England snap U20s title drought
England ended France’s quest for a record-equalling fourth consecutive U20 World Championship crown with a hard-fought win in Cape Town on Friday.
England ended France’s quest for a record-equalling fourth consecutive U20 World Championship crown with a hard-fought win in Cape Town on Friday.
Bafana Nhleko said the Junior Springboks are hurting after Sunday’s loss to Argentina, but aim to bounce back in the final match of the 2024 U20 World Championship.
Assistant coach Lumumba Currie said the Junior Springboks expect a huge onslaught from a “hurting” Argentina in their U20 Championship clash in Stellenbosch on Thursday.
Age-group level action this week has been a great advertisement for South Africa’s talent and the perfect teaser to the July series between the Springboks and Ireland, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Head coach Bafana Nhleko praised the Junior Springboks after they outplayed England to win the bronze final of the World U20 Championship on Friday.
France matched a record and settled a score as they crushed Ireland to win the World U20 Championship at Athlone Stadium on Friday.
Skipper Paul de Villiers says the Junior Springboks are keen to deliver a performance that will leave a legacy for the 2023 team when they face England in Athlone on Friday.
Follow the live action as the Junior Springboks face England U20 in Athlone. #WorldRugbyU20s
Follow the live action as Ireland face France in the final of the #WorldRugbyU20s Championship at Athlone Stadium.
Follow the live action as England face France in the second #WorldRugbyU20s semi-final at Athlone Stadium.