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.
Team announcement
Game time key as SA U19 squad rotated for IrelandJunior Springbok head coach Kevin Foote has made wholesale rotational changes to the SA Under-19 Academy matchday squad for Friday’s clash with Ireland U19 in Cork.
News
Mnebelele uses experience to help guide SA U19sSiposethu Mnebelele is one of the leaders in the SA Under-19 Academy squad currently touring in Europe and as a member of the SA U20’s world championship winning side, the strong hooker is playing a pivotal role in helping this future generation of Junior Boks settle into the team environment.
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SA U19s arrive in Cork to prepare for Irish clashThe South African Under-19 Academy squad arrived in Ireland on Sunday evening, determined to finish their two-match European tour on a high note against Ireland U19 on Friday.
Match report
SA U19 Academy come up short in FranceThe French U19s beat the SA U19 Academy side by 20-12 (half-time 7-7) in their tour opener played in slippery conditions in Châteauroux on Saturday afternoon, with the visitors playing in fits and starts and making too many unforced errors.