SPRINGBOKS

Junior Springboks

World Rugby U20 Championship: Just one change to Junior Boks for England clash

The Junior Springboks have just one change in their team to face England in their crucial World Rugby U20 Championship pool match in Rovigo, Italy, on Friday.

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Jesse Kriel is well deserved of the Springbok captaincy, says Rassie Erasmus

Springbok centre Jesse Kriel will become the 67th Springbok captain when he leads out his charges against Italy on Saturday.

Damian Willemse

Damian Willemse admits to nerves ahead of long-awaited Springbok return

Springbok utility back Damian Willemse has admitted to some nerves ahead of his long-awaited return to Test rugby, but says he is relishing the opportunity to wear the green and gold again when South Africa face Italy on Saturday.

Thulani Nteta

Junior Boks' fitness being tested during European heatwave

Junior Springboks' strength and conditioning coach Thulani Nteta is leaving nothing to chance during the World Rugby U20 Championship.

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Vincent Tshituka set for full Bok debut as Erasmus names team to face Italy

Vincent Tshituka will make his full Test debut as several World Cup heroes make a welcome return in Saturday's Springbok team to face Italy at Loftus Versfeld.

Jan Hendrik-Wessels

Italy's growing stature has Boks on high alert ahead of Loftus showdown

The Springboks are bracing for a far tougher test against Italy than the one they faced against the Barbarians when the two teams meet at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.