There was plenty of hype around South Africa U20 winger Jurenzo Julius going into the World Rugby U20 Championship, and the player known as ‘The Boogieman’ has shown us all why. He may have not reached the final with South Africa, but he made a name for himself on the way to the semi-final, where […]
New Zealand U20 centre Aki Tuivailala’s eyes must have lit up when he thought he had spotted a gap on the fringes of France U20’s defence last Thursday in the World Rugby U20 Championship. The 18-year-old did everything right – he timed his run well and he hit the line at pace – but it […]
South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber’s life must have been flashing before his eyes on Tuesday when South Africa U20 fullback Hakeem Kunene was running in for a try against Argentina U20. This was a try that started well within their own half and included two solo efforts from winger Jurenzo Julius and Kunene himself. […]
England’s front row are continuing to make a name for themselves at this year’s World Rugby U20 Championship. After a powerful scrummaging display from props Asher Opoku-Fordjour and Afolabi Fasogbon in round one against Ireland, with Sale Sharks Opoku-Fordjour also scoring a remarkable try, it was Harlequins hooker Nathan Jibulu who got in on the […]
