Daisies geared up for a fierce 1-2 battle

The Bulls Daisies are all geared up to square against fierce rivals and second-placed Sanlam Boland Dames in round five of the 2024 Women’s Premier Division, to be played on Saturday 11 May.

The two sides - separated by a points difference - will go head-to-head at Loftus Versfeld Stadium with kick-off set for 10h45. Tickets are available from Tickepro only and start from R 50.00c with kids under the age of 18 eligible for free entry.

Head coach, Hayden Groepes has made five changes to the matchday 23, of which 3 are positional as his herd looks to add more points to their tally. A victory on Saturday would see a gap opening up between 1 and 2 for the first time this season and the defending champions are planning to do exactly that.

The front row sees a change with Xolelwa Diliza moving into the hooker role flanked by Doreen Mkhabela at loose-head and Rachelle du Plessis at tight-head. Ziyanda Ngohlekana and Busisiwe Crafford will combine at lock with Glenda Baloi (blind-side), Faith Tshauke (open-side) and skipper, Sophy Mashapa at eight.

The halfback combination remains unchanged as Mahlatse Lucky Nkhumishe (scrumhalf) and Unam Tose (flyhalf) link the forwards to the backline.

Chantel Dikgale will run at left wing with Patience Mokone on the right. Naima Hlatshwayo and Unathi Mali will pair up at inside and outside centre respectively with Zintle Nonkosana at fullback.

The impact squad sees Karabo Lebotsa, Hermoine Makgoke, Pearl Mhelembe, Ivanche Gerritsen, Oratile Mabuza, Lesego Mdhluli, Marlize de Bruin and Relebohile Motaung on standby to do duty.

BULLS DAISIES v SANLAM BOLAND DAMES STARTING XV: 1. Doreen Mkhabela, 2. Xolelwa Diliza, 3. Rachelle du Plessis, 4. Ziyanda Ngohlekana, 5. Busisiwe Crafford, 6. Glenda Baloi, 7. Faith Tshauke, 8. Sophy Mashapa (c), 9. Mahlatse Lucky Nkhumishe, 10. Unam Tose, 11. Chantel Dikgale, 12. Naima Hlatshwayo, 13. Unathi Mali, 14. Patience Mokone, 15. Zintle Nonkosana

BULLS DAISIES IMPACT SQUAD: 16. Karabo Lebotsa, 17. Hermoine Makgoke, 18. Pearl Mhelembe, 19. Ivanche Gerritsen, 20. Oratile Mabuza, 21. Lesego Mdhluli, 22. Marlize de Bruin, 23. Relebohile Motaung

BULLS DAISIES MANAGEMENT: Hayden Groepes - Head Coach, Aschin Klein - Assistant Coach, Dr. Sbu Ntuli - Team Doctor, Karabo Morokane & Lenel Allison - Physiotherapist(s), Tayla Chidrawi - Strength & Conditioning, Luyolo Tandani - Logistics Manager, Swazi Bisset - Partnerships Manager, Akusenani Khumalo - Team Manager, Thando Manana - Manager