{"id":10887,"date":"2022-07-07T08:53:52","date_gmt":"2022-07-07T06:53:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rugby.supersportschools.com\/?p=10887"},"modified":"2022-07-07T08:53:52","modified_gmt":"2022-07-07T06:53:52","slug":"junior-boks-to-meet-wales-in-summer-series-finale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=10887","title":{"rendered":"Junior Boks to meet Wales in Summer Series finale"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Junior Springboks coach Bafana Nhleko expects a massive challenge from Wales when the two sides meet in the final of the Under-20 Six Nations Summer Series on Tuesday, following the Welsh\u2019s thrilling 23-20 win over hosts Italy on Wednesday evening in Treviso.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Next week\u2019s final will see the two unbeaten sides of the Summer Series go into battle in Treviso where an enthralling match is expected. Kick-off is at 21h00 and the game will be streamed live on\u00a0www.springboks.rugby<\/a>\u00a0and broadcast SuperSport.<\/p>\n

Wales\u2019 dramatic win over an impressive Italy sealed first place in Pool B, with a late penalty goal from captain Joe Hawkins sending his team through to the tournament showpiece.<\/p>\n

Nhleko said the Junior Boks will have to be at their best if they want to succeed against Wales next week.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe way the Welsh dealt with the pressure in the face of such a huge onslaught from Italy, playing in front of their own fans in Treviso, was hugely impressive,\u201d said Nhleko.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt showed their character, and they will be a massive test for our boys. They’re a tactically astute team and have a senior Test international in their ranks in Christ Tshiunza (lock), which demonstrates their pedigree.\u201d<\/p>\n

The South Africans defeated England and Ireland in their first two games and then showed great fighting spirit to overcome France in an energy-sapping third Pool A fixture.<\/p>\n

Although they improved as the tournament progressed, the Junior Boks now have their most important match left to play as the Summer Series concludes next week.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe improved as the tournament progressed, and next Tuesday will be another opportunity for us as a group to show our potential and demonstrate how we have managed to grow as a team,\u201d added Nhleko.<\/p>\n

\u201cWales will bring a huge forward challenge, plus they have impressive pace and skill out wide, so it makes for an exciting challenge and one we are looking forward to meet.\u201d<\/p>\n

After three tough games in the Italian heat, the Junior Boks are enjoying two days away from the training ground to recuperate before resuming with preparations on Friday.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have a lot of sore bodies after three big games, and we therefore gave the boys a bit of time off to rest and to enjoy the splendid Italian surroundings before getting back to work on Friday,\u201d explained Nhleko.<\/p>\n

The Junior Boks will announce their matchday squad of 26 on Monday.<\/p>\n

Finals Day Fixtures – Tuesday, 12 July (SA times):<\/strong>
\n12h00: Ireland v Scotland
\n15h00: France v Georgia
\n18h00: England v Italy
\n21h00: Junior Boks v Wales<\/p>\n

Issued by SA Rugby Communications<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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