In a tough first outing in Los Angeles, the Springbok Women's Sevens lost 41-05 against New Zealand, which is currently ranked 2nd and was the 2023 HSBC SVNS champions.
New Zealand scored their first try within 30 seconds of the start of the first half and added 4 additional tries to lead 29-00 at the halftime break.
New Zealand added 2 tries before Ayanda Malinga scored the Springbok Women's Seven's first try of the match. New Zealand completely outplayed the Springbok Women's Sevens a cruised to a 41-05 win.
Scorers:
Springbok Women's Sevens: Try: Ayanda Malinga.
New Zealand: Tries: Jorja Miller, Michaela Blyde, Shiray Kaka (2), Kelsey Teneti (2), Mahina Paul. Conversions: Tyla King (2), Manaia Nuku.
Teams:
Springbok Women's Sevens: Simamkele Namba, Mathrin Simmer, Eloise Webb, Shona-Leah Weston, Ayanda Williams, Nadine Roos, Zintle Mpupha. Replacements: Liske Lategan, Bianca Augustyn, Alichia Arries, Marlize de Bruin, Kemiketso Baloyi.
New Zealand: Jorja Miller, Risi Pouri-Lane, Shiray Kaka, Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, Theresa Stefano, Tyla King, Michael Blyde. Replacements: Manaia Nuku, Kelsey Teneti, Mahina Paul, Tysha Ikenasio, Jazmin Felix-Hotham.
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