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The Springbok Women<\/a> will make history on Saturday when they face world number two Canada at Loftus Versfeld (13:30), marking the first Test between the nations on South African soil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Captain Nolusindiso Booi will earn her record-extending 50th cap and captain the side for a record 22nd time as the 12th-ranked Springboks prepare for their Rugby World Cup campaign, just 49 days away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe know Canada are skilful and hard to stop, but we want nothing else than a tough challenge,\u201d said Booi. \u201cWe\u2019re getting battle ready for the World Cup, and this is exactly what we need.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The visitors present a formidable test, having dominated the head-to-head record with four comprehensive victories, including a 66-7 thrashing in Madrid last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Assistant coach Franzel September emphasized the importance of their forward pack: \u201cCanada can keep the ball for many phases, but our pack is powerful and we want to deliver a physical challenge.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Several Springbok Women will extend records on Saturday, including scrumhalf Tayla Kinsey (39 caps), loose forward Sinazo Mcatshulwa (36 caps), and top points scorer Libbie Janse Rensburg (209 points).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Playing at the iconic Loftus Versfeld alongside the Springboks provides additional motivation for the team as they build toward the Rugby World Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Head-to-Head Record:<\/strong>
\u2022 2009: SA lost 17-35
\u2022 2011: SA lost 17-52
\u2022 2013: SA lost 17-53
\u2022 2023: SA lost 7-66<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Match Details:<\/strong>
Venue:<\/strong> Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria
Kick-off:<\/strong> 13:30
TV:<\/strong> SuperSport
Referee:<\/strong> Clara Munarini (Italy)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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