For any rugby enthusiast in South Africa, there is always great interest in the performances of the Junior Springboks, particularly as it presents an opportunity to see some ‘next gen’ stars take flight.
The Junior Springboks are now in the final stages of their preparations for the U20 Rugby Championship, and according to the team’s coaching consultant Johan Ackermann, they are eager to showcase their skills against some of the world’s best junior teams.
The Junior Boks will begin their campaign next Thursday against Argentina at 16:10, following the tournament opener between New Zealand and Australia at 14:00.
Ackermann, who together with SA U20 assistant coach Lumumba Currie are focusing on the forwards, highlighted the importance of the set pieces in their preparations: “We are working hard on our set piece because we know we are up against some of the best international teams that are going to test us on all fronts.”
“It’s always good to be in the Eastern Cape where there is such a passion for the game,” added Ackermann. “We have a wonderful group of boys who are eager to learn and looking forward to testing their skills against the best in the Southern Hemisphere.”
The format of the competition remains the same, with all teams playing each other once in a three-match round robin across three match days.
Junior Springboks’ Rugby Championship U20 Fixtures (Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium):
Thursday, 1 May
14h00: New Zealand vs Australia
16h10: Junior Boks vs Argentina
Tuesday, 6 May
14h00: New Zealand vs Argentina
16h10: Junior Boks vs Australia
Sunday, 11 May
14h00: Argentina vs Australia
16h10: Junior Boks vs New Zealand
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Src: TheSouthAfrican.com - https://rugga.co.za/junior-springboks/junior-springboks-u20-rugby-championship-fixtures-2/
