Nhleko happy with Academy progress
The SA Rugby Academy finished their first week of squad preparation in Stellenbosch with a workout session against UWC, which left the Junior Springbok coach Bafana Nhleko a pleased man.
Junior Boks tweak team for bronze playoff
Damian Markus will earn a first start for the Junior Springboks against England on Friday, while coach Bafana Nhleko made a few injury-enforced changes for the third-place playoff at Athlone Stadium.
Junior Boks: No pressure to replicate 2012
Head coach Bafana Nhleko says the Junior Springboks won’t have the burden of 2012’s U20 World Championship win on their shoulders when they start their campaign in Stellenbosch on Saturday.
Junior Boks embracing 2012 ‘elephant’
As South Africa prepares to host the World U20 Championship for the first time since winning it on home soil, the Junior Springboks are taking inspiration from the class of 2012.
De Villiers to lead Junior Boks in World Champs
Paul de Villiers and Katlego Letebele will lead the Junior Springboks in their second stint with the team in the World Rugby Under-20 Championship on home soil.
Thomas the Tank told to ‘knock Bok door down’
Skipper Thomas du Toit and his South Africa A charges will boost their Springbok selection chances with a blockbuster performance against Munster on Thursday.
Stick in charge of SA A team for UK Tour
Mzwandile Stick will take charge of the SA A side for their two matches against Munster and the Bristol Bears in November in a coaching team that includes Bafana Nhleko.
Bafana to help Rassie coach SA XV
Junior Springbok boss Bafana Nhleko is reportedly set to assist Rassie Erasmus with coaching the SA XV side during the Springboks’ end-of-year tour.
Junior Boks rotate lineup for decider
Junior Springbok coach Bafana Nhleko has made several personnel changes for the U20 Six Nations Summer Series final against Wales in Treviso on Tuesday.
Junior Boks prep for ‘massive test’
Junior Springbok coach Bafana Nhleko expects a tactical challenge from Wales when the two sides meet in the final of the U20 Six Nations Summer Series on Tuesday.
