A joyful farewell as the Springbok Women depart for England to represent South Africa in the Women’s Rugby World Cup.
Johannesburg, South Africa (15 August 2025) – All smiles, waving flags, and pure South African pride. The Springbok Women are set to take England by storm! And they are taking with them more than rugby boots and jerseys. They will be carrying the cheers, hopes, and love of a nation.
Their send-off was nothing short of beautiful. The ceremony was one of smiles, hugs, and excitement galore as players, coaches, and supporters came together to celebrate this special moment. One can just feel the pride in the room, a mix of joy and anticipation for what lies ahead on the global stage.
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The airport send-off at O.R. Tambo International was just flags waving high and fans singing. One that leaves goosebumps. We see the players paused to soak it all in, sharing laughs, photos, and heartfelt goodbyes before setting their sights on making history.
It has been a remarkable journey for this team under coach Swys de Bruin, showing just how quickly they are growing in skill and confidence. The Bok Women find themselves in a tough Pool D alongside France, Italy, and Brazil, but they head into the tournament with determination. The opener against Brazil on 24 August in Northampton and the clash with Italy on 31 August in York are set to be important. Setting the tone for the tournament.
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Leading them is Captain Babalwa Latsha. She and her teammates are ready to show the world exactly what South African women’s rugby is made of.
A beautiful send-off indeed and a reminder that every time they pull on that green and gold jersey, they carry the heartbeat of South Africa with them.
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