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Jun 25, 12 •
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Paul Jordaan, the exciting Sharks utility back has finally got the chance to hit the lime light, and that he most certainly did. The young former Grey College scholar has been shinning on the International Seven circuit for the past few years; however, many...
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Jun 23, 12 •
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Comments Off on Coach Dawie Theron applauds his players after historic JWC win
It was a plan that came together because of a great group of players who refused to accept defeat or mediocrity, Junior Boks coach Dawie Theron said after his team won the IRB Junior Championship 2012 at DHL Newlands Stadium on Friday, beating New Zealand...
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Jun 22, 12 •
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Comments Off on Jan Serfontein Named IRB Junior Player of the Year 2012
South Africa’s Jan Serfontein has been named the IRB Junior Player of the Year 2012 following a thrilling Junior World Championship final at Newlands against New Zealand, which saw his side crowned champions for the first time. Serfontein is the first...
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Jun 22, 12 •
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Comments Off on South Africa Crowned JWC 2012 Champions
Hosts South Africa have finally ended New Zealand’s dominance of the IRB Junior World Championship after second half tries from scrum half Vian van der Watt and centre Jan Serfontein secured a 22-16 win to the delight of a sold-out Newlands Stadium in Cape...
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Jun 22, 12 •
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Comments Off on Liam Gill Interview
Q: The tournament didn’t turn out as you may have hoped. What have you and the boys gotten out of the competition as a whole? A: Well we came in as a young team, a lot of the boys fresh out of school. There’s such a massive rugby culture here in...
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Jun 21, 12 •
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Comments Off on More than 30 000 tickets sold for JCW final at Newlands
The South African Rugby Union announced on Thursday that more than 30 000 tickets have been sold for the IRB Junior World Championship final on Friday evening at Newlands between South Africa and New Zealand Under-20. The Newlands attendance figure is 8 000...
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Jun 21, 12 •
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Comments Off on Liebenberg back as captain for JWC Final clash
Junior Springboks coach Dawie Theron made two injury-enforced changes to his starting team that will play New Zealand in the final of the IRB Junior World Championship 2012 at DHL Newlands Rugby Stadium on Friday and also included fit-again captain Wiaan...
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Jun 19, 12 •
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Comments Off on Nominees Announced for IRB Junior Player of the Year Award 2012
The International Rugby Board has confirmed a shortlist of three nominees for the IRB Junior Player of the Year Award 2012, with the winner set to be announced following the IRB Junior World Championship final at Newlands on Friday, June 22. Hosts South...
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Jun 18, 12 •
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Comments Off on Small-Smith ruled out of IRB JWC Final
The Junior Boks announced on Monday that William Small-Smith has suffered a knee injury and has been ruled out of Friday’s IRB Junior World Championship 2012 against New Zealand. The midfielder injured ligaments in his side’s 35-3 semi-final win over...
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Jun 18, 12 •
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Comments Off on Small-Smith ruled out of IRB JWC final
Small-Smith ruled out of IRB JWC final The Junior Boks announced on Monday that William Small-Smith has suffered a knee injury and has been ruled out of Friday’s IRB Junior World Championship 2012 against New Zealand. The midfielder injured ligaments in his...
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Jun 18, 12 •
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Comments Off on South Africa to face New Zealand in the IRB Junior World Championship Final 2012
New Zealand produced a stirring revival with decisive tries either side of half time to overcome Wales 30-6 in the first semi-final at Newlands on Sunday, ensuring the defending champions reached their fifth successive Junior World Championship final. Their...
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Jun 18, 12 •
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Comments Off on Paul Dobson Receives IRB Referee Award for Distinguished Service 2012
Paul Dobson was presented with the IRB Referee Award for Distinguished Service 2012 by IRB Council Member and South African Rugby Union CEO Jurie Roux at the IRB Junior World Championship semi-finals in Cape Town on Sunday. In a life devoted to Rugby, not...
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Jun 17, 12 •
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Comments Off on Defense and attitude won the day says Theron
Junior Boks Head coach Dawie Theron lauded his team’s defence and ability to adapt to the conditions as they reached the final of the IRB Junior World Championship 2012 by beating Argentina 35-3 on Sunday. The Junior Boks scored four tries in this...
