Springbok Women undaunted by Black Ferns challenge
The South African women's team could move from 10th to seventh in the world rankings with a first-ever win over the Black Ferns.
The 10th-ranked South African Springbok Women Women are confident and undeterred by the prospect of facing world number two Black Ferns in a historic Test at FNB Stadium in Soweto on Saturday. Coach Swys de Bruin has recently departed, but captains Babalwa Latsha and Libbie Janse van Rensburg are leading the team. The South Africans will be playing in front of their largest crowd yet, as it will be their first match at the stadium.
The Springboks are targeting a top five world ranking, and beating New Zealand would propel them three places to a record-high seventh.
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