Junior Springbok winger Jordan Steenkamp scored three tries and was one of the outstanding performers for the SA U20 side in their opening game of the Junior World Championship in Tbilisi, Georgia.
The Junior Springboks sent an early warning to the rest of the field as they opened their Junior World Championship title defence with an overpowering 104-7 victory over Uruguay in Tbilisi on Saturday evening.
Winger Jordan Steenkamp and flanker Risima Khosa led the way with a hat-trick, while fellow speedster Khuthadzo Rasivhaga scored two tries alongside replacement scrumhalf Jayden Brits. Markus Muller, Ethan Adams, Cheswill Jooste, Siposethu Mnebelele and Gert Steenkamp also crossed the whitewash in a ruthless attacking display that marked the perfect start for the defending champions.
The forwards laid the platform with a dominant physical performance up front, while the backs showcased their silky skills, pace and clinical finishing to carve Uruguay open throughout the contest. The Junior Boks ran in seven tries before the break as any resistance from their opponents quickly crumbled, taking a commanding 50-0 lead into half-time.
There was no let-up after the interval as South Africa added another 54 points to underline their status as one of the tournament favourites. Their attack was slick and varied, with quick ball, brilliant support lines by the backs and excellent handling, allowing them to convert almost every opportunity they created.
