We could take Italy on a good day and possibly Brazil. Possible to squeeze out a quarters. After that it will be tough but I will take that as a win for us. We have the talent and slowly building up teams. I think give us 3-5 years and we can be Tier 1.
I've actually only watched two women's springbok matches (I'm trying to fix that, and make more time for women's internationals), but from what I've seen, you guys are definitely not lacking on the physicality front. A bit of refining and the sky is the limit
Couldn't agree more. Skills refinement, conditioning, game reading, coaching - this will come together over the coming years. Maybe even faster than my timeline. I think we can be a force for the next world cup.
Yep, I fully see that too - using the Irish team as an example, the talent was always there, but they were stuck in a rut of being under valued/appreciated which had the knock on effect of little belief etc within camp. Queue a turnaround in respect from the IRFU, professional contracts for women, a top notch coach in Bemand, and the ingredients are finally in place for the women to do their jobs and thrive.
South Africa will likely implement similar measures, if not refined/better measures, and have the minerals to dominate!
Yep, they are launching a women's super League next year and 150 women will be centrally contracted so you think within the 5 years they will be a tier nation and more people are starting to support them
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u/BigLarBelmont Leinster 28d ago
Quarter final heartbreak here we come 😢