Junior Springbok head coach Kevin Foote has emphasised the importance of mental sharpness and strong technical skills as he prepares to host a 42-man training squad in Stellenbosch featuring several standouts from last year's SA U18 programme.
The Junior Springboks received a hero's welcome on their return to South Africa on Monday, following their triumphant World Rugby U20 Championship victory in Italy.
Grit and determination won Junior Springboks the World Rugby U20 Championship final title, says head coach Kevin Foote.
Junior Springbok coach Kevin Foote and captain Riley Norton praised their side's grit and defence after beating Argentina and sealing a World Rugby U20 Championship final clash with New Zealand.
Loose forward Thando Biyela will captain the in-form Junior Boks in their third and final Pool A match of the World Rugby U20 Championship against Scotland on Wednesday.
Junior Springbok head coach Kevin Foote and his coaching staff have been fine-tuning the SA U20 squad's final preparations for the 2025 Championship in Italy.