Western Province Women Crowned U20 Champions After Blistering 33–0 Win

DHL Western Province’s next generation of women’s rugby stars have officially arrived. The Cape side capped off a flawless campaign at the SA Rugby U20 Women’s Week with a commanding 33–0 win over the Blue Bulls in Johannesburg, cementing their place as the queens of the youth game.

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Played at Queens High School, the final match of the week-long tournament turned into a showcase of Western Province’s attacking flair and defensive steel. It was a performance that left the Bulls chasing shadows from the first whistle.

Led by the dynamic No. 8 Logan Welman and flyhalf Anja le Roux, WP were relentless running in five unanswered tries and sealing their third consecutive victory with a combined scoreline of 134–8 across the tournament.

Welman opened the scoring early, bursting through defenders with a blend of power and precision, before winger Saadiqah Corbett extended the lead with a superb finish in the corner. Le Roux, who was outstanding throughout the competition, produced one of the tries of the tournament when she dummied her way past the Bulls defense from 65 metres out to score under the posts.

By halftime, WP were cruising 21–0 up, and there was no letting up after the break. Welman crossed for her second, and replacement scrumhalf Nikicia Eksteen finished things off with a silky solo effort that brought the crowd to their feet.

A Tournament To Remember

This year’s SA Rugby U20 Women’s Week was more than just a competition it was a glimpse into the bright future of South African women’s rugby. The event featured 14 teams, 21 matches, and a staggering 120 tries, highlighting the depth and talent emerging across provinces.

Eastern Province’s winger Lithalethu Nombakuse finished as the tournament’s top try scorer with 10 tries, eight of them coming in a single match against the Northern Invitational XV. Meanwhile, KwaZulu-Natal impressed with a 41–5 win over Griquas, and Border bounced back from last year’s heartbreak to claim a strong 33–14 victory over the Golden Lions.

Local Reaction And Growing Support

Fans on social media hailed Western Province’s young side as the “future Boks in the making,” with rugby lovers praising the team’s cohesion and professionalism. Many also pointed out the importance of visibility for women’s rugby, especially at youth level, as a sign of how far the sport has come.

Local supporters in Johannesburg many of them young girls in school rugby programmes were visibly inspired, crowding the fence for photos with players after the match.

Building The Future Of Women’s Rugby

Western Province’s triumph goes beyond the scoreboard. It underscores the growing investment in women’s rugby at provincial level and signals the arrival of a new generation of talent ready to challenge for senior honours.

If this week’s display is anything to go by, South African women’s rugby is in good hands and Western Province are setting the standard for what’s to come.

{Source: Super Sport}

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