Women’s Rugby World Cup: South Africa Dominate Brazil 66-6 in Debut Clash

Women’s Rugby World Cup: South Africa Dominate Brazil 66-6 in Debut Clash

South Africa delivered a commanding performance to defeat debutants Brazil with a massive 66-6 victory in the Women’s Rugby World Cup. The Springbok Women displayed skill, pace, and power to secure one of their biggest wins on the international stage.

Match Overview

South Africa’s backline and forwards combined brilliantly, scoring tries across the park and keeping Brazil under constant pressure. The debutants from South America struggled to cope with the physicality and pace of the match but showed heart throughout their first-ever Rugby World Cup appearance.

South Africa Line-Up

• Backs: Dolf; Mpupha, Ngwevu, Malinga; Van Rensburg, Roos

• Forwards: Charlie, Gwala, Latsha, Booi (capt), Lochner, Solontsi, Mcatshulwa, Hele

• Replacements: Gunter, Ngxingolo, Mdliki, Ubisi, Makua, Jacobs, Tose, Cilliers

Brazil Line-Up

• Backs: Silva; Barth, Fioravanti, Nicolau, Santini; Kochhann, Mayumi Bednarski

• Forwards: Barros, Leni Lima, Prioste, Coimbra, Souza, Henwood, Carvalho, Carvalo

• Replacements: Gomes Saccomanno, Vergara, Mamede, Dakar, Silva Ferreira, Campos, Tenorio, Lopes

Key Takeaways

✅ South Africa’s dominance in both attack and defense proved too much for Brazil.
✅ The Springbok Women showed depth in their squad with strong contributions from replacements.
✅ Brazil, despite the heavy loss, marked their historic debut and gained valuable experience at the world stage.

Looking Ahead

With this emphatic win, South Africa will look to build momentum as they progress further into the tournament. For Brazil, the focus will be on learning, improving, and growing stronger in upcoming matches.

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