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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.
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.
BABY BOKS SHOW 🔥 | South Africa v Uruguay | World Rugby Junior Championship 2026 | Match Highlights
South Africa got their World Rugby Junior Championship title defence underway in an iconic fashion. It was a tough ask for the newly promoted Uruguay in their first match of this years championship.
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.
Journey to Greatness | Rambo Kubheka
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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.
Botha's Hill to host SA's U16 Grant Khomo Week and U16 Girls Week at Kearsney College
SA Rugby's U16 Grant Khomo Week and U16 Girls Week are staged jointly at Kearsney College in Botha's Hill from 29 June, with 38 teams competing ahead of the U18 weeks in Gqeberha in July.
Mnebelele takes Junior Bok armband as Norton departs for Springbok duty
Siphosethu Mnebelele has been appointed Junior Springbok captain for the Under-20 World Championship in Georgia after Riley Norton was called into the Springbok squad, with head coach Kevin Foote citing Mnebelele's leadership pedigree and Norton's rapid rise as a reflection of South Africa's strengthening schools development pathway.
Kearsney College to host both U16 Youth Weeks as FNB junior programme kicks off
The FNB U16 Grant Khomo Week and U16 Girls Week both kick off at Kearsney College in KwaZulu-Natal, with 38 teams competing across the two tournaments between 29 June and 4 July.
Journey To Greatness | Jack Benade
Jack Benade was selected for the Junior Springboks after excelling in the FNB Varsity Cup, and he's grabbed his opportunity with both hands!
Mnebelele named Junior Bok captain as title defence begins in Georgia
Hooker Siphosethu Mnebelele has been appointed captain of the Junior Springboks ahead of their World Rugby U20 Championship title defence in Georgia. The former King Edward's pupil takes over the armband after Riley Norton and Vusi Moyo were called up to the senior Springbok squad for the Nations Championship.
Mnebelele ready to lead Junior Boks into World Championship title defence
Siphosethu Mnebelele takes over as Junior Bok captain following Norton and Moyo's Springbok call-ups, with SA opening their U20 World Championship title defence against Uruguay in Georgia on Saturday.
Mnebelele takes Junior Bok captaincy as squad arrives in Georgia
Siphosethu Mnebelele has been appointed captain of the Junior Springboks following the promotion of Riley Norton and Vusi Moyo to the senior Springbok squad for the Nations Championship. The SA U20s arrived in Tbilisi on Tuesday ahead of their World Rugby U20 Championship opener against Uruguay on Saturday.
Mnebelele steps up as Junior Boks arrive in Tbilisi for JWC title defence
Hooker Siphosethu Mnebelele has been named Junior Springbok captain for the Junior World Championship in Georgia after Norton and Moyo's call-up to the senior squad, with the defending champions opening their Pool A campaign against Uruguay on Saturday at Avchala Stadium.