Summary
New Zealand's women's rugby team, the Black Ferns, defeated South Africa 46-17 in the Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final, securing their place in the semi-finals. After a slow start and a tied score at halftime, New Zealand surged ahead in the second half with standout performances from Renee Holmes and Braxton Sorensen-McGee. South Africa, in their first quarter-final appearance, scored early but couldn't maintain the lead.
Key Facts
- The Black Ferns beat South Africa 46-17 in the quarter-finals.
- The match took place at Sandy Park, Exeter.
- New Zealand responded to an early South African try to lead at halftime.
- New Zealand scored five tries in the second half.
- Renee Holmes scored two tries for New Zealand.
- Braxton Sorensen-McGee was the top try-scorer with two tries.
- South Africa qualified for their first Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final.
- South Africa's Babalwa Latsha scored the opening try of the match.
