U20 Championship Archives - Page 4 of 17

STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 14: Jean de Villiers during the Junior Springboks capping ceremony at Markotter Clubhouse on June 14, 2022 in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

JdV inspires Junior Boks in Stellenbosch

Jean de Villiers shared some words of wisdom and inspiration with the Junior Springbok class of 2022 before the upcoming U20 Summer Series in Italy.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 03: Springboks U20 head coach, Bafana Nhleko celebrate winning the series between Junior Springboks and Argentina at DHL Newlands on July 03, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Junior Boks to join Italy-based U20 series

Six Nations Rugby has announced that the Junior Springboks will be part of an U20 International Series hosted by Italy, taking place between 24 June and 12 July in Treviso and Verona.

Watch: Crunching tackles megamix

Take a look at this compilation of superbly-timed, monstrous tackles featuring the likes of Faf de Klerk, Justin Geduld and Courtney Lawes.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 16: Sacha Mngomezulu of WP during the SA Rugby U20 Cup Semi Final match between DHL Western Province U20 and Vodacom Bulls U20 at DHL Newlands on October 16, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa.

U20 Cup wrap: Mngomezulu wins it for WP

Western Province made a winning start to the 2022 U20 Cup and there was a runaway victory for the Vodacom Bulls to place them at the top of the log.

Henco van Wyk celebrates after scoring for Junior Springboks

Baby Boks get global tournaments boost in 2023

Fans can expect to see a welcome boost for the Junior Springboks on the international stage after World Rugby announced on Tuesday that the men’s World Rugby U20 Championship and World Rugby U20 Trophy will return in 2023.

World Rugby U20 Championship in doubt

The 2022 edition of the World Rugby U20 Championship is in doubt as World Rugby are considering regional alternatives similar to last year’s U20 International Series hosted in Stellenbosch.

Watch: Top Junior Bok Henco van Wyk

Lions centre Henco van Wyk followed in the footsteps of Jan Serfontein and Wandisile Simelane in winning the Junior Springbok Player of the Year award. Here’s a look at his 2021 highlights.

Snyman commits future to Munster

Springbok lock RG Snyman has extended his contract with Munster until 2024, the Irish club announced on Wednesday.

Where are they now: 2012 Junior Boks (Forwards)

Pieter-Steph du Toit first caught the eye at the 2012 U20 World Championship as a hardworking blindside flanker for victorious South Africa, here’s a look at where those Junior Springboks are now.

Where are they now: 2012 Junior Boks (Backs)

Handre Pollard kicked a 40-metre drop goal as South Africa beat New Zealand to win the 2012 U20 World Championship, here’s a look at where those Junior Springboks are now.