Mastercard Golden Lions Women flyhalf Nontuthuko Shongwe scored a brace as her team overpowered the Valke 27-0 in Johannesburg, scoring five tries to none to advance to the final and have a shot at defending their title.

The Lions crossed the try-line twice in a closely fought first half, but they broke away in the second half, scoring three more tries to take their tally to five.

They backed up this attacking performance with a solid defensive display, denying the visitors a single point in the match.

Scorers: Mastercard Golden Lions Women 27 (10) – Tries: Winnie Masokoane, Nontuthuko Shongwe (2), Masingita Simango, Piwokuhle Nyanda.

Issued by SA Rugby Communications.