Zachary Porthen will lead the Junior Springboks into action against New Zealand in the opening round of the inaugural U20 Rugby Championship at the Sunshine Coast Stadium in Bokarina, Australia, on Thursday.
New Zealand police have decided not to file charges against fans who abused match officials during the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
New Zealand scrumhalf Cam Roigard is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines following a serious knee injury.
All Blacks great Jeff Wilson is among those lamenting the injury to New Zealand's "form number nine" Cam Roigard in the Hurricanes' Super Rugby clash with the Highlanders.
Ardie Savea can't wait for the All Blacks' double-header against the "world champion" Springboks later this year and has quashed the idea that Ireland are the best team in the world.
The Junior Springboks will kick off the inaugural Rugby Championship (TRC) Under-20 tournament with an exciting match against New Zealand on Thursday, 2 May at the Sunshine Coast Stadium.