The Springbok Women’s Sevens suffered two defeats on the second day of the HSBC SVNS World Championship, both to Argentina, and will play Brazil for 11th place on Sunday, at the Stade Atlantique in Bordeaux, France on Saturday, 6 June 2026.
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Brave performances against France and New Zealand on day one were followed by a defeat to Argentina in their final pool match. South Africa came up short 5-17, with the result handing the wooden spoon to Zintle Mpupha and her squad, confirming that they will not play in the top tier in the 2027 season.
They again lost to Argentina later in the day.
In the early match, it was a close affair, with Argentina scoring late to gain the edge. Scores were tied at the break, with each side getting a try, but Argentina used their opportunities better in the second half to secure the win.
In their second match of the day, the ninth-place playoff, the South Americans edged home 22-17.
It was a lively match, with both sides not scared to attack. Argentina scored first following a strong attack down the right flank and got their second down the left flank, with good passing play resulting in extra numbers.
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Maria Tshiremba almost single-handedly kept them in the chase.
The South Americans scored first early in the second half, with Tshiremba again providing the goods, and when Mpupha scored with a minute left to play, it was anyone’s game.
It was a one-score game, but sadly, it was Argentina who claimed the final try and the win.
The Springbok Women’s Sevens Final Round Fixture at the HSBC SVNS World Championship in Bordeaux, France:
Sunday 7 June: South Africa vs. Brazil at Stade Atlantique, Bordeaux
Springbok Women’s Sevens Day 2 Results at the HSBC SVNS World Championship, at the Stade Atlantique in Bordeaux, France, on Saturday, 6 June, 2026
Final Pool Match: South Africa 5 (5) – Argentina 17 (5)
South Africa: Try: Maria Tshiremba
Argentina: Tries: Maria Brigido Chamorro (2), Antonella Reding
Conversion: Sofia Gonzalez
Ninth-place Playoff: South Africa 17 (7) – Argentina 22 (10)
South Africa: Tries: Maria Tshiremba (2), Zintle Mpupha
Conversion: Byrhandré Dolf
Argentina: Tries: María Paula Pedrozo, Marianela Escalante, Maria Brigido Chamorro, Talia Rodich
Conversion: Sofia Gonzalez
Springbok Women’s Sevens Day 1 Results
South Africa 7 (7) – France 22 (10)
South Africa: Try: Maria Tshiremba
Conversion: Byrhandré Dolf
France: Tries: Lou Noel (2), Léa Trollier, Hawa Tounkara
Conversion: Chloe Jacquet
South Africa 0 – New Zealand 42 (28)
New Zealand: Tries: Manaia Nuku (2), Jorja Miller, Mahina Paul (2), Katelyn Vahaakolo Conversions: Manaia Nuku (4), Risi Pouri-Lane (2)
The Springbok Women’s Sevens Squad for the HSBC SVNS World Championship in Bordeaux, France
3 Patience Mokone
4 Zintle Mpupha (C)
7 Maria Tshiremba
10 Byrhandré Dolf
15 Vianca Boer
16 Shiniqwa Lamprecht
20 Catha Jacobs
21 Jané Mulder
22 Owami Mohuli
23 Ayanda Malinga
26 Lerato Makua
27 Maceala Samboya
30 Eloise Webb
Original Copy: SA Rugby, with editing by gsport
Main Photo Caption: Maria Tshiremba and captain Zintle Mpupha crossed for tries but the Springbok Women’s Sevens fell to Argentina twice on the second day of the HSBC SVNS World Championship at the Stade Atlantique in Bordeaux, France on Saturday, 6 June 2026. Photo: Gallo Images / SA Rugby
