Junior Springbok coach Kevin Foote believes the U20 Rugby Championship, hosted in Gqeberha, was instrumental in preparing his side for success at the World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy.
The Junior Springboks received a hero's welcome on their return to South Africa on Monday, following their triumphant World Rugby U20 Championship victory in Italy.
Grit and determination won Junior Springboks the World Rugby U20 Championship final title, says head coach Kevin Foote.
The Junior Springboks ended a 13-year victory drought in the World Rugby U20 Championship by defeating New Zealand 23–15 in a gruelling final in Rovigo on Saturday night.
The Junior Springboks are set to face New Zealand in the final of the World Rugby U20 Championship on Saturday evening, in what promises to be a thrilling encounter.
Junior Springbok lock Riley Norton will lead an unchanged side for Saturday's highly anticipated World Rugby U20 Championship Final against New Zealand in Rovigo, Italy.