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Junior Bok prop Pratt faces doping process after positive test for anabolic steroid
Sharks prop Kai Pratt, 18, has tested positive for an anabolic steroid in a pre-U20 Championship doping test conducted on April 10. SAIDS confirms he has requested B-sample analysis, with no hearing set and no ban in place. Pratt is also recovering from foot surgery sustained during the Junior Springboks' April 27 clash with Argentina U20.
Junior Boks draw on knockout experience ahead of England semi-final
South Africa U20 head coach Kevin Foote believes his side's tournament experience will prove crucial when they face England in Monday's Junior World Championship semi-final in Tbilisi. The defending champions topped Pool A with maximum points after recovering from a sluggish start to beat Wales 52-33 on Tuesday, setting up a heavyweight last-four clash at the Avchala Stadium.
Junior Boks bank knockout experience ahead of England semi-final
The Junior Boks beat Wales 52-33 in Tbilisi to top Pool A and set up a Junior World Cup semi-final against England on Monday, with coach Kevin Foote highlighting the squad's knockout experience while flagging defence and ball retention as areas to sharpen.
Papier relishes first Test start since 2018 alongside Pollard against Scotland
Embrose Papier makes his first Test start since 2018 alongside Handré Pollard as the Springboks host Scotland in the Nations Championship at Loftus on Saturday, with Rassie Erasmus citing Papier's strong URC season as the catalyst for his recall.
Currie urges Junior Boks to sharpen execution ahead of England semi-final
Assistant coach Lumumba Currie says the Junior Springboks' unbeaten pool campaign — 189 points, 29 tries, +144 points difference — has been built on forward dominance, but warns that finishing and defensive lapses must be addressed before Monday's JWC semi-final against an equally unbeaten England in Tbilisi (18h30 SA time, SuperSport).
Junior Boks brace for England semi-final after dominant pool campaign
The Junior Springboks face England in a JWC semi-final in Tbilisi on Monday (18h30 SA time) after topping Pool A with three wins and a tournament-leading +144 points difference. Assistant coach Lumumba Currie acknowledges unfinished business in their execution despite the dominant pool campaign.
Vermeulen backs inexperienced Bok squad to deliver against Scotland at Loftus
Mobi-unit coach Duane Vermeulen has backed the Springbok squad's energy and talent ahead of Saturday's Nations Championship Test against Scotland at Loftus Versfeld, while warning that Scotland — fresh from wins over England, France and Argentina — arrive with a well-structured game plan and strong defence.
Siyaya says SA A call-up tested and shaped him despite early injury exit
Sharks fullback Zekhethelo Siyaya says his South Africa A debut against Zimbabwe — cut short by a first-half injury — was a defining experience, testing his adaptability and reinforcing his Springbok ambitions.
Junior Boks face England in World Championship semi-final after dismantling Wales
The Junior Springboks meet England in the World Championship semi-final on Monday after beating Wales 52-33 to top Pool A, with France facing New Zealand in the other last-four tie.
Junior Boks book England semifinal after fighting back from 14-0 down to beat Wales
The Junior Springboks overcame a 14-0 deficit to beat Wales 52-33 and top Pool A with three bonus-point wins, setting up a Junior World Championship semifinal against England in Tbilisi on 13 July.
Junior Boks top Pool A but flag defensive frailties after 52-33 win over Wales
The Junior Springboks topped Pool A at the JWC with a 52-33 win over Wales in Tbilisi, scoring eight tries to five, but defensive lapses and basic errors will need addressing before their semi-final on Monday.
Vermeulen challenges Roos to shed Stormers flair for Bok structure against Scotland
Evan Roos will start at No.8 against Scotland on Saturday, with Springbok Mobi-Unit coach Duane Vermeulen urging the 26-year-old to adapt from the Stormers' expansive style to the structure demanded at Test level. Vermeulen praised Roos' physical tools and energy but emphasised the need for precision in a faster, more intense international environment. The former Bok No.8 revealed coaching staff have worked extensively on Roos' soft skills to complement his gainline threat.
Junior Boks book semi-final date with England after grinding past Wales
The Junior Springboks recovered from a 14-0 deficit to beat Wales 52-33 in Tbilisi, finishing top of Pool A with a perfect record and setting up a Junior World Championship semi-final against England on 13 July.
Russell set to return as Scotland prepare for Loftus Versfeld test
Scotland flyhalf Finn Russell is expected to be available for Saturday's Nations Championship clash against the Springboks at Loftus Versfeld after recovering from a calf injury. The influential playmaker missed the opening victory over Argentina but has trained fully this week in South Africa.
Russell set to return as Scotland prepare for Loftus test
Finn Russell is on track to face the Springboks at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday after shaking off his calf injury, while prop Elliot Millar Mills is ruled out for the rest of Scotland's Nations Championship campaign with a similar complaint.
Junior Springboks recover from 14-0 deficit to reach JWC semifinals
The Junior Springboks recovered from 14-0 down to beat Wales Under-20 52-31 and advance to the Junior World Championship semifinals, where they face England on 13 July.
Russell cleared to face Springboks as Scotland lose Millar Mills to injury
Finn Russell has been cleared of his calf injury and is expected to start against the Springboks at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, while tighthead Elliot Millar Mills has returned home injured with no replacement called up.
Foote calls for defensive and retention improvements ahead of Junior Springboks' England knockout clash
Kevin Foote praised the Junior Springboks' attacking play against Wales but flagged defence and ball retention as priorities to address before their England knockout clash.
Junior Boks grind past Wales 52-33 to set up England semifinal
The Junior Springboks overcame a 14-0 deficit to beat Wales 52-33 in Tbilisi, completing a perfect Pool A campaign and booking a Junior World Championship semifinal against England on 13 July.
Vermeulen warns Boks of Scottish threat as old clubmates prepare to clash
The Springboks are bracing for a dangerous Scotland side at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, with Mobi-Unit coach Duane Vermeulen cautioning against underestimating visitors who have already proven themselves in South African conditions. Several players will face former clubmates in a Nations Championship encounter shaped by recent URC battles, while Edwill van der Merwe highlighted the cohesion of a Scottish back three built around Edinburgh and Glasgow cores.