Junior Springboks

Australia bully Junior Boks

The Junior Springboks suffered their first loss of the U20 Rugby Championship in a narrow defeat to a physically dominant Australia in rainy conditions in Queensland on Tuesday.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 20: Lumumba Currie during the Junior Springboks media opportunity at Southern Sun Newlands on June 20, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Currie: Junior Boks vs Aussies will be spicy

Assistant coach Lumumba Currie said the Junior Springboks are targeting an improved performance against hosts Australia when the teams clash on Tuesday.

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Bulls star takes charge of Junior Boks

JF van Heerden will captain a Junior Springbok side showing several changes against hosts Australia in the U20 Rugby Championship on Tuesday.

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SUNSHINE COAST, AUSTRALIA - MAY 02: South Africa celebrate a try by Joel Leotlela during The Rugby Championship U20 Round 1 match between New Zealand and South Africa at Sunshine Coast Stadium on May 02, 2024 in Sunshine Coast, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Junior Boks wary of ‘fierce’ Aussies

Outside back Josh Boulle and loose forward Thabang Mphafi said the Junior Springboks can expect a highly motivated Australia outfit when the teams clash next week.

Watch: Junior Bok makes a splash with big hit

Replacement centre Joshua Boulle plants winger Stanley Solomon into the soggy turf during the clash between the Junior Springboks and New Zealand on Thursday.

SUNSHINE COAST, AUSTRALIA - MAY 02: Malachi Wrampling-Alec of New Zealand is tackled during The Rugby Championship U20 Round 1 match between New Zealand and South Africa at Sunshine Coast Stadium on May 02, 2024 in Sunshine Coast, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Boks vs All Blacks rivalry is irresistible

The passion burns as strongly in a clash between players from South Africa and New Zealand, whether it’s an age-group level or a Test match, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Jurenzo Julius in action for Junior Springboks

Bafana proud of Junior Boks’ effort

Coach Bafana Nhleko said the Junior Springboks have plenty to work on after sharing the spoils with New Zealand in their U20 Rugby Championship opener on Thursday.

SUNSHINE COAST, AUSTRALIA - MAY 02: Joel Leotlela of South Africa scores a try during The Rugby Championship U20 Round 1 match between New Zealand and South Africa at Sunshine Coast Stadium on May 02, 2024 in Sunshine Coast, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Junior Boks share spoils in cup opener

A late Frank Vaenuku try for New Zealand denied the Junior Springboks victory in the opening match of the inaugural U20 Rugby Championship in Queensland on Thursday.