South African schools rugby is globally renowned. Annual schoolboy
rugby tournaments like Craven Week, the Varsity Cup and the U20 Rugby
Championship consistently produce world-class rugby players.
Year after year, these competitions attract scouts and coaches from top
provincial and international teams. The most exceptional talents often
go on to represent the Springboks, helping to maintain South Africa’s
reputation as a rugby powerhouse.
For players, these tournaments
represent an opportunity to hone their skills and progress to the next
stage of their career. For viewers, these events are highly competitive, featuring high-level talents and thrilling matches.
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South African Schoolboy Rugby Tournaments
The most revered South African schoolboy rugby tournament is Craven
Week. Commonly regarded as the crowning jewel of SA schools rugby, this
annual competition is responsible for some of the most decorated and
celebrated Springboks. This includes Morné Steyn, Ruan Pienaar and
Francois Pienaar.
Beyond school rugby, the top South African
players often progress to the Varsity Cup and the U20 Rugby
Championship. The Varsity Cup is contested by the top university rugby
teams while the U20 Rugby Championship is the youth version of The Rugby Championship. Additionally, the South Africa U20 team also competes
annually at the World Rugby U20 Championship.
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