Springbok Women slip in world rankings after second loss to Ireland
The visitors beat the Springbok Women 38-17 in their World Rugby W-Fifteen series match.
The South African women's rugby team, the Springbok Women, have slipped in the world rankings after suffering a second consecutive loss to Ireland in a World Rugby W-Fifteen series match at the Athlone Stadium in Cape Town. The Irish side defeated the Springboks 38-17, despite trailing 14-10 at halftime. This result would have propelled the Bok Women to eighth place on the rankings had they secured a win, but they are now back to 10th position.
Despite this disappointing defeat, the Springbok Women have had a positive season overall, as highlighted by the Women's Rugby team on their social media.
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