South Africa Women

66 - 6

Full Time

Brazil Women

Brazil Women vs South Africa Women

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

84'

Conversion

Byrhandre Dolf has kicked a conversion.

79'

Try

South Africa are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Lerato Makua picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

78'

Conversion

Byrhandre Dolf has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

A series of passes by South Africa results in a try for Ayanda Malinga

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Ayanda Malinga took full advantage.

74'

Byrhandre Dolf played a key part in that try.

74'

Brazil make a substitution with Giovana Mamede coming on.

65'

Brazil make a substitution with Tais Prioste coming off.

65'

Byrhandre Dolf curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

62'

Try

South Africa are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Aphiwe Ngwevu touching down.

61'

Spellbinding play by Unam Tose is finished off with a try.

61'

Brazil sub Luiza Campos comes onto the field.

61'

Aline Mayumi departs for Brazil.

61'

Brazil sub Isabela Gomes Saccomanno comes onto the field.

61'

Julia Leni Lima departs for Brazil.

61'

Brazil sub Dayana Dakar comes onto the field.

61'

Larissa Henwood departs for Brazil.

61'

What a run here by Edna Santini as they get over the gainline!

57'

Fernanda Tenorio comes on for Brazil.

56'

Giovanna Barth leaves the field.

56'

Samara Vergara comes on for Brazil.

56'

Franciele Barros leaves the field.

56'

Penalty Goal

Raquel Kochhann adds the points for Brazil.

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Byrhandre Dolf kicks the conversion.

52'

Try

A penetrating move by South Africa results in a try for Libbie Janse van Rensburg.

51'

Zintle Mpupha sets up the try.

51'

What a run here by Zintle Mpupha as they get over the gainline!

51'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Unam Tose getting some game time.

49'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Nadine Roos being replaced.

49'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Catha Jacobs getting some game time.

49'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Aseza Hele being replaced.

49'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Lerato Makua getting some game time.

49'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Sizophila Solontsi being replaced.

49'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Vainah Ubisi getting some game time.

49'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Nolusindiso Booi being replaced.

49'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Jakkie Cilliers getting some game time.

49'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Maceala Samboya being replaced.

49'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Nombuyekezo Mdliki getting some game time.

49'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Babalwa Latsha being replaced.

49'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Micke Gunter getting some game time.

49'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Lindelwa Gwala being replaced.

49'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Yonela Ngxingolo getting some game time.

49'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Sanelisiwe Charlie being replaced.

49'

Brazil decide to make a substitution, with Isadora Lopes getting some game time.

49'

Brazil decide to make a substitution, with Mariana Nicolau being replaced.

49'

Brazil decide to make a substitution, with Leticia Silva getting some game time.

49'

Brazil decide to make a substitution, with Marcelle Souza being replaced.

49'

Aseza Hele makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Conversion

Byrhandre Dolf adds the two points for South Africa.

48'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Libbie Janse van Rensburg dots the ball down from close range.

47'

Libbie Janse van Rensburg makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Spellbinding play by Nadine Roos is finished off with a try.

47'

Nadine Roos makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Conversion

Byrhandre Dolf adds the two points for South Africa.

43'

Try

Slick passing by South Africa leads to a try for Aseza Hele.

42'

Byrhandre Dolf played a key part in that try.

42'

Nadine Roos makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

41'

Conversion

Byrhandre Dolf adds the two points for South Africa.

41'

Try

Incisive passing by South Africa is finished off by Ayanda Malinga, as they goes over for the try.

40'

Fabulous play by South Africa has led to Ayanda Malinga being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Sizophila Solontsi played a key part in that try.

40'

Fabulous play by Brazil has led to Bianca Silva being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Conversion

Byrhandre Dolf does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

30'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Aseza Hele scores from close range.

29'

Spellbinding play by Nadine Roos is finished off with a try.

29'

Penalty Goal

Raquel Kochhann kicks the penalty.

Byrhandre Dolf has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

Try

A stunning solo try from Aseza Hele

The defensive line has been broken as Aseza Hele goes through the gap.

Conversion

Byrhandre Dolf has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by South Africa leads to a try for Nadine Roos

The defensive line has been broken as Nadine Roos goes through the gap.

Aseza Hele sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Sinazo Mcatshulwa goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 South Africa Women v Brazil Women 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sun 24th August 2025, 08:45am CDT 
  
 cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens 
  
 Paramount+ 
  
 Hollie Davidson

Points Flow Chart

South Africa Women win +60

Time in lead

Mins in lead

98%

% Of Game In Lead

53%

Possession Last 10 min

47%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Dolf

66 - 6

79'

Makua

64 - 6

78'

Dolf

59 - 6

75'

Malinga

57 - 6

74'

Ngwevu

52 - 6

61'

Kochhann

56'

47 - 6

Dolf

47 - 3

52'

Janse van Rensburg

45 - 3

51'

Dolf

40 - 3

48'

Janse van Rensburg

38 - 3

47'

Dolf

33 - 3

43'

Hele

31 - 3

42'

Half Time

Dolf

26 - 3

41'

Malinga

24 - 3

40'

Dolf

19 - 3

30'

Hele

17 - 3

29'

Kochhann

12 - 3

Hele

12 - 0

Dolf

7 - 0

Roos

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

South Africa Women

Brazil Women

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Defence Profile

South Africa Women

Brazil Women

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

70%

57%

3-6 secs

26%

40%

6+ secs

136

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

66'

67'

69'

76'

80'

South Africa Women

Brazil Women

Springbok Women vs Brazil Women Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Springbok Women face off against Brazil Women in Women's Rugby World Cup Round 1 on Sun 24th August 2025 at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 14:45 and is broadcast on BBC iPlayer. In South Africa it’s at 15:45 SAST on SuperSport, 01:45 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 23:45 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 06:45 EST on Paramount+ in the US.

Springbok Women won the last encounter but Springbok Women are in the best form of their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture, Springbok Women sits at 10 in the World Rugby Rankings, while Brazil Women holds 25.

The two sides are separated by 15 places in the rankings with Springbok Women in position 10 and Brazil Women in position 25 as such Springbok Women are favourites on paper.

Springbok Women vs Brazil Women Squads

The official squads for Springbok Women vs Brazil Women will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.