South Africa go into Saturday's second Test at Loftus looking to seal their first-ever series win over the USA, backed by the 34-21 confidence-builder at Ellis Park. De Bruin's message heading into the week was clear: the Bomb Squad needs to lift the team, not flatten it — three tries conceded in the final quarter was the one blot on an otherwise commanding performance. The squad is largely unchanged, with Eloise Webb the headline call at fullback in place of the rested Byrhandré Dolf; her kicking game adds a dimension the Eagles will need to account for. Catha Jacobs and Vainah Ubisi are flagged as players to watch again, while Logan Welman carries momentum from her two-try breakout. The USA have overhauled their backline — new halfback pairing Ortiz and Bitter take the reins, Elizabeth Cook is rewarded with a start at tighthead after her bench impact, and Hanratty's selections signal a side that absorbed lessons from Ellis Park and intends to front for the full 80. Rugby365 tips the Bok Women by 12.
Springbok Women chase series win at Loftus — teams and prediction
The Bok Women chase a historic first series win over the USA at Loftus on Saturday, with De Bruin's near-unchanged side targeting a complete 80-minute performance after leaking three late tries in the 34-21 Ellis Park opener. Full team sheets, key matchup analysis and a 12-point home prediction inside.
- Springbok Women
- Loftus Versfeld
Ngwevu embraces hybrid role to reclaim Springbok Women's jersey
Aphiwe Ngwevu, written off after a winless Super League campaign with Border Ladies, has reinvented herself as a hybrid centre-forward under Swys de Bruin and produced her best Test display in South Africa's record win over the USA at Ellis Park, ahead of Saturday's second Test at Loftus.
Springbok Women target back-to-back over USA with 'next job' focus at Loftus
The Springbok Women train in Johannesburg ahead of Saturday's second Test against the USA at Loftus, with assistant coach Laurian Johannes-Haupt pointing to second-half corrections and tactical refinements as priorities, while Byrhandré Dolf misses out due to a compulsory player welfare rest period.
Springbok Women targeting back-to-back wins over USA as focus shifts to Loftus
The Springbok Women return to training focused on a second consecutive win over the USA Eagles at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, with assistant coach Laurian Johannes-Haupt highlighting improved game management and multi-phase play as key growth areas. Byrhandré Dolf is unavailable due to a mandatory rest period, while the squad benefits from altitude acclimatisation and familiarity with Loftus. The team will be announced on Thursday.
Bok Women dismantle USA 34-21 but De Bruin targets second-half discipline ahead of Loftus decider
The Springbok Women beat the USA 34-21 at Ellis Park, building a 34-0 lead before conceding three late tries. Coach Swys de Bruin praised the first half as the best he has seen from the side but flagged second-half communication breakdowns to address ahead of the Loftus Versfeld decider on Saturday.
Kolbe reaches 50 caps in style as Boks down England 45-21
Cheslin Kolbe celebrated his 50th Test cap with a try and five conversions in the Springboks' 45-21 Nations Championship win over England, with Damian Willemse also reaching the milestone in the same match.