The Junior Springboks returned to training on Wednesday after a recovery day, having opened their 2026 U20 Rugby Championship campaign with a 48-21 victory over Argentina in Gqeberha on Monday.
Rugby Australia (RA) has strengthened its coaching team, announcing that former All Blacks assistant Scott McLeod will join the Wallabies as defence coach.
The Springboks will face long-time rivals Australia in a once-off Test in Perth on September 27, adding another high-profile fixture to an already demanding international calendar.
Wallabies winger Max Jorgensen has locked his long-term future down with Australian Rugby and the Waratahs.
Wallabies centre Len Ikitau has been ruled out for a significant portion of the season after sustaining a shoulder injury that will require surgery.
Italy stunned Australia in Udine, the All Blacks needed a late try to overcome Scotland while Ireland and England recorded wins in the Autumn Nations Series on Saturday.