| CAPTAIN | BABALWA LATSHA |
| COACH | STANLEY RAUBENHEIMER |
| MOST CAPS | - |
| HONOURS |
About
History
The Springbok Women's team first played in 2004. South Africa have appeared in three Women's Rugby World Cups since their debut in the 2006 tournament. After a four-year absence from international rugby, the Springbok Women embarked on their first international tour since the 2014 Rugby World Cup in November 2018 where they played three Tests in the UK. They qualified for the 2021 RWC in New Zealand by winning the Rugby Africa Women's Cup in 2019, and played in a few more internationals in the same year.
Last Updated: 23 Nov 2020
| Position | Teams | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | England | 94.3 |
| 2 | New Zealand | 93.88 |
| 3 | Canada | 87.49 |
| 4 | France | 84.32 |
| 5 | Australia | 78.68 |
| 6 | USA | 78.19 |
| 7 | Italy | 77.91 |
| 8 | Ireland | 74.68 |
| 9 | Wales | 73.33 |
| 10 | Spain | 72.54 |
| 11 | Scotland | 70.67 |
| 12 | Japan | 65.8 |
| 13 | South Africa | 63.39 |
| 14 | Russia | 61.1 |
| 15 | Kazakhstan | 60.45 |
| 16 | Samoa | 59.72 |
| 17 | Netherlands | 58.27 |
| 18 | Hong Kong | 57.89 |
| 19 | Sweden | 57.73 |
| 20 | Germany | 57.72 |
Inspiration
‘Unstoppable’ Latsha: From Khayelitsha to African trendsetterAt the young age of 26 years old, Babalwa Latsha has made it her purpose to inspire and motivate the youth, spreading the message that they can achieve anything they put their minds to thanks to her journey from Khayelitsha to being the first contracted 15s rugby player in Africa.
Tournament news
Bok Women to face England, France and Fiji at RWC 2021The Springbok Women will face England, France and debutantes Fiji in Pool C of the 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand, which will play out in Auckland and Whangarei from 18 September to 16 October next year.
Inspiration
Webb: “I really didn’t enjoy rugby”The first time Eloise Webb joined a rugby training session, she left the field with no intention of returning, but she gave it one more shot and a few years later she is relishing her life as a professional player.
News
Springbok Women go high-tech with STATSportsThe Springbok Women will go high-tech in their training analysis and monitoring after concluding an agreement with advanced wearable technology specialists STATSports.
Inspiration
Hele: “Rugby became my sport of choice”She may have been pessimistic about taking up rugby at first, but Aseza Hele says she is a new person both on and off the field thanks to rugby.
