Junior Bok Women name team to face Rhinos

Junior Springbok Women’s coach Flash Malinga has named his side for Friday’s second round clash in the R10 African U20 Women’s Series against the San Clemente Rhinos in Stellenbosch.

The U20 series, which is hosted by SA Rugby at Paul Roos Gymnasium’s Markötter Stadium, is supported by World Rugby, Rugby Africa and UK Sport, with R10 the title sponsor.

The Junior Bok Women had to work hard for victory in their opening match against Tunisia on Monday, while the Rhinos were ruthless as they despatched an invitational SA Barbarians team in the second clash of the day.

Friday’s action will start when Uganda take on Tunisia (10h00), before the South African U20s take on their San Clemente Rhinos counterparts, with kick-off scheduled for 12h00. Both matches will be streamed live in SA Rugby’s YouTube channel.

Junior Springbok Women:
15. Doney Filies
14. Robyn Strydom
13. Sisonke Hewu
12. Leigh Fortuin
11. Tiarisha Maritz
10. Melissa Younie
9. Cahlize Jacobs
8. Sinoxolo Soga
7. Emihle Mayitshe
6. Arzydia Komar
5. Abigail Smit
4. Dineo Ndhlovu
3. Sinothile Bhengu
2. Sinathi Mzamo
1. Anuschka Ekron
Replacements:
16. Anushka Groenewald
17. Dembe Mbengeni
18. Sisona Mbenjo
19. Sarah Krone
20. Micky Kapa
21. Sindisiwe Mboja
22. Lilitha Vakalisa
23. Kwanga Majebe

Junior Springbok Women SA U20 R10 African U20 Women’s Series San Clemente Rhinos Stellenbosch

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