The Springbok Women face Ireland Women in the second Test of their WXV Global Series at Athlone Stadium, looking to level the series after going down 27-40 in last weekend's first Test in Cape Town.
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Springbok Women host Ireland in WXV decider at Athlone Stadium
The Springbok Women take on Ireland Women in the second Test of their WXV Global Series at Athlone Stadium, trailing the series after a 27-40 defeat in Cape Town.
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