France to face South Africa in Junior World Championship final

France secured a place in the World Rugby Junior World Championship 2026 final with a 26-22 victory over New Zealand, thanks to a late try from Adrien Drault. They will face defending champions South Africa, who defeated England 53-37 in a high-intensity semi-final that included two red cards, with both matches played in Tbilisi on Monday. This will be the first-ever Junior World Championship final between these two sides, with South Africa seeking to retain their title and France chasing a fourth championship.