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USA put 47 unanswered first-half points on Junior Springbok Women before hosts rally
USA U20 Women led 33-0 at half-time and ran out 47-12 winners over the Junior Springbok Women at Markotter Stadium in Stellenbosch, with the sides set to meet again at the same venue next Friday.
England U20s eye finishing statement against Baby Blacks after Junior Bok defeat
After losing to the Junior Springboks in the semis, England U20s are targeting a strong finish against New Zealand in Saturday's third-place play-off, with Lucas Friday citing real tournament-wide growth and Andy Titterrell rotating his side to make a statement.
Junior Boks ready for France final, will wear black armbands for Makwedini
Junior Springbok captain Siphosethu Mnebelele and flyhalf Yaqeen Ahmed have declared the squad fully prepared for Saturday's JWC Final against France U20 in Tbilisi (18.30 SAST), with the team set to wear black armbands in memory of former SA U18 prop Luqobo Makwedini.
Junior Boks vs France: Team sheets, form guide and final predictions
Full team sheets and predictions for the JWC Final, with Rugby365 calling South Africa over France by three points as the Junior Boks chase back-to-back titles on a 10-match winning streak.
Junior Boks united and ready as they bid to defend JWC title against France
Junior Bok captain Siphosethu Mnebelele and flyhalf Yaqeen Ahmed have highlighted team unity and collective focus ahead of Saturday's JWC final against France Under-20 in Tbilisi (18h30 SA time), with coach Kevin Foote making three changes from the semi-final win over England. The team will wear black armbands in memory of former SA Under-18 prop Luqobo Makwedini.
Junior Boks eye title defence with unity as driving force
Junior Springbok captain Siphosethu Mnebele and flyhalf Yaqeen Ahmed have emphasised the squad's collective spirit and disciplined preparation ahead of Saturday evening's Junior World Championship final against France Under-20 in Tbilisi. The defending champions kick off at 18h30 SA time as they aim to retain the title won last year against New Zealand.
Junior Boks go into JWC final against France with unity as their watchword
Junior Bok captain Siphosethu Mnebelele and flyhalf Yaqeen Ahmed have highlighted squad unity and focused preparation ahead of Saturday's JWC final against France U20 in Tbilisi, with the team also set to wear black armbands in memory of former SA U18 prop Luqobo Makwedini.
Junior Boks cite unity and collective focus ahead of JWC final against France
Junior Springbok captain Siphosethu Mnebelele and flyhalf Yaqeen Ahmed have highlighted squad unity and collective preparation ahead of Saturday's JWC final against France Under-20 in Tbilisi, with coach Kevin Foote making three changes from the semi-final side. The Junior Boks defend the title they won against New Zealand in Italy last year and will wear black armbands in memory of the late Luqobo Makwedini.
Giliomee red card dismissed, Junior Bok free to play in World Championship Final
Luan Giliomee's red card from the Junior World Championship semifinal has been dismissed after a full disciplinary hearing found no foul play, freeing the utility back to play in the final.
SA Schools 'A' steal dramatic one-point win over SA Schools in Gqeberha
SA Schools 'A' recovered from a 14-point half-time deficit to beat SA Schools 34-33 in a dramatic finish at Grey High School's Kolisi Field in Gqeberha, with fullback Rhandzu Mkhabela's late try proving the difference.
SA Schools 'A' stage dramatic comeback to pip SA Schools 34-33 in Gqeberha
SA Schools 'A' overturned a 14-point half-time deficit to beat SA Schools 34-33 in a dramatic 10-try encounter at the Kolisi Field at Grey High School in Gqeberha, with fullback Rhandzu Mkhabela's late try proving the difference.
Junior Boks into the final — forward power the key against France
The Junior Boks came from 8 points down to beat England 53-37, with a dominant second-half forward platform and Rasivhaga's hat-trick the highlights. They face France in Saturday's final in Tbilisi, with back-to-back Junior World Championship glory on the line.
Junior Boks' forward dominance sets up back-to-back title shot against France
The Junior Boks overcame an eight-point halftime deficit to beat England 53-37, setting up a Junior World Championship final against France on Saturday. Forward dominance and second-half composure were the keys, with Rasivhaga bagging a hat-trick. Foote rates France as a genuine threat after their semifinal showing against New Zealand.
Keira Snyman named in Junior Springbok Women squad to face USA U20
Keira Snyman, 18-year-old daughter of André Snyman, has been named in the Junior Springbok Women squad for a two-Test home series against USA Women U20 in Stellenbosch, with full internationals Abigail Smit and Zethu Gcaza also included.
Foote credits bench depth as Junior Boks overturn England deficit to reach JWC Final
Kevin Foote credited a six-two forward-heavy bench and a sharp halftime reset as the Junior Springboks overturned a 12-20 deficit against 14-man England to reach the JWC Final, where they face France on Saturday with back-to-back titles on the line.
Junior Boks regroup for France final after England fightback
Junior Springbok attack coach Melusi Mthethwa praised the team's composure after they came from 20-12 down at halftime to beat England 53-37, with Khuthadzo Rasivhaga scoring a hat-trick to book a Junior World Championship final against France on Saturday.
Junior Boks through to World Cup final after 53-37 demolition of England
The Junior Springboks beat England 53-37 in the U20 World Championship semifinal in Tbilisi, with Khuthadzo Rasivhaga scoring a hat-trick and Yaqeen Ahmed contributing 23 points. They face France in Saturday's final at the Mikheil Meskhi Stadium, kickoff 6.30pm.
Junior Boks show composure to overturn England and reach World Championship final
The Junior Springboks fought back from an eight-point half-time deficit to defeat England 53-37 in the semi-final of the Junior World Championship, booking their place in Saturday's decider against France. A red card to England forward Seb Kelly in the 32nd minute proved pivotal, as the SA U20s took control after the break with wing Khuthadzo Rasivhaga scoring a hat-trick in a commanding second-half display.
Mthethwa praises Junior Boks' composure after fightback win over England
The Junior Springboks overcame an eight-point half-time deficit to beat England 53-37 in the Junior World Championship semi-final, with attack coach Melusi Mthethwa crediting the squad's composure and second-half accuracy. Wing Khuthadzo Rasivhaga scored three tries as the SA U20s set up a final against France on Saturday.
Mthethwa hails Junior Boks' composure after fightback win over England
Junior Springbok attack coach Melusi Mthethwa praised the squad's composure and second-half precision after the SA U20s came from 20-12 down at halftime to beat England 53-37 and reach the Junior World Championship final against France, with wing Khuthadzo Rasivhaga scoring a hat-trick.