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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.
SA Rugby to review Springbok ticket prices following supporter backlash
SA Rugby has committed to a comprehensive review of its ticketing strategy at the end of the 2026 season, with president Mark Alexander acknowledging that some ticket categories require closer scrutiny. The governing body rejected suggestions of profiteering, pointing to a financial loss in 2025, while emphasising the need to balance accessibility with financial sustainability.
SA Rugby commits to ticket pricing review ahead of 2027 season
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has confirmed the union will review its ticketing structure at the end of the 2026 season, acknowledging pricing concerns while noting the union ran at a loss in 2025.
SA Rugby to review Springbok ticket pricing ahead of 2027 season
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has confirmed a comprehensive review of Springbok Test ticket pricing at the end of the 2026 season, with changes targeted for 2027, following fan backlash over the current pricing structure.
Erasmus backs 'nice and calm' Moyo to deliver on debut against Wales
Rassie Erasmus has expressed confidence in fly-half Vusi Moyo ahead of the 19-year-old's Test debut against Wales in Durban on Saturday. The Springbok head coach praised Moyo's composure, physicality and kicking game, describing him as a 'really big boy' who does not shy away from contact. Moyo is one of four uncapped players selected for the Nations Championship encounter, continuing South Africa's policy of blooding new talent from positions of strength.
Erasmus backs four debutants to deliver as Springboks host Wales in Durban
Rassie Erasmus has backed fly-half Vusi Moyo, wing Jaco Williams, lock Ruben van Heerden and tighthead Carlu Sadie to make their mark on Test rugby when the Springboks face Wales in Durban on Saturday.
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.
'Daylight second': Barnes and Morgan on why South Africa are pulling away from the field
Barnes and Morgan argue South Africa are pulling clear of the field, with Scotland's near-perfect performance only reinforcing the point — and France the sole realistic challengers if fully loaded.
Why Erasmus is backing Moyo to deliver at Test level — and what it means for the bigger picture
Erasmus explains the specific attributes driving his faith in Vusi Moyo ahead of the 20-year-old's Test debut, while the squad context reveals calculated rotation with Argentina away already on the radar.
Ten in a row has bought Erasmus the freedom to build while winning
The Boks' 10-match winning streak has given Erasmus the leeway to field four debutants against Wales in Durban, continuing a deliberate batch-development strategy that has quietly racked up wins since 2024. Cardinelli traces the pattern and argues the real insight is structural: rookies are always surrounded by experienced winners, and the programme only survives because the results have.
De Villiers embraces Morgan test but keeps focus inward
De Villiers is relishing the Jac Morgan match-up but says the Boks' focus is on their own standards, not the opposition.
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.
Rassie Erasmus compares debutant Vusi Moyo to Handré Pollard ahead of Wales clash
Rassie Erasmus has drawn parallels between uncapped flyhalf Vusi Moyo and Handré Pollard as the Springbok coach prepares to hand four players their Test debuts against Wales on Saturday. The selection reflects a bold approach in the absence of established names, with Moyo set to orchestrate an attacking backline built for tempo and broken-field play. Erasmus' willingness to trust fresh faces in key positions underscores South Africa's depth and ambition.
Rassie likens debutant Moyo to Pollard ahead of Wales Test
Rassie Erasmus has likened uncapped flyhalf Vusi Moyo to Handré Pollard as four debutants prepare to face Wales on Saturday.
Five takeaways from Erasmus's bold Wales selection — and what the 5:3 bench signals about where the Boks are heading
Planet Rugby unpacks why Erasmus's Wales selection is more than injury-driven tinkering — four debutants are carefully scaffolded by experienced teammates, while the rare 5:3 bench split signals a genuine structural commitment to the Boks' new attacking identity.