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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.
Mnebelele takes the armband as Junior Boks arrive in Tbilisi
Siphosethu Mnebelele has been named Junior Springbok captain for the U20 World Championship in Georgia after Riley Norton and Vusi Moyo were called up to the Springbok squad, with the Junior Boks opening their Pool A campaign against Uruguay at Avchala Stadium on 27 June.
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Junior Bok captain Mnebelele credits Marx as his blueprint ahead of U20 World Championship defence
Junior Springbok captain Siphosethu Mnebelele has named Malcolm Marx as the model for his hooking game after spending time in the national camp, where he also drew on André-Hugo Venter and JJ Kotzé ahead of the squad's departure to Georgia to defend their U20 World Championship title.
Siyaya concussed, Ahmed red-carded but Stick pleased with SA 'A' shutout of Zimbabwe
Zekhethelo Siyaya is in a race against time for the U20 World Championship after suffering a concussion against Zimbabwe in Gqeberha, while Yaqeen Ahmed's yellow card was upgraded to red — but Mzwandile Stick was largely satisfied with SA 'A''s shutout performance, singling out fullback Luan Giliomee for special mention.
Stick defends Ahmed after red card in SA A's 40-0 rout of Zimbabwe
SA A coach Mzwandile Stick says Yaqeen Ahmed was unlucky to receive a red card during an otherwise strong performance in the 40-0 win over Zimbabwe.