The 12 best Under-20 sides in the world will return to South Africa in June after World Rugby announced that the World Rugby U20 Championship will again be hosted in the Western Cape.
Flamboyant France turned on the style in the second half against Ireland to claim a hat-trick of World Rugby U20 Championship titles.
The Junior Springboks delivered a superb defensive display in the second half to beat England 22-15 and finish their World Rugby U20 Championship campaign on a high by claiming the bronze medal.
Junior Springbok head coach Bafana Nhleko said the tough route into the semi-finals of the World Rugby U20 Championship will benefit his squad going into Sunday's playoff encounter against Ireland.
The Junior Springboks stormed into the semi-finals of the World Rugby U20 Championship after superb second half performance saw them beat Argentina 24-16 (half-time 7-16) at Athlone stadium.
Junior Springbok captain Paul de Villiers is eagerly anticipating his team's third and final, must-win Pool C clash against Argentina in the 2023 World Rugby Under-20 Championship at Athlone Stadium on Tuesday.