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Bok Women eye ‘free hit’ against New Zealand
The Star
|September 11, 2025
NOTHING lights up a batter's eyes more in white-ball cricket than a no-ball.
They know what's coming next - a free hit, a golden opportunity to swing freely with no risk of being dismissed. It’s a rare moment of pressure-free aggression.
The Springbok Women find themselves in a similar position ahead of their Rugby World Cup quarterfinal clash against the mighty New Zealand on Saturday (2pm kickoff at Sandy Park).
This match feels like a “free-hit” for the South African side - a shot at something big, with nothing to lose.
The Bok Women have already achieved their main objective at the tournament: reaching the quarterfinals of the Women’s Rugby World Cup in England.
That milestone alone has made their campaign a successful one.
Now, with no external pressure or expectations, they can head into this clash with freedom and purpose.
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