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Junior Springboks complete U20 International Series clean sweep ahead of JWC defence
The Junior Springboks completed a clean sweep of the U20 International Series with a nine-try win over Georgia in Stellenbosch, with coach Kevin Foote now facing a tight selection call before the squad departs to defend their Junior World Championship title in Georgia in three weeks.
Riley Norton returns to captain Junior Springboks for Georgia U20 finale
Riley Norton is back to captain the Junior Springboks in their final U20 International Series match against Georgia U20 in Stellenbosch on Saturday.
Junior Boks hammer Fiji 82-25 but Moyo and Foote flag late concentration lapse
The SA U20s beat Fiji 82-25 in Cape Town to go two from two in the U20 International Series, with captain Vusi Moyo again contributing 22 points, though both he and coach Kevin Foote flagged a late focus lapse ahead of Saturday's clash with Georgia in Stellenbosch.
Moyo and Foote flag concentration lapses despite 82–25 demolition of Fiji
Vusi Moyo's 22-point haul helped the Junior Springboks beat Fiji 82–25 in Cape Town, but both the captain and coach Kevin Foote identified a late concentration lapse as an area to address ahead of Saturday's U20 International Series match against Georgia in Stellenbosch.
Foote praises Junior Boks' composure and depth after 97-0 demolition of Chile
Kevin Foote praised the Junior Boks' maturity, squad depth and structural discipline after a 97-0 win over Chile in Cape Town, with South Africa next facing Fiji at Wynberg Boys' High School on Tuesday.
Junior Boks on brink of historic U20 title after Australia rout
The Junior Springboks demolished Australia Under-20 56–17 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Sunday, moving to the cusp of a maiden U20 Rugby Championship crown. Kevin Foote's side need just one bonus point from their final fixture against New Zealand to secure the title, though initial confusion over the tournament's scoring system saw premature celebrations before the mathematics were clarified.
Junior Boks claim U20 Rugby Championship title after thrilling 29-29 draw with New Zealand
South Africa's Junior Springboks claimed the U20 Rugby Championship title after drawing 29-29 with New Zealand in Gqeberha, finishing the tournament unbeaten on 13 points. Coach Kevin Foote praised the side's resilience and growth while identifying breakdown efficiency as an area for improvement.
Norton: NZ clash no dead rubber as Junior Boks chase clean sweep
Junior Springbok captain Riley Norton insists Saturday's U20 Rugby Championship finale against New Zealand is no dead rubber, with breakdown improvement the key focus as the log-leading Baby Boks chase a clean sweep at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.
Junior Boks primed for winner-takes-all U20 Championship finale against New Zealand
Assistant coach Melusi Mthethwa says Saturday's U20 Rugby Championship decider against New Zealand is the biggest test the Junior Springboks could face.
Junior Boks need bonus point to seal U20 Championship after premature crowning
The Junior Springboks need a bonus point against New Zealand on Saturday to clinch the U20 Rugby Championship title, after a rules miscommunication led to SA Rugby prematurely declaring them champions. South Africa lead the standings on 10 points, five clear of both New Zealand and Argentina.
Sharks youngsters Rasivhaga and Vyambwera combine for standout Junior Bok try in U20 Championship final
Sharks duo Khuthadzo Rasivhaga and Wasi Vyambwera combined for a standout try as the Junior Springboks claimed the U20 Rugby Championship title against Australia.
Log confusion clouds Junior Boks' title bid as Sanzaar bonus-point rule change catches everyone off guard
The Junior Boks have not clinched the 2026 U20 Rugby Championship title despite premature celebrations — a Sanzaar bonus-point rule change that went uncommunicated to key stakeholders has left South Africa, on 10 points, needing one more point from the final round to confirm the title, with Argentina and New Zealand both on five.
Norton calls for full throttle finish as Junior Boks face New Zealand in title-clinching finale
Junior Springbok captain Riley Norton has called for a focused performance against New Zealand in Saturday's U20 Rugby Championship finale in Gqeberha, with the title already secured but the skipper wary of a backlash from a Baby Blacks side knocked out of title contention by Argentina.
Junior Springboks clinch 2026 U20 Rugby Championship with 56–17 demolition of Australia
The Junior Springboks claimed the 2026 U20 Rugby Championship with a game to spare, beating Australia U20 56–17 in Gqeberha, with coach Kevin Foote and captain Riley Norton pointing to squad cohesion, bench improvement and card-free discipline as the pillars of the title-winning campaign.
Junior Springboks clinch 2026 U20 Rugby Championship title with 56–17 demolition of Australia
The Junior Springboks clinched the 2026 U20 Rugby Championship with a game to spare, beating Australia U20 56–17 in Gqeberha, with coach Kevin Foote and captain Riley Norton crediting squad growth, bench improvement and off-field cohesion for the title-winning display.
Junior Springboks clinch U20 Rugby Championship title with 56-17 demolition of Australia
The Junior Springboks clinched the 2026 U20 Rugby Championship title with a game to spare after thrashing Australia U20 56-17, with coach Kevin Foote hailing his squad's grit and pride.
Junior Springboks clinch 2026 U20 Rugby Championship title with demolition of Australia
The Junior Springboks have won the 2026 U20 Rugby Championship after beating Australia U20 56-17, with coach Kevin Foote lauding the team's grit and pride.
Junior Boks clinch U20 Rugby Championship title with 56–17 demolition of Australia
The Junior Springboks clinched the 2026 U20 Rugby Championship with a 56–17 win over Australia U20 in Gqeberha, with coach Kevin Foote and captain Riley Norton warning against complacency ahead of a final-round clash with New Zealand U20.
Junior Springboks claim maiden U20 Rugby Championship title after demolishing Junior Wallabies
The Junior Springboks claimed their first U20 Rugby Championship title after beating the Junior Wallabies 54-17 in Gqeberha, with New Zealand's earlier loss to Argentina U20 confirming the trophy with a round to spare.
Foote makes minimal changes as Junior Boks prepare for Australia U20 clash in Gqeberha
Kevin Foote has made only minor tweaks to his Junior Springboks squad for Sunday's U20 Rugby Championship match against Australia in Gqeberha. Specific selection details remain unavailable at this stage.