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Springbok Women To Host USA in Two July Tests

The series will test South Africa’s expanded player pathway after their Rugby Africa Cup win, with star Nadine Roos sidelined by a knee injury.

Overview

  • South Africa will play the USA in two home Tests on July 4 and July 11 at Ellis Park in Johannesburg and Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria as part of double‑header matchdays with the men's Springboks.
  • Assistant coach Laurian Johannes‑Haupt confirmed that Nadine Roos will miss the senior series because of a knee injury sustained in March, removing a key attacking option from selection.
  • Experienced forward Aseza Hele, who played with a broken finger and later had surgery, is expected to rejoin the senior group once fit and available.
  • SA Rugby has reactivated the Junior Springbok Women with a two‑week alignment camp in Stellenbosch and plans U20 Tests against the USA in July as part of a push to speed player development.
  • The programme uses a two‑squad approach to build depth after the Africa Cup success, and the July fixtures offer exposure to stronger opposition and matchday crowds as South Africa prepares for broader international competition.