Springbok Women prop Xoliswa Khuzwayo is relishing the opportunity to take on Spain in the WXV Global Series on Sunday. Khuzwayo made her Test debut against Spain in Valladolid two seasons ago and has since added two Rugby Africa Women’s Cup titles and a number of Test caps to her name. The 27-year-old prop has 15 Test caps and is eager to make an impact in Seville.
Khuzwayo's journey to becoming a Springbok has been a special one, and she treasures being the 170th women’s player to wear the green and gold. She hopes to have that privilege for a long time to come and is grateful for the opportunity to play for her country. With many women playing rugby and wanting to become a Springbok, being one already means a lot to Khuzwayo.
Khuzwayo faces stiff competition for a match day slot with the second most capped player in Springbok Women history, Yonela Ngxingolo, and two-time RWC starter, Saneliswe Charlie. However, she sees this as inspiration and motivation, and is focused on serving the team to the best of her abilities. Khuzwayo emphasized that the team comes first and that the coaches' decisions are crucial in selecting the right players for the job.
Khuzwayo is confident that if she gets the nod to play against Spain, she will be able to contribute as expected. She believes that her experience and the team's growth will make a difference, and that they have what it takes to compete against top teams. The Springbok Women are currently ranked in the top ten and are looking to deliver when they get their opportunity.
The team has grown significantly since Khuzwayo's Test debut, and she believes that the best is yet to come for her and the Springbok Women. Despite being considered underdogs, Khuzwayo and her team are okay with that tag and are focused on working hard at training to earn the coaches' reward.
Khuzwayo's approach to the game is centered around serving the team and doing her job to the best of her abilities. She loves to start games, but also recognizes the value of coming off the bench and bringing her own dynamics and rewards. The team will be announced on Friday, and Khuzwayo is eager to find out if she will be part of the lineup.
The WXV Global Series match against Spain is an important one for the Springbok Women, and Khuzwayo is excited about the challenge. With her experience and the team's growth, she is confident that they can make an impact and take their game to the next level. The Springbok Women are looking to build on their recent successes and make a statement in the WXV Global Series.
Key points
- Xoliswa Khuzwayo is relishing the opportunity to take on Spain in the WXV Global Series on Sunday.
- Khuzwayo has 15 Test caps and is eager to make an impact in Seville.
- The Springbok Women are currently ranked in the top ten and are looking to deliver when they get their opportunity.
