 loss to Australia in their opening clash of the HSBC SVNS World Championship in Spain.
Despite Australia scoring tries almost at will, the Springbok Women scored two well-worked tries, and their defence was well organised and full of heart. Australia led 21-07 at the half-time break, with both teams scoring a try each in the second half.
Scorers:
Australia: Tries: Madison Ashby, Maddison Levi (3). Conversions: Teagan Levi, Kahli Henwood (2).
Springbok Women: Maria Tshiremba, Eloise Webb. Conversion: Byrhandre Dolf.
Teams:
Australia: Kahli Henwood, Maddison Levi, Demi Kennewell, Kaitlin Shave, Faith Nathan, Madison Ashby, Teagan Levi. Replacements: Teagan Levi, Alysia Lefau-Fakaosilea, Bienne Terita, Isabella Nasser, Tia Hinds.
Springbok Women: Zintle Mpupha, Shiniqwa Lamprecht, Catha Jacobs, Vianca Boer, Byrhandre Dolf, Maria Tshiremba, Vianca Boer, Ayanda Malinga. Replacements: Patience Mokone, Eloise Webb, Maceala Samboya, Nontobeko Mohuli, Jane Mulder.