Junior Boks outplay New Zealand to become U20 world champs

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Celeste Martin

20 July 2025 | 10:05

The win capped off an unbeaten tournament run and marked South Africa's first title in 13 years.

Junior Boks outplay New Zealand to become U20 world champs

Junior Boks claim World U20 title on Saturday, 19 July 2025. Picture: @SAJuniorRugby/X.

South Africa’s Junior Springboks are the U20 World Rugby Champions!

They beat New Zealand 23 -15 in a tense final in Rovigo, Italy, on Saturday.

Click here for the full match report by SA Rugby.

The win capped off an unbeaten tournament run and marked the country's first title in 13 years.

Captain Riley Norton credited the team’s hard work and preparation for the victory. 

The squad is set to return home on Monday morning.

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