Chipezeze: We executed our game plan very well
Elvis Chipezeze and Delano Abrahams of Magesi FC celebrates victory during the 2024 Carling Knockout Cup final match between Magesi FC and Mamelodi Sundowns at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on 23 November 2024 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Chipezeze: We executed our game plan very well

Magesi FC goalkeeper Elvis Chipezeze felt his side executed their game plan very well to come back and secure the win against Mamelodi Sundowns.

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Larsen: It’s called a fairytale isn’t it?
Clinton Larsen, coach of Magesi FC celebrates victory with players during the 2024 Carling Knockout Cup final match between Magesi FC and Mamelodi Sundowns at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on 23 November 2024 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Larsen: It’s called a fairytale isn’t it?

Magesi FC coach Clinton Larsen was proud of his team's efforts to come back to secure the win and lift the Carling Knockout Cup trophy.

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Mngqithi: We tried everything we could to win the match
Manqoba Mngqithi, Head coach of Mamelodi Sundowns during the 2024 Carling Knockout Cup Final match between Magesi and Mamelodi Sundowns at Toyota Stadium, in Bloemfontein on 23 November 2024 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Mngqithi: We tried everything we could to win the match

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi admits they tried everything they could to win the match against Magesi FC.

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Ackermann returns to SA in coaching consultancy role
Johan Ackermann, coach of the Lions during the Lions Rugby Training Session at the Johannesburg Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa on May 24, 2016 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Ackermann returns to SA in coaching consultancy role

Former Springbok lock and SA 'A' head coach Johan Ackermann will return to South Africa after seven years abroad to add his considerable experience to the Junior Springbok squad in the capacity as coaching consultant.

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Junior Boks hurting but will play for pride
Jordan Hendrickse of the junior Springboks kicks ahead during the Under-20 International Series game between South Africa and Argentina at Markotter Sports Complex in Stellenbosch on 23 June 2021 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Junior Boks hurting but will play for pride

The Junior Springboks are hurting after losing to Argentina on Sunday and will give it their all to bounce back in the final match of their World Rugby U20 Championship campaign when they contest seventh place.

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Nhleko shuffles Junior Bok side for Argentina rematch
Bafana Nhleko, head coach of South Africa u20 during the 2024 World Rugby U20 Championship game between South Africa and Fiji at Cape Town Stadium in South Africa on 29 June 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Nhleko shuffles Junior Bok side for Argentina rematch

The Junior Springboks have made several changes to their match-day squad for Sunday's playoff match with Argentina in the DHL Stadium in Cape Town.

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Junior Boks must forge ahead despite painful loss to England
Asad Moos of South Africa goes past Sean Kerr of England during the 2024 World Rugby U20 Championship game between South Africa and England at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 9 July 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Junior Boks must forge ahead despite painful loss to England

The Junior Springboks do not want to be defined by their defeats to England and Argentina in the pool phase of the World Rugby U20 Championship, and that's why they will continue to give it their all in their remaining two matches, according to head coach Bafana Nhleko.

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Junior Boks shuffle team for big England clash
Jurenzo Julius of South Africa challenged by Timoteo Silva of Argentina during the 2024 World Rugby U20 Championship game between South Africa and Argentina at Danie Craven Stadium, Stellenbosch in South Africa on 4 July 2024 © Reinhardt Hamman/BackpagePix

Junior Boks shuffle team for big England clash

The Junior Springbok team to face England on Tuesday at the Athlone Stadium in Cape Town in a vital Pool C match of the World Rugby Under-20 Championship, show several changes from the line-up that faced Argentina.

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