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Head-to-head vs South Africa2012–2018

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129–168Points (F–A)

Springbok-centric archive — totals cover Tests against South Africa only, not this team's global career. Difference: -39 points.

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Record vs/ opponents
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Junior Boks50050
Record in/ vs Springboks
CompetitionPWDL%
U20 Champs50050

Splits cover head-to-head matches against South African sides only — this archive isn’t a complete record of New Zealand U20’s fixtures across world rugby.

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Player records for New Zealand U20 arrive with the historical data pass.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Junior Boks target high-tempo game against dangerous Australia side

Norton and Currie are flagging a high-tempo, attack-first approach against an Australian side they respect — and for good reason, given the Junior Wallabies' recent record against SA.

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Junior Boks open U20 Rugby Championship campaign against Argentina in Gqeberha on Monday

The Junior Springboks open their U20 Rugby Championship campaign against Argentina at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Monday (4.10pm), with coach Kevin Foote prioritising fitness and ball-in-play tempo after lessons learnt from last year's tournament on the same ground. New Zealand face Australia in the day's first match at 2pm, with all three rounds of the four-nation competition again hosted in Gqeberha.

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