SA Rugby U20s crush Argentina 48–21 in championship opener
The Junior Boks, the reigning under 20 world champions, ran in 8 tries to 3
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The South African under 20 Rugby team has given Argentina’s under 20s a sound 48-21 thumping in the opening round of the 2026 Championship at the Nelson Mandela Bay stadium in Gqeberha, in the Eastern Cape.
It wasn’t perfect, but the #JuniorBoks started their #TRCU20 campaign with a bonus-point victory in Gqeberha on Monday – more here: https://t.co/pCXxlB7i4Q
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— SA Junior Rugby (@SAJuniorRugby) April 27, 2026
Exciting University of Cape Town winger, Jack Benade led the scoring with a hattrick. The Junior Boks, the reigning under 20 world champions, ran in 8 tries to 3, as they now turn their attention to Australia next Sunday.
In the earlier match at the same venue, defending champions, New Zealand came from 24-12 down at halftime to beat Australia 34-29. The Kiwis outscored the Wallabies by 6 tries to 5, to start the defence of their under 20 title on a strong note.
