Team announcement

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber named two uncapped players in his starting lineup and a further four among the replacements as he reshuffled his squad to build depth for their second Test against Wales in the Castle Lager Incoming Series at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Match report

A strong showing by the Junior Springboks in their their vital U20 Six Nations Summer Series clash against France in Verona on Tuesday saw them leaving the field victorious, beating France 42-27.

News

The Springboks will play four Tests on their year-end tour in November against Ireland, France, Italy, and England, while an SA Select XV game has also been confirmed against the Bristol Bears as part of a planned series of midweek games.

Special feature

Catch the Junior Boks' final pool game in the U20 Summer Series, at 17h00 against France from Verona in Italy, live here. We also have Afrikaans commentary, provided by the tournament organisers - watch on the lower video.

Review

Attack held sway over defence on day two of the SA Rugby Under-18 Craven Week in Cape Town on Tuesday, with four exciting matches keeping a good crowd at Rondebosch Boys High School’s Tinkie Heyns Field on the edge of their seats.