The Springbok Women SVNS lost their third match in a row at Bordeaux, losing to Argentina 17-05. They will play in the 9th place semi-final later tonight.
Following an arm wrestle during the first seven minutes, Maria Tshiremba's speed was too much for Argentina’s defenders, scoring the first try of the match to edge the Springboks 05-00 into the lead; however, Argentina struck back immediately with a try to level the scores 05-05 at the halftime break.
Argentina took the lead with two great tries to lead 17-05 after five minutes of play in the second half to secure the win.
Scores:
Springbok Women SVNS: Try: Maria Tshiremba.
Argentina 7s: Tries: Maria Brigido Chamorro (2'), Antonella Reding. Conversion: Sofia Gonzalez.
Teams:
Springbok Women SVNS: Zintle Mpupha, Catha Jacobs, Ayanda Malinga, Byrhandre Dolf, Eloise Webb, Maria Tshiremba, Vianca Boer. Replacements: Shiniqwa Lamprecht, Patience Mokone, Maceala Samboya, Nontobeko Mohuli, Jane Mulder.
Argentina 7s: Francesca Iacaruso, Marianela Escalante, Maria Taladrid, Sofia Gonzalez, María Paula Pedrozo, Maria Brigido Chamorro, Talia Rodich. Replacements: Yamila Gonzalez, Candela Delgado, Malena Noemi Diaz, Josefina Padellaro, Antonella Reding.