When the whistle blows at Franklin's Garden this Sunday, the Springbok Women will be locked and loaded with a seasoned squad to face Brazil in their first clash of the Women’s World Cup. With a mix of seasoned warriors and fresh faces, only four starters and two bench players haven’t tasted World Cup action before. Leading the charge is the indomitable Nolusindiso “Cindy” Booi, notching her 53rd cap as she steps into her fourth World Cup fray.
Swys de Bruin, the mastermind behind the team's strategy, emphasized the blend of experience and current form as the criteria for selection.
"Yes, we have good experience in the squad, but we also selected based on form and the way we need to play to be successful,"
he remarked, ensuring that each player not only brings a history of performance but is also peaking at the right time.
The Brazilian team, though ranked lower, is not to be underestimated. They come peppered with sevens specialists aiming to disrupt and dazzle. Booi is well aware of the threat and underlined the importance of adherence to their game plan.
"The last thing we can afford is going away from our strengths and focus. They’ll want an unstructured game, but we must stay measured, play as a unit and execute when chances come,"
she stated, highlighting the critical need for discipline and teamwork.
The match promises to be a thrilling opener for the Springbok Women, as they look to set the tone for their World Cup campaign. With kick-off scheduled for 3 PM SA time, fans are in for a treat as tactics, talent, and tenacity collide on the rugby field.
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When the whistle blows at Franklin's Garden this Sunday, the Springbok Women will be locked and loaded with a seasoned squad to face Brazil in their first clash of the Women’s World Cup. With a mix of seasoned warriors and fresh faces, only four starters and two bench players haven’t tasted World Cup action before. Leading the charge is the indomitable Nolusindiso “Cindy” Booi, notching her 53rd cap as she steps into her fourth World Cup fray.
Swys de Bruin, the mastermind behind the team's strategy, emphasized the blend of experience and current form as the criteria for selection.
"Yes, we have good experience in the squad, but we also selected based on form and the way we need to play to be successful,"
he remarked, ensuring that each player not only brings a history of performance but is also peaking at the right time.The Brazilian team, though ranked lower, is not to be underestimated. They come peppered with sevens specialists aiming to disrupt and dazzle. Booi is well aware of the threat and underlined the importance of adherence to their game plan.
"The last thing we can afford is going away from our strengths and focus. They’ll want an unstructured game, but we must stay measured, play as a unit and execute when chances come,"
she stated, highlighting the critical need for discipline and teamwork.The match promises to be a thrilling opener for the Springbok Women, as they look to set the tone for their World Cup campaign. With kick-off scheduled for 3 PM SA time, fans are in for a treat as tactics, talent, and tenacity collide on the rugby field.
**SPRINGBOK WOMEN –** 15 Byrhandré Dolf, 14 Maceala Samboya, 13 Zintle Mpupha, 12 Aphiwe Ngwevu, 11 Ayanda Malinga, 10 Libbie Janse van Rensburg, 9 Nadine Roos, 8 Aseza Hele, 7 Sinazo Mcatshulwa, 6 Sizophila Solontsi, 5 Danelle Lochner, 4 Nolusindiso Booi (c), 3 Babalwa Latsha (vc), 2 Lindelwa Gwala, 1 Sanelisiwe Charlie. **Bench:** 16 Micke Gunter, 17 Yonela Ngxingolo, 18 Nombuyekezo Mdliki, 19 Vainah Ubisi, 20 Lerato Makua, 21 Catha Jacobs, 22 Unam Tose, 23 Jakkie Cilliers.