The Airlink Pumas named their travelling squad for the upcoming tour to Tbilisi, Georgia, introducing an exciting blend of fresh faces and proven local talent.
Three prominent Free State players have cracked the nod for the tour, adding significant depth to the Mpumalanga outfit. Leading the charge is flyhalf Bradley Giddy, the former Shimlas captain, whose tactical brilliance and leadership will be key tactical assets overseas. Joining him from the Free State are crisp-passing scrumhalf Christiaan van der Westhuizen and the hard-working flanker Henri van Heerden.
With a few gaps to plug, head coach Jimmy Stonehouse has drafted in a trio of new props to beef up the scrum. Damian Baker, Jaco du Toit, and Barnard Nortjé have all been called up to fill the voids.
The Airlink Pumas will feature in three highly competitive fixtures in the Georgian capital:
Date Matchup Kick-off Time (SAST)
Thursday, 24 September 2026: Iberians vs. Airlink Pumas at 14:00
Tuesday, 29 September 2026: Black Lion vs. Airlink Pumas at 17:00
Sunday, 4 October 2026: Lusitanos vs. Airlink Pumas at 14:00
Airlink Pumas Touring Squad
Forwards:
Stephan de Jager, Jaco du Toit, Damian Baker, Junior Banda, Bryan le Roux, Barnard Nortjé, Gustav du Rand, Chyle van Zyl, Jan-Henning Campher, Tian Vorster, Jordan McLoughlin, Stephan Krugel, Tiaan de Klerk, André Goedhals, Patrick Kitete, Thabo Ndimande, Henri van Heerden, André Fouché, De Wet Marais, Marvelous Mashimbyi, Willie Engelbrecht.
Backs:
Tom Bursey, Russwill Fredericks, Raegen Orange, Christiaan van der Westhuizen, Clinton Swart, Bradley Giddy, Troy Delport, Wian van Niekerk, JC Nel, Lundi Msenge, Dalvon Blood, Alfondso Isaacs, Banie Britz, Tino Swanepoel, Andrew Kota.