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Junior Boks primed for winner-takes-all U20 Championship finale against New Zealand
Assistant coach Melusi Mthethwa says Saturday's U20 Rugby Championship decider against New Zealand is the biggest test the Junior Springboks could face.
Junior Boks need bonus point to seal U20 Championship after premature crowning
The Junior Springboks need a bonus point against New Zealand on Saturday to clinch the U20 Rugby Championship title, after a rules miscommunication led to SA Rugby prematurely declaring them champions. South Africa lead the standings on 10 points, five clear of both New Zealand and Argentina.
Sharks youngsters Rasivhaga and Vyambwera combine for standout Junior Bok try in U20 Championship final
Sharks duo Khuthadzo Rasivhaga and Wasi Vyambwera combined for a standout try as the Junior Springboks claimed the U20 Rugby Championship title against Australia.
Log confusion clouds Junior Boks' title bid as Sanzaar bonus-point rule change catches everyone off guard
The Junior Boks have not clinched the 2026 U20 Rugby Championship title despite premature celebrations — a Sanzaar bonus-point rule change that went uncommunicated to key stakeholders has left South Africa, on 10 points, needing one more point from the final round to confirm the title, with Argentina and New Zealand both on five.
Norton calls for full throttle finish as Junior Boks face New Zealand in title-clinching finale
Junior Springbok captain Riley Norton has called for a focused performance against New Zealand in Saturday's U20 Rugby Championship finale in Gqeberha, with the title already secured but the skipper wary of a backlash from a Baby Blacks side knocked out of title contention by Argentina.
Junior Springboks clinch 2026 U20 Rugby Championship with 56–17 demolition of Australia
The Junior Springboks claimed the 2026 U20 Rugby Championship with a game to spare, beating Australia U20 56–17 in Gqeberha, with coach Kevin Foote and captain Riley Norton pointing to squad cohesion, bench improvement and card-free discipline as the pillars of the title-winning campaign.
Junior Boks shine, Trokkie impresses, and TMO controversy clouds the semis
The Junior Boks' title romp headlines a weekend round-up that also spotlights Trokkie's Bok-worthy Ulster display, condemns Stockdale's head-grab on Feyi-Waboso, and unpacks the TMO furore that clouded Bordeaux-Bèglès's victory over Bath.
Junior Springboks clinch 2026 U20 Rugby Championship title with 56–17 demolition of Australia
The Junior Springboks clinched the 2026 U20 Rugby Championship with a game to spare, beating Australia U20 56–17 in Gqeberha, with coach Kevin Foote and captain Riley Norton crediting squad growth, bench improvement and off-field cohesion for the title-winning display.
Junior Springboks clinch U20 Rugby Championship title with 56-17 demolition of Australia
The Junior Springboks clinched the 2026 U20 Rugby Championship title with a game to spare after thrashing Australia U20 56-17, with coach Kevin Foote hailing his squad's grit and pride.
Junior Springboks clinch 2026 U20 Rugby Championship title with demolition of Australia
The Junior Springboks have won the 2026 U20 Rugby Championship after beating Australia U20 56-17, with coach Kevin Foote lauding the team's grit and pride.
Junior Boks clinch U20 Rugby Championship title with 56–17 demolition of Australia
The Junior Springboks clinched the 2026 U20 Rugby Championship with a 56–17 win over Australia U20 in Gqeberha, with coach Kevin Foote and captain Riley Norton warning against complacency ahead of a final-round clash with New Zealand U20.
Junior Springboks claim maiden U20 Rugby Championship title after demolishing Junior Wallabies
The Junior Springboks claimed their first U20 Rugby Championship title after beating the Junior Wallabies 54-17 in Gqeberha, with New Zealand's earlier loss to Argentina U20 confirming the trophy with a round to spare.
Foote makes minimal changes as Junior Boks prepare for Australia U20 clash in Gqeberha
Kevin Foote has made only minor tweaks to his Junior Springboks squad for Sunday's U20 Rugby Championship match against Australia in Gqeberha. Specific selection details remain unavailable at this stage.
Junior Boks call up Bulls front-rower ahead of Australia clash
The Junior Springboks have reinforced their front row with a Bulls call-up ahead of Sunday's U20 Rugby Championship clash against Australia. The move is injury cover, though details of the affected player and his replacement have not been confirmed.
Bordeaux loose forward Tiaan Jacobs eyes Springbok jersey after charting unconventional path through French rugby
Tiaan Jacobs, the 21-year-old loose forward who bypassed the South African franchise system to sign with Biarritz at 19, has made more than 16 Top 14 appearances and three Champions Cup starts for Bordeaux Bègles after earning his Junior Springbok call-up in 2024. The son of Border stalwart Bennie Jacobs, he has ruled out any future eligibility switch to France, with his sights set firmly on the Springbok jersey.
The Ethan Adams size debate: talent vs physicality at U20 level
Ethan Adams' viral Junior Bok try has reignited debate about whether size still gatekeeps talent in the South African system — and whether that's costing the Boks.
Junior Boks target high-tempo game against dangerous Australia side
Norton and Currie are flagging a high-tempo, attack-first approach against an Australian side they respect — and for good reason, given the Junior Wallabies' recent record against SA.
SA U20s open Rugby Championship U20 campaign with big first-half blitz against Argentina in Gqeberha
South Africa's U20s launched their 2026 Rugby Championship U20 campaign with a dominant first-half performance against Argentina in Gqeberha, crossing for a stack of tries before Argentina offered a second-half reply.
Hilton vs Michaelhouse Headline Derby as Garsontein Eye Noordvaal Four-Peat
A preview of the long weekend's biggest schoolboy fixtures — centred on the KZN Midlands derby between unbeaten Hilton and an improving Michaelhouse — with sharp analysis on Garsfontein's Noordvaal Cup campaign and whether Stellenberg's workload could hand Wynberg a foothold.
Junior Boks Open U20 Rugby Championship Campaign Against Los Pumitas — Tipped for Narrow Win
Rugby365 previews Round One of the U20 Rugby Championship in Gqeberha, tipping the Junior Boks to beat Argentina by six points, with full team sheets and match officials included.