U20 Six Nations Summer Seriers

[sockwithaticket]

That's a yellow card, but possibly not a pen try given the ball was above the Welsh players' reach at the apex of his jump.

[sturginho]

That's a yellow card, but possibly not a pen try given the ball was above the Welsh players' reach at the apex of his jump.

It's a fair call, but they couldn't have complained if it was given

[ASMO]

That was some bumming Georgia handed out to Scotland there. Heads need to roll methinks

[OomStruisbaai]

So Italy will go through if it's a draw

[ASMO]

So Italy will go through if it's a draw

Doesnt really matter, SA will beat whoever they face with a lot to spare.

[Lobby]

So Italy will go through if it's a draw

Doesnt really matter, SA will beat whoever they face with a lot to spare.

Realistically all of the Group A teams should win their play-off matches.

[OomStruisbaai]

So Italy will go through if it's a draw

Doesnt really matter, SA will beat whoever they face with a lot to spare.

You never know against Wales. We choke a few times in the finals.

[sturginho]

Italy saved their worst performance for when it mattered

[FullbackAce]

Honestly, I wasn't impressed by any of the teams in our group - they all have massive flaws that could be easily exploited by any half-decent team. Having said that I didn't watch the games from the other pool so it could be the same story there.

[OomStruisbaai]

It is pretty damn depressing for NH rugby. SA sides in their 1st URC have an all SA final. Senior sides being smashed down under. SA u20 look so much better in fitness, skill and nous. SA are so dismissive of wales they make 14 changes for 2nd test (anyone put any money on a Wales win?). What is it now, 7 world cup wins to 1?
Governing bodies should hang their heads in shame but won’t as they don’t really give a flying fvck as long as 6 nations fills the coffers each year.

Boet we are part of the NH & 6 Nations now. This will only improve the competitions and canceled out that WC wins.

Covid have struck our schoolboy rugby very hard. Saru however have a very good youth structure identifying youth players from u16 and bring them together in camps.

We only qualify for the final. Haven't won anything.

From what I can gather the schools system in South Africa is ridiculously strong, there are so many really good players coming out of that system, I guess it's one of the reasons you get players in Europe who didn't quite make it in the big franchises in SA but carve out a good career up here.

Just saw that two SA Schools teams will be selected after the current Craven Week and will play three internationals.

In the past they invited England France, Italy Wales and Argentina u18 teams

https://ruggas.co.za/brilliant-news-for ... gby-stars/

[OomStruisbaai]

South African Craven Week schools.

[Masterji]

Shah Jehaan needs his mumtaz

[OomStruisbaai]

SA Rugby

Junior Boks tweak pack for Summer Series Final

Junior Springboks head coach Bafana Nhleko has made four changes to his starting pack and rotated his scrumhalves for Tuesday night’s Under-20 Six Nations Summer Series Final against Wales in Treviso.

The match starts at 21h00 (SA and Italian time) and will be streamed via www.springboks.rugby and broadcast live on SuperSport.

Nhleko has selected a new-look front row, with Corne Lavanga, Corne Weilbach (props) and Lukhanyo Vokozela (hooker) all getting a start. They replace Lamla Nunu, Sebastian Lombard and Tiaan Lange who were the starting front trio against France.

The only other change to the pack is due to the injury to No 8 Cameron Hanekom, who has been one of the most outstanding South African forwards.

Hanekom hurt his ankle against France and is replaced by Louw Nel, with Siya Ningiza and Gcino Mdletshe providing loose forward cover on the bench. Merwe Olivier also comes onto the bench as lock alongside Corne Rahl.

Amongst the backs, scrumhalf Nico Steyn gets the starting nod in place of Neil le Roux, who is now set to join the action from the replacements’ bench.

Nhleko said the Junior Boks were mentally recharged and ready for Tuesday’s big clash.

“While we’ve managed to win three games, there is a feeling within the group that we have not played to our true potential,” said Nhleko.

“We have a sharp focus on getting our detail right, because if we do that then I believe we can increase our intensity and accuracy. Wales are a very well coached and tactically astute side and they showed their big-match temperament by beating a good Italian team in front of their home fans.”

Apart from the enforced change at No 8, the coach described the other changes as part of the overall plan.

“By the end of the tournament we would have played four very physical matches inside the space of just over three weeks and we have worked to a plan to rotate the squad so we could manage the load of the players throughout the Series, as well as give all players an opportunity to play,” he said.

“Our bench and those not in the match day squad all know they have a specific job to perform, and I must add they have done that superbly, to provide quality opposition for the starting team during our training sessions.”

Meanwhile, Nhleko cautions that Wales will be an extremely tough nut to crack in Tuesday’s late evening kick off.

“We know what they will bring - they have a formidable team, a good kicking game and serious pace out wide – so our defensive effort will have to be top-class on the day and we must take our opportunities on attack," said the coach.

“However, we have prepared well and are looking forward to the game. The boys are in a good space and they see this game as another opportunity for an improved performance.”

