Junior Bok Women blend rising stars with Test experience for USA challenge

The Junior Springbok Women will face the USA Under-20 Women in a two-match series in Stellenbosch on 17 and 24 July 2026. New head coach Hayden Groepes named a 31-player squad including Springbok Women Abigail Smit and Zethu Gcaza. This series marks the juniors' return since 2024 and is part of strengthening the pathway to the senior team after the Springbok Women's recent drawn series against the USA Eagles.