Bok Women welcome back experienced trio for crucial clash

EXPERIENCED campaigners Ayanda Malinga, Danelle Lochner, and Lindelwa Gwala are back in the Springbok Women matchday squad for Saturday's second match against the Black Ferns XV.

- MIKE GREENAWAY

Coach Swys de Bruin has once more tweaked his combinations for the Bok Women's final match before the World Cup in England next month.

Malinga, who scored a try against Canada in Gqeberha three weeks ago, returns to the left wing after being declared fit following a shoulder strain. At the same time, Lochner, who also played in that match, has recovered from a facial fracture to run out at Athlone Stadium this weekend.

Lindelwa Gwala, the Springbok Women's most experienced hooker with 35 Test caps, returns after she missed both Tests against Canada.

Byrhandré Dolf also returns to the starting team after sitting out the first match against the New Zealand side due to a niggle, while De Bruin has opted for new combinations in several other positions.