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Former Springbok Women captain, Lusanda Dumke, has died age 29 after a battle with a rare gastric cancer.
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.
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.
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.
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Byrhandre Dolf has kicked a conversion.
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.
Byrhandre Dolf has kicked a conversion.
A series of passes by South Africa results in a try for Ayanda Malinga
South Africa are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Aphiwe Ngwevu touching down.
Raquel Kochhann adds the points for Brazil.
The touch judges raise their flags as Byrhandre Dolf kicks the conversion.
A penetrating move by South Africa results in a try for Libbie Janse van Rensburg.
Byrhandre Dolf adds the two points for South Africa.
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.
Byrhandre Dolf adds the two points for South Africa.
Slick passing by South Africa leads to a try for Aseza Hele.
Byrhandre Dolf adds the two points for South Africa.
Incisive passing by South Africa is finished off by Ayanda Malinga, as they goes over for the try.
Byrhandre Dolf does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.
The pressure has finally told as Aseza Hele scores from close range.
Raquel Kochhann kicks the penalty.
A stunning solo try from Aseza Hele
Byrhandre Dolf has kicked a conversion.
Great hands by South Africa leads to a try for Nadine Roos