Strong Junior Bok squad named for World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy
Victor Worsnip of England tackled by Riley Norton of South Africa during the U18 International Series rugby match between South Africa and England at Paarl Boys High in Paarl on 20 August 2024 ©Reinhardt Hamman/BackpagePix

Strong Junior Bok squad named for World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy

Junior Springbok head coach Kevin Foote has included five players who will feature in their second World Rugby Under-20 Championship in Italy, with lock Riley Norton retained as captain for the tournament which will be staged from 29 June to 19 July.

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“We came here with a mindset ready to fight” – McCarthy
Aden McCarthy of South Africa shields ball from Nisbet Muzenda of Zimbabwe during the 2025 HollywoodBets COSAFA Cup match between South Africa and Zimbabwe at the Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein on the 07 June 2025 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

“We came here with a mindset ready to fight” – McCarthy

South African defender Aden McCarthy says his side will head into their final COSAFA Cup group stage clash against Mauritius ready to fight.

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“It’s a privilege and honour to lead the team” – Sibisi
Nkosinathi Sibisi of South Africa during the 2025 International Friendly South Africa Press conference at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on 9 June 2025 ©Brian Rikhotso/BackpagePix

“It’s a privilege and honour to lead the team” – Sibisi

Bafana Bafana defender Nkosinathi Sibisi says he is honoured to be given the opportunity to lead the team when they take on Mozambique this afternoon.

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“It will not be an easy game” – Broos
Hugo Broos, head coach of South Africa during the 2025 International Friendly match between South Africa and Tanzania at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on 6 June 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

“It will not be an easy game” – Broos

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos knows it will not be an easy game and has urged his side not to underestimate Mozambique.

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“I always knew that I would make the squad” – Maema
Neo Maema of Mamelodi Sundowns during the CAF Champions League 2024/25 Final 1st Leg Mamelodi Sundowns Training at Chloorkop in Johannesburg on 23 May 2025 ©AlcheGreeff/BackpagePix

“I always knew that I would make the squad” – Maema

Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Neo Maema says he was not being arrogant when he said he knew he would be in the squad for the FIFA Club World Cup.

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