Watch VideoBok Women ready to fight Fiji fire with fire in historic Test

The Springbok Women are gearing up for a tough forward battle in Saturday’s Test against Fiji. The Springbok Womenare expecting a fierce physical examination when they face Fiji in their first Test on Fijian soil this weekend, but vice-captain Libbie Janse van Rensburg believes the lessons learnt from last month’sdrawn series against the USAhave prepared them well for the challenge. South Africa face the Fijiana XV at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva on Saturday in the opening match of a two-Test series, marking another historic chapter for a side continuing their preparations for the 2028 Women’s Rugby World Cup in Australia.

After a demanding two-day journey and the challenge of adjusting to a 10-hour time difference, the Bok Women returned to the training field on Monday, quickly switching their attention to the task at hand. “The main thing is now the main thing, and that is a Test match to win on Saturday,” Janse van Rensburg said. “We all know how Fiji play – they are a very physical team, but so are we.They have an unpredictability as well, but they will be right there in our faces, so we need to front up, something we will not shy away from.” “We all know how Fiji play – they are a very physical team, but so are we. They have an unpredictability as well, but they will be right there in our faces, so we need to front up, something we will not shy away from.” The experienced flyhalf believes the trip represents more than simply another overseas tour, with the series providing valuable exposure against a dangerous opponent in unfamiliar conditions.