Junior Springboks

Junior Boks tweak side for Argentina clash

Bathobele Hlekani will shift from lock to flank in one of five changes made to the Junior Springboks’ lineup for the U20 World Championship encounter with Argentina in Stellenbosch on Thursday.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 01: Asad Moos during the Junior Springbok training session at Hamilton Rugby Club on July 01, 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ziyaad Douglas/Gallo Images)

Junior Boks braced for Argentina backlash

Assistant coach Lumumba Currie said the Junior Springboks expect a huge onslaught from a “hurting” Argentina in their U20 Championship clash in Stellenbosch on Thursday.

Junior Boks delighted with ‘big boy’ Batho

Captain Zach Porthen nominated lock Bathobele Hlekani as the unofficial man of the match after helping the Junior Springboks make a physical statement against Fiji in their U20 World Championship opener.

Junior Boks soar in U20 Champs opener

Jurenzo Julius scored two tries as the Junior Springboks demolished Fiji in a bonus-point victory in their opening fixture of the U20 World Championship in Cape Town on Saturday.

Junior Boks look to Koen to run the show

Bafana Nhleko says debutant flyhalf Liam Koen will be entrusted to kickstart the Junior Springboks’ attack in the U20 World Championship opener against Fiji on Saturday.

LIVE: Junior Boks vs Fiji U20

Follow the live action as the Junior Springboks clash with Fiji in their opening pool clash of the #WorldRugbyU20s Championship.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 25: Liam Koen during the Junior Springbok training session at Hamilton Rugby Club on June 25, 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)

Former Bok’s son at 10 for SA in U20 Champs

Liam Koen starts as one of three uncapped players in the Junior Springboks lineup for their U20 Championship opener against Fiji at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.