Four players with international experience have been included in the Junior Springbok Women’s squad that was named in Mthatha on Thursday at the conclusion of the SA Rugby U20 Women’s Week.
International Talent Announced
Western Province players Anelisa Ndamase (prop), Beyonce du Plessis (loose forward), Carmelita Malone and Ayakha Soga (scrumhalves) represented the Junior Springbok Women in their international friendly against Zimbabwe’s Junior Sables Women in August last year.
The squad will travel to East London, where they will prepare for the friendly international against the Junior Sables Women on Tuesday, 3 October, at Baysville High School, with kick-off scheduled for 11h00.
Junior Springbok Women head coach Laurian Johannes-Haupt said the Mthatha tournament contributed significantly to the selection of the squad.
“This tournament delivered good rugby and it was beneficial to see so many of our country’s Under-20 players in action.”
Junior Springbok Women head coach Laurian Johannes-Haupt
“I was impressed by the level of preparation showed by many of the squads and the quality of players that came to the fore.”
Preparations and Training Focus
Johannes-Haupt said their focus will now shift to the camp and the match against Zimbabwe.
“The camp will focus on rugby specifics, such as set piece play, defence, attack, skills and conditioning,” she said.
“We will also take a holistic approach at the personal development of the players and how they can improve by having the right diets and conditioning programmes.”
Johannes-Haupt will be assisted by EP Queens backline coach and former Springbok Women’s player, Zenay Jordaan.
The Junior Springbok Women Squad:
Amanda Mpanza (Sharks)
Anelisa Ndamase (Western Province)
Ayakha Soga (Western Province)
Beyonce du Plessis (Western Province)
Bontle Moroke (Free State)
Carmelita Malone (Western Province)
Hermion Makgoka (Limpopo Blue Bulls)
Karabo Lebotsa (Blue Bulls)
Lilitha Vakalisa (Border)
Nomzamo Nimorundsini (Blue Bulls)
Palesa Mthembu (Sharks)
Phola Mbonja (Border)
Raeeqah Hendricks (Western Province)
Robyn Strydom (Free State)
Rosie Leen (SWD)
Setty Dlamini (Sharks)
Shaunique Alexander (Eastern Province)
Shannon Pieterse (SWD)
Shiniqwa Lamprecht (Blue Bulls)
Sinalo Honono (Golden Lions)
Sindiswa Ngwenya (Golden Lions)
Sinoxolo Soga (Eastern Province)
Siphokuhle Mdletshe (Sharks)
Sisonke Hawu (Eastern Province)
Somila Kebeni (Border)
Sonica Adams (Western Province)
Sese Duda (Border)
Thobile Msizazwe (Golden Lions)
Photo Caption: Junior Springbok Women Head Coach Laurian Johannes-Haupt has unveiled the Junior Bok Women Squad for 2023 ahead of the team’s friendly international against Zimbabwe’s Junior Sables Women at Baysville High School in East London on Tuesday, 3 October, 2023. Photo: SA Rugby
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