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Junior Boks dismantle Georgia 33-5 to take command of Pool A
The Junior Springboks beat tournament hosts Georgia 33-5 in Tbilisi for their second bonus-point win at the Junior World Championship, going top of Pool A ahead of a group-deciding clash with Wales next Tuesday.
Foote hails Junior Bok composure after bruising 33-5 win over Georgia
Kevin Foote praised his Junior Springboks' composure and discipline after a 33-5 win over hosts Georgia in Tbilisi, while flagging areas to sharpen ahead of a pool-deciding clash with Wales that carries semi-final qualification.
Junior Boks grind past Georgia 33-5 as Foote eyes Wales decider
The SA U20s beat hosts Georgia 33-5 in Tbilisi to secure a second consecutive Junior World Championship pool win, with coach Kevin Foote acknowledging a far-from-convincing performance and flagging the upcoming Wales clash as a de facto pool decider.
Junior Boks grind out 33-5 win over feisty Georgia in Tbilisi
The Junior Springboks beat tournament hosts Georgia 33-5 in Tbilisi to claim their second win at the Junior World Championship, with captain Siphosethu Mnebelele scoring twice and Luan Giliomee adding a try and three conversions, though Georgia's persistent physicality kept the defending champions under pressure for much of the match.
Junior Springboks grind out bonus-point win over hosts Georgia
The Junior Springboks beat hosts Georgia 33-5 for a second successive bonus-point win at the Junior World Championship, with captain Siphosethu Mnebelele scoring twice and Luan Giliomee contributing a try and three conversions.
Giliomee guides Junior Boks to bonus-point win over Georgia
Luan Giliomee scored 11 points to steer the Junior Springboks to a bonus-point win over Georgia in round two of the Junior World Championship.
Junior Springboks make 11 changes for Georgia U20 clash in Tbilisi
South Africa U20 make 11 changes for their Round Two Junior World Championship clash against hosts Georgia in Tbilisi, after posting a century score against Uruguay in the opening round.
Mnebelele and Miller reflect on Rassie camp ahead of Georgia clash
Junior Springbok captain Mnebelele and utility back Miller reflect on their time at Rassie Erasmus' alignment camp as the Junior Boks prepare to face hosts Georgia in Tbilisi, having opened their U20 Championship defence with a 104-7 win over Uruguay.
Junior Boks face Georgia reality check as Round 2 serves up tournament's biggest tests
The Junior Boks face a stern Georgia test in Tbilisi — with Giliomee shifted to flyhalf and Rugby365 backing South Africa by 25 — while Round 2 also serves up NZ vs Scotland and Argentina vs Ireland. Full teams and predictions for all seven fixtures included.
Junior Springboks keep feet on ground after 104-7 demolition of Uruguay
The Junior Springboks opened their 2026 Junior World Championship campaign with a 104-7 demolition of Uruguay in Tbilisi, but matchday captain Rambo Kubheka and hat-trick scorer Jordan Steenkamp are focused on the step up in intensity when they face hosts Georgia on Thursday.
Junior Boks eye Georgia test after 104-7 demolition of Uruguay
The Junior Springboks beat Uruguay 104-7 in their 2026 Junior World Championship opener in Tbilisi, scoring 16 tries, but the camp is already focused on a tougher challenge against hosts Georgia on Thursday.
Junior Boks open title defence with 104-7 demolition of Uruguay
The Junior Springboks opened their World Rugby U20 Championship title defence with a 104-7 win over Uruguay in Tbilisi, leading 50-0 at half-time, with hat-tricks from Jordan Steenkamp and Risima Khosa. Coach Kevin Foote praised the squad's intent and confirmed rotation ahead of their next pool match against hosts Georgia.
Junior Boks open JWC with 104-7 demolition of Uruguay
The Junior Springboks opened their Junior World Championship campaign with a commanding 104-7 win over Uruguay in Tbilisi, scoring 16 tries with hat-tricks from Jordan Steenkamp and Risima Khosa, before turning their attention to hosts Georgia.
Junior Boks equal winning streak with 16-try demolition of Uruguay
The Junior Springboks opened their World Rugby U20 Championship title defence with a commanding 104-7 victory over Uruguay at Avchala Stadium in Tbilisi on Saturday evening. The triumph, featuring 16 tries and hat-tricks from Risima Khosa and Jordan Steenkamp, marked the South Africans' seventh consecutive win at the tournament, equalling their best run from 2012–13.
Junior Boks run in 16 tries in 104-7 demolition of Uruguay to open JWC title defence
The Junior Springboks opened their JWC title defence with a 104-7 demolition of Uruguay in Tbilisi, scoring 16 tries — including hat-tricks from Risima Khosa and Jordan Steenkamp — to extend their winning run at the tournament to seven matches, equalling their all-time best streak.
Junior Boks run in 16 tries against Uruguay to open JWC title defence
The Junior Springboks opened their JWC title defence with a 104-7 win over Uruguay in Tbilisi, crossing for 16 tries including hat-tricks from Risima Khosa and Jordan Steenkamp to extend their unbeaten run at the tournament to seven matches.
Kubheka leads Junior Boks against Uruguay U20 in World Championship opener
Rambo Kubheka leads the Junior Springboks against Uruguay U20 in their Junior World Championship pool opener in Tbilisi, after squad captain Siphosethu Mnebelele is named on the bench.
Junior Boks begin title defence with Uruguay clash in Tbilisi
The Junior Springboks open their World Rugby U20 Championship campaign against Uruguay in Tbilisi on Saturday evening, with captain Rambo Kubheka insisting the defending champions will not rest on last year's triumph. Head coach Kevin Foote has emphasised continuity and conditioning after a clean sweep in the U20 International series in Cape Town, while acknowledging the target now painted on South African backs. Pool A also features Wales and hosts Georgia, who recently defeated New Zealand 22-19 in a warm-up fixture.
Kubheka to lead Junior Boks in JWC title defence opener against Uruguay
Rambo Kubheka captains the defending champion SA U20s against Uruguay in their Junior World Championship Pool A opener in Tbilisi on Saturday evening, with regular skipper Siphosethu Mnebelele on the bench.
Junior Boks open title defence against Uruguay — Rugby365 predicts 30-point win
Rugby365 previews all round-one JWC fixtures with full lineups and predictions, giving 30-plus points to the Junior Boks over Uruguay as Kevin Foote's reigning champions open their title defence in Tbilisi.