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Catha Jacobs' road from ban to Springboks rugby
Original: “We don’t allow girls to play rugby”: Catha Jacobs’ journey to the Springboks
South African rugby player Catha Jacobs has spoken about being told as a girl that she was not allowed to play rugby, and her journey to representing the Springboks. Her story highlights how women in South Africa fought past institutional barriers to reach the national team, drawing attention to the growth of women's rugby internationally.
Why now: Interest in women's rugby and stories of overcoming exclusion is growing, particularly around major international competitions.
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