Zintle Mpupha’s promise to Springbok women’s fans: We will leave our hearts on that field
Zintle Mpupha, centre for the Springbok women’s rugby team, promises fans a heartfelt performance against New Zealand in the Women’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final, in Exeter, on Saturday. Picture: MI News / NurPhoto / NurPhoto via AFP
Image: MI News / NurPhoto / NurPhoto via AFP
Springbok women’s centre Zintle Mpupha has vowed that her side will give everything against New Zealand in their Women’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final at Sandy Park, in Exeter, on Saturday.
Kick-off is at 2pm.
The Kiwis are massive favourites for the clash as they are ranked third in the world while the Springboks recently moved up two spots to 10th.
The Springboks lost 57-10 to fourth-ranked France in Northampton to wrap up their group campaign last week, and would have had time to work out where they went wrong.
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“It’s massive— not just for us as players, but for women’s rugby in South Africa,” Mpupha told IOL in an exclusive interview.
“To be part of history, to take the Bok women into a World Cup knockout stage for the first time, is truly special. It’s a dream come true, and we carry the pride of our families, our communities, and everyone who has supported us on this journey. It’s bigger than just a game. It’s ticking yet another box to a lot of us.”
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“Thank you for being our ‘Plus One’, always standing by us and believing in us. Your support means everything — it lifts us in the tough moments and drives us to give our all.
“Keep backing us, keep believing, because we are playing for you and for South Africa. Whatever happens, we promise to leave our hearts on that field.”