Updated Junior Springbok media schedule – Friday, 24 June 2016

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Friday, 24 June 2016

Updated Junior Springbok media schedule

This schedule is for planning purposes only and not for publication.

Note to Editors: Please note that the captain’s run on Friday has been moved from 16h00 to 14h00.

Media are advised of the Junior Springbok media schedule for the team’s last three days at the World Rugby Under-20 Championship in Manchester. The competition concludes on Saturday, 25 June.

For more information or telephonic interview requests, please contact Zeena Isaacs, Junior Springbok Media Manager, on zeenai@sarugby.co.za or +447391674369.

The schedule is in UK time to accommodate the media attending the tournament. Please note that South African time is one hour ahead of Manchester.

Date and UK Time Media Opportunity  Venue
Friday, 24 June – 14h00 Junior Springbok team to face Argentina announced via press release Manchester
Friday, 24 June – 14h00 Captain’s run – First 10 minutes open to media for visuals and interviews Burnage RFC
Saturday, 25 June – 14h30

Junior Springboks vs Argentina (World Rugby U20 Championship bronze playoff)

Match report to be distributed to media. 

The coach and captain will also attend the official media conference after the match

AJ Bell Stadium
Sunday, 26 June – 14h00 Team departure press release to be distributed Manchester

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