With heavy underfoot conditions expected in Paarl on Friday, the SA Under-18s are under no illusion that a tough challenge awaits them when they face Ireland in their first outing of the 2024 U18 International Rugby Series.
SA Under-18 coach James Winstanley has made 10 rotational changes to his starting team from the side that beat Ireland, for Tuesday's U18 International Series clash with England at Paarl Boys’ High School.
South Africa finished the Under-18 International Series on a high and undefeated note when they beat England 39-14 at Paarl Boys' High School on Monday afternoon, adding to their impressive victory over Ireland last Friday at Paarl Gimnasium.