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Junior Springboks rout England 53-37 to reach JWC final after red-card turning point
The Junior Springboks reached the JWC final with a 53-37 win over England, with Seb Kelly's 32nd-minute red card for a headbutt on Luan Giliomee proving the turning point. Rasivhaga scored a hat-trick and Kebotile Maake crossed twice as South Africa ran away with the match. They face France in the final.
Kelly's red card turns the tide as Junior Boks dismantle England 53-37
Kelly's 32nd-minute headbutt red card handed the Junior Springboks a numerical advantage they didn't need — South Africa were already the superior side and duly proved it, running in eight tries to reach the final where they'll face France for back-to-back titles.
Foote praises Junior Springboks' maturity after fightback win over England sets up JWC final
Kevin Foote credited the Junior Springboks' maturity and depth after a fightback victory over England sealed their place in the Junior World Championship final in Tbilisi on Saturday.
Junior Boks rally from eight down to reach second successive U20 final
The Junior Springboks will defend their World Rugby Under-20 Championship crown on Saturday after overcoming England 53-37 in a hard-fought semi-final in Tbilisi. Trailing 20-12 at the interval, Kevin Foote's side produced a composed second-half performance to set up a title decider against France. The victory was built on another tireless forward effort, with Khuthadzo Rasivhaga crossing three times and Yaqeen Ahmed contributing 23 points.
Junior Boks into U-20 World Championship final after stunning second-half demolition of England
The Junior Springboks overturned a 20-12 halftime deficit to beat England 53-37 in Tbilisi and advance to the U-20 World Championship final, where they will meet France on Saturday in defence of their title. Khuthadzo Rasivhaga scored a hat-trick and Yaqeen Ahmed contributed 23 points, while Luan Giliomee faces a potential final ban after his yellow card was upgraded to a 20-minute red.
Junior Springboks reach back-to-back JWC finals after second-half comeback against England
The Junior Springboks come from 20-12 down at half-time to beat England 53-37 in Tbilisi and set up a second consecutive Junior World Championship final against Six Nations champions France on Saturday.
Junior Boks into back-to-back JWC finals after composed second-half rout of England
The Junior Springboks overturned a 20-12 halftime deficit to beat England 53-37 in Tbilisi, booking a second consecutive Junior World Championship final appearance against France on Saturday.
Junior Boks storm back from eight points down to thrash England 53-37, reach U-20 World Championship final
The Junior Springboks overturned an 8-point half-time deficit to beat England 53-37 in Tbilisi, with Khuthadzo Rasivhaga scoring a hat-trick and Yaqeen Ahmed contributing 23 points, setting up a World Rugby U-20 Championship final against France on Saturday.
Junior Boks storm into World Championship final with second-half demolition of England
The Junior Springboks will defend their World Rugby U20 Championship crown after overturning an eight-point half-time deficit to defeat England 53-37 in Tbilisi. Khuthadzo Rasivhaga's hat-trick and Yaqeen Ahmed's 23-point haul powered a ferocious second-half display, though Luan Giliomee's 20-minute red card casts doubt over his availability for Saturday's final against France.
Junior Springboks storm back to beat England 53-37, set up JWC final against France
The Junior Springboks came from eight points down at half-time to beat England 53-37 in Tbilisi, with a hat-trick from Khuthadzo Rasivhaga and 23 points from Yaqeen Ahmed powering a dominant second-half display. They face France in Saturday's JWC final at 18h30 at the Mikheil Meskhi Stadium.
Junior Boks overturn halftime deficit to beat 14-man England 53-37, set up JWC Final against France
The Junior Springboks overturned an eight-point halftime deficit to beat England U20 53-37 in the JWC semifinal, with Khuthadzo Rasivhaga scoring a hat trick and Yaqeen Ahmed prominent throughout. South Africa face France in the final on 18 July, though Luan Giliomee's late red card puts his availability in doubt.
Injury forces changes to SA Schools squads ahead of Gqeberha fixture
A Kosani injury has prompted a chain of changes to the SA Schools squads, with Kuzonyei promoted and Magua called into the 'A' side ahead of Thursday's fixture at Grey High School in Gqeberha.
Injury forces reshuffle in SA Schools squads ahead of Gqeberha clash
A Kosani injury has reshuffled both SA Schools squads, with Kuzonyei promoted to the main group and Eastern Province's Magua called into the 'A' side ahead of Thursday's matches in Gqeberha.
SA Rugby mourns death of former SA Schools prop Luqobo Makwedini
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has mourned the death of former SA Schools and SA U18 prop Luqobo 'Bibo' Makwedini, who died during a training session with French club Béziers at the age of 20.
Mnebelele: Junior Boks focused on fast start against England in World Championship semifinal
Junior Springbok captain Siphosethu Mnebelele says the squad's focus is on a fast start and executing their roles against England in Monday's Junior World Championship semifinal in Tbilisi, with utility back Luan Giliomee returning at fullback after missing the Wales pool match.
Craven Week standouts and the SA Schools squads in full
A performance-by-performance breakdown of the U18 Craven Week, with analysis of the more interesting SA Schools selection calls — including the Sharks' dominance of the main squad's pack and the standout individuals who shaped the tournament.
Junior Boks target historic run as they face England in Tbilisi semifinal
The Junior Springboks face England in the Junior World Championship semifinal in Tbilisi on Monday at 18h30 SA time, with a tenth consecutive JWC win putting them within one of New Zealand's all-time record streak. Captain Siphosethu Mnebelele says the lessons of a nervy final pool match against Wales have sharpened the squad's focus on a fast start, while Luan Giliomee returns at fullback after missing that game.
Junior Boks target fast start against England in Tbilisi semi-final
The Junior Springboks face England in a World Rugby U20 Championship semi-final in Tbilisi on Monday at 18h30 SA time, with captain Siphosethu Mnebelele stressing the need for a fast start after hard lessons from the pool stage. A win would put them one victory away from equalling New Zealand's record of 11 consecutive Junior World Championship wins.
Junior Springboks ready for England semi-final — Mnebelele and Giliomee
Captain Mnebelele and Giliomee say full squad buy-in to the gameplan has the Junior Springboks ready for their World Rugby U20 Championship semi-final against England.
Junior World Championship Semis: Junior Boks Face Unbeaten England, Rugby365 Tips SA by Eight
Full team sheets and match predictions for all Junior World Championship knockout fixtures, including the Junior Boks vs England semifinal — Rugby365 tips South Africa to win by eight against an unbeaten English side.