The South African women's rugby team, the Boks, delivered a dominant performance against the higher-ranked United States team in their opening match of a two-Test series.The Springboks, ranked 10th globally, secured a decisive 34-21 victory at Ellis Park, showcasing their strength in the first half.

The home team's forwards out-muscled their opponents, with players like Aphiwe Ngwevu and Jakkie Cilliers making crucial runs to build a 29-0 lead.

Key tries were scored by No 8 Logan Welman (two tries), centre Ayanda Malinga, and scrumhalf Unam Tosi, while skipper Babalwa Latsha added a try in the 19th minute.The US struggled to respond, trailing 0-34 by halftime and only managing a try late in the match.

Despite the Boks' early dominance, the game became scrappy in the second half as the US showed more fluidity, hinting at a potential challenge in the second Test.The victory marks South Africa's second win over the US in seven encounters, highlighting their growing prowess against top-tier teams.