Assistant coach Laurian Johannes-Haupt says the Springbok Women are ready to showcase their evolving attacking game after securing a fantastic 34-21 victory over the eighth-ranked US. Photo: Backpagepix
The Springbok Women have built their recent rise on one of the most formidable set-pieces in the women's game, but assistant coach Laurian Johannes-Haupt believes Saturday's victory over the US proved they are becoming far more than a side that relies on brute force.
While South Africa's scrum and breakdown once again laid the platform for their impressive 34-21 victory over the eighth-ranked Eagles at Ellis Park, forwards coach Johannes-Haupt believes the team's growing attacking repertoire is finally beginning to match its traditional strengths.
The Bok Women returned to training at St John's College in Johannesburg on Monday with their focus firmly on Saturday's second Test at Loftus Versfeld, where they hope to produce a more complete performance after allowing the USA back into the contest during the second half.
For Johannes-Haupt, however, the biggest positive from the opening Test was confirmation that the Springbok Women can now hurt opponents in more ways than one.
