“Let’s Make It Happen”: Man Suggests Springbok Women Should Get a New Name
- Bouwer Bosch, a South African musician, stated that he had an issue with the current name for the country's female rugby team
- He provided a long list of names he came up with, including the Sister Bethinas, which took the comedic route
- People on the internet also shared alternative names that they thought were appropriate for the squad
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Local singer-songwriter Bouwer Bosch felt that the Springbok Women deserved a better name and provided a few comical suggestions. The internet agreed with some of the alternatives.
In a video posted on 12 September 2025, Bouwer told people online:
"When Rassie's team plays, you don't tell your friends, 'We're going to watch the men's Springbok team. We're going to watch the male bokke.' No, we just say the Springbokke. Good teams deserve good names."
Bouwer then provided the following names for consideration for the women's rugby team:
- Biltong Betsies
- Lionesses (the name for the Kenyan women's national rugby team)
- Blombokke
- Springrokke
- Woolies Warriors
- Shoprite Tacklers
- Pick n Passers
- Boerie Babes
- Tackle Tannies
- Loadshedding Legends
- PEP Stores Powerhouses
- Hadidas
- Magic Mamas
- Biltong Belles
- Golden Girls
- Gorgeous Gazelles
- Sister Bethinas (which Bouwer noted was his favourite)
"Let's make it happen. Let's give the female Springboks team their own name and identity."
South Africans provide alternative names
Hundreds of local social media users gathered in the comment section, offering both serious and unserious suggestions.
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Crizelda Buys agreed with one of the names Bouwer had mentioned and added:
"The Blommies are good, and then we can put the Namakwaland daisies on their shirts."
Bertha Hoffman said to people on the internet:
"What about the Springbokkies or Women Warriors for the women's rugby team? The Straelitzias for the women's cricket team. The colours fit in nicely with the Springbok colours.
Annette Fyfer told the online community:
"In Namibia, you can find a bokkie called the Damara dik-dik. Shy, but super fast and light on their feet. It resembles a small springbok. So, DikDikkies?"
Eugene Nel laughed and replied to Annette:
"Eish, I don't think a woman would like to be called a dik-dik. I back them 100%, and I am very proud of them and how they have grown this year. A dik-dik is cute, but I know my wife will hate me if I call her a dik-dik, even though it is a small antelope."
Joshua Muzi chuckled and wrote to the musician:
"Woolies Warriors... You made my day."
Watch the Facebook reel posted on Bouwer's account below:
3 Other stories about the Springbok Women
- In another article, Briefly News reported that an entertaining video showed five players showcasing their epic moves in a viral TikTok dance challenge. Online users thought one person in particular had two left feet.
- Springboks' head coach Rassie Erasmus congratulated the women on their historic win over Italy and securing a spot in the World Cup quarter-finals. He praised the team's performance, highlighting national pride.
- Before they entered the World Cup quarter-finals, Springbok captain Siya Kolisi shared a heartfelt message backing the women's team. Fans rallied behind his gesture, applauding his leadership and support.
Source: Briefly News
