Pumas to host Griquas in Pick n Pay WSL 2 final
The Pumas Women and Griquas Women have qualified for the Pick n Pay Women’s Super League 2 final after winning their respective semifinals. The championship match will be hosted in Nelspruit next weekend.
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This highlights the growth and competitive nature of women's rugby leagues in South Africa.
The Hollywood Foundation Pumas Women will have the opportunity to defend their Pick n Pay Women’s Super League 2 title against AVBOB Griquas Women after the teams from Mpumalanga and the Northern Cape won their semifinals on Saturday.
The Pumas outplayed the Griffons Women by 34-7, while Griquas defeated the SWD Eagirls 27-10 to qualify for the final for the first time. The decider will be hosted for the second consecutive in Nelspruit next weekend.
Both matches were a solid reflection of the talents in the Pick n Pay WSL 2 with some telling performances at Mbombela Stadium and Suzuki Stadium helping the home sides to deserving victories. Credit to Griffons and SWD though, as they emptied their tanks in their surge to glory.
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