South Africa U20 face Georgia U20 in Round Two of the Junior World Championship at Avchala Stadium in Tbilisi, with the defending champions making 11 changes from the side that opened the tournament against Uruguay. The Junior Springboks scored their third century in JWC history in that opening fixture.
Junior Springboks make 11 changes for Georgia U20 clash in Tbilisi
South Africa U20 make 11 changes for their Round Two Junior World Championship clash against hosts Georgia in Tbilisi, after posting a century score against Uruguay in the opening round.
Junior Boks grind out 33-5 win over feisty Georgia in Tbilisi
The Junior Springboks beat tournament hosts Georgia 33-5 in Tbilisi to claim their second win at the Junior World Championship, with captain Siphosethu Mnebelele scoring twice and Luan Giliomee adding a try and three conversions, though Georgia's persistent physicality kept the defending champions under pressure for much of the match.
Junior Springboks grind out bonus-point win over hosts Georgia
The Junior Springboks beat hosts Georgia 33-5 for a second successive bonus-point win at the Junior World Championship, with captain Siphosethu Mnebelele scoring twice and Luan Giliomee contributing a try and three conversions.
TENSE match up 🔥 | South Africa v Georgia | Junior World Championships 2026 | Match Highlights
South Africa U20s took on the hosts Georgia U20 in Pool A of the World Rugby Junior World Championships 2026.
Junior Boks run in 16 tries in 104-7 demolition of Uruguay to open JWC title defence
The Junior Springboks opened their JWC title defence with a 104-7 demolition of Uruguay in Tbilisi, scoring 16 tries — including hat-tricks from Risima Khosa and Jordan Steenkamp — to extend their winning run at the tournament to seven matches, equalling their all-time best streak.
Junior Boks run in 16 tries against Uruguay to open JWC title defence
The Junior Springboks opened their JWC title defence with a 104-7 win over Uruguay in Tbilisi, crossing for 16 tries including hat-tricks from Risima Khosa and Jordan Steenkamp to extend their unbeaten run at the tournament to seven matches.