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Bok Women coaches upbeat after 52-20 loss to Black Ferns
Co-coaches Laurian Johannes-Haupt and Franzel September expressed satisfaction with the Springbok Women's development after a 52-20 loss to the Black Ferns at FNB Stadium, citing four tries scored and scrum dominance as positives ahead of a European tour against Wales, Italy and Spain.
Springbok Women coaches back progress after 52-20 loss to Black Ferns
Co-coaches Laurian Johannes-Haupt and Franzel September expressed satisfaction with the Springbok Women's progress despite a 52-20 loss to the Black Ferns at FNB Stadium, citing four tries scored and strong scrum play as positives ahead of a European tour against Wales, Italy and Spain.
Black Ferns run in eight tries to beat Bok Women 52-20 at FNB Stadium
The Black Ferns beat the Springbok Women 52-20 at FNB Stadium on Saturday, running in eight tries in a performance that underscored the eight-place world rankings gap between the sides, despite a competitive showing from South Africa who scored four tries of their own.
De Bruin: Resignation was about 'differences of opinion', not money
Swys de Bruin says his resignation as Bok Women head coach stemmed from differences of opinion over the team's direction, not a bonus dispute, and backs interim co-coaches Laurian Johannes-Haupt and Franzel September ahead of Saturday's Test against the Black Ferns at FNB Stadium.
De Bruin: Resignation was about direction, not money
Swys de Bruin says differences of opinion over the Bok Women's future direction — not a bonus dispute — drove his resignation, and he has given his full backing to co-coaches Laurian Johannes-Haupt and Franzel September ahead of Saturday's Test against the Black Ferns at FNB Stadium.
Caretaker coach September urges Springbok Women to 'stay in the moment' after De Bruin's shock resignation
Caretaker coach Franzel September has called on the Springbok Women to block out the disruption of Swys de Bruin's sudden resignation and focus on Saturday's clash with the Black Ferns at a sold-out FNB Stadium, with six survivors from the World Cup quarter-final pack again named to start.
Springbok Women target record ranking with historic Black Ferns clash at FNB Stadium
The Springbok Women face the Black Ferns at FNB Stadium on Saturday in a historic first home meeting, with a win lifting South Africa to a record-high seventh in the world rankings. Captain Babalwa Latsha is targeting set-piece dominance after the lessons of last year's World Cup quarter-final defeat in Exeter.
Springbok Women target historic World Rugby ranking leap against Black Ferns
South Africa could climb to seventh in the World Rugby rankings — their highest position on record — if they defeat New Zealand at FNB Stadium on Saturday. The Springbok Women, currently 10th, face the second-ranked Black Ferns in Johannesburg, with captain Babalwa Latsha emphasising a direct, physical approach built around a strong set piece. A victory by more than 15 points would lift them to sixth, whilst defeat for New Zealand would see them drop to third.
Springbok Women target record ranking high against Black Ferns at FNB Stadium
The Springbok Women face the Black Ferns in a historic first Test on South African soil at FNB Stadium on Saturday, with a win potentially lifting them to a record-high world ranking of seventh. Captain Babalwa Latsha and vice-captain Libbie Janse van Rensburg say the team have addressed the second-half collapse that cost them in last year's World Cup quarter-final and are targeting a full 80-minute performance.
Bok Women face Black Ferns in historic FNB test — without their coach
South Africa's historic home debut against the Black Ferns comes at an awkward moment — Swys de Bruin resigned mid-week, leaving assistants to take charge. Rugby365 breaks down the teams, the key matchups, and tips New Zealand by 12.
Mthethwa steps in as Springbok Women's emergency coach ahead of Black Ferns Test
Melusi Mthethwa, attack and backline coach of the back-to-back Under-20 world champion Junior Springboks, has stepped in to assist the Springbok Women ahead of Saturday's historic first Test against the Black Ferns on South African soil, following Swys de Bruin's absence due to a dispute with SA Rugby.
Bok Women can reach record-high seventh with win over Black Ferns
The Springbok Women can reach a record-high ranking of seventh — or sixth — with a win over New Zealand this weekend, while a Black Ferns loss would see them fall to third with Canada rising to second.
KZN-born Du Plessis set for emotional homecoming as Black Ferns name team for FNB Stadium clash
KZN-born Amy Du Plessis starts in the midfield as the Black Ferns name their team for Saturday's historic Test against the Springbok Women at FNB Stadium, with Georgia Ponsonby making her debut as co-captain and Ruahei Demant shifting to the bench.
De Bruin resigns as Springboks Women's coach on eve of Black Ferns Test
Swys de Bruin has resigned as Springboks Women's head coach with immediate effect on the eve of Saturday's Test against the Black Ferns at FNB Stadium, reportedly following a dispute with SA Rugby over winning bonuses and alleged union interference.
De Bruin steps down as Springbok Women coach ahead of Black Ferns clash
Swys de Bruin has reportedly stepped down as Springbok Women head coach after a dispute with SA Rugby over win bonuses and alleged interference, leaving the team without their coach for Saturday's test against the Black Ferns at FNB Stadium.
Barrett-Theron joins Springbok Women's set-up as scrum focus intensifies ahead of Black Ferns clash
Aimee Barrett-Theron has joined the Springbok Women's training camp to assist with scrum preparation ahead of the series-deciding clash against New Zealand at FNB Stadium, with assistant coach Laurian Johannes-Haupt declaring the side intends to dominate rather than merely compete.
Jacobs eyes second chance against Black Ferns as Bok Women bank on improved skillset
Catha Jacobs says the Springbok Women's sevens-enhanced skillset will be central to their plans against the Black Ferns at FNB Stadium on Saturday, with the clash offering a direct chance to revisit their World Cup quarter-final defeat to the same opposition.
Springbok Women enter 'Greatest Rivalry' territory for the first time
Swys de Bruin previews the first-ever Springbok Women vs Black Ferns fixture on South African soil, drawing on lessons from their World Cup quarterfinal meeting and outlining how his side plans to contain New Zealand's high-tempo attack.
Ubisi's World Cup frustration fuels Black Ferns redemption mission
Ubisi's 2025 form — tries against the USA and Fiji, dominant lineout presence — sets up a personal redemption arc against the Black Ferns, who last saw her underdone and peripheral at the World Cup quarter-final. She's making clear she intends to meet them on very different terms this time.
Ubisi targets Black Ferns redemption on home soil
Back from injury and in career-best form, Ubisi is treating Saturday's Black Ferns Test as her chance to rewrite a World Cup narrative that never got the chance to play out properly.