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'Rugby is in our blood!' Emotional De Bruin hails Bok Women

Cape Argus

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September 01, 2025

SPRINGBOK Women's coach Swys de Bruin and Player of the Match Libbie Janse van Rensburg could not hold back the tears of emotion when they described what beating Italy last night meant to the team.

- MIKE GREENAWAY

“We have achieved something special," fly-half Janse van Rensburg said. “It just is amazing. A huge shout-out to the team.

“We had a job to do, and we came out knowing we had to be direct.

“This is what South Africa is about,” she continued.

“People feel us when we are on the field, and we appreciate all the support. This is massive.

“We spoke about changing history in South Africa for women's rugby, and we have,” Janse van Rensburg continued.

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