Springbok Women Head to the final HSBC Sevens 2 Tournament

The Springbok Women’s Sevens will play  the final HSBC SVNS 2 tournament that kicks off at Estadio Nicolau Alayon in Sao Paulo on Saturday which is the third and final event of the series, as they are already guaranteed a place in the three-tournament HSBC World Rugby Championship.

The Bok Women will again start against Spain and player, Byrhandre Dolf is confident of getting their weekend going with a solid performance.

“We had much more time to do analysis of last weekend’s games and to iron out small gremlins on the training field, something we certainly did not have time for last week,” she said.

“Each player had a good look at their individual performances and how the team functioned under pressure, and that made it much easier going into this weekend.

“We could also get a good look at our opponents and will be ready for what they bring.”

Dolf said the confirmed World Championship qualification meant a lot to the team: “We are stress-free now; we know where we are heading and that was what we worked for.

“We can also use this weekend to prepare ourselves for the World Championship, where the standards will be higher. Another tournament under the belt also means we will be better as a squad and more cohesive in our performance.”

For her, the motivation this weekend will be play at the standards they know they are capable of. Much of that will come from Dolf’s guidance, especially on attack.

“I am growing as a player and the work-ons will never stop,” said Dolf. “I am looking forward to this weekend as this is another opportunity where we can play as a team, we are stronger together, after all.”

Springbok Women's Sevens squad for Sao Paulo:

Asisipho Plaatjies, Patience Mokone, Nadine Roos (captain), Byrhandré Dolf, Liske Lategan, Simamkele Namba, Shiniqwa Lamprecht, Shanidiné Bezuidenhout, Catha Jacobs, Ayanda Malinga, Lerato Makua, Maceala Samboya (uncapped), Shannon-Lee Windvogel

Saturday, 28 March
16h06: Spain
19h18: Kenya
22h39: Brazil

Sunday, 29 March

17h28: Argentina
20h18: China

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