The Junior Springboks have booked their ticket to the 2026 World Rugby Junior World Championship (JWC) final after an incredibly entertaining 53-37 semi-final victory over England.
South Africa will face off against France (who narrowly beat New Zealand 26-22 in their semi-final) at the Mikheil Meskhi Stadium in Tbilisi, Georgia.
Final Match Details & Kick-Off Time
- Date: Saturday, 18 July 2026
- Kick-Off Time: 18:30 (South African Standard Time / SAST)
- Venue: Mikheil Meskhi Stadium, Tbilisi (Georgia)
What’s at Stake: This is the first-ever JWC final matchup between South Africa and France. The Junior Springboks are aiming to defend their crown and secure back-to-back world titles.
