SA Rugby U21 Championship-winning Xerox Golden Lions coach, Bafana Nhleko, will join SA Rugby’s coaching ranks on a long-term basis from Thursday, 1 November, as the Junior Springbok assistant coach after signing a four-year contract, SA Rugby announced on Monday.
SA Rugby Youth Weeks
WP outlast Free State in thrilling Craven Week finaleWestern Province overcame a spirited Free State side in the final match of the U18 Stadio Craven Week, while Boland and the Pumas secured victories on Saturday to end their respective campaigns on a high.
Match report
Junior Boks off to a flying startThe Junior Springboks started their 2024 World Rugby U20 Championship in commanding fashion at DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday by beating Fiji 57-7 (halftime 31-0) in their tournament opener.
Team announcement
SA Schools teams named for annual showpieceHooker Esethu Mnebelele (Golden Lions) and lock JD Hattingh (Blue Bulls) will captain the SA Schools and SA Schools teams respectively in the annual match between the two sides on Thursday, SA Rugby has announced on Friday.
Team announcement
Junior Boks name team to face Fiji in World U20s openerThe Junior Springboks have included three uncapped players, namely hooker Luca Bakkes, flyhalf Liam Koen and outside back Likhona Finca, in their match day squad for their World Rugby Under-20 opening match against Fiji at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. The encounter kicks off at 19h00 and will be broadcast live on SuperSport.
Tournament news
Free State, Pumas maintain winning form at Craven WeekFree State and the Pumas remain unbeaten after claiming important wins on the fourth day of the U18 Stadio Craven Week at Hoërskool Monument in Krugersdorp.