07 May 2008
The South African Rugby Union has confirmed the SA U20 team to participate in the inaugural IRB World Junior Championships next month in Wales.
The new tournament replaces the long-established U19 World Championships it will take place from 6th to 22 June.
The new tournament replaces the long-established U19 World Championships it will take place from 6th to 22 June.
“No less than 16 players, who formed part of last year’s SA U19 squad, have made their way into the Under-20 team”, says Rayaan Adriaanse SURU Media Officer.
According to Adriaanse the South African selectors have included three players who have played for the Springbok Sevens as well as two youngsters with Super 14 experience.
According to Adriaanse the South African selectors have included three players who have played for the Springbok Sevens as well as two youngsters with Super 14 experience.
“Juan de Jong, Robert Ebersohn and Wilton Pietersen, were all capped for the Springbok Sevens team earlier this year. Centre Stephan Dippenaar and scrumhalf Francois Hougaard, are the duo who already boast with Super Rugby experience. ”, he added.
South Africa will contest in Pool B against Samoa, Scotland and the United States.
“My team is looking forward to the challenges in Wales”, says Eric Sauls, the SA U20 coach.
Souls says South Africa has a proud tradition at junior international level with many current Springboks having made their name first at this level.
“I would like to believe that we have a fair amount of continuity and experience in the squad and this will hopefully contribute to our performances”, he added.
“My team is looking forward to the challenges in Wales”, says Eric Sauls, the SA U20 coach.
Souls says South Africa has a proud tradition at junior international level with many current Springboks having made their name first at this level.
“I would like to believe that we have a fair amount of continuity and experience in the squad and this will hopefully contribute to our performances”, he added.
The SA U20 team includes the following players:
1. Cecil Afrika
2. Wilton Pietersen
3. Omphile Seabela
4. Vainon Willis
5. Lionel Mapoe
6. Robert Ebersohn
7. Juan de Jongh
8. Stephan Dippenaar
9. Stefan Watermeyer
10. Francois Brummer
11. Francois Hougaard
12. Dewaldt Duvenage
13. Nick Koster
14. Gerrit-Jan van Velze (C)
15. Luvuyis Lusaseni
16. Johan van Deventer
17. Thiliphatu Marole
18. Sabelo Nhlapo
19. Cornel Hess
19. Martin Muller
20. Jean Rossouw
21. Corne Fourie
22. Frederick Kirsten
23. Wiehahn Herbst
24. Henri Bantjes
25. Pieter van Vuuren
1. Cecil Afrika
2. Wilton Pietersen
3. Omphile Seabela
4. Vainon Willis
5. Lionel Mapoe
6. Robert Ebersohn
7. Juan de Jongh
8. Stephan Dippenaar
9. Stefan Watermeyer
10. Francois Brummer
11. Francois Hougaard
12. Dewaldt Duvenage
13. Nick Koster
14. Gerrit-Jan van Velze (C)
15. Luvuyis Lusaseni
16. Johan van Deventer
17. Thiliphatu Marole
18. Sabelo Nhlapo
19. Cornel Hess
19. Martin Muller
20. Jean Rossouw
21. Corne Fourie
22. Frederick Kirsten
23. Wiehahn Herbst
24. Henri Bantjes
25. Pieter van Vuuren
“Gerrit-Jan van Velze will captain the team to Wales”, he added.
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