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Springbok Women tick key boxes in Spain shutout

REACTION: The Springbok Women delivered a solid 20-0 win over Spain in Seville on Sunday, and for Franzel September and the rest of the coaching staff, it was a constructive day at the office in their final WXV Global Series…

By SA Rugby · Rugby365

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 2:04 PM

Key Things to Know

The Springbok Women defeated Spain 20-0 in Seville to finish their WXV Global Series tour.
Co-head coach Franzel September commended the team's discipline and defensive effort in hot midday conditions.
South Africa suffered front-row injuries as Babalwa Latsha hurt her ankle and Nombuyekezo Mdliki was stretchered off.

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The Springbok Women concluded their WXV Global Series tour with a commanding 20-0 shutout victory against Spain at Estadio Olímpico de la Cartuja in Seville. Co-head coach Franzel September praised the squad's performance in challenging, hot conditions, highlighting their dominant defense and discipline after keeping Spain off the scoreboard without conceding any disciplinary cards.

Despite front-row injuries that saw Babalwa Latsha hurt her ankle and Nombuyekezo Mdliki leave on a stretcher, South Africa maintained set-piece dominance throughout the match. Following the conclusion of the tour, the team will return home to prepare for two upcoming matches against Ireland in Cape Town.

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