International women's rugby at Athlone Stadium
Springbok Women's goal kicker and wing, Jacomien "Jakkie" Cilliers holds on to the ball in Saturday's clash against the New Zealand Black Ferns, at Athlone Stadium.
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The Springbok Women's side lost 34-26 in the first of two matches against New Zealand’s Black Ferns XV, at Athlone Stadium, on Saturday. The New Zealanders led 20-12 at the break.
SPRINGBOK WOMEN 26 (12) – Tries: Aseza Hele (2), Babalwa Latsha, Nombuyekezo Mdliki. Conversions: Jakkie Cilliers (3).
BLACK FERNS XV 34 (20) – Tries: Mererangi Paul, Kelsey Teneti (3), Jaymie Kolose, Hollyrae Mete Renata. Conversions: Hannah King (2).
Springbok live wire, Nadine Roos, slips past her marker during Saturday's women's clash against the Black Ferns, at Athlone Stadium.
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Anathi Qolo off-loads the ball during Saturday's women's rugby match betwen South Africa and New Zealand, at Athlone Stadium.
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Jakkie Cilliers gains possession for the Springbok Women's side in their match against New Zealand Black Ferns, at Athlone Stadium, on Saturday.
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Springbok No 8, Aseza Hele put the Black Ferns defence to the test in Saturday's match against New Zealand, at Athlone Stadium.
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Springbok fullback Eloise Webb tackles Amy du Plessis during their women's rugby fixture against New Zealand, at Athlone Stadium, on Saturday.
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Jakkie Cilliers poised to add point on the scoreboard for the Springboks Women's side, in their match against New Zealand, at Athlone Stadium, on Saturday
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Aseza Hele comes up against a tight New Zealand defence on the tryline, during Saturday's international women's rugby clash, at Athlone Stadium.
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Springbok Women's team captain, Babalwa Latsha, fifth from left, and her team mates appeal for a try during Saturday's encounter against New Zealand. Pictured, from left are Taylor Kinsley, Libbie Van Rensburg, Sanelisiwe Charlie, Vainah Ubisi, Latsha, Lerato Makua and Chumisa Qawe. Buried under the defence, still clutching the ball, is Aseza Hela, who scored two tries in Saturday's match.
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