Liam Lightly from South Western Districts has been called up as an injury replacement to the SA U18 ‘A’ team for the U18 International Series, which kicks off next week.
Lightly, a loose forward from Oakdale, replaces the Pumas’ Franko Rossouw, from Secunda, in the ‘A’ squad.
SA Rugby also announced a further change in venue for the opening round of the forthcoming series. Due to building work at Stellenberg High School, the first three matches scheduled for Friday, 8 August, will now be played at Hoërskool Durbanville.
Match days two and three will take place as scheduled on Tuesday, 12 August at Boland Landbou and Saturday, 16 August at Paarl Gimnasium.
Updated U18 International Series fixtures:
All matches to be streamed live by SuperSport Schools
Friday 8 August 2025 at Hoërskool Durbanville:
11h30: SA U18 ‘A’ vs Ireland
13h30: Georgia vs England
15h30: SA U18 vs France
Tuesday 12 August 2025 at Boland Landbou:
11h30: SA U18 ‘A’ vs Georgia
13h30: SA U18 vs Ireland
15h30: England vs France
Saturday 16 August 2025 at Paarl Gimnasium:
11h30: France vs SA U18 ‘A’
13h30: Ireland vs Georgia
15h30: SA U18 vs England