We streamed the final match of the Under-20 International Series from Stellenbosch, between the Junior Springboks and Argentina U20. The Argentineans won 34-33.
Squad announcement
Ground-breaking internationals for U18 GirlsA group of 53 girls from 34 high schools in 12 different provincial unions have been invited to SA Rugby’s Under-18 Elite Player Development (EPD) camp for girls, after which the squad will be trimmed down to 26 players that will prepare for two matches against an U18 team from the Netherlands.
Squad announcement
SA Schools players named in U17 EPD camp squadA total of 13 players from the various SA Schools squads named earlier this year have been included in a group of 53 to attend SA Rugby’s U17 Boys Elite Player Development (EPD) camp in the Western Cape.
Reaction
Tenacious SA U19 finish Euro tour on high noteJunior Springbok coach Kevin Foote and captain Riley Norton both lauded the fighting spirit of the SA U19 Academy team, who beat Ireland in their last tour match in Cork on Friday evening.
Match report
SA U19 power to impressive win over Ireland in CorkWith their forwards setting the tone, the South African Under-19 Academy side defeated Ireland U20 by 32-22 in their international match at Musgrave Park in Cork on Friday night to finish their short European tour on a positive note.
Team announcement
Game time key as SA U19 squad rotated for IrelandJunior Springbok head coach Kevin Foote has made wholesale rotational changes to the SA Under-19 Academy matchday squad for Friday’s clash with Ireland U19 in Cork.