Junior Boks Put on a Masterclass in Massive Win Over Chile
- Karen Scheepers
- 5 hours ago
- 2 min read
The Junior Springboks kickstarted their U20 International Series campaign in devastating fashion on Thursday, romping to a massive 97-0 victory over Chile at Rondebosch Boys' High School. Under the Cape Town sun, the South African side put on a clinical display of power and pace, crossing the whitewash 15 times to leave the visitors stunned and the local crowd in raptures.
From the opening whistle, the gulf in class was evident. The Junior Boks signaled their attacking intent just four minutes in when scrumhalf Jayden Brits finished a coast-to-coast try sparked by a quick-tap penalty inside their own 22-meter line. By halftime, the hosts had already secured a 52-0 lead, with winger Lindsey Jansen bagging a clinical hat-trick before the break as the South Americans struggled to contain the speed of the South African outside backs.
Hat-tricks and Set-Piece Dominance
The second half mirrored the first as the Junior Boks utilized their superior set-piece to grind down the Chilean resistance. Captain Risima Khosa led by example, completing a hat-trick of his own through a series of powerful surges and a signature maul try. The depth of the squad was also on full display as the bench made an immediate impact; Altus Rabe and Quintin Potgieter both secured braces during a relentless final quarter.
Flyhalf Vusi Moyo was the architect of the scoreboard pressure, contributing a massive 22 points through 11 successful conversions. While the Chileans showed immense spirit and never stopped competing at the breakdown, they simply had no answer for the Junior Boks' scrum, which punctuated the match by shoving the opposition off their own ball to set up the final scores.
Match Summary & Results
Team | Halftime | Full Time | Tries |
Junior Springboks | 52 | 97 | Jansen (3), Khosa (3), Potgieter (2), Rabe (2), Brits, Van der Berg, Kemp, Van der Merwe, Pratt |
Chile U20 | 0 | 0 | - |
Other Series Result:
Georgia U20 29-23 Fiji U20
Looking Ahead: The Pacific Challenge
The Junior Springboks now shift their focus to Round 2, where they will face a physical Fiji U20 side looking to bounce back from a narrow loss to Georgia. The action is at Wynberg Boys' High School on Tuesday, 26 May, with the South Africans aiming to maintain their perfect start to the series.
Match Info:
Fixture: Junior Springboks vs Fiji U20
Date: 26 May 2026 | Time: 15:00
Venue: Wynberg Boys' High School, Cape Town
Referee: Dylen November
Final Whistle
While a 97-point margin suggests perfection, the Junior Bok coaching staff will likely highlight the "loose" play in the final 20 minutes as an area for refinement. However, as an opening statement in the U20 International Series, this was a loud one. The Junior Boks are playing with a level of confidence and cohesion that makes them the clear team to beat as the tournament progresses.
All image Credits SA Junior Rugby
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