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Baby Boks coach Foote says his men learnt plenty from Rugby Championship ahead of World Cup

The Junior Springboks fell short in their bid to capture the Under-20 Rugby Championship but coach Kevin Foote said the players can take positives from their courageous effort against the young New Zealand on Saturday.

Sport Rugby
Mike Greenaway|Published

Baby Boks lose to New Zealand to finish third  in junior Rugby Championship in Gqeberha

The Junior Rugby Championship wrapped up on Sunday night in the Eastern Cape and there was disappointment for the Baby Boks when they went down to rivals, New Zealand.

Sport Rugby International
Mike Greenaway|Published

Watch VideoPead, Cupido back as Junior Springboks make key changes for U20 clash with New Zealand

As the Junior Springboks face New Zealand in a crucial U20 Rugby Championship clash, coach Kevin Foote retains five players from the last match. while making strategic changes to strengthen the team.

Sport Rugby Springboks
Rowan Callaghan|Published

Disappointed Junior Bok coach Foote credits Aussies for gusty performance in Gqeberha

The Junior Springboks lost to Australia at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Tuesday and coach Kevin Foote is disappointed his team lost their way after a strong first-half.

Sport Rugby
Mike Greenaway|Published

Slick backs, physicality sees Junior Springboks edge out Argentina in U20 Rugby Championship

The Junior Springboks recovered from a significant deficit to hit back and beat Argentina in their Under-20 Rugby Championship opener in Gqeberha on Thursday.

Sport Rugby International
Leighton Koopman|Published

Junior Springboks set for intense U20 Rugby Championship opener against Argentina

The Junior Springboks aim to establish dominance in the forward pack to unleash their dynamic backline against Argentina in the U20 Rugby Championship opener.

Sport Rugby Springboks
Leighton Koopman|Published

Blitzboks’ Cupido, powerful Hlekani can spark Junior Springboks charge in Rugby Championship

Junior Springbok coach Kevin Foote has announced a competitive 31-player squad for the upcoming Rugby Championship, set to take place at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha from May 1-11, as they aim to improve on last year's performance against formidable opponents New Zealand, Australia, and Argentina.

Sport Rugby Springboks
Ashfak Mohamed|Published