Springbok Women's prop bids Quins farewell

NEWS: Springbok Women’s prop Babalwa Latsha is returning to South Africa, ending her time with Premiership club Harlequins.

The 31-year-old Latsha has been a huge fan favourite for Quins supporters since she joined them in February 2023.

She has made 29 appearances in the Quarters and also scored a try in her final appearance for the side in the Premiership Women’s semifinal in March.

The Bok prop has been an inspirational figure both on and off the field as her journey into rugby has been well-documented.

Reflecting on her time at the club, Latsha wanted to highlight the support she received at Harlequins, expressing her pride at being able to pull on the shirt.

💬 In her own words…

A message from @BabalwaLatsha to the Harlequins fans. 🙏#COYQ pic.twitter.com/DbcBK8Cfpo

— Harlequins Women 🃏 (@HarlequinsWomen) May 6, 2025

“I wanted to say thank you very much to the Quins family and to the fans. I want to say thank you for the love, the memories, and the support. It has made my journey a really memorable one.

“I will forever cherish my time with Quins and the people and the family that I have come to find at this Club,” said Latsha.

“Playing in the Big Game was one of the biggest highlights of my career, and being able to run out at the Stoop in front of such a great atmosphere always gave me such a burst of pride in my heart, to be able to wear the Quins jersey.”

Head Coach Ross Chisholm praised the impact that Latsha had on the club during her time in West London.

“BB has been an inspirational figure in our group since she joined the Club in 2023. Her ability on the field speaks for itself, but away from the pitch, she has been a real driving force in terms of the standards we want to set as a group,” Chisholm said.

“The way she speaks and conducts herself is something that so many of us have learnt so much from, and I wish her all the very best for the future.

“She is someone that we will miss having in our environment, and it has been a pleasure and a privilege to get to know her and work with her over the last few years.”