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Jun 15, 12 •
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Comments Off on Van Wyk called up for injured Junior Bok Howard
A hamstring injury to regular Junior Boks winger Patrick Howard has ruled him out of the remainder of the IRB Junior World Championship 2012 and forced Head coach Dawie Theron to call DHL Western Province midfielder Kobus van Wyk into the squad as a...
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Jun 14, 12 •
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Comments Off on Confirmed JWC ticket arrangements for Newlands on Sunday, 17 June 2012
SARU and the Western Province Rugby Football Union have confirmed ticket arrangements for the two semi-finals and final matches of the IRB Junior World Championship to be played on 17 June and 22 June respectively at the DHL Newlands Stadium. Supersport will...
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Jun 13, 12 •
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Comments Off on Medical update: Dawie Theron calls up Franco Marais
Junior Springboks Head coach Dawie Theron has called up KZN hooker Franco Marais to replace Jason Thomas in his squad for the remainder of the IRB Junior World Championship 2012. Thomas picked up a head injury in his side’s 28-15 win over England on Tuesday...
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Jun 13, 12 •
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Comments Off on Four teams, two spots – 2012 Junior World Championship Semi Final Preview
Morgan Piek – The semi finalists have been decided and the 2012 edition of the IRB Junior World Championship is building up to an exciting climax. This tournament is second only to the IRB Rugby World Cup itself on the International Rugby calendar. This...
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Jun 12, 12 •
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Comments Off on Theron praises players after Junior Boks beat England
Junior Springboks coach Dawie Theron was full of praise for his team’s effort after their convincing 28-15 win over England in pool B of the IRB Junior World Championship 2012 in Cape Town on Tuesday. The Junior Boks stormed back from a 0-3 deficit at the...
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Jun 11, 12 •
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Comments Off on Junior Springboks name team to play England
Junior Springboks coach Dawie Theron made five changes to his starting team for their crucial pool B clash against England in the Cape Town Stadium on Tuesday. With Ireland also still in the hunt, the result of this clash could determine the group winner and...
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Jun 8, 12 •
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Comments Off on Back on track says Theron after Junior Boks beat Italy
The Junior Springboks managed to put themselves back on track in pool B of the IRB Junior World Championship 2012 with a 52-3 win over Italy after leading 19-3 at the break. The Junior Springboks scored eight tries, five of them after the break, to set up a...
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Jun 8, 12 •
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Comments Off on Wales stun New Zealand in Stellenbosch
Wales Under 20s have caused the biggest upset in Junior World Championship history by condemning New Zealand to a shock 9-6 defeat in shocking conditions at the Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch today. The Baby Blacks have dominated the competition...
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Jun 8, 12 •
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Comments Off on Stellenbosch IRB Junior World Championship Matches Moved to Cape Town Stadium and Newlands
Stellenbosch IRB Junior World Championship Matches Moved to Cape Town Stadium and Newlands Adverse weather takes its toll on Danie Craven pitch Newlands to host semi-finals, third place play-off and Final Cape Town Stadium to host matches on June 12 Owing to...
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Jun 7, 12 •
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Comments Off on Handré Pollard starts for BabyBoks
Morgan Piek – Coach Dawie Theron has rung the changes in Cape Town ahead of the BabyBoks clash against Italy at the University of the Western Cape tomorrow night. In all eleven changes have been made to team that will face Italy, as opposed to the team...
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Jun 6, 12 •
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Comments Off on JWC 2012 teams visit legacy schools
The IRB Junior World Championship 2012 is about more than just what happens on the field in the 30 matches with a key priority being to leave a lasting legacy in the host country, something the 12 participating teams are involved in by visiting local schools...
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Jun 5, 12 •
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Comments Off on SA U20 defeated by Ireland in IRB Junior World Championship 2012 opener
South Africa suffered a disappointing 23-19 defeat against Ireland in their opening match of the IRB Junior World Championship 2012 at the Danie Craven Stadium on Monday night. The Irish had a commanding 13-3 lead at the break and as hard as the Junior...
