South Africa wrap up their WXV Global Series European leg against Spain in Seville on Sunday, and Rugby365 tips them to win by 15+. The Springbok Women arrive with momentum from their 41-29 win over Italy and a 48-26 hammering of Spain earlier in 2025, but co-coach Laurian Johannes-Haupt is flagging Spain's set-piece and quick backline as genuine tests. The match-up is interesting tactically: South Africa's forward dominance remains their primary weapon, but with heavy rotation up front, the backline — featuring Blitzboks-bred pace in Lamprecht and Mokone — will need to carry more of the load. Spain's Argudo, who ran hot in Hong Kong, and the bench impact players could make this closer than the head-to-head record suggests. Latsha returns to captain the side from tighthead, and Mary Zulu joins from the bench after injury cover duty.
Springbok Women look to close European tour with statement win over Spain
South Africa are heavy favourites to close their European WXV tour with a win over Spain in Seville, but a rotated forward pack and Spain's lively backline make the margin the real question. Rugby365 tips a 15+ point victory.
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