Amjimbos bow out of U17 Wc
Amajimbos' journey at the FIFA U-17 World Cup came to an end after suffering a 3-0 defeat to Japan in the Round of 32.
Amajimbos trio Selwyn Stevens, Sive Pama and Liam Marthinus open up on their experience at the FIFA U17 World Cup in Doha, Qatar.
Amajimbos captain Kamohelo Mareletse is expecting an aggressive game against Japan in the Round of 32 in the FIFA U17 World Cup.
Amajimbos are set to face Japan in the FIFA U17 World Cup Round of 32 at the Aspire Zone - Pitch 3 in Qatar.
Asenathi Ntlabakanye joined the Springbok squad on Sunday as a replacement for Ox Nche, who suffered an injury during the team’s 61-7 victory against Japan at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.
Rassie Erasmus lauded his team for their physicality, intensity, and the respect they showed Japan as they registered an emphatic 61-7 victory at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday, and although the Springbok coach was pleasantly surprised with the result, he said the next few weeks would pose completely different challenges.
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Siya Kolisi said it would be a massive mistake to underestimate Japan going into their opening clash in the November Internationals at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, and stressed the importance of delivering on their own standards to start their five-match tour on a positive note.
Japan holds a special place in the heart of Damian de Allende, who has spent a number of seasons playing club rugby in that part of the world, and the experienced Springbok centre said he was very excited to line up against some of his Wild Knights teammates in London on Saturday.
Springbok centre Jesse Kriel is bracing himself for a tough Test against Japan on Saturday, when South Africa open their five-week November tour at Wembley Stadium in London. (more…)
Former Junior Springbok captain Zachary Porthen will make his Springbok debut against Japan at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday as Bok coach Rassie Erasmus named a largely settled match-23 for the opening match of the November Internationals.