The South African Women's Sevens team lifted their game at the Olympic Games in Paris on Monday but it wasn't enough to get past Great Britain as they went down 26-17 in a valiant defeat.
The South African Women's Sevens started the opening day of their Olympic Games campaign in Paris on a disappointing note, conceding defeats to Australia and Ireland in their first two pool matches.
The opportunity to be part of history and a chance to inspire others are driving forces for the South African Women's Sevens team as they prepare for their Olympic debut on Sunday.
As the Springbok Women's Sevens team left South Africa on Friday, Nadine Roos made it clear they weren't going to Paris just to make up the numbers.
Springbok Women's Sevens head coach Renfred Dazel was a satisfied man as he named his final squad for the Paris Olympics following a two-week preparation camp in Potchefstroom.
Springbok Women's Sevens coach Renfred Dazel invited a group of 17 players to a Paris 2024 Olympic Games preparation camp in Potchefstroom, with the squad assembling on Monday.