Scotland Women

31 - 17

Full Time

South Africa Women

Scotland Women vs South Africa Women

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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Libbie Janse van Rensburg bursts through to advance the South Africa attack.

78'

Eva Donaldson comes on.

77'

Louise McMillan comes off.

77'

Elis Martin comes on.

76'

Lana Skeldon comes off.

76'

Conversion

Meryl Smith has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Scotland is finished off by Lisa Thomson

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Lisa Thomson bursts through to advance the Scotland attack.

75'

Caity Mattinson played a key part in that try.

75'

Scotland decide to make a substitution, with Jade Konkel-Roberts getting some game time.

74'

Scotland decide to make a substitution, with Rachel McLachlan being replaced.

74'

Scotland make a substitution with Liz Musgrove coming on.

66'

Scotland make a substitution with Francesca McGhie coming off.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Meryl Smith goes through the gap.

65'

Scotland sub Anne Young comes onto the field.

64'

Leah Bartlett departs for Scotland.

64'

Scotland sub Rachel McLachlan comes onto the field.

64'

Jade Konkel-Roberts departs for Scotland.

64'

Conversion

The South Africa supporters go wild as Libbie Janse van Rensburg successfully kicks the conversion.

64'

Try

The South Africa pack has powered over for Roseline Botes to score the try.

63'

Scotland sub Lisa Cockburn comes onto the field.

60'

Christine Belisle departs for Scotland.

60'

Yonela Ngxingolo comes on for South Africa.

58'

Sanelisiwe Charlie leaves the field.

58'

Roseline Botes comes on for South Africa.

58'

Lindelwa Gwala leaves the field.

58'

Amber Schonert comes on for South Africa.

58'

Babalwa Latsha leaves the field.

58'

Nolusindiso Booi comes on for South Africa.

58'

Vainah Ubisi leaves the field.

58'

Catha Jacobs comes on for South Africa.

58'

Sinazo Mcatshulwa leaves the field.

58'

What a run here by Chloe Rollie as they get over the gainline!

58'

Rumandi Potgieter comes on for South Africa.

57'

Tayla Kinsey leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Meryl Smith kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Leah Bartlett from scoring as they record the try for Scotland.

55'

What a run here by Francesca McGhie as they get over the gainline!

53'

Jade Konkel-Roberts comes on.

50'

Rachel McLachlan comes off.

50'

Caity Mattinson comes on.

50'

Mairi McDonald comes off.

50'

Meryl Smith comes on.

50'

Helen Nelson comes off.

50'

Micke Gunter comes on.

50'

Aseza Hele comes off.

50'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Mary Zulu getting some game time.

45'

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

45'

Francesca McGhie makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Fabulous play by Scotland has led to Francesca McGhie being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

43'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Helen Nelson will have to re-adjust the radar.

43'

Try

The Scotland maul march their way over the white wash for Lana Skeldon to touch down.

42'

Conversion

Helen Nelson does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'

Try

It's going to take a miracle to stop this Scotland maul...no miracles today as Lana Skeldon powers over.

33'

Conversion

Libbie Janse van Rensburg makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Aseza Hele as they go over the white wash for a try.

27'

Trouble here as Aseza Hele breaches the defence.

27'

Sanelisiwe Charlie played a key part in that try.

27'

Trouble here as Chuma Qawe breaches the defence.

26'

Helen Nelson curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

25'

Try

Great forward play by Scotland allows Evie Gallagher to score the try.

23'

Scotland decide to make a substitution, with Lana Skeldon getting some game time.

23'

Scotland decide to make a substitution, with Elis Martin being replaced.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Louise McMillan bursts through to advance the Scotland attack.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Mairi McDonald bursts through to advance the Scotland attack.

22'

Scotland sub Elis Martin comes onto the field.

11'

Lana Skeldon departs for Scotland.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Lisa Thomson took full advantage.

10'

Penalty Goal

Libbie Janse van Rensburg kicks the penalty.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Scotland Women v South Africa Women 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Fri 13th October 2023, 07:30am PDT 
  
 Danie Craven Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Scotland Women win +14

Time in lead

Mins in lead

63%

% Of Game In Lead

25%

66%

Possession Last 10 min

34%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Smith

31 - 17

76'

Thomson

29 - 17

75'

Janse van Rensburg

64'

24 - 17

Botes

63'

24 - 15

Smith

24 - 10

56'

Bartlett

22 - 10

55'

Half Time

Skeldon

17 - 10

42'

Nelson

12 - 10

34'

Skeldon

10 - 10

33'

Janse van Rensburg

28'

5 - 10

Hele

27'

5 - 8

Gallagher

5 - 3

23'

Janse van Rensburg

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Scotland Women

South Africa Women

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Defence Profile

Scotland Women

South Africa Women

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

49%

33%

3-6 secs

30%

43%

6+ secs

13%

18%

Rucks Won

Scotland Women vs Springbok Women Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Scotland Women face off against Springbok Women in WXV 2 Round 1 on Fri 13th October 2023 at Danie Craven Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:30. In South Africa it’s at 16:30 SAST, 03:30 NZST in New Zealand, 01:30 AEST in Australia and 07:30 EST in the US.

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

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 4 places in the rankings with Scotland Women in position 6 and Springbok Women in position 10, underlining just how tight this match could be.

Scotland Women vs Springbok Women Squads

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