US EditionNolusindiso Booi to Captain Experienced Springbok Women in Crucial Test Against Canada
- The Springbok Women, captained by Nolusindiso Booi in her 22nd leadership role and 51st Test appearance, will take on Canada on Saturday at 13h30 in Pretoria's Loftus Versfeld.
- This match is South Africa's first home clash against Canada, serving as key preparation ahead of next month's World Cup in England where Canada opens against the top-ranked team.
- South Africa fields experienced players like top try-scorer Zintle Mpupha and Micke Gunter, with Mcatshulwa and Qawe moving from bench to starting roles, while Canada is captained by Alex Tessier, recently named to the World Rugby Women’s 15s Dream Team.
- Coach Swys de Bruin called the match a crucial challenge and a readiness indicator, urging his team to use the Loftus crowd energy, maintain physicality, and expand attacking options against a confident Canadian squad.
- The test will broadcast live on SuperSport and offers both teams a chance to refine style and build depth ahead of the World Cup, with Canada holding a 12-5-1 record since the last tournament despite key injuries.
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Canada names starting lineup for opening rugby test against Springboks women
Centre Alex Tessier, one of three Canadians named to World Rugby Women’s 15s Dream Team of the Year in 2024, will captain Canada in Saturday's opening rugby test against South
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