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Junior Boks delighted with ‘big boy’ Batho

Captain Zach Porthen nominated lock Bathobele Hlekani as the unofficial man of the match after helping the Junior Springboks make a physical statement against Fiji in their U20 World Championship opener. DYLAN JACK reports. Hlekani marked his tournament debut with an impressive performance as the Junior Springboks thrashed Fiji in a 50-point victory in Cape Town

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SA ‘blessed’ with brilliant next generation

Age-group level action this week has been a great advertisement for South Africa’s talent and the perfect teaser to the July series between the Springboks and Ireland, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane highlights the exceptional youth showcased at this year’s Craven Week in Krugersdorp, a premier event in the schools’ rugby calendar. Despite

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