Cecil Afrika optimistic for Springbok Women's Sevens despite World Series heartbreak

Author: iol.co.zaPublished on: June 8, 2026Country: South Africa
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Cecil Afrika optimistic for Springbok Women's Sevens despite World Series heartbreak

The Springbok Women's Sevens' dream of returning to the HSBC SVNS Series will have to wait another year after a 12th-place finish at the Bordeaux tournament. Coach Cecil Afrika remains proud of the team's growth despite injury disruptions before the Hong Kong event. Captain Zintle Mpupha is confident that the foundations have been laid to take the team back to the top.

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