England can’t pick ex-Junior Bok
Jacques Vermeulen has been ruled ineligible to play for England despite meeting World Rugby’s five-year residency requirement.
Foote salutes his warriors for ‘defence and gees’
Coach Kevin Foote hailed his team’s defensive effort after the Junior Boks outmuscled New Zealand to lift the World Rugby U20 Championship title in Italy.
Poll: Pick Junior Boks MVP
The Junior Boks overcame New Zealand in the World U20 Championship final to complete an unbeaten run at the tournament in Italy, who was South Africa’s best player?
Norton: The greatest day of my life
Captain Riley Norton has hailed the Junior Springboks’ work-rate and unity during their victorious World Rugby Under 20 Championship campaign.
Junior Boks, champions of the world
The Junior Springboks have won the World Rugby Under 20 Championship in Rovigo after a tense, bruising battle with arch-rivals New Zealand.
U20 Championship expands
Georgia will host an expanded World Rugby U20 Championship in 2026.
Norton: Junior Boks can handle the pressure
Captain Riley Norton says playing in high-stakes schoolboy matches has helped prepare the Junior Springboks for Saturday’s World Rugby U20 Championship final against New Zealand in Rovigo.
Junior Boks crowned world champions
Fullback Gilermo Mentoe scored a late try as the Junior Boks beat New Zealand in the World U20 Championship final in Rovigo on Saturday night.
Watch: There’s no substitute for Spead
Junior Boks scrumhalf Haashim Pead scorched his way to a tournament-leading six tries in four appearances at the World Rugby U20 Championship.
Junior Boks stick with 6-2 split for final
The Junior Springboks will have six forwards on the bench for the World Rugby U20 Championship final against New Zealand in Rovigo.
