Springbok Women Claim First Ever Win on Italian Soil in Pordenone

The Springbok Women celebrate their first ever win on Italian soil, a 41-29 victory over Italy in their second match of the WXV Global Series, built on a ruthless set piece, six tries and the goal-kicking of Jakkie Cilliers, and sealed in the closing minutes after the hosts had led with a quarter of an hour to play, at the Stadio Omero Tognon in Pordenone, Italy on Saturday, 26 September 2026. Photo: SA Rugby / Gallo Images

Anushka Groenewald scored her first two Test tries as the Springbok Women won 41-29 in Pordenone for their first-ever victory on Italian soil, having led 24-12 and trailed 29-27 with 15 minutes left before Micke Gunter and Logan Welman settled it.

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