Springbok Women’s Sevens Beat Argentina to Reach Ninth-Place Final Despite Agonising Fiji Defeat in Spain

Lerato Makua drives hard into the Fiji defence during the Springbok Women's Sevens' final Pool B clash at the HSBC SVNS World Championship at Estadio José Zorrilla in Valladolid, Spain, on Saturday, 30 May 2026. Photo: Supplied Photo: Gallo Images / SA Rugby

The Springbok Women’s Sevens recovered from an agonising defeat to Fiji to beat Argentina 19-17 on Day 2 of the HSBC SVNS, with Zintle Mpupha, Ayanda Malinga and Eloise Webb crossing the tryline to secure a ninth-place final against Brazil on Sunday.

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