Maria Tshiremba's debut hat-trick caps off Springbok Women’s historic Fiji series sweep

Maria Tshiremba's debut hat-trick caps off Springbok Women’s historic Fiji series sweep

Debutant Maria Tshiremba scored a sensational hat-trick as the Springbok Women overcame Fiji 29–22 in Lautoka to secure a historic 2–0 series sweep.

Bok Women secure series win

Debutant Maria Tshiremba scored a second-half hat-trick as the Springbok Women fought off a determined Fijiana XV to complete a 2-0 series sweep in Lautoka on Saturday. South Africa claimed a hard-earned 29-22 victory at Churchill Park, their sixth win in seven Tests, after trailing 10-5 at half-time. Fiji made the stronger start and opened the scoring through wing Atelaite Buna before the Bok Women’s powerful pack provided a response. Hooker Li…