The Springbok Women SVNS once again showed great form in the first half against the USA, however, the USA upped the pace of play in the second half to secure a well-deserved 26-12 win at the HSBC SVNS Word Championship in Spain.
The USA opened the scoring with an intercept try to lead 07-00 after 2 minutes of play in the first half and scored a second try a minute later. With time running out, Ayanda Malinga crashed through the middle to outrun the USA defenders, cutting the USA lead to 14-07 at the halftime break.
With two minutes play in the second half, Byrhandre Dolf sped down the touchline to score a brilliant individual try. USA scored two more tries with great handling and interplay to secure a 26-12 lead
Scorers:
USA: Tries: Kaylen Thomas(2), Su Adegoke, Ariana Ramsey. Conversions: Sariah Ibarra (2), Kayla Canett.
Springbok Women: Tries: Ayanda Malinga, Byrhandre Dolf. Conversion: Byrhandre Dolf.
Teams:
Springbok Women: Zintle Mpupha, Shiniqwa Lamprecht, Catha Jacobs, Byrhandre Dolf, Maria Tshiremba, Vianca Boer, Ayanda Malinga. Replacements: Patience Mokone, Eloise Webb, Maceala Samboya, Nontobeko Mohuli, Jane Mulder.
USA: Rachel Strasdas, Sammy Sullivan, Kristi Kirshe, Su Adegoke, Tahna Wilfley, Kaylen Thomas, Sariah Ibarra. Replacements: Ariana Ramsey, Kayla Canett, Alex Sedrick, Sereana Vulaono, Autumn Czaplicki.