The Springbok Women delivered a solid 20-0 win over Spain in Seville on Sunday, a result that left coach Franzel September and the rest of the coaching staff pleased with the team's performance in trying conditions. The match was played at the Estadio Olímpico de la Cartuja in Seville, with the team facing challenging heat and a 12h00 kickoff that made the game tough. September highlighted the team's preparation for the conditions, having trained in the heat all week.
The win marked a productive day for the Springboks in many aspects of their play, despite not using all their opportunities. September expressed pride in the team, who stuck to their game plan in difficult conditions. He noted that coming to Spain and scoring 20 points without conceding any points was a good achievement. The team had two water breaks during the match, a testament to the challenging conditions.
The Springbok Women will now look back on the gains from their WXV tour and focus on their upcoming matches against Ireland in Cape Town later this month. September acknowledged that the team left some tries out there but was pleased with the commanding win. The team's performance was particularly notable given the injuries to the front row, with Babalwa Latsha injuring her ankle and Nombuyekezo Mdliki leaving the field on a stretcher.
Despite the disruptions caused by injuries, the team's set piece dominance was a highlight of the match. September praised the combined effort by the pack and noted that the team had some niggles in the backline but pulled together to secure the win. The coach expressed his pride in the team, saying they made him proud and that he couldn't ask for more.
The coaching staff were particularly happy with the way the team managed to disrupt the Spanish team's attack, killing their flow and preventing them from scoring. September highlighted the team's discipline as another key factor in their success, with no cards or high tackles conceded. This performance sets a good standard towards their aim of being the best disciplined side at the next World Cup.
The Springbok Women's performance in the WXV Global Series tour has been a positive one, with this win capping off a successful campaign. The team will now return to South Africa on Tuesday, with the medical reports on the injuries sustained during the match to be assessed later. September emphasized that the team played for everyone back home, adding to their feelings of content after the match.
The team's discipline and ability to manage the game effectively were key factors in their success. With this win, the Springbok Women have demonstrated their potential and set a positive tone for their upcoming matches. The team's focus will now shift to their matches against Ireland later this month, with September and the coaching staff looking to build on this performance.
Key points
- The Springbok Women secured a 20-0 win over Spain in Seville, capping off their WXV Global Series tour on a high note.
- The team's discipline and ability to disrupt the Spanish team's attack were key factors in their success.
- The Springbok Women will now focus on their upcoming matches against Ireland in Cape Town later this month.
