Foote: Junior Boks ready for ‘tails-up’ New Zealand

Coach Kevin Foote says the Junior Boks are “highly motivated” to bounce back from a sloppy U20 Rugby Championship performance when they take on New Zealand on Sunday.

Happy Foote impressed with Junior Boks’ cool heads

Coach Kevin Foote says the Junior Boks’ faith in the plan was showcased by the fightback to beat Argentina in the 2025 U20 Rugby Championship opener on Thursday.

Junior Boks patching holes made by Georgia

The Junior Boks are grafting hard to plaster the fracture lines revealed by a tough tour of Georgia as Johan Ackermann puts the finishing touches on preparations for the U20 Rugby Championship.

SA Rugby yet to tie down Ackers

Junior Springbok coaching consultant Johan Ackermann might not travel with the team to Italy for the World Rugby U20 Championship.

Junior Boks drawn in tough U20 Champs pool

The Junior Springboks have been drawn in a pool that includes reigning champions England, as well as Australia and Scotland for the 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship.

Ackermann makes SA return

SA Rugby has successfully brought Johan Ackermann back to South Africa as a national team consultant starting in January.

Junior Boks get backline boost

SA Rugby has announced the addition of Melusi Mthethwa to the Junior Springbok coaching staff, with the former Shimlas assistant coach responsible for the backline and attack responsibilities.

England snap U20s title drought

England ended France’s quest for a record-equalling fourth consecutive U20 World Championship crown with a hard-fought win in Cape Town on Friday.

Bafana proud of Junior Boks’ final push

Head coach Bafana Nhleko praised the character of the Junior Springboks after finishing their 2024 U20 World Championship campaign on a high note in Cape Town on Friday.

Junior Boks slay Wales for seventh

The Junior Springboks put on a showcase of attacking rugby to end their U20 Championship campaign on a high by beating Wales to seal seventh place.