The Bulls Daisies welcome Free State Women in the final group match of the 2025 Women’s Premier Division campaign. The defending champions - who have already confirmed their spot in this season’s final - will use the clash as part of its preparations for the final which will be played on their home soil in a week’s time.
This weekend, the two-time victors welcome the ladies from the judicial capital for a 12pm kick-off at Loftus Versfeld Stadium. Tickets for the clash start from, R50 and are available from Ticketpro.
Head coach Hayde Groepes has made minor tweaks to the side, in the main to try two more combinations ahead of the Finals week. At the front, Doreen Mkhabele and Xolelwa Diliza are joined by Asithandile Ntoyanto, who gets her first start on this campaign. Behind the trio is a lock pairing change for the week where Dineo Ndhlovu and Anathi Qolo combine. Bok forward Micke Gunter leads the side at flank with fellow national teammate Lerato Makua at No 7. Faith Tshauke is trusted to enforce the rule of law at No 8.
Scrumhalf Camelitha Malone combines with flyhalf Byrhandre Dolf at half back. Behind the game managers are Ayanda Malinga and Patience Mokone at left and right wing respectively. Springbok duo, Chuma Qawe and Jakkie Cilliers will add impetus at centre with Zintle Nonkasana at fullback.
The impact squad is split five-three with Karabo Lebotsa, Yonela Ngxingolo, Sanelisiwe Charlie, Busisiwe Crafford, Ziyanda Ngohlekana, Mahlatse Nkhumishe, Unam Tose and Shaunique Alexander all on standby to do duty.
Bulls Daisies starting XV: 15 Zintle Nonkasana, 14 Patience Mokone, 13 Jakkie Cilliers, 12 Chuma Qawe, 11 Ayanda Malinga; 10 Byrhandre Dolf, 9 Camelitha Malone; 8 Faith Tshauke, 7 Lerato Makua, 6 Micke Gunter (capt); 5 Anathi Qolo, 4 Dineo Ndhlovu; 3 Asithandile Ntoyanto, 2 Xolelwa Diliza, 1 Doreen Mkhabele. Replacements: 16 Karabo Lebotsa, 17 Yonela Ngxingolo, 18 Sanelisiwe Charlie, 19 Busisiwe Crafford, 20 Ziyanda Ngohlekana, 21 Mahlatse Nkhumishe, 22 Unam Tose, 23 Shaunique Alexander.
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