WORLD-RUGBY-U20-CHAMPIONSHIP

Junior Springboks

Junior Boks battle in vain as Italy win trench war of attrition

The Junior Springboks fell short against Italy Under-20 by 34-26 as the visitors registered a bonus-point victory in their World Rugby U20 Championship clash at Paarl Gymnasium on Thursday.

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Junior Boks start with hard-fought win over gutsy Georgia side

The Junior Springboks were pushed hard by a committed Georgia outfit but ultimately prevailed as they kicked off their U20 Championship campaign with a 33-23 win.

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Junior Boks determined to play for each other at U20 World Championship

Junior Springbok captain Paul de Villiers says the players have promised not to let each other down when they take to the field in the upcoming World Rugby U20 Championship on Saturday.