REACTION: The Springbok Women did not finish their season the way they wanted, but for the team’s co-head coaches, Laurian Johannes-Haupt and Franzel September there are a lot of growth following their defeat in Athlone Stadium.
Springbok Women co-head coaches Laurian Johannes-Haupt and Franzel September reflected on their team's growth following a 38-17 defeat to Ireland at Athlone Stadium. South Africa held a 17-14 lead with 20 minutes remaining before Ireland scored three late tries to secure their second consecutive WXV Global Series victory over the hosts.
Johannes-Haupt noted that injuries forced the team to blood younger players as they build toward the next World Cup. Stand-in captain and try-scorer Sizophila Solontsi, who took over following an injury to Babalwa Latsha, urged players to continue refining their skill sets during the upcoming break.
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