MyZA

News, Directory, Events and Other Stuff

You are here: Home / News / Sport / SA U18 Training Squad

SA U18 Training Squad

A group of 28 Under-18 players will assemble at Grey College in Bloemfontein this weekend for a three-day Commonwealth Youth Games training camp under the watchful eye of Marius Schoeman, SA Rugby’s High-Performance Manager for Sevens.

The Youth Games will take place in Trinidad and Tobago in August. The training camp was due to be held in Stellenbosch, but it has been moved to Bloemfontein due to the inclement weather conditions.

Schoeman said he is keen to start working with the group.

“We last participated in the tournament in 2015, when it was held in Samoa, and we won the gold medal,” said Schoeman.

“That team feature four players who would go on to play for the Springboks in Damian Willemse, Curwin Bosch, Embrose Papier and Manie Libbok, as well as future Blitzboks such as Stedman Gans, JC Pretorius, Mfundo Ndhlovu and Heino Bezuidenhout.

“It is exciting to have this group together, as we’ll be able to get a first-hand look at what capabilities we have in this squad. The interaction with these players is important with the future in mind.”

SA U18 Sevens training squad: Luann Olivier (Blue Bulls), Luan Giliomee, Bernardo Diedericks (both Boland), Jeandre Jacobs, Nathan Mathee (both Valke), Martin Botha, Marno Stopforth, Alzeadon Felix (all Free State), Fano Linde, Ethan Jones (both Griffons), Valentino Lenge, Dwayne Lubbe (both Griquas), Lavela Pongolo (EP), Ceono Everson, Jody Schambreel (both Lions), Siyanda Nkosi, Siyabonga Ndlozi, Mnelisi Gamede, Singce Simka, Hopewell Ntshangase (all Sharks), Jeffwin Wesso (SWD), Albie Bester, James Nero, Gino Cupido, Dewald de Villiers, Samuel Badenhorst, Enzo Labuschagne, Freek de Kock (all WP).

Category: Tag: ,

If you feel strongly about this article then feel free to send MyZA a ‘Letter to the Editor’ using the submission form below:

Letter to the Editor

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
If this is in response to an article please include that article title here or as the lead in for the first paragraph of your Letter below.

Separate tags with commas

Localise your letter by naming the city your words are about. Add relevant words describing your subject. Single comma separated words of no more than 5
Your Name(Required)
Your Name will be linked to the website below.
Your personal, business or social media web site
Choose NO to not set up a user account on MyZA. User Accounts will allow you to submit letters under your own Author Name

3 Latest Letters to the Editor:

  • Thoughts on Lotto Winner News

    Dear Editor This is fantastic news for the community of Gqeberha. It is always heartwarming to hear about such life-changing positive outcomes for everyday people. Congratulations to the lucky winner! Regards Buhle Ngcobo In Response to/From: R8.5 Million Lotto Winner Claims Prize in Gqeberha

  • Inquiry Regarding SASSA Card Replacement

    Dear Editor I am a social grant recipient and need guidance on swapping my SASSA Gold Card for the Postbank Black Card. Please assist. Regards Buhle Ngcobo In Response to/From: Minister Tolashe assures smooth transition to Postbank Black Cards for grant beneficiaries Swapping your SASSA Gold Card for the new Postbank Black Card is a…

  • Congratulations to the Lotto Winner

    Dear Editor Dear Editor, I was thrilled to hear about the R8.5 million Lotto win for the community of Gqeberha. Such life-changing news brings hope and excitement to everyone in the area. I congratulate the winner and wish them all the best with their prize. May this bring positive change to their life and the…

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Virender Sehwag is the only batsman who got an 80+ strike rate after playing 100 or more tests.

  2. In rugby union, the fastest try ever scored in an international test match was by Daisuke Ohata of Japan, who crossed the try line just 7.2 seconds after the opening kickoff against Wales in 2004.