The Bok Women’s Sevens team started strong in Cape Town, defeating Samoa 45-5 and Poland 43-0. They will face Czechia in the semi-finals. Key players like Nadine Roos and Zintle Mpupha excelled, contributing significantly to the team’s performance.
The Bok Women’s Sevens team has commenced their campaign in Cape Town with impressive performances. They will face Czechia for a spot in the final at 14:56, with the other semi-final featuring last weekend’s champions, Kenya, against Colombia at 15:18.
For the second consecutive week, the South African team demonstrated focus and fluidity in their attack. They established a substantial 21-0 lead against Samoa at halftime, scoring three tries and adding four more in the second half.
Samoa struggled against the speed of South Africa, although Machiko Silila Fepuleai managed to breach their defense once, scoring a try. Rights Mkhari initiated the scoring with an impressive run on the left, followed by Nadine Roos’s swift penetration through the Samoan defense. Zintle Mpupha secured the third try before halftime, with Roos successfully converting all three attempts.
The second half maintained the same momentum, with Roos and Mpupha both contributing to the score sheet before Fepuleai’s attempt narrowed the gap to 33-5. Additional tries from Ayanda Malinga and Shiniqwa Lamprecht followed, with Alicia Willemse nailing the conversion for her first international points.
In the subsequent match against Poland, a strong defensive strategy forced early handling errors from the European side. The Bok Women utilized this advantage, executing structured plays from set phases. Roos and Maria Tshiremba each scored in the first five minutes, initiating a dominant attack that culminated in Roos scoring again just before the break, resulting in a 19-0 lead.
The second half showcased another display of attacking prowess, with Roos playing a pivotal role. She collaborated effectively with Zintle Mpupha to breach the defense for a strong finish; Tshiremba added her second try, and Roos completed her hat-trick while converting for a match tally of 23 points. Malinga then scored her second try of the match.
Scorers for South Africa against Samoa included Rights Mkhari, Nadine Roos (2), Zintle Mpupha (2), Shiniqwa Lamprecht, and Ayanda Malinga, with Roos converting four tries and Alicia Willemse converting one. The match concluded with South Africa victorious at 45 points to Samoa’s 5. Against Poland, South Africa scored 43 points without conceding.
In summary, the Bok Women’s Sevens team has had a robust start in Cape Town, showcasing strong performances against their opponents. With significant victories over Samoa and Poland, they are poised for a semi-final match against Czechia. The team’s strategic plays and individual contributions, particularly from Nadine Roos, have been key to their success thus far, positioning them favorably for future challenges in the tournament.
Original Source: www.sarugby.co.za
