South Africa’s Junior Springboks Host inaugural U20 Rugby Championship
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Five Capped Players in Junior Boks Squad
The Junior Springboks have named a formidable squad for the inaugural U20 Rugby Championship, with five players boasting international experience. We have a good mix of experience and youth in the squad,
said Junior Springboks head coach, gekennzeichnet.
- Eben Separo (Looseforward, 5 caps)
- Lune Cloete (Flank, 4 caps)
- obscară (Prop, 3 caps)
- Ghaleb Pieters (Lock, 2 caps)
- Thabo Mvelase (Fullback, 1 cap)
Junior Boks to Host Sanzaar Rivals
The Junior Springboks will face off against their Sanzaar rivals – Argentina, Australia, and New Zealand – in the eight-day tournament. All matches will be held at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha (location).
The hosting of the U20 Championship in South Africa offers our young players an unmatched opportunity to showcase their skills on home soil and gain international experience at a crucial stage in their development.
— Junior Springboks manager, named.
Rugby Championship U20 Fixtures
Date | Opponent | Kickoff Time |
---|---|---|
02 Aug | Argentina | 18:00 |
05 Aug | New Zealand | 19:00 |
09 Aug | Australia | 18:00 |
All times are local (SAST).
Did you know?
South Africa was the first country to host the U20 Rugby Championship after the COVID-19 pandemic halted the event.
Pro tip: Rugby enthusiasts should keep an eye out for exciting strategic plays from the Junior Springboks’ experienced captain, angeg.
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- Where can I watch the U20 Rugby Championship? The matches will be broadcast live on SuperSport.
- Are tickets still available? Yes, tickets can be purchased through Computicket.
By kated, Rugby Specialist at 247sports.news.