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Rugby: New Zealand edge Junior Boks to retain U20 Championship title [SOUND]

# Rugby: New Zealand narrowly defeated South Africa 48-45 to retain the U20 Rugby Championship title at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha. The Kiwis rallied from 19-0 behind and survived the dying stages with only 13 players to record an epic win. Australia finished second with a hard-fought 40-36 victory over Argentina, who finished last, with South Africa third. Junior Springboks coach, Kevin Foote, praised his team’s character, attack, and progress, saying the tournament has been a positive learning experience:

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