South Africa claimed the greatest result in their history as they made it two bonus-point wins in a row to confirm their place in the knockout stages of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup in England.
For the second day in succession, the York Community Stadium threw up a RWC classic with the Springbok Women triumphing 29-24 over Italy in a thriller thanks to Sinazo Mcatshulwa’s try six minutes from time.
Scores from Aseza Hele, Nadine Roos, Ayanda Malinga and Sizophila Solontsi had twice put Swys De Bruin’s side in front but a valiant Italian side fought back on both occasions.
But in the end, it was the southern hemisphere outfit who prevailed, and the emotion was there for all to see from those in green come full-time as referee Ella Goldsmith’s whistle was met with wild celebrations.
Scorers:
Springbok Women 29 (17) – Tries: Aseza Hele, Nadine Roos, Ayanda Malinga, Sizophila Solontsi, Sinazo Mcatshulwa. Conversions: Byrhandré Dolf (2).
Italy 24 (12) – Tries: Vittoria Ostuni Minuzzi, Vittoria Vecchini, Francesca Sgorbini, Sara Seye. Conversions: Michela Sillari, Beatrice Rigoni.
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