| CAPTAIN | BABALWA LATSHA |
| COACH | STANLEY RAUBENHEIMER |
| MOST CAPS | - |
| HONOURS |
About
History
The Springbok Women's team first played in 2004. South Africa have appeared in three Women's Rugby World Cups since their debut in the 2006 tournament. After a four-year absence from international rugby, the Springbok Women embarked on their first international tour since the 2014 Rugby World Cup in November 2018 where they played three Tests in the UK. They qualified for the 2021 RWC in New Zealand by winning the Rugby Africa Women's Cup in 2019, and played in a few more internationals in the same year.
Last Updated: 26 Oct 2020
| Position | Teams | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Zealand | 93.88 |
| 2 | England | 93.65 |
| 3 | Canada | 87.49 |
| 4 | France | 84.97 |
| 5 | Australia | 78.68 |
| 6 | USA | 78.19 |
| 7 | Italy | 77.91 |
| 8 | Ireland | 74.68 |
| 9 | Wales | 73.33 |
| 10 | Spain | 72.54 |
| 11 | Scotland | 70.67 |
| 12 | Japan | 65.8 |
| 13 | South Africa | 63.39 |
| 14 | Russia | 61.1 |
| 15 | Kazakhstan | 60.45 |
| 16 | Samoa | 59.72 |
| 17 | Netherlands | 58.27 |
| 18 | Portugal | 58 |
| 19 | Hong Kong | 57.89 |
| 20 | Sweden | 57.73 |
Inspiration
The Rights stuff for Mkhari: “I was destined to play rugby”As a young girl, Rights Mkhari harboured dreams of representing her country in sport, and thanks to her dedication and talent she is now a dual international rugby player, playing for the Springbok Women’s 15’s team and contracted to the Springbok Women’s Sevens team.
Inspiration
Booi’s rise from a rural village to Springbok Women’s captainLeading a national team is undoubtedly one of the biggest achievements for any sportsperson, and in the case of Springbok Women’s lock and captain, Nolusindiso Booi, this feat is particularly notable given her humble upbringing in the rural Eastern Cape village of Trust No 3.
Inspiration
Mpupha: Inspiring girls who want to become Springboks makes me 'Unstoppable'From humble beginnings in the Middledrift eNjwaxa location near King William’s Town in the Eastern Cape to being one of the top women’s rugby players in South Africa, Springbok Women’s centre Zintle Mpupha’s journey to becoming a professional rugby player is nothing short of admirable.
News
Latsha named among 12 leading women in African RugbySpringbok Women’s prop Babalwa Latsha was named among 12 leading women in rugby on the African continent as Rugby Africa unveiled its list of 12 #Unstoppables who have been a beacon of inspiration to women in the game on Monday.
Inspiration
Laurian Johannes-Haupt aiming to guide female coaches in South AfricaEducation and rugby are two of Laurian Johannes-Haupt’s major passions in life. So, it should come as little surprise that she is planning to use her latest coaching opportunity to benefit future generations of female coaches in South Africa.
