Zachary Porthen will lead the Junior Springboks into action against New Zealand in the opening round of the inaugural U20 Rugby Championship at the Sunshine Coast Stadium in Bokarina, Australia, on Thursday.
The Junior Springboks have touched down in Australia, settling down in their tournament base in Queensland ahead of the start of next week's inaugural U20 Rugby Championship.
The Junior Springboks wrapped up their preparations for the inaugural U20 Rugby Championship and departed for Australia on Wednesday.
The Junior Springboks will kick off the inaugural Rugby Championship (TRC) Under-20 tournament with an exciting match against New Zealand on Thursday, 2 May at the Sunshine Coast Stadium.
The Junior Springboks delivered a superb defensive display in the second half to beat England 22-15 and finish their World Rugby U20 Championship campaign on a high by claiming the bronze medal.
Junior Springbok head coach Bafana Nhleko said the tough route into the semi-finals of the World Rugby U20 Championship will benefit his squad going into Sunday's playoff encounter against Ireland.