South Africa vs Brazil Preview & Prediction | 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup | Pool Stage
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South Africa will be Brazil’s first ever Women’s World Cup opponents when the two nations meet in Northampton for their Pool D opener.
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How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / US – CBS Sports
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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 (vice-captain), 2 Lindelwa Gwala, 1 Sanelisiwe Charlie
Replacements: 16 Micke Gunter, 17 Yonela Ngxingolo, 18 Nombuyekezo Mdliki, 19 Vainah Ubisi, 20 Lerato Makua, 21 Catha Jacobs, 22 Unam Tose, 23 Jakkie Cilliers
Brazil squad
Squad: 15 Bianca Silva, 14 Giovanna Barth Moreira, 13 Marina Fioravanti, 12 Mariana Nicolau, 11 Edna Santini, 10 Raquel Kochhann, 9 Aline Mayumi Bednarski, 8 Camilla Carvalho, 7 Larissa Alves Carvalho, 6 Larissa Fernanda LIma Silva Hendwood, 5 Marcelle da Cruz de Souza, 4 Eshyllen Coimbra, 3 Tais Gomes da Costa Prioste, 2 Julia Leni de Lima, 1 Franciele Barros
Replacements: 16 Isabela Gomes Saccomanno, 17 Samara Vergara, 18 Giovana Mamede, 19 Dayana Dakar, 20 Leticia Silva Ferreira, 21 Luiza Gonzalez da Costa Campos, 22 Fernanda Tenorio, 23 Isadora Lopes
South Africa vs Brazil prediction
Brazil’s debut Women’s World Cup campaign will also be the first time a South American nation has ever graced the tournament, and this will be the first time they have faced off against South Africa.
The lowest ranked nation competing in England (25th), this will very much be a learning experience for a team relatively new to the international stage, with the core focus of the country’s sporting endeavours having been on football.
More accustomed to the world stage, South Africa’s women’s team haven’t enjoyed the success that their male counterparts have, but this will be their fifth appearance at the World Cup, and second in succession.
This is a proud moment for Brazil and it will be fantastic experience for their players, but they will not be used to this level of competition. Expect South Africa to rack up the points in this one.
South Africa vs Brazil tip: South Africa to win with -47.5 handicap
