Spain had never lost to the Netherlands in 13 previous meetings but with Women’s Rugby World Cup qualification on the line they found the Dutch a much more stubborn prospect in Dubai.
Las Leonas fly-half Armalia Argudo kicked the first points of the match in the 20th minute, however, some stubborn defence and a Clara Piquero knock-on meant that was the way the score remained at the break.
Cristina Blanco did find a way through the Dutch defence seven minutes into the second half, piloting a driving maul that crashed over the try line.
That kick-started a profitable 13 minutes for Spain, who scored further tries through Lourdes Alameda and Carmen Castellucci.
Both scores came from close range but if spectators expected the floodgates to open in the closing quarter, then they were to be disappointed.
Spain were unable to get the try bonus point but will head into their final match with Fiji next weekend in a great position to seal both the WXV 3 title and their place at Women’s RWC 2025.
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