Springbok Women captain Anathi Qolo will once again lead South Africa at the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup in Nairobi, Kenya, as the defending champions look to retain their continental crown later this month.
Head coach of the Springbok Women, Swys de Bruin, has praised both the players and management of the eight provincial teams that competed in the 2026 Pick n Pay Women’s Super League 1, highlighting the tournament’s role in identifying new talent and strengthening the national setup.
The Springbok Women’s Sevens delivered an impressive campaign in Montevideo this weekend, securing their place in the HSBC SVNS World Championship despite a 22-10 defeat to Argentina in the final on Sunday.
Maceala Samboya and Shanidiné Bezuidenhout could make their Springbok Women’s Sevens debuts later this month after being included in the squad for the final two HSBC SVNS 2 tournaments in South America.
The Springbok Women are set to make history when they host the USA Women Eagles in a two-Test series on home soil this July, with matches in Johannesburg and Pretoria.
The Springbok Women’s Sevens claimed the inaugural HSBC SVNS 3 title with a hard-fought 12–5 victory over Argentina in the final at the Sevens Stadium on Sunday.
From KwaBhaca to European professional rugby, the Springbok captain has built her reputation through action rather than acclaim.
She was a symbol of courage, leadership and resilience far beyond her years.
This is how SA Rugby President Mark Alexander has described former Springbok Women captain Lusanda Dumke.