The Bok Women’s Sevens started strongly in Cape Town, advancing to the semi-finals with dominant performances against Samoa and Poland. They scored 45 points against Samoa and 43 against Poland, with key contributions from Nadine Roos and Zintle Mpupha. The team will next compete against Czechia for a final place.
The Bok Women’s Sevens team commenced their Cape Town campaign strongly, aiming for a spot in the finals against Czechia at 14:56, while Kenya will face Colombia in the other semi-final at 15:18. Demonstrating focus and smooth attacking play, they scored three tries in the first half, leading 21-0 by halftime, and added four more in the second half.
Samoa struggled against South Africa’s pace, managing only one try through Machiko Silila Fepuleai, who broke through the defense to score. Rights Mkhari opened the scoring with a dynamic run down the left side, followed by Nadine Roos’s quick score through the middle of the defense. Zintle Mpupha rounded off the first half scoring, with all conversions made by Roos.
The second half progressed similarly as Roos and Mpupha both scored again, bringing the score to 33-5 after Fepuleai’s try. Two final tries by Ayanda Malinga and Shiniqwa Lamprecht culminated in Alicia Willemse kicking her first international conversion.
In the next match, the Bok Women showcased aggressive defensive tactics, leading to errors from the Polish side. Early tries from Roos and Maria Tshiremba put South Africa in a strong position, with a 19-0 advantage heading into halftime.
The second half highlighted South Africa’s attacking prowess, with Roos facilitating scoring plays, including her own hat-trick, contributing an impressive 23-point total for the match. Malinga also added another try, bringing the final score to 43-0 against Poland.
Scorers for South Africa against Samoa included Rights Mkhari, Nadine Roos (2), Zintle Mpupha (2), Shiniqwa Lamprecht, Ayanda Malinga, with conversions primarily by Roos and Alicia Willemse. Against Poland, the tries were registered by Nadine Roos (3), Maria Tshiremba (2), Zintle Mpupha, and Ayanda Malinga, with Roos converting all tries.
The Bok Women’s Sevens have made a powerful start at the Cape Town tournament, showcasing strong attacking strategies and robust defense. With significant contributions from players like Nadine Roos and Zintle Mpupha, the team is positioning itself as a formidable contender for the finals. Next, they will face Czechia in a decisive match, building on their impressive performance against Samoa and Poland.
Original Source: www.sarugby.co.za
