The Springbok Womens rugby team started their build-up to next years Rugby World Cup on a winning note. The South Africans thrashed a star-studded Barbarian Womens team 59-17 in Cape Town on Saturday.
The Springbok Women were eager to start a new, winning chapter under the guidance of a new coaching team.
They got their campaign underway with two tries within the first 10 minutes; first by hooker Lindelwa Gwala and then, by lock Vainah Ubisi.
Left-wing Ayanda Malinga went over for another converted try in the 16th minute, and the South Africans were calling the shots, 19-nil after 18 minutes.
The Barbarian Women were finally on the board in the 21st minute, thanks to left wing, Lydia Thompsons first of two first-half tries.
