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Tshiremba Hat-Trick Seals Springbok Women’s 2-0 Series Win Over Fiji

South Africa’s 29-22 Lautoka victory secures the Ubuntu-Bula Trophy and validates plans to build XVs depth by converting sevens speed into the 15s game.

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Overview

  • The Springbok Women, which beat Fijiana XV 29-22 on Saturday, completed a 2-0 series sweep to claim the Ubuntu-Bula Trophy.
  • Maria Tshiremba scored three second-half tries on her Test debut, including a 78th-minute clincher, to turn a tight match in South Africa’s favor.
  • South Africa’s forwards and set-piece control created decisive moments such as a driving maul try by Lindelwa Gwala while yellow cards to both sides and a late Fijian card affected the game’s momentum.
  • Captain Babalwa Latsha returned at tighthead prop and the coaches made six changes to test combinations and blood new players as part of a deliberate drive to expand XVs options.
  • Fiji tightened their play from the opening Test and will focus on discipline and set-piece resilience, while South Africa must now manage player workloads and selection as they develop a deeper 15s squad.