Overview
- The Junior Springboks are in Tbilisi preparing to face England in the Junior World Championship semi-final on Monday.
- Captain Siphosethu Mnebelele said the squad is tightly bonded, has enjoyed its build-up and is focused on starting fast after a tense pool phase.
- Utility back Luan Giliomee returns at fullback for the semi and says he will fill any role the coaches need.
- Players expect England to bring physicality and a strong kicking game and say the team has bought into coach Kevin Foote’s game plan.
- The defending champions reached the last four after a must-win pool game against Wales and can move within one win of New Zealand’s JWC streak if they beat England.