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The Springbok Women continued to build up for Saturday's Test match against Spain with a commanding 50-17 victory over an England age-group side in Marcoussis, France. It was a great weekend for Springbok Women's rugby, with the Sevens team winning the third and final World Rugby HSBC Challenger Series tournament in Krakow, Poland. With that victory, SA booked a place at next month's playoffs in Los Angeles against the bottom four HSBC SVNS sides for a place in the 2026 World Series.
Nadine Roos, Zintle Mpupha and Ayanda Malinga were key to the victory in Poland. They will be confident of transferring that form to the Test arena, having joined the Springbok Women in Spain on Sunday for next weekend's match against their hosts in Alicante. Springbok Women's Sevens skipper Mathrin Simmers believes the silverware will also boost them.
"It is a massive year for our Springbok Women and women's rugby in general, and wins like these just boost the exposure and confidence amongst players in both codes," she said. "I have no doubt that this win will boost the Springbok Women as well, going to the Rugby World..
. Rowan Callaghan.