The Junior Springbok team to face Wales in Treviso:
15. Donovan Don (Down Touch Griffons)
14. Katlego Letebele (Vodacom Bulls)
13. Ethan James (vice-captain, DHL WP)
12. Suleiman Hartzenberg (DHL WP)
11. Imad Khan (DHL WP)
10. Sacha Mngomezulu (captain, DHL WP)
9. Nico Steyn (Lions)
8. Louw Nel (DHL WP)
7. Ruan Venter (Lions)
6. Paul de Villiers (DHL WP)
5. Reinhardt Ludwig (vice-captain, Vodacom Bulls)
4. Connor Evans (DHL WP)
3. Corne Weilbach (DHL WP)
2. Lukhanyo Vokozela (DHL WP)
1. Corné Lavagna (Vodacom Bulls)
Replacements
16. Tiaan Lange (Vodacom Bulls)
17. Juann Else (Vodacom Bulls)
18. Sivu Mabece (Vodacom Bulls)
19. Merwe Olivier (Vodacom Bulls)
20. Siya Ningiza (Cell C Sharks)
21. Neil le Roux (Vodacom Bulls)
22. Duran Koevort (DHL WP)
23. Latica Nela (SA Rugby Sevens)
24. Lamla Nunu (DHL WP)
25. Corné Rahl (Cell C Sharks)
26. Gcino Mdletshe (Vodacom Bulls)

[OomStruisbaai]

9 future Stormers in the starting XV

[PCPhil]

Well, maybe a slight blip in this U20 so far and the URC but it’s clear that we have a great feeder system for our ‘grown ups’ as evidenced by the weekend’s results. All looking very positive.

[OomStruisbaai]

Well, maybe a slight blip in this U20 so far and the URC but it’s clear that we have a great feeder system for our ‘grown ups’ as evidenced by the weekend’s results. All looking very positive.

I wanted to bring your quote from last week back but decided against it. One week is a long time in rugby.

[OomStruisbaai]

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[sockwithaticket]

The Azzurini did for us in the 6N this year, hoping to get them back.

[sockwithaticket]

Feel like maybe he was actually trying to intercept there, but he went one handed and batted it beyond his ability to gather. Can't complain about the outcome really.

[SaintK]

The Azzurini did for us in the 6N this year, hoping to get them back.

England 10-7 down and a mani in the bin in firrst 12 minutes

[sockwithaticket]

The Azzurini did for us in the 6N this year, hoping to get them back.

England 10-7 down and a mani in the bin in firrst 12 minutes

And no back in the lead even with the man down. Feel like this one could be a bit ding-dong.

Edit - maybe not! Stephens has serious gas, we've seen it too little this tournament.

[OomStruisbaai]

England playing well with 14.

[SaintK]

The Azzurini did for us in the 6N this year, hoping to get them back.

England 10-7 down and a mani in the bin in firrst 12 minutes

And no back in the lead even with the man down. Feel like this one could be a bit ding-dong.

Edit - maybe not! Stephens has serious gas, we've seen it too little this tournament.

Bloody hell leave the room for 5 minutes and England 19 -10 up

[Raggs]

How was he in at the side of the maul, when it wasn't yet a maul?

[sockwithaticket]

Looked in touch to me, but the Azzurini are fighting hard.

[sockwithaticket]

And Italy extend their lead just before half time.

Gotta say, Cunningham South may be a unit, but I've noticed him give away a few pens this tournament and his softer skills are not particularly strong. Certainly not where they need to be given how much time he spends fairly wide.

[sockwithaticket]

A little fortunate to get away with just a yellow there, I thought.

Italy down to 14 and England grab a score to cut the sizeable Italian lead a bit.

[OomStruisbaai]

Like the English 14.

[ASMO]

Jokeshop England, likely to be 1 win from 4 simply, unacceptable for a country with the resources we do. If this is what we have waiting for us in 3 or 4 years then England are truly fucked.

Just lack of basic skills, passing is shocking its depressing the ehole coaching staff if they had any integrity would simply walk.

[sockwithaticket]

Like the English 14.

I suspect he'll be one of a long line of England U20s who end up playing for Wales, his dad was a Welsh international.

[sockwithaticket]

Jokeshop England, likely to be 1 win from 4 simply, unacceptable for a country with the resources we do. If this is what we have waiting for us in 3 or 4 years then England are truly fucked.

Just lack of basic skills, passing is shocking its depressing the ehole coaching staff if they had any integrity would simply walk.

It doesn't really matter for us, it's unusual to get more than 1 or 2 future internationals from an U20s cohort. There's so much talent in the academies, championship and universities that comes through we don't have to be unduly concerned by a poor crop.

Coaches definitely need looking at, though.

[OomStruisbaai]

Getting tight now

[sockwithaticket]

Getting tight now

They could end up regretting the missed penalties.

[sockwithaticket]

And Italy extend their lead just before half time.

Gotta say, Cunningham South may be a unit, but I've noticed him give away a few pens this tournament and his softer skills are not particularly strong. Certainly not where they need to be given how much time he spends fairly wide.

*ahem*

Another pretty big handling error from him in a key position at a key moment.

[sockwithaticket]

That'll be the game. Scrum manshamed under our own posts.

[OomStruisbaai]

Not sure about the score.

[sturginho]

Back to back wins against England

[OomStruisbaai]

Look like Italy won the WC.