Ahmed kicks Junior Boks to U20 World Championship title defence
The South African U20 rugby team successfully defended their World Rugby Championship title by defeating France 16-5 in Tbilisi. Fly-half Yaqeen Ahmed played a pivotal role, contributing eight points to secure the victory.
Why it matters
This victory cements South Africa's status as a dominant force in youth international rugby.
South Africa fly-half Yaqeen Ahmed slotted eight points as they defended their World Rugby under-20s title by edging France 16-5 in Tbilisi, Georgia, on Saturday.
Ahmed's contributions guided the Junior Boks to a third crown, having beaten New Zealand in last year's decider and the same opponents in 2012.
Les Bleuets' only points came from a Raphael Audebert try just after the break as they failed to secure a fourth success in the annual tournament.
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