Springbok women’s Zintle Mpupha - It’s never about the number on my back

Such is her commitment to the cause that Springbok women’s Zintle Mpupha is unconcerned by which position she plays, as helping the team out any way she can is always the main objective.

That quality could stand her in good stead at the Women’s Rugby World Cup (RWC) in England, as the SA outfit is optimistic about making it out of the pool stage.

South Africa kick off their Group D campaign on August 24 against Brazil in Northampton. Their next matches are against Italy, in York, on August 31, and France, in Northampton, on September 7.

The match against Brazil could be pivotal for the Bok women, as it will be their only clash as favourites.