Sefoor excited and relieved by Junior Boks call-up
The young Toyota Cheetahs flyhalf, Tylor Sefoor, has been included in the Junior Springbok squad for their upcoming U20 Rugby Championship campaign in Australia.
Sefoor, who has been in impressive form for the Cheetahs in the Currie Cup First Division this season, said he was “excited and relieved” to receive the call-up.
“It’s a dream come true to be selected for the Junior Springboks,” said Sefoor. “I’ve worked hard for this and I’m grateful for the opportunity to represent my country.”
Sefoor is one of nine players from the Western Province who have been included in the Junior Springbok squad. The other players are:
* Props: Casper Badenhorst, Liyema Ntshanga, Mbasa Maqubela, Reno Hirst, Ruan Swart, Zachary Porthen
* Hookers: CJ Erasmus, Ethan Bester, Juan Smal
* Locks: Adam de Waal, JF van Heerden, Thomas Dyer
* Loose-forwards: Bathobele Hlekani, Divan Fuller, Keanu Coetsee, Sibabalwe Mahashe, Thabang Mphafi, Tiaan Jacobs
* Scrumhalves: Asad Moos, Ezekiel Ngubane, Hassiem Pead
* Flyhalves: Thurlon Williams, Tylor Sefoor
* Centres: Bruce Sherwood, Joshua Boulle, Jurenzo Julius, Litelihle Bester, Philip-Albert van Niekerk
* Outside backs: JC Mars, Joel Leotlela, Michail Damon
How to Qualify for the Junior Springbok Squad
To qualify for the Junior Springbok squad, players must meet the following criteria:
* Be a South African citizen
* Be between the ages of 18 and 20
* Have played at a high level of rugby
* Be in good physical condition
* Be mentally tough
Players who meet these criteria can nominate themselves for selection by completing the online nomination form. The nomination form can be found on the SA Rugby website.
Once players have been nominated, they will be invited to attend a selection camp. The selection camp will be held in Stellenbosch from April 24-26.
At the selection camp, players will be assessed on their rugby skills, physical fitness, and mental toughness. The best players from the selection camp will be selected for the Junior Springbok squad.
The Junior Springbok squad will compete in the U20 Rugby Championship in Australia from May 19-June 11. The U20 Rugby Championship is a new tournament that will feature the top u20 rugby teams from South Africa, Argentina, New Zealand, and Australia.
The Junior Springboks will be looking to win the U20 Rugby Championship in their first year of competition. The team will be coached by Bafana Nhleko, who was the assistant coach of the South Africa U20 team that won the World Rugby U20 Championship in 2023.
Nhleko said he is confident that the Junior Springboks have what it takes to win the U20 Rugby Championship.
“We have a talented squad of players and I believe that we can compete with the best teams in the world,” said Nhleko. “We will be going to Australia with the aim of winning the championship.”
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Divya