The Springbok Women have worked hard on becoming a formidable set-piece unit and a strong scrummaging side and are determined to play to those strengths when they meet Spain in Elche on Saturday.
The Springbok Women arrived in Alicante, Spain from France on Sunday and according to Performance Coach Swys de Bruin, 'Operation Spain' is now officially underway.
The Sharks and the Springboks are set to receive a welcome boost with the news that veteran lock Eben Etzebeth is finally ready to return to action.
Springbok Women's Sevens captain Mathrin Simmers paid tribute to her teammates after they signed off in the last of three HSBC Sevens Challenger tournaments in Krakow, Poland, with their first win of the series.
The United Rugby Championship has long been a breeding ground for some of the top stars in international rugby.
Springbok forward Jasper Wiese has returned to South Africa to undergo surgery for a neck injury that has ruled him out for the season.