Reaction

The Springbok Women are not proud of their big defeat against France in their final Pool D match of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup, but there are many positives out of their performance in Northampton on Sunday.

Match report

Nadine Roos provided a moment of celebration at Franklin’s Gardens as a 57-10 defeat (half-time 24-3) to France confirmed the Springbok Women will play New Zealand in the Women’s Rugby World Cup quarter-finals thanks to a second-place finish in Pool D.

Preview

The Springbok Women are determined to show that their strong start at the Women’s Rugby World Cup was no fluke and want to keep their winning momentum going when they face France in their final pool match in Northampton on Sunday.

Team announcement

Babalwa Latsha will lead the Springbok Women into battle when they take on France in Northampton on Sunday, when Mary Zulu (flyhalf) and Anathi Qolo (lock) will make their Women’s Rugby World Cup debuts in the starting team in the Pool D decider at Franklin’s Gardens.

News

The Springbok Women are not looking at permutations or wishing for a potential opponent in next weekend’s Women’s Rugby World Cup quarter-finals as they came to England to compete and play against the best.