Unfortunately, the end is near

The Springbok women's team's historic World Cup campaign is set to come to an end this coming weekend, but only after they feature in their first ever knockout match at the showpiece event, against powerhouse New Zealand.

- Ross Roche

It's maybe unfair to be talking about them losing before they have even played, but a first ever win over New Zealand is highly unlikely and a bridge too far for the constantly growing Springbok women.

They have only ever played New Zealand once, losing 55-3 at the 2010 World Cup, but they are the most successful women's team in history, having won six of the nine Women's Rugby World Cups to have been played and are the current defending champions.