The match officials have been confirmed for Friday’s second Women’s U20 international between the USA Women U20and the Junior Springbok Women in Stellenbosch.
South Africa’s Giana Viljoen will referee the match, with Angie Bezuidenhout and Siyanda Pikoli appointed as assistant referees. Egon Seconds will serve as the Television Match Official (TMO).
The match will be played at Markotter Stadium on Friday, July 24, bringing the two-match series to a close.
The USA heads into the rematch after an impressive 47–12 victory in the opening meeting, giving the Americans the opportunity to complete a series sweep against the Junior Springbok Women.
While the entire officiating team is from South Africa, that is standard practice for many age-grade international fixtures, where the host union appoints local match officials.
Match Officials
USA Women U20 vs Junior Springbok Women
Venue: Markotter Stadium, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Date: Friday, July 24, 2026
- Referee: Giana Viljoen
- Assistant Referee: Angie Bezuidenhout
- Assistant Referee: Siyanda Pikoli
- Television Match Official: Egon Seconds
With the officials now confirmed, attention turns to Friday’s second and final match of the series as the USA looks to build on its opening victory, while South Africa aims to level the series on home soil.
How to Watch
Fans can watch the second match between the USA Women U20 and the Junior Springbok Women live on Official BokTube on YouTube. The free livestream is scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. ET on Friday, July 24, giving supporters around the world the opportunity to follow the final match of the two-test series.
