Bok Women face massive Test against France after historic win

THE Springbok Women, still celebrating their first-ever World Cup quarterfinal qualification following a stunning win over Italy, face a formidable challenge on Sunday.

- ROWAN CALLAGHAN

Fourth-ranked France await at Franklin’s Gardens in Northampton (kickoff 5.45pm), a side boasting the experience and firepower to punish any lapse.

While the victory over Italy was historic, de Bruin’s side know they will need to raise their game even further to beat one of the tournament's dark horses.

Sunday’s thrilling 29-24 victory over the higher-ranked Italy in York, resulted in the Bok Women climbing two places to 10th.

Should they pull off the victory over the fourth-ranked France at Franklin's Gardens in Northampton on Sunday, coach Swys de Bruin's side would top the group.

De Bruin had a word of warning for those who would write off the powerful Bok Women’s chances of also toppling the 2025 Six Nations runners-up.

"The whole thing is out of this world.