Dumke leads a formidable daisies troupe in the premier division final

Captain Lusanda Dumke leads a formidable Bulls Daisies side in the final of the 2024 SA Rugby Women’s Premier Division at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Saturday evening. The two finalists will meet at 19h15 under the lights and full moon of the Tshwane skies.

Tickets start at R50.00 and are available only from Ticketpro, with women entering the stadium for free.

Dumke forms part of a forward pack that assembles Sanelisiwe Charlie, Xolelwa Diliza and Yonela Ngxingolo at front row, with Vainah Ubisi and Sinelitha Noxeke combining at lock. The skipper will be alongside Faith Tshauke on the flank while Sophy Mashapa will slot in at eight.

At halfback, Rumandi Potgieter starts at scrum half with Unam Tose nearby at flyhalf. Behind the duo will be speedsters, Unathi Mali at left wing and Patience Mokone on the right-hand side of the park. Zintle Nonkasana provides cover and direction at fullback, with the semifinal ‘GP Consult Player of the Match’ Chumisa Qawe (inside centre) and this season’s top points scorer Jakkie Cilliers (outside centre) pairing up at midfield.

The Daisies have assembled a five-three split impact squad which features Micke Günter, Asithandile Ntoyanto, Lebogang Ralebona, Ziyanda Ngohlekana, Anathi Qolo, Mahlatse Nkhumishe, Sesihle Maguga and Naima Hlatshwayo who all will be on standby to help their team get over the line.

BULLS DAISIES v DHL WESTERN PROVINCE STARTING XV: 1. Sanelisiwe Charlie, 2. Xolelwa Diliza, 3. Yonela Ngxingolo, 4. Vainah Ubisi, 5. Sinelitha Noxeke, 6. Lusanda Dumke (c), 7. Faith Tshauke, 8. Sophy Mashapa, 9. Rumandi Potgieter, 10. Unam Tose 11. Unathi Mali, 12. Chumisa Qawe, 13. Jakkie Cilliers, 14. Patience Mokone, 15. Zintle Nonkasana

REPLACEMENTS: 16. Micke Günter, 17. Asithandile Ntoyanto, 18. Lebogang Ralebona, 19. Ziyanda Ngohlekana, 20. Anathi Qolo, 21. Mahlatse Nkhumishe, 22. Sesihle Maguga, 23. Naima Hlatshwayo

DHL WESTERN PROVINCE WOMEN STARTING XV: 15. Doney Filies, 14. Asiphe Mayaba, 13. Shaunique Hess, 12. Megan Kannemeyer, 11. Voice Ndou, 10. Sesethu Mtshazi (c), 9. Alicia Willemse, 8. Logan Welman, 7. Anelisiwe Mxabo, 6. Lihle Mzimkhulu, 5. Zandiswa Xozwa, 4. Sinazo Mcatshulwa, 3. Thandile Mazwi, 2. Roseline Botes, 1. Anelisa Ndamase.

REPLACEMENTS: 16. Anushka Groenewald, 17. Anushka Ekron, 18. Azisa Mkiva, 19. Mari Dalhouzie, 20. Bronishia Hess, 21. Camelitha Malone, 22. Shameila Muller, 23. Donelle Snyders