New Zealand Advances to Women’s Rugby World Cup Semifinals
In an exciting match played in Exeter, New Zealand demonstrated their power by defeating South Africa with a score of 46-17, securing their place in the semi-finals of the Women’s Rugby World Cup.
South Africa, participating in its first quarter-final, opened the scoring thanks to Babalwa Latsha.
The Black Ferns’ response was immediate, with Theresa Setefano scoring minutes later. The first half was a close battle, with both teams fighting for the lead.
Apiwhe Ngwevu scored the second try for South Africa, before Braxton Sorensen-McGee, with his seventh try in three matches, tied the score at 10-10 before halftime.Braxton Sorensen-McGee anotó dos tries contra Sudáfrica.After the break, Renee Holmes, fullback for the Black Ferns, spurred her team, which finally found spaces to attack.
Sorensen-McGee added his second try, and Kaipo Olsen-Baker also achieved a double with two tries in less than ten minutes, consolidating New Zealand’s lead.
Holmes completed his own brace, while Lerato Makua scored South Africa’s only try in the second half.
Katelyn Vaha’akolo sealed the successful second half for New Zealand with a try at the end of the match, securing their place in the semi-finals, where they will face Canada or Australia.
