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Fiji Steals A Late Win Over Springbok Women

The second match of the Rugby World Cup was a nail biting match with both Fiji and Springbok Women looking for a win at the Waitakere stadium in New Zealand on Sunday morning, 16 October 2022.  

Fiji dominated the South African team in the first half leading14-7 by halftime. The Springbok women’s team stepped up in the second half and led over Fiji but it was not meant to be as a last minute try by a Fiji player ensured that the match ended 21-17 in favour of Fiji.

The Springbok women  are yet to register a win at the world cup. They will be playing against England on 23 October 2022 at the Waitakere stadium.

Scorers:

Springbok Women: Tries- Zintle Mpupha, Aseza Hele.

Conversions: Libbie Janse van Rensburg.

Penalty goal: Janse van Rensburg.

Fiji: Tries: Ilisapeci Delaiwau, Akanisi Sokoiwasa and KaralainiNaisewa.

Conversions: Lavena Cavuru.

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Sports writer: Buyeleni Sibanyoni

Images: Springbok Women Twitter Account

 

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