The Springbok Women closed their WXV Global Series tour with a 20-0 victory over Spain at the Estadio Olímpico de la Cartuja in Seville on Sunday, completing a clean sheet despite playing in punishing midday heat that required two water breaks.
Co-head coach Franzel September praised the squad's resilience, particularly after losing both starting props to injury during the match. Babalwa Latsha went off with an ankle problem before Nombuyekezo Mdliki was stretchered from the field, yet the pack maintained set-piece dominance throughout. Further niggles in the backline added to the disruption, though the team completed the full 80 minutes without conceding.
September highlighted discipline and defensive structure as particular positives. Spain were shut out entirely, with the coaching staff having targeted disrupting the hosts' attack at source. The Bok Women also escaped without cards or high-tackle infringements — an area September has flagged as a key pillar in the build-up to the next World Cup.
Medical assessments on the injured players were expected later Sunday. The squad returns to South Africa on Tuesday, with attention turning immediately to a two-Test home series against Ireland in Cape Town later this month.