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Junior Boks Clinch Series Style with Dominant Victory Over Georgia
The Junior Springboks concluded the inaugural U20 International Series with a flawless record, dispatching a physical Georgia side 57-14 in front of a packed crowd at Paul Roos Gymnasium's Markötter Stadium in Stellenbosch. Having already registered heavy victories over Chile and Fiji earlier in the tournament, the South African Under-20s completed a clean sweep of three wins from three matches to finish the series in style. Georgia entered the final round full of confidence

Karen Scheepers
Jun 22 min read


Junior Boks Maintain Dominance with Clinical Victory Over Fiji
The Junior Springboks continued their impressive run in the U20 International Series, securing a comprehensive 82-25 victory over Fiji at Wynberg Boys' High School. Following a massive opening-round win against Chile, the South African side once again displayed their clinical edge, crossing the whitewash 12 times in a high-scoring encounter that showcased both forward power and backline flair. The match, which followed Georgia’s 59-26 win over Chile earlier in the day, saw So

Karen Scheepers
May 272 min read


Junior Boks Put on a Masterclass in Massive Win Over Chile
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

Karen Scheepers
May 222 min read


Junior Boks Secure U20 Championship Title
The dawn of a new era in Southern Hemisphere age-group rugby was realized on Saturday as the Junior Springboks were crowned the 2026 SANZAAR Under-20 Rugby Championship winners. In a pulsating finale at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, the South Africans played out a dramatic 29-29 draw against defending champions New Zealand. While the scoreboard remained level at the final whistle, the solitary log point earned by the Junior Boks for scoring four tries was enough to see them

Karen Scheepers
May 113 min read


Junior Springboks Rule the South as Championship Title is Secured
The Junior Springboks have officially ascended to the throne of Southern Hemisphere age-grade rugby. In a clinical and physically dominant display at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha, the South African U20 side dismantled Australia 56-17, clinching the 2026 U20 Rugby Championship title with a full round of matches still to play. While the Gqeberha faithful held memories of past heartbreaks at this venue, the Class of 2026 erased those ghosts with an eight-try blitz.

Karen Scheepers
May 43 min read


Inspiration Fuels Junior Boks' Dominant 48-21 Victory
The 2026 Under-20 Rugby Championship ignited in Gqeberha this week, blending local heritage with high-octane international rugby. Before a ball was even kicked, the tone for the tournament was set by a surprise appearance from Springbok captain Siya Kolisi. Returning to his roots in the Eastern Cape, the double World Cup winner personally presented match jerseys to the squad, sharing a powerful message about the journey from the Zwide township to the pinnacle of world rugby.

Karen Scheepers
Apr 293 min read
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