There was heartbreak for the Springbok women's team at the Rugby World Cup as they suffered a last-gasp 21-17 loss to Fiji in their pool clash on Sunday.
After taking a 17-14 lead with two minutes left in the match, thanks to a penalty from Libbie Janse van Rensburg, hearts were broken as Fiji scored a converted try from the kick-off to secure the win. WATCH | Is this the best try of 2022?
Mateo Carreras scores stunning solo effort for NewcastleSpeaking after the game, South African coach Stanley Raubenheimer acknowledged that the loss was a bitter pill to swallow but gave credit to Fiji for fighting to the end. "It is really hurting.
We targeted this game for a win, but credit to Fiji, who refused to give up and got that final try," said Raubenheimer. "A victory in your very first World Cup is massive, and congratulations to them.