Overview
- South Africa recovered from a 14-0 start to score eight tries in a 52-33 win over Wales that secured first place in Pool A.
- Fly-half Yaqeen Ahmed returned from a two-game suspension to convert six kicks and influence play as a running threat and playmaker.
- Forwards powered several maul tries with scorers including Siphosethu Mnebelele (two), Liam van Wyk (two), Heinrich Theron and others driving the attack.
- Coach Kevin Foote praised the attacking intent but singled out defensive lapses, turnovers and discipline—including late yellow cards—as areas to fix before the knockouts.
- The win gives the Junior Springboks top seeding and a semi-final against England at Avchala Stadium in Tbilisi on Monday, July 13, with New Zealand set to play France in the other semi-final.