Springbok Women Star Alichia Arries Shares Special Moment With 4-Year-Old Daughter At Ireland Test
- A personal milestone gave the Springbok Women winger a memory to treasure after a tough afternoon against Ireland
- South Africa have reached their highest-ever position in the world rankings after a productive 2026 season
- Arries has explained why the team are determined to give supporters something to celebrate in the rematch
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The Springbok Women reached a historic world-ranking milestone, while Alichia Arries shared a special moment with her four-year-old daughter during South Africa’s defeat to Ireland. The winger scored a late try at Athlone Stadium on Saturday, 24 October 2026, with her daughter, Tatum, watching from the stands.
The emotional moment came as South Africa celebrated moving up to ninth in the World Rugby rankings, their highest position yet. The team have recorded eight victories in 12 Tests this year, with another encounter against Ireland still to come.
Alichia Arries’ special try in front of her daughter
Arries collected a cross-kick from Mary Zulu and scored in the 79th minute, completing South Africa’s fifth try of the match.
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“That was pretty special – it was also the first time I played for the Springbok Women in front of her, so it was really great finishing off the good work on the inside from our team,” Arries said, as quoted by SA Rugby.
The 24-year-old added that the opportunity came after the team identified space out wide as the match progressed.
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She also praised the atmosphere at Athlone Stadium, highlighting the support the Cape Town crowd gave the team.
Springbok Women target Ireland rematch
South Africa suffered a 40-27 defeat to Ireland in the opening Test after errors in handling and defence allowed the visitors to take control at crucial moments.
Arries admitted that the Springbok Women fell short in key areas, particularly their tackling and ball retention. She also acknowledged Ireland’s effective kicking game, which repeatedly put the hosts under pressure.
However, the Western Province player remained confident that South Africa could respond in the return fixture.
“Come Saturday, we promise a better showing,” Arries said.
The Springbok Women were scheduled to announce their 23-player squad on Thursday, 29 October 2026, ahead of the rematch at Athlone Stadium on Saturday, 31 October.
Despite the opening defeat, South Africa can address their mistakes and finish the campaign on a positive note against Ireland.
Springbok Women coaches identify costly mistakes ahead of Ireland rematch
Briefly News previously reported that the Springbok Women’s coaching team identified key areas for improvement after South Africa’s 40-27 defeat to Ireland in Cape Town on Saturday, 24 October 2026.
Co-head coaches Franzel September and Laurian Johannes-Haupt believe the team can respond in the return fixture at Athlone Stadium on Saturday, 31 October. Both coaches pointed to costly errors and missed opportunities that prevented South Africa from getting a better result.
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