We take a look at the Junior Springboks and their preparation for the 2018 U20 World Championship in France, where Chean Roux's team finished third.
Tournament news
Lions end WP’s unbeaten run in SA Rugby U21 CupDHL Western Province had their winning run in the SA Rugby U21 Cup snapped by a 45-24 loss to the Fidelity ADT Lions at Elis Park in Johannesburg last Friday afternoon, but the setback was not enough to dislodge the Capetonians form top spot on the log as they still enjoy a four-point lead over the Hollywoodbets Sharks.
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Landmark EPD squads for U16 boys and girls namedFor the first time ever, SA Rugby has announced an Under-16 Elite Player Development squad for girls, joining the boys from the same age group for a camp in Paarl early next month, in what is another huge boost for the local women’s game.
Tournament news
WP down Bulls to increase lead in U21 CupThe SA Rugby U21 Cup competition, now in its second week since the restart after a mid-season break, has seen defending champions DHL Western Province tighten their grip at the top of the log after they overpowered the Vodacom Bulls 59-42 in their seventh-round meeting in Cape Town last weekend.
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Foote highlights role of U18 Series in Junior Bok developmentSouth Africa’s premier international age-group tournament, the annual Under-18 International Series, once again proved to be an invaluable platform for the country's top schoolboy young talent, with Junior Springbok coach coach Kevin Foote saying it’s crucial in developing future stars and highlighting the importance of preparing the players for the rigors of professional rugby.
Match report
SA U18s down England with superb second-half blitzThe SA Under-18s defeated England by 69-24 in their final match of the U18 International Series at Paarl Gimnasium on Saturday to gain their third victory in a row and finish the series unbeaten.