SA Rugby U20: SA Rugby Academy Camp Players Announced

10 November 2026

SA Rugby invited several players to attend a U20 Academy training squad for the upcoming high-performance camp in Stellenbosch, scheduled from 23 to 27 November 2026, which serves as a crucial development phase under the guidance of head coach Kevin Foote.

DHL Stormers

• Forwards: AJ Meyer, Altus Rabie, Anesu Kuzonyei, Bulela Mbala, Dominic Sesink-Clee, Gert Kemp, Jacobus De Villiers, Jean Dreyer, Jordan Jooste, Juvan Burden, Lamla Mgedezi, Matthew Van der Merwe, Thomas Muller, Zack Hickman.
• Backs: Achmat Bejhardien, Ethan Barker, Ethan Van Biljon, Hendre Van Zyl, Jayden Brits, Mickyle Booise, Randall-John Davids, Tiaan Bason.

Vodacom Bulls

• Forwards: Chenedu Amadi, Glodi Thsipamba, Jandrain Gooosen, Jonathan Harding, Luan Van der Berg, Migael Turner, Ruben Groenewald.
• Backs: Christian Vorster, Darren Makeza, Elwin Janse Van Vuuren, Junaide Stewart, Liyema Nela, Raphael Ajibade, Thabiso Simelane.

10bet Lions

• Forwards: Andre Poulton, Juandre Uithaler, Keenan Myners, Lian Terblanche, Marko Kent, Nathan Aneke.
• Backs: Juan Vd Merwe, Luke Kent, Morne Noble, Reinhardt Viljoen, Ty Ax.

Hollywoodbets Sharks

• Forwards: Bernhard du Toit, Jeffrey Singo, Lwandile Mlaba, Wasi Vyambwera, Xander Smit.
• Backs: Amogelang Mataboge, Clinton Agu, William Ridl.

Toyota Cheetahs

• Anrich Schaffer, JG Badenhorst, Winton Abrahams.