We take a look at the Junior Springboks and their preparation for the 2018 U20 World Championship in France, where Chean Roux's team finished third.
Team announcement
Biyela to lead Junior Boks against ScotlandLoose forward Thando Biyela will lead the Junior Springboks in their third and final Pool A match at the World Rugby U20 Championship against Scotland, which kicks off at 15h30 on Wednesday at the Stadio San Michele in Calvisano.
FNB Youth Weeks
Lions, SWD edge tight contests at FNB Craven WeekSouth Western Districts and the Obaro Golden Lions claimed one-point victories while the DHL Western Province XV and the Hollywood Foundation Pumas were also among the winners on the first day of the FNB U18 Craven Week at Hoërskool Middelburg.
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Moyo highlights role of non-playing squad in Junior Bok victorySA U20 flyhalf Vusi Moyo praised the contribution and hard work of the non-playing squad members after the Junior Springboks secured a well-deserved 32-22 victory in their World Rugby U20 Championship pool clash over defending champions England in Rovigo on Friday evening.
FNB Youth Weeks
Cream of SA’s schoolboy crop on show at FNB U18 Craven WeekSouth Africa’s leading schoolboys will be in action at the FNB U18 Craven Week tournament at Hoërskool Middelburg in Mpumalanga, starting on Monday with the final day scheduled for next Saturday.
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Foote praises Junior Boks’ character after England victoryJunior Springbok coach Kevin Foote credited his players for their composure and character after they recorded their second pool victory at the World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy with a great win over England in Rovigo on Friday evening.