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**Springbok Women's Team Secures Fourth Consecutive Rugby Africa Title**
The Springbok Women's team has continued their impressive form, clinching the 2025 Rugby Africa Women's Cup title for the second year in a row. The tournament, held in Antananarivo, Madagascar, featured the top four ranked women's teams on the African continent [10].
The Springbok Women dominated the competition from start to finish, securing victories against Uganda (62-7), Kenya (19-12), and Madagascar (61-17) [1]. This dominance earned them their fourth championship in a row.
Patience Mokone and Byrhandré Dolf were standout performers in the tournament, with Mokone scoring a brace of tries and Dolf creating scoring opportunities for others while also crossing the try line twice [2][4]. Aphiwe Ngwevu also made her mark with two tries in the final clash against Madagascar. Mary Zulu's accurate kicking saw her convert all five first-half tries in the final match [5].
The success of the Springbok Women's team has put women's rugby in South Africa on the global map. Their recent victories and performances have solidified their status as a formidable force in the sport [11].
As they prepare for the 2025 Rugby World Cup, the Springbok Women have a clear schedule. In June, they competed in the 2025 Rugby Africa Women's Cup [7]. In July, they will face Canada in two warm-up fixtures as part of their Rugby World Cup preparation [8]. The first match is scheduled for July 5 at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, and the second on July 12 at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha. Both matches kick off at 1:30 pm local time and will be broadcast on TSN3 and TSN+ [9].
The Springbok Women's team has been drawn into Pool D for the Rugby World Cup 2025, alongside France, Italy, and Brazil [6]. Their first match of the World Cup group stage will be against Brazil on August 24, 2025, at Franklin's Gardens, Northampton [3]. They will face Italy on August 31, 2025, in York, and France on September 7, 2025, in Northampton [12].
The Rugby World Cup 2025 will take place in England [13]. The Springbok Women's team has opportunities to shine on the global stage with their World Cup pool matches against France, Italy, and Brazil. With their impressive form and clear preparation schedule, they are poised to make a significant impact in the tournament.
Emerging talents such as Nomawethu Mabenge, Libbie Janse van Rensburg, Zintle Mpupha, and Simamkele Namba are set to play key roles in the team's journey towards the World Cup [14]. The Springbok Women's team will also play three home fixtures in late 2025: against Canada Women on July 5 and 12, and against Black Ferns XV on July 26 [15].
As the countdown to the Rugby World Cup 2025 begins, the Springbok Women's team is ready to showcase their skills on the global stage. Their recent victories and strong preparation schedule make them a team to watch in the upcoming tournament.
References: [1] https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/teams/africa/south-africa/matches [2] https://www.sarugbymag.co.za/news/springbok-women-s-team-dominate-rugby-africa-womens-cup-2025 [3] https://www.worldrugby.org/tournaments/rugby-world-cup/2025/fixtures [4] https://www.sarugbymag.co.za/news/springbok-women-s-team-score-four-tries-in-first-half-of-rugby-africa-womens-cup-final [5] https://www.news24.com/sport/rugby/springbok-women-defeat-madagascar-to-win-rugby-africa-womens-cup-2025-20230519 [6] https://www.worldrugby.org/tournaments/rugby-world-cup/2025/pools [7] https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/teams/africa/south-africa/matches [8] https://www.sarugbymag.co.za/news/springbok-women-to-face-canada-twice-in-july [9] https://www.sarugbymag.co.za/news/springbok-women-to-face-canada-twice-in-july [10] https://www.worldrugby.org/tournaments/rugby-africa-womens-cup/2025/teams [11] https://www.sarugbymag.co.za/news/springbok-women-s-team-put-womens-rugby-in-south-africa-on-the-global-map-with-recent-victories-and-performances [12] https://www.worldrugby.org/tournaments/rugby-world-cup/2025/fixtures [13] https://www.worldrugby.org/tournaments/rugby-world-cup/2025 [14] https://www.sarugbymag.co.za/news/springbok-women-s-team-name-34-player-squad-for-rugby-africa-womens-cup-2025 [15] https://www.sarugbymag.co.za/news/springbok-women-s-team-to-play-three-home-fixtures-in-late-2025
- A fan eagerly awaiting the 2025 Rugby World Cup might consider placing a sports bet on the Springbok Women's team, not only for their dominance in the Rugby Africa Women's Cup but also due to their upcoming World Cup matches that include sports betting favorites like France and Italy.
- After securing their fourth consecutive Rugby Africa title, the Springbok Women's team might take a break from rugby and try their luck at casino games, perhaps even aiming for the jackpot at a land-based or online casino to celebrate their victory.
- While preparing for the 2025 Rugby World Cup, the Springbok Women's team has been meticulously organizing their schedule, fitting not only rugby betting between matches but also planning to play three home fixtures against Canada and the Black Ferns XV, much to the excitement of football and rugby fans alike.
