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IOL News
22-07-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Eloise Webb ready to learn with Nadine Roos as new Bok Women halfback pairing takes shape
Springbok Women's flyhalf Eloise Webb goes on the run at training on Tuesday. Picture: Ayanda Ndamane Independent Media Image: Picture: Ayanda Ndamane Independent Media Springbok Women's utility back Eloise Webb may have been flung into the deep end at flyhalf against the World No 2-ranked Canada, but she is relishing the chance to build on a potential new halfback partnership with Nadine Roos against the Black Ferns at Athlone Stadium on Saturday. The duo have travelled an extensive road together, playing for Bok 7s team before transitioning to the 15-player code, with their speed, side-stepping and agility being valuable assets. Webb has traditionally run out in the No 13 jumper, playing outside centre both for the Boks and her provincial team, the Border Bulldogs. Equally, Roos has been the last line of defence at fullback for the majority of her Bok career. Bok coach Swys de Bruin has, however, realised that arguably the team's most attacking threats cannot be that far from the ball and moved both closer to the action by slotting Roos in at scrumhalf and Webb at No 10. The #BokWomen aren't chasing comfort - they're chasing growth 💪 Next up: a clash with the Black Ferns XV in Athlone.#MakeItCount — SA Women's Rugby (@WomenBoks) July 22, 2025 Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading Although it was a baptism of fire against the Canadians, Webb is keen to develop the partnership further against the New Zealanders on Saturday. 'Flyhalf is a new position for me. I play 13 for the Border Bulldogs. I think I played one game (at No 10) for them. It's a fairly new position, didn't quite go as planned, so I still need to learn a lot in that position, especially about keeping calm,' Webb told reporters at the Bok training at UCT yesterday. 'But I am very excited for it. We're both excited for the new challenge. We actually played together at 7s. Our combinations are quite good.' The 29-year-old is certainly a quick learner and has already taken valuable lessons from the Canadian clash. 'I think if I can play flyhalf against the No 2 in the world, then it should become easier. I was very humbled in that position. I learned a lot,' she said. 'Someone that's been with you through the journey, through the highs and the lows'#BokWomen #PlusOne — SA Women's Rugby (@WomenBoks) July 17, 2025 'I put myself under pressure by standing too flat. Just knowing when to be a little deeper, because they had a rush defence, which put us under a bit of pressure. 'If I was deeper, then the rest of the team would have more time on the ball. It's a small thing that can make a huge difference.' De Bruin was hugely complimentary of the pairing's performance at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium as he continues to work on his combinations ahead of the upcoming Women's Rugby World Cup in England. The 65-year-old has also long been a coach that empowers his players with the confidence to make their own decisions out on the park - even if it leads to the odd mistake - and Webb believes it's this environment that has allowed the team to grow. 'It is always great to have a coach that allows you to play what you see,' she said. 'We have structure, but within that structure you must see what options are open. It's great that we are allowed to play heads up rugby, either at centre or flyhalf.'
The Herald
29-06-2025
- Sport
- The Herald
EP got it right in Potch, says Coetzee
'It was important for us to get the win away from home and also at altitude, which makes it even more special. 'It was really a satisfying showing from the team after we started slowly and then got into our stride. 'We showed our ability to score tries and we got four before halftime, which was very pleasing. 'EP are still creating too many soft moments in the game where we don't control the chaos, but we are creating a bit of it. 'That was why the Leopards came back in the second half. 'But, having said that, I am really pleased with the showing away from home and we are still on track to achieve our goals. 'EP wanted to be much better in terms of execution and accuracy. 'There were a lot of turnovers and unforced errors that we conceded. 'We talked about taking ownership during the week and players know where they stand. 'They had to look at themselves after the defeat against the Griffons. 'It was a big step up and EP pitched up in Potchefstroom 'I am really pleased with our defence because we held them to three tries and we scored six. 'That shows our improved performance in terms of physicality and us dominating the set piece.' Other First Division results: Border Bulldogs 15 Falcons 33, SWD Eagles 31 Griffons 40, Log (all teams have played three matches): Falcons 15, Griffons 11, EP Elephants 11, SWD Eagles 8, Leopards 6, Border Bulldogs 2. The Herald
