It was ‘mission completed’ for the Springbok Ladies’s Sevens as they dominated the Rugby Africa Ladies’s Sevens Cup in Kenya.
The aspect captained by Nadine Roos scored 214 factors and didn’t concede some extent throughout their time in Nairobi. To safe their tenth title on the competitors and proceed their continental dominance, the Springboks beat Kenya 22-0 within the ultimate.
On the finish of a weekend’s onerous work the staff’s coach, Cecil Afrika, was enthused along with his gamers’ efforts.
“The gamers actually deserve the credit score, they did put in such onerous work, and the outcomes had been a welcome reward for that,” Afrika mentioned.
“We got here right here to defend our title, but additionally to qualify for the Challenger 3 match, one thing we managed to do. So, it’s mission completed.
“There was a great bond within the squad and the gamers remained a decent knit group all through the weekend. That helped in us executing what we needed to.”
On account of their victory South Africa have now certified for HSBC SVNS 3, which is able to happen in January 2026.
Subsequent up for the aspect is a visit to Dubai, the place the Springbok Ladies’s Sevens squad will compete within the invitational match held within the desert.
It is going to be a possibility for the aspect to proceed sharpening their instruments however to additionally preserve the shape that noticed them grow to be champions of Africa once more.
Over 5 video games Nadine Roos scored 48 factors and was named Participant of the Last and Maria Tshiremba scored seven tries.
“We actually got here right here with a powerful mindset and function, and I believe we confirmed what we’re able to,” Roos mentioned.
“I believe the way in which we defended, particularly within the ultimate in opposition to Kenya, proved how a lot we needed to win as we saved them out, as we did with all our opponents throughout the weekend.”
