The Springbok Women are gearing up for a crucial WXV Global Series clash against Wales at Cardiff Arms Park on Friday evening, and there’s plenty riding on this one.
These two sides last locked horns in 2021, where the Welsh emerged victorious. In fact, the Boks haven’t tasted victory against Wales since 2010 – that’s sixteen years of heartbreak. But if recent form is anything to go by, Friday night could be the perfect time to end that drought.
The Springbok Women put in a cracking shift against the mighty Black Ferns in Johannesburg a fortnight ago, crossing for four tries in a performance that had everyone sitting up and taking notice. Coach Franzel September has named a powerful side, deploying a six-two bench split – the bomb squad is primed and ready to deliver the knockout blow in Cardiff.
With hat-trick hero Maria Tshiremba returning to the starting lineup and captain Babalwa Latsha leading from the front, the Springbok Women are confident, they’re focused, and they’re hungry for that elusive Welsh scalp. Kick-off is Friday evening – don’t miss it.
Closer to home, Potchefstroom is about to become the epicentre of schoolboy sevens rugby this weekend as the NWU Clover Champion of Champions tournament kicks off.
This is the big one, folks – the royalty of South African schoolboy sevens will descend on North-West University for two days of absolutely blistering rugby action. It all happens this Friday and Saturday. If you’re anywhere near Potch, get yourself to the NWU and witness the future stars of South African rugby in action.
And finally, across the pond in England, the BMW PGA Championship is heating up nicely.
The tournament teed off on Thursday at Wentworth and runs through to Sunday, with some serious star power on display. After day one, Aaron Rai produced a stunning round to grab a share of the lead alongside none other than Rory McIlroy. The Englishman outshone the Northern Irish superstar on Thursday, but with three rounds still to play, this championship is wide open.
McIlroy will be hunting that elusive victory, whilst Rai looks to maintain his brilliant form. Sunday’s finale promises to be an absolute thriller.
