
They were without five injured players and faced Argentina and China with only eight players available, with all of Nadine Roos, Simamkele Namba, Liske Lategan, Shannon-Leigh Windvogel and Patience Mokone ruled out due to injury.
The South Africans suffered a 19-5 defeat to Argentina, but bounced back in the second half against China to claim a 14-10 win and finish the tournament in fifth place.
Much was expected of the match-up between South Africa and Argentina as they came into the tournament occupying the top two positions on the log, but the depleted Bok Women side just did not have enough gamebreakers left to pull off a win.
As a result of all the injuries, the starting team…
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Now Now – immediately / soon. A confusing phrase for non-locals meaning sometime soon – sooner than just now but quicker than right now.Example: “We’re going to the beach now now!” (But first we have to pack our swimming gear, stop at gas station and maybe get some snacks…).
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Boet – brother. This term is usually used in reference to a male friend or companion.Example: “Hey my boet, see you at the game tonight!”