Team announcement
Minor tweaks to Junior Bok side for England clashThe Junior Springbok starting fifteen to face England in their crucial World Rugby U20 Championship pool match in Rovigo on Friday show just one change from the side that defeated Australia last Sunday in Italy, with Gino Cupido replacing Demitre Erasmus, who is suffering from illness, at centre.
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Boks expecting Italy to come out firing in PretoriaSpringbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi and flyhalf Handre Pollard both sounded warning bells on Wednesday about the challenge they will face against Italy at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
FNB Youth Weeks
Northern and Cape teams continue to impress at FNB Girls WeeksThe Blue Bulls and Western Province were among the big winners in the second round of the FNB U18 Girls Week in Johannesburg, while the Golden Lions made another statement in the FNB U16 Girls Week.
Team announcement
Tshituka to make Test debut for Boks against ItalyVincent Tshituka will make his Test debut in an experienced match-23 named by Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus for Saturday’s Castle Lager Incoming Series opener against Italy in Pretoria, with Jesse Kriel captaining the side for the first time in a Test.
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Junior Boks’ preparation leaves nothing to chancePreparing an elite rugby team requires a multi-faceted approach, with player load management, nutrition, medical care and fitness and conditioning all integral parts, alongside training and recovery.
