Newly appointed Springbok Women's captain Babalwa Latsha insists her permanent role is about maintaining momentum rather than starting from scratch ahead of facing the USA.

Springbok Women's coach Swys de Bruin has retained 13 of the 15 starters from last year's Rugby World Cup quarter-final for their clash against the USA at Ellis Park.

Newly appointed Springbok Women's captain Babalwa Latsha insists her permanent role is about maintaining momentum rather than starting from scratch ahead of facing the USA.

Armed with World Cup continuity and led by new permanent captain Babalwa Latsha, South Africa kick off a brutal five-Test international schedule aiming to bridge the gap to…