{"id":58017,"date":"2026-05-03T11:32:15","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T11:32:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/?p=58017"},"modified":"2026-05-03T11:32:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T11:32:15","slug":"live-junior-springboks-vs-australia-kick-off-time-result","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/2026\/05\/03\/live-junior-springboks-vs-australia-kick-off-time-result\/","title":{"rendered":"Junior Springboks vs Australia + kick-off time"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p id=\"h-\"><strong>Junior Springboks<\/strong> head coach <strong>Kevin Foote<\/strong> has made several rotational changes to his matchday squad ahead of South Africa\u2019s second-round <strong>U20 Rugby Championship<\/strong> encounter against <strong>Australia <\/strong>at the <strong>Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium<\/strong> on Sunday, 3 May.<\/p>\n<p>The highly anticipated clash kicks off at <strong>16:10<\/strong> and will be broadcast live on SuperSport, following the earlier fixture between <strong>New Zealand<\/strong> and <strong>Argentina <\/strong>at <strong>14:00<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-new-zealand-vs-argentina\"><strong>New Zealand vs Argentina<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>\n\t<iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.co.za\/match\/rugby-union\/argentina-IRMnScPB\/new-zealand-b33MDIPO\/?mid=j1nHMFhC\" style=\"border:0px 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backline sees Khuthadzo Rasivhaga come in on the left wing for Lindsey Jansen, while Akahluwa Boqwana takes over at fullback in place of Alzeadon Felix.<\/p>\n<p>On the bench, Luan van der Berg replaces injured Kai Pratt, Gert Kemp slots in as loose forward cover for Risima Khosa, and Jade Muller fills the outside back reserve role.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-areas-requiring-improvement\"><strong>Areas requiring improvement<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Foote said the team used the week to review their victory over Argentina while identifying areas requiring improvement.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe had a really good review of our performance against Argentina and, while we are very pleased with the result and the way the players performed on defence and attack for long periods of the match, there are obviously aspects of our game that need improvement,\u201d said Foote.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur focus is playing the full 80 minutes and ensuring that we stay on our game model to meet what will be a huge challenge against an Australian side that is well coached and who boasts strong skill sets across the park.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Junior Boks will once again enjoy home support in Gqeberha after more than 10,000 spectators attended last week\u2019s opening round.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-electric-atmosphere\"><strong>Electric atmosphere<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Foote praised the passionate Eastern Cape crowd and expects another electric atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe support we received against Argentina last week was absolutely fantastic, and we are excited to be playing in front of the passionate Eastern Cape rugby fans once again,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Australia enters the fixture after showcasing their attacking capabilities against New Zealand, setting up what promises to be a fierce contest between two rugby powerhouses.<\/p>\n<p>With momentum on their side and home support behind them, the Junior Springboks will be aiming to secure another statement victory in their championship campaign.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-junior-springboks-team-to-face-australia\"><strong>Junior Springboks team to face Australia<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>15 \u2060Akahluwa Boqwana, 14 \u2060Jack Benade, 13 \u2060Samuel Badenhorst, 12 \u2060Ethan Adams, 11\u2060 Khuthadzo Rasivhaga, 10 \u2060Yaqeen Ahmed, 9 \u2060Hendr\u00e9 Schoeman, 8\u2060 Kebotile Maake, 7\u2060 Wasi Vyambwera, 6 \u2060Luke Canon, 5 \u2060Riley Norton (captain), 4\u2060 Heinrich Theron, 3 \u2060Danie Kruger, 2 \u2060Liam van Wyk, 1 Rambo Kubheka<\/p>\n<p><strong>Replacements<\/strong>: 16 \u2060Mahle Sithole, 17 \u2060Oliver Reid, 18 Luan van der Berg, 19 \u2060JD Hattingh, 20 \u2060Gert Kemp, 21 \u2060Jayden Brits, 22 \u2060Vusi Moyo, 23 \u2060Jade Muller<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2466548\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" 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255w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n#Junior #Springboks #Australia #kickoff #time<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Junior Springboks head coach Kevin Foote has made several rotational changes to his matchday squad ahead of South Africa\u2019s 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