The South African Rugby Union has confirmed the SA U20 team to participate in the inaugural IRB World Junior Championships next month in Wales. The new tournament, which replaces the traditional U19 World Championships, takes place from 6-22 June.

No less than 16 players who formed part of last year’s SA U19 squad, have made their way into the Under-20 team. Gerrit-Jan van Velze will captain the team to Wales.

The South African selectors have included three players who have played for the Springbok Sevens already as well as two youngsters with Vodacom Super 14 experience.

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