Junior Boks seal Rugby Championship early but eyes already on defence of world title
Author: iol.co.zaPublished on: May 4, 2026Country: South Africa
Sports
The Junior Springboks secured the U20 Rugby Championship title with a commanding 56-17 victory over Australia U20 in Gqeberha. Head coach Kevin Foote noted that last year's narrow defeat to the Junior All Blacks fueled the team's motivation. Captain Riley Norton and his leadership group were central to this evolution, keeping the squad grounded during the high-pressure title decider.
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