17 vs 46 
Match Detail
Competition: 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup – Quarter Final
Date: Sunday 14th September 2025 (NZT)
Venue: Sandy Park – Exeter, England
Black Ferns Test Number: 138
Black Ferns Game Number: 156
South Africa (w):
15: Byrhandré Dolf, 14: Maceala Samboya, 13: Zintle Mpupha, 12: Aphiwe Ngwevu, 11: Ayanda Malinga, 10: Libbie Janse van Rensburg, 9: Nadine Roos, 8: Aseza Hele, 7: Sinazo Mcatshulwa, 6: Sizophila Solontsi, 5: Danelle Lochner, 4: Nolusindiso Booi (captain), 3: Babalwa Latsha, 2: Lindelwa Gwala, 1: Sanelisiwe Charlie.
Replacements:
16: Luchell Hanekom, 17: Yonela Ngxingolo, 18: Nombuyekezo Mdliki, 19: Vainah Ubisi, 20: Anathi Qolo, 21: Lerato Makua, 22: Catha Jacobs, 23: Eloise Webb.
New Zealand (w):
15: Renee Holmes, 14: Braxton Sorensen-McGee, 13: Stacey Waaka, 12: Theresa Setefano, 11: Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, 10: Ruahei Demant (co-captain), 9: Maia Joseph, 8: Kaipo Olsen-Baker, 7: Jorja Miller, 6: Liana Mikaele-Tu’u, 5: Alana Bremner, 4: Maiakawanakaulani Roos, 3: Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakalelu, 2: Georgia Ponsonby, 1: Chryss Viliko.
Replacements:
16: Atlanta Lolohea, 17: Awhina Tangen-Wainohu, 18: Kate Henwood, 19: Laura Bayfield, 20: Kennedy Tukuafu (co-captain) , 21: Iritana Hohaia, 22: Katelyn Vaha’akolo, 23: Ayesha Leti-I’iga.
Officials
| Referee | Assistant Referees | Television Match Official | Foul Play Review Official |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sara Cox (England) | Ella Goldsmith (Australia) Kat Roche (USA) | Rachel Horton (England) | Matteo Liperini (Italy) |
Score Results
| Team | Tries | Conversions | Points | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa (w) | 3 | 1 | 17 | Loss |
| New Zealand (w) | 8 | 3 | 46 | Win |