SA Rugby U21 Championship-winning Xerox Golden Lions coach, Bafana Nhleko, will join SA Rugby’s coaching ranks on a long-term basis from Thursday, 1 November, as the Junior Springbok assistant coach after signing a four-year contract, SA Rugby announced on Monday.
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New Junior Bok coach excited to get stuck inNewly appointed Junior Springbok coach Kevin Foote is excited about his new challenge and ready to roll up sleeves in preparation of laying the groundwork for what promises to be a busy season for the SA Under-20’s next year.
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Mthethwa added to Junior Bok coaching staffSA Rugby has announced the addition of Melusi Mthethwa to the Junior Springbok coaching staff, with the former Shimlas assistant coach responsible for the backline and attack responsibilities of the SA Under-20 team.
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SA Rugby names first Under-19 Academy intakeSA Rugby has announced a group of 48 players to attend the first Under-19 Academy camp from 18 to 30 November at the Stellenbosch Academy Sports (SAS), with the camp laying the foundation for the identification and preparation of the next generation of Junior Springboks.
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Late flourish sees WP defend their U21 crownDHL Western Province scored two tries in as many minutes at the death of an absorbing SA Rugby Under-21 final as they beat hosts, the Fidelity ADT Lions, by 53-36 (half-time 21-17) in a thrilling game at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg on Saturday.
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Lions break Bulls’ hearts in SA Rugby U19 Cup finalThe Fidelity ADT Lions twice fought back from behind to clinch the SA Rugby Under-19 Cup title with a try at the death when they beat the Vodacom Bulls by 43-41 (half-time 10-24) in Pretoria on Friday.