Junior Springbok vice-captain and centre Wandisile Simelane, who capped off the World Rugby U20 Championship with the honour of being the joint top try-scorer with six tries, looked back at the competition with fond memories.
Team announcement
Junior Springboks rotate team for Australia clashJunior Springbok coach Kevin Foote has made several rotational changes to his starting line-up and included four players who played for the SA U20s last year for their second Rugby Championship Under-20 match against Australia at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Tuesday.
News
Kolisi shares inspiring words with Junior BoksSpringbok captain Siya Kolisi shared some inspiring words with the future stars of South African rugby when he visited the Junior Springboks at their Saturday morning training session on the B-field of the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha.
Match report
Junior Boks off to strong start in GqeberhaThe Junior Springboks had to work hard and fight back after the break, but they recorded the perfect start to their U20 Rugby Championship campaign at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, outplaying Argentina by 36-25 in Gqeberha on Thursday afternoon.
Reaction
Foote praises Junior Boks’ resilience against ArgentinaJunior Springbok coach Kevin Foote praised the team for their fighting spirit and not letting their heads drop in their Rugby Championship U20 opening round victory over Argentina, after the South Americans led by 10 points shortly after half-time in Gqeberha on Thursday.
Preview
Junior Boks braced for physical Pumitas challengeJunior Springbok captain Riley Norton said on Wednesday the SA U20s are looking forward to meeting the physical challenge of Argentina when the two teams clash in the opening round of the U20 Rugby Championship at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Thursday afternoon.