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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 go top: Ahmed steps in at 10 as SA face Wales in pool decider
The Junior Boks face Wales in a pool decider with Yaqeen Ahmed starting at 10 in place of the concussed Luan Giliomee — Rugby365 tips SA by 20, with full round-three team sheets and predictions across all eight matches.
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.
Junior Boks target Pool A top spot in decisive Wales clash
The Junior Springboks face Wales in a decisive Pool A clash at the Junior World Championship on Tuesday, with both teams unbeaten and a semi-final place going to the pool winner.
Ahmed returns from suspension to lead Junior Boks' attack against Wales
Yaqeen Ahmed comes back from suspension in a reshuffled Junior Springbok side for their must-win U20 Championship Pool A match against Wales in Tbilisi.
Ahmed returns from suspension for Junior Boks' decisive Pool A clash against Wales
Yaqeen Ahmed is back from suspension and starts for the Junior Springboks in their must-watch Pool A clash against Wales in Tbilisi.
FNB U18 Weeks unite boys and girls at Grey High for first time, with historic SA Schools Girls teams to follow
The FNB U18 Craven Week and FNB U18 Girls Week open simultaneously at Grey High School in Gqeberha on Monday, with SA Schools Girls teams to be named for the first time at the conclusion of the week, coached by former Springbok Women's players Natasha Hofmeester and Zolisa Noxeke.
Junior Boks grind down Georgia 33-5 to take command of Pool A
The Junior Springboks beat host nation Georgia 33-5 in Tbilisi for their second bonus-point win at the Junior World Championship, going top of Pool A on 10 points ahead of a decisive clash with Wales next Tuesday.