An energised Junior Springboks squad has resumed training in Stellenbosch, entering the next block of their preparations for the new season at full speed. This follows a short break after a successful short tour of Georgia, where the South Africans clinched a 2-0 series win against their hosts. The SA U20s are now gearing up
The inclusion of Herman Lubbe and Zuko Poswa are among the new faces called up by head coach Kevin Foote for the Junior Springboks’ next gathering in Stellenbosch. Forwards Lubbe and Phoswa, who have played key roles for unbeaten Varsity Cup leaders Maties this season, will link up with a 41-man squad at the Stellenbosch
The Junior Springboks have been drawn in a pool that includes reigning champions England, as well as Australia and Scotland for the 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship. South Africa are in Pool A and ranked seventh for this year’s tournament, which will take place from 29 June to 19 July in Italy. “It is very
Junior Springbok head coach Kevin Foote has named a 30-man squad to play three matches in Georgia this month. The two-week trip forms an integral part of the national U20 group’s preparations for the forthcoming season. The Junior Boks are set to play in the 2025 editions of the U20 Rugby Championship (April and May)
Two-time World Cup winner Duane Vermeulen and former Lions boss Johan Ackermann have added their experience to the SA U20 Academy camp in Stellenbosch. Junior Springbok head coach Kevin Foote on Monday was assisted by Ackermann and former Springbok No 8 Vermeulen, who forms part of SA Rugby’s Mobi-Unit, as well as veteran Stormers prop
