Black Ferns XV beat Springbok Women
- Dave Worsley
- 6 days ago
- 1 min read
The Springbok Women have delivered a gutsy performance in Cape Town, pushing the Black Ferns XV to the brink in an entertaining encounter.
The Black Ferns XV made a fast and physical start, running out 34–26 winners over a determined Springbok Women’s side.
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The visitors built a commanding 34–12 lead with sharp attacking play and clinical finishing.
The Black Ferns XV looked in control for much of the match before the home side crossed the chalk twice late in the game.
Centre Kelsey Teneti, 22, was the star performer for New Zealand with three tries all inside the first half an hour of the game.
The two sides clash again at the same venue in a week's time.
Black Ferns XV 34 (Paul, Kelsey Teneti 3, Kolose, Mete-Renata, tries; Nepia 2 con) South Africa Women 26 (Hele 2, Latsha, Mdliki tries; Cilliers 3 con). HT:
