The Springbok Women’s Sevens ‘A’ made a good start at the International Invitational tournament, which is part of the Emirates Dubai 7s, winning both their pool matches on Friday.
In their first match of the day, the South Africans beat the LV Hammerheads by 12-10 before dismantling Sweden 20-0 in their second clash. They will face Poland and Ireland Invitational on Saturday.
It was a slow start against the Hammerheads, with an early yellow card to Leigh Fortuin not helping matters. Their opponents scored first, but then South Africa sprung into life, with a good try by Vianca Boer levelling matters just before halftime at 5-5.
A well-worked try by Shannon-Lee Windvogel, converted by Byrhandré Dolf, edged the SA side ahead and although the Hammerheads added another unconverted try, it was not enough to spoil the fun for coach Cecil Afrika and his squad.
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The performance against Sweden was much more fluent, with Windvogel and wing Patience Mokone in particular very dangerous with ball in hand.
The synergy on defence was also much better by South Africa, who led 10-0 at the break following tries by Windvogel and Mokone.
The duo also scored in the second half, with Windvogel’s second effort, racing through on a 60m run.
Springbok Women’s Sevens ‘A’ Pool Fixtures Results (CAT Times)
Friday 28 November
South Africa 12 – 10 LV Hammerheads
South Africa 20 – 0 Sweden
Fixtures on Saturday 29 November (CAT Times)
10h40: Poland (Pitch 7)
15h40: Ireland Invitational (Pitch 4)
South Africa Scorers
Springbok Women’s Sevens ‘A’ 12 (5), LV Hammerheads 10 (5)
SA – Tries: Vianca Boer, Shannon-Lee Windvogel
Conversion: Byrhandré Dolf
Springbok Women’s Sevens ‘A’ 20 (10), Sweden 0 (0)
SA – Tries: Shannon-Lee Windvogel (2), Patience Mokone (2)
Springbok Women’s Sevens ‘A’ Squad for Emirates Dubai Sevens Invitational
Forwards
Liske Lategan
Thandi Fudu
Faith Tshauke
Shiniqwa Lamprecht (captain)
Leigh Fortuin
Lerato Makua
Backs
Vianca Boer
Jane Mulder
Shanidine Bezuidenhout
Patience Mokone
Shannon-Lee Windvogel
Byrhandré Dolf
Original Copy: SA Rugby Communications, with editing by gsport
Main Photo Caption: Vianca Boer pictured carrying the South African possession forward, as the Springbok Women’s ‘A’ squad secured two pool wins at the Emirates Dubai Sevens Invitational on Friday, 28 November 2025. File Photo: Gallo Images via SA Rugby
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