The Junior Springboks are through to the final of the World Rugby U20 Championship for the first time in 11 years.

The South African side beat Argentina 48-24 in the competition's semifinals, in Italy, after scoring six tries while mercurial flyhalf Vusi Moyo kicked over 16 points.

SA coach Kevin Foote is in his first year as the team's coach and has achieved the kind of success that has eluded others before him, despite working with talented and highly rated groups. Foote applauded his players’ determination and performance to get this far

“Every player gave his all, leading exceptionally well in his respective position. Their collective effort is a testament to their hard work and alignment, with the leadership group setting the tone. I believe they are a truly humble group, and we’re well aware of how much effort we’ve put in leading up to this tournament,” said Foote

The Junior Boks will play New Zealand in their first final since 2014 on Saturday, where they’ll be aiming for their country’s second title after the famous win in Cape Town in 2012.

Saturday’s final between the Junior Boks and New Zealand in Rovigo will kick off at 20h30 and will be broadcast live on SuperSport.

*This article was first published by Eye Witness News