Springbok Women kick off 'Operation Spain' ahead of Test match

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With 'Operation Spain' officially under way, the Springbok Women are energised and focused on their upcoming Test match against Spain, following a successful training session in Alicante. - www.iol.co.za

There may have been more than a nod to the military precision expected from his Springbok Women's squad that arrived in Alicante, Spain, from France on Sunday, when performance coach Swys de Bruin announced that "Operation Spain" is now officially under way. The Springbok Women had a productive first training session yesterday for the weekend's Test, to be played at Campo de Rugby Amorós Palao in nearby Elche on Saturday. Sunday travel from France to Spain done.

#BokWomen #grassrootstogreatness@FNBSA pic.twitter.com/RFOylehuzf — SA Women's Rugby (@WomenBoks) April 13, 2025 De Bruin was happy with the energy and clarity at the team's first hit-out, and said it bodes well for the expected South African effort.



"You could feel the buzz at breakfast already this morning, everyone is keen to go, and the players are clearly excited for this week," said De Bruin on Monday. "Since we arrived and started with our team..

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