The Springbok Women announced with France, Italy and Brazil in Pool D for the Rugby World Cup in England 2025 when the draw for next year’s showpiece was unveiled in London on Thursday, 17 October 2024.
Currently ranked 12th in the world, South Africa will face two teams ranked in the top 10 – France (fourth) and Italy (eighth) – as well as Brazil (42nd).
The Springbok Women played France in the opening game of the last Rugby World Cup, at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, and Italy last weekend in the final match of WXV 2, but are yet to face Brazil in a Test match.
“With anticipation building amongst fans and teams for next year’s showpiece event, today marks an important step forward to what will be an unmissable tournament.”
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Managing Director, Sarah Massey
Springbok Women performance coach Swys de Bruin said the draw was yet another step closer to the actual tournament to be played across eight cities from 22 August to 27 September 2025, and brings another rush of energy to the group, already boosted by some commendable performances in the recent WXV 2 tournament in Cape Town.
“The puzzle is getting closer and closer to completion and the only thing remaining is the announcement next Tuesday of the playing schedule and team venues,” said De Bruyn.
“That means that we can start to focus and prepare with a clear picture in mind and that is always an exciting part of any campaign.”
“Next week will see the tournament celebrate another exciting milestone,” said Massey, “As we unveil the match schedule, allowing fans, host locations and teams to start preparing their Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 experience in earnest.”
Original Copy: SA Rugby Communications, with editing by gsport
Main Photo Caption: The Springbok Women were grouped with France, Italy and Brazil in Pool D for the Rugby World Cup in England in 2025 when the draw for next year’s showpiece was made in London on Thursday, 17 October 2024. Photo: SA Rugby / Gallo Images
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