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Irish referee Andrew Brace has come under fire for not penalising Argentina fullback Juan Cruz Mallia after he flew into Bok Grant Williams during the South Africa vs Argentina match on 29 July. But his decision appears to be controversial. Irish referee Andrew Brace has come under fire for not...

Former under-21 Blue Bulls player Khwezi Mafu has been acquitted on charges of rape and robbery.

South Africa clinched their ninth World Rugby Under-20 Championship bronze medal on Friday night before France stormed to a third consecutive title.

France and Ireland have been imperious in the Under-20 Champs so far, having finished top of their pools and gone through undefeated.

While the Junior Springboks were playing warm-up matches against local club sides, Ireland were winning the under-20 Six Nations Grand Slam.

Bafana Nhleko has conceded that the Northern Hemisphere nations have become the dominant force in the junior international rugby ranks.

Valiant effort was not enough as the Baby Boks were outclassed 31-12 against a mature Ireland outfit.

Richie Murphy’s side face the Junior Springboks in Cape Town on Sunday.

Sporadic brilliance highlights the potential of the Junior Boks but they will need to be at their best in the under-20 Championship semi-final.

South Africa will face Ireland in the semifinals of the Under-20 Championship after victory over Argentina on Tuesday.