Daisies welcome Free State in Women’s Final Prelude

The Bulls Daisies welcome Free State Women in the final group match of the 2025 Women’s Premier Division campaign. The defending champions - who have already confirmed their spot in this season’s final - will use the clash as part of its preparations for the final which will be played on their home soil in a week’s time.

This weekend, the two-time victors welcome the ladies from the judicial capital for a 12h00 kick-off at Loftus Versfeld Stadium. Tickets for the clash start from, R 50.00c and are available from Ticketpro.

Head coach Hayde Groepes has made minor tweaks to the side, in the main to try two more combinations ahead of the Finals week. At the front, Doreen Mkhabele and Xolelwa Diliza are joined by Asithandile Ntoyanto, who gets her first start on this campaign. Behind the trio is a lock pairing change for the week where Dineo Ndhlovu and Anathi Qolo combine. Bok forward Micke Gunter leads the side at blindside with fellow national teammate Lerato Makua at openside. Faith Tshauke is trusted to enforce the rule of law at eight.

Scrumhalf Camelitha Malone combines with flyhalf Byrhandre Dolf at half back. Behind the game managers are Ayanda Malinga and Patience Mokone at left and right wing respectively. Springbok duo, Chuma Qawe and Jakkie Cilliers will add impetus at centre with Zintle Nonkasana at fullback.

The impact squad is split five-three with Karabo Lebotsa, Yonela Ngxingolo, Sanelisiwe Charlie, Busisiwe Crafford, Ziyanda Ngohlekana, Mahlatse Nkhumishe, Unam Tose and Shaunique Alexander all on standby to do duty.

BULLS DAISIES v FREE STATE WOMEN STARTING XV: 1. Doreen Mkhabele, 2. Xolelwa Diliza, 3. Asithandile Ntoyanto, 4. Dineo Ndhlovu, 5. Anathi Qolo, 6. Micke Gunter (c), 7. Lerato Makua, 8. Faith Tshauke, 9. Camelitha Malone, 10. Byrhandre Dolf (vc), 11. Ayanda Malinga, 12. Chuma Qawe, 13. Jakkie Cilliers, 14. Patience Mokone

BULLS DAISIES IMAPCT SQUAD: 16. Karabo Lebotsa, 17. Yonela Ngxingolo, 18. Sanelisiwe Charlie, 19. Busisiwe Crafford, 20. Ziyanda Ngohlekana, 21. Mahlatse Nkhumishe, 22. Unam Tose, 23. Shaunique Alexander

BULLS DAISIES MANAGEMENT: Hayden Groepes - Head Coach, Bongiwe Nhleko - Assistant Coach, Zenay Jordaan - Assistant Coach, Nokuthula Nene - Technical Analyst, Dr. Sbu Ntuli - Team Doctor, Lenel Bellingan & Monyaduwe Motsele - Physiotherapists, Owethu Sityata - Strength & Conditioning, Luyolo Tandani - Logistics Manager, Obriel Maposa - Social Media Officer, Akusenani Khumalo - Team Manager