Springbok Women Show Improvement Despite Defeat to Canada
- A revamped Canadian lineup defeated South Africa 33-5 in a women's rugby international match.
- The win improved Canada's record against South Africa to 6-0-0 in women's rugby.
- Sophie De Goede returned from injury, coming off the bench with 20 minutes left in the game.
- Canada's overall record improved to 14-5-1 since finishing fourth at the last World Cup.
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Canada wins again but face tougher task in downing Springboks in women's rugby test
After thumping South Africa 50-20 last week in Pretoria, a revamped Canadian lineup had a tougher time getting the job done before pulling away for a 33-5 win over the 12th-ranked Springboks in a women's rugby international Saturday in Gqeberha.

Canada women win again but face tougher task in downing Springboks in rugby test
GQEBERHA, SOUTH AFRICA — After thumping South Africa 50-20 last week in Pretoria, a revamped Canadian lineup had a tougher time getting the job done before pulling away for a 33-5 win over the 12th-ranked Springboks in a women's rugby international S
Springbok Women focus on breakdown improvements ahead of second Test against Canada
The Springbok Women struggled at the breakdown area in the first Test against Canada at Loftus at the weekend, so it was no wonder that it was an area of focus ahead of tomorrow’s second Test at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha. The Bok Women conceded a flurry of penalties at the breakdown in the 50-20 loss against the world’s second-ranked team in Pretoria on Saturday. They also struggled in
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The Springbok women have been beaten 33-5 by Canada in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, as they continue to work hard ahead of the World Cup in August. Canada, ranked two in the world, was first on the scoreboard, and at the break they led the Bok women 14 points to nil. In the second half, the Bok women were more composed and winger, Ayanda Malinga scored her 13th international try. However, Canada outscored the Boks 5 tries to 1 for the 33-5 win, and t…
The Canadians, who are ranked second in the World Rugby rankings (the Bok women are in 12th place), won 33-5.
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