US EditionSpringbok Women Gear up for 'Biggest Game of Our Lives' in Rugby World Cup Against Italy
South Africa won 29-24, scoring five tries led by strong forwards and defense, securing their first quarterfinals berth at the Women's Rugby World Cup, officials said.
- On Sunday, South Africa's Springbok women's team stunned the Italy women's rugby team 29-24 in York, England during the Women's Rugby World Cup.
- With powerful forwards and bench impact, the South Africa Springbok women's team dominated scrum time, earned several penalties, and overcame Italy women's rugby team's comebacks, boosted by Aphiwe Ngwevu's strength.
- Replacement Yonela Ngxingolo's try and Byrhandre Dolf's conversion put South Africa 24-17 up before Sinazo Mcatshulwa sealed the win with five minutes left, while Libbie Janse van Rensburg said, `This was amazing, shout-out to the team, we came out and had a job to do`.
- The win advances South Africa Springbok women's team into the quarter-finals, securing their first-ever spot alongside France national women's team, Ireland national women's team, and New Zealand Black Ferns.
- Players framed the result as a historic moment for South African women's rugby, as the South Africa Springbok women's team achieved a landmark first by beating the Italy women's rugby team after three previous losses.
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Idaho Press
South Africa stuns Italy and reaches first Women's Rugby World Cup quarterfinals
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Yakima Herald-Republic
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The Straits Times
einnews.comSouth Africa on brink of Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals
South Africa beat Italy for the first time in their history with a 29-24 victory in York to leave them on the brink of a first Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final, which will be confirmed if France beat Brazil later on Sunday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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