Much like many women’s sports globally, rugby has made great strides in recent years. The latest edition of the, taking place in New Zealand and delayed by a year due to the coronavirus pandemic, promises to be the most successful to date.“I think I appreciate this one more than the other two because I am now more mature as a person and am more aware of the road travelled for our team,” the towering Bok lock said.
“As a young girl I didn’t know what rugby was even though I played a number of other sports,” said Booi. “But after being invited to join a training session, I decided to take up rugby. It wasn’t long before representing the Springboks became a dream.”Once shy and reserved, the Western Province player never imagined she’d proceed to captain the national team on such a grand occasion. However, as she became more confident, her suppressed leadership skills also rose to the fore.
As such, she brings a shipload of experience. Even though the Boks are in a tricky group alongside top-ranked England and highly rated France, with her leadership and resolve the team will look to make the world stand up and take notice.The lock’s career might have been even more fruitful and decorated had she not been plagued by fitness issues. Nonetheless, she always managed to bounce back.“I’ve broken a foot, had a fractured cheekbone and tore my Achilles tendon.
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