South African rugby fans are in for a massive Monday night treat. The reigning world champion Junior Springboks are just 80 minutes away from another global final as they prepare to collide with an unbeaten England side in a blockbuster World Rugby U20 Championship semi-final tonight in Tbilisi, Georgia.
A victory tonight won’t just book a spot in the grand finale—it will mark the Junior Boks’ 10th consecutive win at the tournament, bringing them within striking distance of New Zealand’s all-time record of 11 straight wins.
Matchday Timings & Broadcast Details
- The Fixture: South Africa U20 (Junior Springboks) vs. England U20
- The Date: Monday, 13 July 2026
- Official Kick-Off Time: 18:30 SAST (Local South African Time)
- Live Broadcast: SuperSport Grandstand & Rugby Channels
Head Coach Kevin Foote Names Loaded Matchday Squad
Junior Boks head coach Kevin Foote has pulled no punches, naming his absolute strongest available starting XV to combat the physical English threat. Dynamic hooker Siphosethu Mnebelele captains the side from the front row, anchoring a squad that showed incredible knockout composure during their high-pressure pool stage finale win over Wales.
Junior Springboks Starting Lineup: 15 Luan Giliomee, 14 Cheswill Jooste, 13 Markus Muller, 12 Ethan Adams, 11 Khuthadzo Rasivhaga, 10 Yaqeen Ahmed, 9 Hendré Schoeman, 8 Gert Kemp, 7 Luke Cannon, 6 Kebotile Maake, 5 JD Hattingh, 4 Heinrich Theron, 3 Danie Kruger, 2 Siphosethu Mnebelele (c), 1 Oliver Reid.
The Bomb Squad (Replacements): 16 Liam van Wyk, 17 Rambo Kubheka, 18 Luan van der Berg, 19 Jaythen Orange, 20 Thomas Beling, 21 Risima Khosa, 22 Jayden Brits, 23 Alzeadon Felix.
Skipper Siphosethu Mnebelele: “We’re a very close group. We’ve enjoyed the preparations throughout the tournament. The focus has been entirely on preparing well for England. We are ready.”
