Springboks backs RWC selection
STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 25: Manie Libbok of Junior Springboks during the Exhibition Match between Varsity Cup Dream Team and Junior Springboks at Danie Craven Stadium on April 25, 2017 in Stellenbosch, South Africa. (Photo by Photo by Carl Fourie/Gallo Images)

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What the Junior Springboks need to progress in U20 championship

After a disappointing World U20 Championship campaign to date, the Junior Springboks are under plenty of pressure as they prepare to face Argentina on the back of a shock defeat to Italy and just a narrow win over Georgia. READ | World U20 Rugby Championship: Fixtures, results, kick-off times The clash between Argentina and the Junior Springboks […]

By Craig Lewis
04-07-23 14:58
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Springboks backs RWC selection
STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 25: Manie Libbok of Junior Springboks during the Exhibition Match between Varsity Cup Dream Team and Junior Springboks at Danie Craven Stadium on April 25, 2017 in Stellenbosch, South Africa. (Photo by Photo by Carl Fourie/Gallo Images)

After a disappointing World U20 Championship campaign to date, the Junior Springboks are under plenty of pressure as they prepare to face Argentina on the back of a shock defeat to Italy and just a narrow win over Georgia.

READ | World U20 Rugby Championship: Fixtures, results, kick-off times

The clash between Argentina and the Junior Springboks kicks off at 7pm, with the hosts needing a bonus-point in all likelihood if they are to progress to the semi-finals.

“We are well aware of what we need to do and that a bonus point win will take us into the semi-finals of the tournament, one of our objectives coming into the tournament,” Junior Springboks captain Paul de Villiers said as the squad completed their traditional captain’s run on Monday.

“The reality is that this is a must-win game for us, and we are only going to focus on the processes that we need to take us to that win. We know the win is a must and four tries a requirement, but rather than look for outcomes, we will focus on how to get to that outcome.”

So far during the pool phase, the Argentine side thrashed Italy 43-15, but then suffered a shock 20-0 loss against Georgia.

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Vice-captain Katlego Letebele has scored in every match played so far.
Vice-captain Katlego Letebele has scored in every match played so far.

JUNIOR SPRINGBOKS VS ARGENTINA HEAD-TO-HEAD:

Played 5 – South Africa leads 3-2

Points for:

South Africa 180

Argentina 101 (avg. score 36-20 for South Africa)

Highest scores:

South Africa 72 (72-14 on 8 June, 2017)

Argentina 49 (49-19 on 25 June, 2016)

Biggest winning margin:

South Africa 58 (72-14 on 8 June, 2017)

Argentina 30 (49-19 on 25 June, 2016)

South Africa v Argentina

Venue: Athlone Stadium

Referee: Luc Ramos (France)

AR’s: Hollie Davidson (Scotland), Griffin Colby (South Africa)

TMO: Brendon Pickerill (New Zealand)

TV: SuperSport 211

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FULL MATCH SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY 4 JULY

Danie Craven Stadium:

11h00: Italy v Georgia

13h30: Ireland v Fiji

16h00: New Zealand v Japan

Athlone Stadium:

14h00: Australia v England

16h30: France v Wales

19h00: South Africa v Argentina

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