The Springbok Women started their Rugby World Cup year on a positive note with a satisfactory training camp held in Stellenbosch this week, where a lot of ground work were done.
That was the view of the Springbok Women performance coach, Swys de Bruin, at the conclusion of the camp held from Sunday at the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport, with a group of 37 players working with De Bruin and assistant coaches Laurian Johannes-Haupt, Franzel September and Bafana Nhleko.
“I am really pleased with the camp as we got a lot of work done,” said De Bruin.
“The players responded well to the sessions as well as the physical demands we placed on them and they deserve credit for that.
“We know where we are in our road to the World Cup and that much work is still needed but we got off on a good footing for 2025. The coaches got a lot done.”
De Bruin lauded the players for the way in which they responded, especially as the coaching team set some strict targets regarding physical conditioning.
“Players were monitored on body compositions and tasked to either lose some body fat or gain some muscle mass and 95% of them came back with positive results. That is very encouraging,” he said.
The experienced coach said the intensity of sessions impressed him as well: “That was very good. In fact, at yesterday’s defence session, I said to Bafana that the intensity reminded me of Super Rugby times, so good was it.”
The players are now returning to their home unions for the Women’s Premier Division that starts next week. They will attend another camp in Pretoria next month, with another one set for March.
“We are very grateful to the provincial coaches for allowing us to have alignment camps during their premier competition,” said De Bruin. “Their contributions in getting the players in good shape cannot be underestimated.”
Springbok Women training squad
Props: Sanelisiwe Charlie, Yonela Ngxingolo (both Bulls Daisies), Xoliswa Khuzwayo, Aliyah Tchogna Njamen (all Golden Lions Women), Nombuyekezo Mdliki (Border Ladies), Azisa Mkiva, (DHL Western Province), Anita Tom (Sanlam Boland Dames).
Hookers: Roseline Botes, Luchell Hanekom, Bronishia Hess (all DHL Western Province), Micke Gunter (Bulls Daisies).
Locks: Nolusindiso Booi, Nomsa Mokwai (both DHL Western Province), Dineo Ndhlovu (Bulls Daisies).
Loose forwards: Lusanda Dumke, Sizophila Solontsi, Faith Tshauke (all Bulls Daisies), Aseza Hele (Sanlam Boland Dames).
Utility forwards: Nobuhle Mjwara (Sharks Women), Anathi Qolo, Sinelitha Noxeke (both Bulls Daisies).
Scrumhalves: Tayla Kinsey (Sharks Women), Unam Tose (Bulls Daisies), Felicia Jacobs (Sanlam Boland Dames), Alicia Willemse (DHL Western Province).
Flyhalves: Nadine Roos (unattached), Mary Zulu (Sharks Women), Libbie Janse van Rensburg (Bulls Daisies).
Centres: Zintle Mpupha, Chumisa Qawe (both Bulls Daisies), Aphiwe Ngwevu (Border Ladies), Veroeshka Grain (Sanlam Boland Dames).
Outside backs: Ayanda Malinga (Bulls Daisies), Nomawethu Mabenge (Sanlam Boland Dames), Shaunique Hess (DHL Western Province).
Utility backs: Jakkie Cilliers, Byrhandre Dolf (both Bulls Daisies), Eloise Webb (Border Ladies).
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