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Latsha: Last week's 55-12 win means nothing — the reset starts now
Latsha is using the USA series slip-up as motivation to avoid a repeat against Fiji — her focus on reset mentality, clinical execution, and a first cap for Tshiremba makes this a revealing look at how the Bok Women are managing back-to-back Tests on tour.
Latsha leads Springbok Women in Lautoka as Tshiremba set for debut
Babalwa Latsha returns to captain the Springbok Women against Fiji in Lautoka on Saturday, targeting a series sweep after last week's 55-12 win in Suva, with uncapped Maria Tshiremba set to make her Test debut on the wing.
WSL 2 semi-final spots still up for grabs as Griquas demolish Limpopo
Three teams — the SWD Eagirls, Griffons Women and Leopards Women — go into the final WSL 2 league round on Saturday still fighting for the two remaining semi-final places, with the Pumas and Griquas already through.
Boks Women Ring Changes for Ubuntu-Bula Series Clincher
Six changes for the second Test in Lautoka, with Latsha returning at tighthead and Tshiremba set for her XVs debut — the piece breaks down the team news and previews whether the Boks can close out the Ubuntu-Bula Trophy series.
Hele relishes Test return as Bok Women eye second win in Lautoka
Aseza Hele, returning from hand surgery that kept her out since the Women's Rugby World Cup, produced a standout display of 16 carries and 127 metres as the Springbok Women beat Fiji 55-12 in Suva, with the second Test set for Churchill Park in Lautoka on Saturday.
Hele marks injury return with standout display as Bok Women demolish Fiji
Aseza Hele returned from nearly a year out with a commanding 16-carry, 127-metre performance as the Springbok Women beat Fiji 55-12 in Suva, with the sides meeting again at Churchill Park in Lautoka on Saturday.
Hele returns with a bang as Bok Women crush Fiji 55-12 in Suva
Aseza Hele returned from hand surgery to carry 16 times for 127 metres as the Springbok Women beat Fiji 55-12 in Suva, with the second test to follow at Churchill Park in Lautoka on Saturday.
Bok Women's Fiji demolition job built on system, not spark
The Bok Women's 55-12 Suva win is being read as a sign of attacking depth, with coaches pleased by the variety of scoring and the SVNS players' integration — though breakdown continuity and direct back play are flagged as areas still needing work before the Lautoka rematch.
Springbok Women hammer Fijiana XV 55-12 in Suva as Janse van Rensburg makes history on debut as captain
The Springbok Women beat Fijiana XV 55-12 in Suva, with Libbie Janse van Rensburg captaining the side for the first time and extending her national test points record to 221. Shiniqwa Lamprecht earned her first cap as Springbok Women #194.
Springbok Women dismantle Fijiana XV 55-12 in Suva opener
The Springbok Women defeated the Fijiana XV 55-12 in Suva in the first Test of their two-match tour, with a dominant forward display and nine tries secured despite a brief Fijian second-half resurgence.
Bok Women demolish Fijiana XV 55-12 in Suva opener
The Springbok Women beat the Fijiana XV 55-12 in Suva on Saturday, scoring nine tries in a forward-driven performance that reversed their 2022 World Cup defeat to Fiji.
Springbok Women head to Suva for inaugural Ubuntu-Bula Trophy Test
Full teams and a match prediction for the first Springbok Women Test in Suva — the Boks favoured by seven points if discipline and physicality hold, with Libbie Janse van Rensburg captaining and Shiniqwa Lamprecht earning her debut.
Bok Women head to Suva with rankings, history and a debut on the line
September sets a disciplined, physical tone for the first Bok Women test in Fiji, with world ranking implications adding extra edge — a loss by more than 15 points drops SA out of the top 10, while Janse van Rensburg captains and Lamprecht debuts.
Bok Women head to Suva with rankings on the line and a point to prove
Ahead of the first Test in Suva, assistant coach Franzel September sets out the tactical priority — disrupting Fiji's momentum game through physicality and discipline — while a potential rankings drop adds urgency to the result.
Springbok Women to contest inaugural Ubuntu-Bula Trophy against Fiji
The Springbok Women face Fiji in Suva on Saturday in the first match of a two-Test series for the inaugural Ubuntu-Bula Trophy, before hosting the Black Ferns at FNB Stadium on 5 September.
WSL 2 semi-final spots on the line as Griquas, Griffons and Leopards all still in contention
Three WSL 2 semi-final spots remain up for grabs ahead of Saturday's penultimate round, with Griquas boosted by a 73-15 demolition of Limpopo, the Griffons edging a tight contest 34-28, and the Pumas already confirmed as pool winners.
WSL 2 semi-final spots on the line as Griquas hammer Limpopo
Griquas thrashed Limpopo 73-15 to boost their semi-final credentials, while the Griffons edged the Leopards in Potchefstroom. Three WSL 2 semi-final spots remain unresolved ahead of Saturday's penultimate round.
Janse van Rensburg sets tone as Bok Women prepare for historic Fiji first
Libbie Janse van Rensburg says the Bok Women are in full Test mode after resuming training in Suva on Monday, with Saturday's historic first Test against the Fijiana XV at HFC Bank Stadium the immediate focus. The vice-captain and all-time leading Springbok Women points scorer (219 points in 32 Tests) has flagged breakdown work as the key area for improvement following last month's series loss to the USA.
Springbok Women switch to Test mode in Suva ahead of historic Fiji first
The Springbok Women are back in training in Suva ahead of Saturday's historic first Test against Fijiana XV, with vice-captain Libbie Janse van Rensburg highlighting the breakdown and squad depth as key themes for the two-match series.
Nine capped Boks in 30-player Academy squad ahead of Brazil tour
A 30-player Springbok Women Academy squad, including nine capped players, has assembled in Somerset West for the first of two camps ahead of the SA Women's 'A' team's two-match tour to Brazil on 24 and 29 August.