Masiphumelele’s only female rugby player Zola Nondwayi, 14, seeks to break stereotypes

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.WomensDay : Masiphumelele’s only female rugby player Zola Nondwayi, 14, hopes to play for the national rugby team, following after her role model and current captain of the women’s Springbok team, BabalwaLatsha.

“At first it was difficult because the boys thought I couldn’t do it because I’m a girl and I was regarded as weak and not physically stronger but later on through hard work and dedication I’ve managed to prove myself and my skills.”

Fourteen-year-old Zola Nondwayi started playing rugby at the age of ten. She chose to play rugby because it is such a male-dominated sport and she wants to change that. Photographer: Armand Hough/African News AgencyFourteen-year-old Zola Nondwayi in action. She started playing rugby at the age of ten. She chose to play rugby because it is such a male-dominated sport and she wants to change that.

 

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