South Africa qualify for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2021

South Africa secured their return to the Women’s Rugby World Cup stage after lifting the inaugural Rugby Africa Women’s Cup title in Johannesburg on Saturday, defeating Kenya 39-0.

The Springbok Women ran in seven tries at Bosman Stadium and ended the four-team tournament with three wins out of three.

Victory means that South Africa have become the eighth team to qualify for New Zealand 2021, and will make their fourth Women's Rugby World Cup appearance after playing in the 2006, 2010 and 2014 events.

Kenya’s hopes are not over after the 39-0 defeat, the Lionesses finished as runners-up and will contest a play-off against the winner of the South American qualifier with the victor heading to the global repechage that will determine the final qualifier.

South Africa will join defending champions New Zealand, England, France, USA, Canada, Australia and Wales who confirmed their spots with a top seven placing at Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017.