Junior Boks Dominate Uruguay with 104-7 Win as Springboks Prepare for England Clash
South Africa's U20 team thrashed Uruguay 104-7 in their World Championship opener, scoring 16 tries. Meanwhile, the Springboks prepare for their Nations Championship match against England, with key absences and low ticket sales.
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South Africa’s Junior Boks opened their U20 World Championship campaign with a dominant 104-7 victory over Uruguay, scoring 16 tries in a one-sided match. Among the scores was a penalty try, underscoring the team’s control throughout, according to The Citizen.
Junior Boks head coach Cheeky Watson Foote praised the performance, saying several players had “put their hands up” with strong showings. “A number of players put their hands up,” Foote said, highlighting the depth emerging within the squad. The team’s attacking flair was on full display, with 15 tries registered by name and one penalty try awarded, as reported by The Citizen.
Meanwhile, the senior Springboks are preparing for their Nations Championship clash against England, with selection decisions under scrutiny. Coach Rassie Erasmus faces choices over team composition, with several players reportedly in good form and in contention for selection, The Citizen reported on June 28.
However, a key absence looms: Springboks flyhalf Sacha, recently hailed by English rugby figure Jeremy Guscott as the “best player in the world,” is out injured and will miss the England Test. His absence could influence tactical decisions ahead of the match.
Venue for the Nations Championship opener is Ellis Park, but ticket sales have been disappointing. The Citizen reported on June 28 that the match may be played in front of a half-empty stadium, raising concerns about public engagement despite the team’s global stature.