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Junior Boks Recall Reid and Mnebelele for Final U20 Test in Tbilisi

Coach Kevin Foote restores experience up front to turn set-piece dominance into sustained pressure after a scoreless second half in the opener.

Junior Springbok prop Oliver Reid returns to the side. Picture: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile via Getty Images
Junior Springboks bring in Rassie's young gun selection

Overview

  • Foote brings Oliver Reid and Siphosethu Mnebelele back into the starting front row after precautionary rests, leaning on their U20 world title experience.
  • Zekhethelo Siyaya returns at fullback following illness, with Dylan Miller moving to the bench.
  • Kebotile Maake starts at No. 8 and Mumbere “Wasi” Vyambwera partners Luke Canon in a reshaped loose trio.
  • The second and final meeting with Georgia is scheduled for Friday, February 27 at Lelo Arena in Tbilisi, kicking off at 14:00 local (12:00 SAST; 10:00 GMT).
  • South Africa prioritizes tighter discipline and better conversion of set-piece pressure, with coaches expecting a heavy maul-oriented challenge from Georgia and a return to standard 23-man matchday squads.