Junior Boks' performance outstanding - Saru

The all-conquering Junior Springboks have returned home from Italy where they won the World Rugby U20 Championship on Saturday, beating their New Zealand counterparts 23-15 in the final in Rovigo.

- Jacques van der Westhuyzen

Kevin Foote's team went unbeaten in the tournament. They recorded good wins against Australia (73-12), England (32-22) and Scotland (73-14) in pool play and then triumphed against Argentina (48-24) in the semifinals.

It was South Africa's first win at under-20 level in 13 years.

A small group of cheering fans welcomed the players and coaches back to South Africa yesterday when they touched down at the OR Tambo International Airport.