All Black Women defeat 52-20 Bok Women in their historic rugby test
All Black Women have beaten South Africa 52-20 in their historic rugby test at FNB Stadium
The Black Ferns defeated the Springbok women's team 52-20 in a one-off Test match at FNB Stadium in Soweto, extending their perfect record to three victories against the Springboks. The New Zealand team scored four tries in the first half and another four unanswered in the second half, despite being down to 14 players for a time.
This win marked the Black Ferns' first victory over the Springbok women in South Africa, following earlier successes in England in 2010 and 2021. The Springbok women dominated the scrum and mauls but struggled in lineouts and defense, while the Black Ferns executed precise attacks, converting six of their eight kicks. Coaches Swys de Bruin and Laurian Johannes-Haupt were replaced by Laurian Johannes-Haupt and Franzel September for this match, amid a dispute over payment.
The Black Ferns scored tries through Elinor-Plum King, Braxton Sorensen-McGee, Chryss Viliko, Maia Joseph, and Amarante Sititi, while the Springbok women's tries came from Lindelwa Gwala, Aphiwe Ngwevu, and Vainah Ubisi, who scored twice. Despite a yellow card each for Mererangi Paul and Ayesha Leti-I’iga, the Black Ferns secured a convincing win, but missed out on a hat-trick of victories in South Africa after their previous successes in 2010 and 2021.
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