Junior Springbok head coach Kevin Foote has strengthened his squad for the second Test against Georgia, recalling seasoned forwards as the South Africans aim to build on their commanding first win.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has unveiled a 49-man squad-including 11 uncapped players, five still in the Junior Bok ranks - for the team's first in-person alignment camp of the year, set to take place in Cape Town from 3 to 6 March.
The Junior Springboks sent an early statement ahead of their 2026 campaign with a commanding 35-0 victory over Georgia Under-20 in Tbilisi on Sunday, powered by a dominant set piece and resolute defence.
The Junior Springboks will be led by U20 World Championship-winning captain Riley Norton when they run out onto the field for the first of two Tests against Georgia in Tbilisi on Sunday afternoon.
The Junior Springboks are braced for freezing European winter conditions and abrasive opponents that will test their mettle in their forthcoming tour of Georgia.
A 31-man strong Junior Springbok will travel to Tbilisi for a three-match tour of Georgia later this month.