Foote credits growth, grit for U20 Rugby Championship success

The Junior Springboks all but clinched the 2026 Under-20 Rugby Championship on Sunday evening, overpowering Australia U20 56–17 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha to put one hand on the trophy with a game to spare, a performance SA U20 head coach Kevin Foote credited to the squad’s growth, grit and collective belief.