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The Springboks completed the Castle Lager Incoming Series with a commanding 64-21 win over Portugal (half-time 29-7) at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein on Saturday evening, scoring 10 tries in a match where rugby was the other big winner on a cold Free State night.

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Salmaan Moerat was still in awe about being named Springbok captain and said while it was a massive privilege for him and his family, it was great to be able to lean on double Rugby World Cup captain Siya Kolisi – who is only a call away – and the more experienced players in the matchday squad that will line up against Portugal in the closing Test of the Castle Lager Incoming Series in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

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With their pack of forwards setting the tone, the Junior Springbok regained some pride when they beat Wales by 47-31 (half-time 19-5) in their World Rugby U20 Championship seventh-place playoff on a sunny Friday afternoon at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town.

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Junior Springbok head coach Bafana Nhleko praised his players’ dedication and character as they beat Wales to finish their 2024 World Rugby U20 Championship campaign on a positive note in Cape Town on Friday.

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SA Rugby was excited about the prospect of working with the newly appointed minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr Gayton McKenzie, it said following a meeting in Cape Town on Wednesday.