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.
The Sharks confirmed they have recruited former Junior Springbok Gianni Lombard from the Lions this week.
Junior Springbok head coach Kevin Foote says he is pleased with the SA U20 training squad's progress as they ramp up preparations for their upcoming tour of Georgia.
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 will kick off the defence of their world title on Saturday, 27 June in Avchala against host nation Georgia.