SA Rugby U21 Championship-winning Xerox Golden Lions coach, Bafana Nhleko, will join SA Rugby’s coaching ranks on a long-term basis from Thursday, 1 November, as the Junior Springbok assistant coach after signing a four-year contract, SA Rugby announced on Monday.
Team announcement
Settled Junior Bok side named for Aussie openerThe Junior Springbok starting team to take on Australia in the World Rugby U20 Championship on Sunday shows four changes from their last match in the recent U20 Rugby Championship against New Zealand.
FNB Youth Weeks
Rising stars converge on the capital for FNB U16 Grant Khomo WeekThe next generation of South African schoolboy talent will be showcased at the FNB U16 Grant Khomo Week staged at St Alban’s College in Pretoria next week.
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Junior Boks adapt to hot Italian conditionsTransitioning from Stellenbosch’s wet and cold conditions to the stifling heat in Italy, where the World Rugby U20 Championship kicks off on Saturday, meant the Junior Springbok medical and conditioning staff had to think outside the box regarding the team’s preparation for the annual event.
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Junior Boks excited for Italian challengeA rejuvenated Junior Springbok squad filled with excitement are ready for take-off for Italy where the 2025 edition of the World Rugby Under-20 Championship kicks off on Sunday.
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Junior Boks gear up for World Rugby U20 ChampsThe Junior Springboks are nearing the completion of their preparation for the World Rugby Under-20 Championship which starts at the end of the month in Italy, with just a few more training sessions remaining before the squad fly out to their tournament base on Tuesday.