The Junior Springboks take on France U20 in the World Rugby Junior World Championship Final in Georgia, looking to retain the title they won last year. South Africa arrive at the final on a 10-match winning run at the tournament — their longest in the competition's history — and this is only their fourth appearance in the final.
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Junior Springboks chase back-to-back titles against France U20 in World Championship Final
The Junior Springboks face France U20 in the World Rugby Junior World Championship Final in Georgia, riding a tournament-record 10-match winning streak as they bid to retain their crown.
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