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Sharks teenager Kai Pratt faces doping allegation after adverse finding
Sharks 18-year-old prop Kai Pratt has returned an adverse analytical finding for an anabolic steroid, with SAIDS confirming the disciplinary process is in its early stages and no ban yet in place. The case is the latest in a series of doping-related matters to hit South African rugby.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Eight-try Junior Boks cruise into World Championship semi-finals
The Junior Springboks beat Wales by eight tries to nil in their Junior World Championship quarter-final, with captain Siphosethu Mnebelele scoring twice to send South Africa through to the semi-finals.
Junior Boks rally from 14 points down to demolish Wales and top Pool A
The defending champion Junior Boks conceded the opening two tries before running out 52-33 winners over Wales in Tbilisi, topping Pool A and reaching the JWC semi-finals.
Junior Boks grind through to JWC semi-finals despite Welsh fightback
The Junior Springboks beat Wales U20 52-33 in Tbilisi to qualify for the JWC semi-finals as Pool A winners, though defensive lapses and discipline issues will need addressing before Monday's last-four match.
Junior Springboks face unbeaten Wales U20 in high-stakes Pool A clash
The Junior Springboks take on Wales U20 in a winner-takes-all Pool A clash at the Junior World Championship in Tbilisi.
Free State and WP lead the charge on explosive Craven Week opening day
Free State crushed the Limpopo Blue Bulls 66-41, with flyhalf Zachary Walbrugh scoring 31 points, while Western Province overran Eastern Province 42-25 in the second half on a 41-try opening day of the FNB U18 Craven Week in Gqeberha.
Junior Boks face Wales in decisive U20 Championship pool decider
The Junior Springboks meet Wales in a winner-takes-all Pool A clash at the U20 Championship in Tbilisi on Tuesday, with both sides unbeaten after two rounds. Captain Siphosethu Mnebelele and prop Oliver Reid have emphasised responsibility and trust as the South Africans seek to maintain the standards that have carried them to the top of the standings.