The Junior Springboks have advanced to the Junior World Championship semi-finals after dismantling Wales in their quarter-final, running in eight tries in the process. Captain Siphosethu Mnebelele led from the front with a brace, as South Africa continued their defence of the title they won at the previous edition of the tournament.
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Eight-try Junior Boks cruise into World Championship semi-finals
The Junior Springboks beat Wales by eight tries to nil in their Junior World Championship quarter-final, with captain Siphosethu Mnebelele scoring twice to send South Africa through to the semi-finals.
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