# @florugby on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DbBCNABt7T9
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/68364728-florugby-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-07-20T13:28:52.000+00:00

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History has officially been made! In a brutal, weather-delayed final at the Mikheil Meskhi Stadium, the Junior Springboks defeated a fierce France U20 side 16-5 to successfully defend their World Rugby Junior Championship title!

Led by head coach Kevin Foote, this squad wrote their names in the history books, becoming the first South African U20 team to ever win back-to-back world titles—mirroring the legendary feat of the senior Springbok side from 2019 and 2023.
How the Battle Was Won:

The Boot & The Brains: Yaqeen Ahmed put on a flawless kicking and scoring masterclass, racking up 11 crucial points through three penalties and a conversion.

The Breakthrough: After France struck back early in the second half through Raphael Audebert, centre Markus Muller broke the dam wall with a vital 67th-minute try to give the Boks breathing room.

Unyielding Defense: Despite a 45-minute weather delay, wet conditions, and a couple of disallowed tries, a relentless defensive wall and dominant set-piece kept France completely locked down.

This victory caps off a stellar season including the U20 Rugby Championship title and extends the Junior Boks' incredible unbeaten run to 18 matches, stretching all the way back to the 2025 tournament in Italy. #worldrugby

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