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Catha Jacobs' journey from barred schoolgirl to Springbok
Original: “We don’t allow girls to play rugby”: Catha Jacobs’ journey to the Springboks
Catha Jacobs, now a Springbok women's rugby player, recounts being told at school that girls were not allowed to play rugby. Her story highlights the barriers facing women in South African rugby and the changing landscape that has carried her to the national team, drawing attention to ongoing pushes for gender equality in the sport.
Why now: Her story of overcoming an explicit ban on girls playing rugby resonates amid growing attention on women's rugby ahead of the Olympics.
Catha JacobsSpringboksSouth AfricaWorld Rugby
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