The Bok Women’s Sevens team began their Cape Town tournament strongly, defeating Samoa 45-5 and Poland 43-0. They will face Czechia in the semi-finals, showcasing solid teamwork and offensive skills, particularly from Nadine Roos, who scored multiple tries.
The Bok Women’s Sevens team commenced their tournament in Cape Town with a commanding performance, securing a semi-final match against Czechia scheduled for 14:56. The opposing semi-final features Kenya, last weekend’s champions, competing against Colombia at 15:18.
For the second consecutive weekend, the South African team exhibited focus and effectiveness in their offensive strategy. They established a formidable 21-0 lead at halftime, scoring three tries, followed by four additional tries in the second half against Samoa.
Samoa struggled to match South Africa’s speed throughout the match, managing to score only once when Machiko Silila Fepuleai broke through the defensive line. Rights Mkhari began the scoring with a powerful run on the left flank, and Nadine Roos exploited a gap in the Samoan defense for a second try. Zintle Mpupha secured the third try just before halftime, with Roos converting all three attempts.
In the second half, South Africa continued their dominance, with Roos and Mpupha contributing additional tries, bringing the score to 33-5 following Fepuleai’s effort. Subsequently, Ayanda Malinga and Shiniqwa Lamprecht added two more tries, with Alicia Willemse converting for her first international points.
The following match against Poland began with a strong defensive display from South Africa, which caused early handling errors for the European team. The Bok Women effectively executed structured plays, resulting in two tries within the opening five minutes from Roos and Maria Tshiremba, and another try from Roos just before halftime, leading 19-0.
The second half featured another offensive showcase led by Roos, who assisted Zintle Mpupha in scoring, followed by Tshiremba’s second try, capitalizing on a scrum option. Roos completed her hat-trick and converted, totaling 23 points for the match, while Malinga added another try, ending the game at 43-0 in favor of South Africa.
Scorers:
South Africa 45 (21) – Samoa 5 (0)
Tries: Rights Mkhari, Nadine Roos (2), Zintle Mpupha (2), Shiniqwa Lamprecht, Ayanda Malinga.
Conversions: Roos (4), Alicia Willemse.
Samoa: Try: Machiko Silila Fepuleai.
South Africa 43 (19) – Poland 0 (0)
Tries: Nadine Roos (3), Maria Tshiremba (2), Zintle Mpupha, Ayanda Malinga.
Conversions: Roos (4).
In summary, the Bok Women’s Sevens team showcased exceptional skill and teamwork in their opening matches of the Cape Town tournament, successfully defeating Samoa and Poland. Dominating the scoreboard with impressive performances, particularly from Nadine Roos, the team has positioned itself for potential success as they advance to the semi-finals against Czechia. Their defensive prowess and dynamic offensive play are crucial strengths as they continue in the competition.
Original Source: www.sarugby.co.za
