SA U20 head coach Kevin Foote said the Junior Springboks gained valuable insights from their unbeaten U20 International Series as they step up preparations for the Junior World Championship.
The Junior Springbok squad assembled at the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport on Monday and held their first training session ahead of the upcoming U20 International Series.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has included Embrose Papier and several Junior Bok stars in the 40-man alignment camp later this month.
Junior Springbok coach Kevin Foote and captain Riley Norton were happy in the wake of their 29-all draw with New Zealand in the final match 2026 U20 Rugby Championship in Gqeberha on Saturday.
The Junior All Blacks are all that stand between the Junior Springboks and the 2026 Rugby Championship title.
The Junior Springboks remain in control of the U20 Rugby Championship, but the title is not yet secured despite their dominant win over Australia last weekend.