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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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