Grit and determination won Junior Springboks the World Rugby U20 Championship final title, says head coach Kevin Foote.
Springbok flyhalf Sacha Feinburg-Mngomezulu had a challenging time against Georgia on Saturday, but the star hasn't lost his shine in Rassie Erasmus' eyes.
The Springboks bagged nine tries as they overwhelmed Georgia 55-10 at Mbombela Stadium on Saturday, even though the performance wasn't always perfect.
The rivalry between South Africa and New Zealand enters another chapter on Saturday when the Junior Springboks face the Baby Blacks in the final of the 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship.
Siya Kolisi returns to lead South Africa against Georgia on Saturday as Rassie Erasmus handed three players their Springbok debuts.
Springbok number eight Jasper Wiese has been banned for four matches following his red card in the victory over Italy in Gqeberha.