The Junior Boks got together again on Wednesday after a short break and this was the message from their captain, Phendulani Buthelezi.
Two South African Under-18 sides, consisting of 26 players each, have been named to take on their age-group counterparts...
Junior Springbok head coach Bafana Nhleko has paid tribute to his conquering side for their eagerness to learn and impro...
The Junior Springboks left their best for last as they beat Wales by 47-27 (half-time 26-3) in the final match of the Si...
Catch the Junior Boks' final match in the U20 Summer Series, at 21h00 against Wales from Treviso in Italy, live here as ...
Junior Springboks head coach Bafana Nhleko has made four changes to his starting pack and rotated his scrumhalves for Tu...
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The Blitzboks visited the SA High Commission in London on 20 May prior to them playing in the HSBC London Sevens at Twickenham.
One of the most striking sculptures outside Twickenham Stadium in London, the one in Rugby Road where a couple of players lift another high in the air, could easily have been crafted from a photo in the mind of Branco du Preez, the most experienced Blitzbok ever.
To play six matches in two days, and repeat that 10 times in 10 different cities on five continents, all in the space of seven months, can get very taxing on mind and body. Just Ask any Blitzbok.
Laurian Johannes, a former Springbok Women’s player, has broken new ground with her appointment as coach of the South African Women’s U20 squad, making her the first female head coach of a national team on the local rugby scene.
With DHL Western Province threatening to disappear over the horizon in the South Section of the SuperSport Rugby Challenge, at least four teams will be keen to make decisive moves this weekend in Round Five.
The Cell C Sharks will be trying to reverse their recent disappointing form in Durban when they host the Emirates Lions in a Vodacom Super Rugby derby on Saturday evening, with kick-off at Jonsson Kings Park scheduled for 17h15.
The DHL Stormers will have to be at their defensive best in the first 20 minutes of Saturday’s Vodacom Super Rugby match against the Highlanders at DHL Newlands, where SA Rugby Player of the Year Pieter-Steph du Toit will earn in his 50th cap for the Capetonians.
All the teams in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series play to their own beat, but few would argue that the broad smiles from the Blitzboks, just before every match kicks off, is one of the most recognised elements of the world showpiece.
Branco du Preez, at the HSBC London Sevens this weekend, will become the most capped Blitzboks player ever in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.
Two years ago Francke Horn was uncertain if he would be able to play sport again after being diagnosed with a heart condition.
The Blitzboks visited the SA High Commission in London on 20 May prior to them playing in the HSBC London Sevens at Twickenham.
The Cell C Sharks will be trying to reverse their recent disappointing form in Durban when they host the Emirates Lions in a Vodacom Super Rugby derby on Saturday evening, with kick-off at Jonsson Kings Park scheduled for 17h15.
Team announcement
SA Under-18 squads named for International SeriesTwo South African Under-18 sides, consisting of 26 players each, have been named to take on their age-group counterparts from France and England in a four-team International Series in Paarl later this month.
Reaction
Nhleko praises all-conquering Junior BoksJunior Springbok head coach Bafana Nhleko has paid tribute to his conquering side for their eagerness to learn and improve as a team following their thrilling 47-27 triumph over Wales to claim the Under-20 Six Nations Summer Series title in Treviso, Italy on Tuesday evening.
Match report
Junior Boks clinch Summer Series title in styleThe Junior Springboks left their best for last as they beat Wales by 47-27 (half-time 26-3) in the final match of the Six Nations U20 Summer Series in Treviso on Tuesday night, ensuring they are the only team to leave Italy unbeaten after a few weeks of top class Under-20 rugby.
Special feature
Live stream: Junior Springboks v Wales U20Catch the Junior Boks' final match in the U20 Summer Series, at 21h00 against Wales from Treviso in Italy, live here as they play for top spot in the competition. We also have Afrikaans commentary, provided by the tournament organisers - watch on the lower video.
Team announcement
Junior Boks tweak pack for Summer Series FinalJunior Springboks head coach Bafana Nhleko has made four changes to his starting pack and rotated his scrumhalves for Tuesday night’s Under-20 Six Nations Summer Series Final against Wales in Treviso.
