Junior Springbok captain Riley Norton says the team has come a long way since the SANZAAR U20 Rugby Championship final in Gqeberha earlier this year, as they prepare for a blockbuster rematch against New Zealand in Saturday’s World Rugby U20 Championship final in Rovigo, Italy.
Junior Springbok coach Kevin Foote and captain Riley Norton praised their side's grit and defence after beating Argentina and sealing a World Rugby U20 Championship final clash with New Zealand.
The Junior Springboks ground out a 48-24 victory over Argentina on a hot and humid Monday evening at the Stadio Luigi Zaffanella in Viadana, Italy.
Schoolboy friends Siphosethu Mnebelele and Vusi Moyo are forming an integral part of the Junior Springboks’ World Rugby U20 Championship campaign in Italy.
The in-form Junior Springboks have named their side to do battle in the semi-finals of the World Rugby U20 Championship against Argentina on Monday.
The Junior Springboks are undefeated at the World Rugby U20 Championship, drawing praise from coach Kevin Foote.