New Zealand vs South Africa Preview & Prediction | 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup | Quarter-Final
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Just a few hours after the men’s teams face off in the Rugby Championship, New Zealand and South Africa battle for a place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup.
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How to watch on TV: UK – BBC / US – CBS Sports
How to watch online: UK – BBC iPlayer & the BBC Sport Website & app / US – Paramount+
New Zealand squad
Squad: 15 Renee Holmes, 14 Braxton Sorensen-McGee, 13 Stacey Waaka, 12 Theresa Setefano, 11 Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, 10 Ruahei Demant (co-captain), 9 Maia Joseph, 8 Kaipo Olsen-Baker, 7 Jorja Miller, 6 Liana Mikaele-Tu’u, 5 Alana Bremner, 4 Maiakawanakaulani Roos, 3 Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakalelu, 2 Georgia Ponsonby, 1 Chryss Viliko
Replacements: 16 Atlanta Lolohea, 17 Awhina Tangen-Wainohu, 18 Kate Henwood, 19 Laura Bayfield, 20 Kennedy Tukuafu (co-captain), 21 Iritana Hohaia, 22 Amy du Plessis, 23 Ayesha Leti-I’iga
South Africa squad
Squad: 15 Byrhandré Dolf, 14 Maceala Samboya, 13 Zintle Mpupha, 12 Aphiwe Ngwevu, 11 Ayanda Malinga, 10 Libbie Janse van Rensburg, 9 Nadine Roos, 8 Aseza Hele, 7 Sinazo Mcatshulwa, 6 Sizophila Solontsi, 5 Danelle Lochner, 4 Nolusindiso Booi (captain), 3 Babalwa Latsha, 2 Lindelwa Gwala, 1 Sanelisiwe Charlie
Replacements: 16 Luchell Hanekom, 17 Yonela Ngxingolo, 18 Nombuyekezo Mdliki, 19 Vainah Ubisi, 20 Anathi Qolo, 21 Lerato Makua, 22 Catha Jacobs, 23 Eloise Webb
New Zealand vs South Africa prediction
New Zealand qualified from Pool C with a flawless record of three wins from three, most recently keeping Ireland scoreless in a 40-0 whitewash in Brighton.
The six-time champions have looked ominous so far but an exit at this stage is inconceivable for a nation who pride themselves on their rugby prowess.
South Africa, meanwhile, have reached the quarter-finals for the first time in their history despite a heavy 57-10 defeat to France in their final Pool D encounter.
The Springbok Women advanced to the knockouts courtesy of victories over Brazil (66-6) and Italy (29-24). This is likely to be a step too far for them in Exeter though. The Black Ferns have their sights set on a seventh world title and are expected to ease into the last four.
New Zealand vs South Africa tip: New Zealand to win with -37 handicap
