Squads for the u17 National Sevens tournament
The annual inter-provincial sevens tournament kicks off at Grey College in Bloemfontein on Monday.
With 16 teams made up of the most versatile and talented rugby players in the country, the event promises to deliver stirring competition.
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Earlier this year the South African u18 sevens team earned bronze at the Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad and Tobago.
Three of those players will also be in action this weekend. Luan Olivier from Garsfontein runs out for the Blue Bulls. He will be facing his SA teammates Xhanti Pongolo from Grey High who plays for the Eastern Province as well as Charlie Hofmeyr’s golden boy, Luan Giliomee, who plays for Boland.
All three of these boys will be at the forefront of the action at the tournament, having already developed their skills and gained invaluable experience under the SA Sevens High-Performance Manager, Marius Schoeman, during their time in his care at the Youth Games.
This event will showcase even more future talent as speedsters from across the country gather to test their mettle in their provincial colours.
The teams are:
Blue Bulls: Albert Smit, Luan Olivier, Anwil Prince, Hendré Schoeman, Nylan Albertus, Leskin Samuels, Danny Metcalfe, Luan Potgieter, Victory Akin, Justin Julies, Stephan Pretorius, Divan Nel.
Boland: Kian van Tonder, Philip du Plessis, Giano da Kosta, Aljay Skippers, Luan Giliomee, Eathon Erasmus, Lu-Handré Arendse, Boeta Schreuder, Rheinhardt Adonis, Callum van Staden, Junaide Stuart, Bernedict George.
Eastern Province: Xhanti Pongolo, Caleb Friskin, Jan-Theo van Tonder, Christiaan van der Merwe, Shenon Jacobs, Meyer Prinsloo, Sibulele Mkhontwana, Lreese Stuurman, Cameron Doyle, Denilo Jordaan, Khanya Maduna.
Free State: Liam Santos, Liam van Wyk, AJ Meyer, Mokgaotsi Mosiane, Heinrich Theron, Ruben Cilliers, Philip Mclaren, Donelle Hendricks, Alzeadon Felix, Ethan Adams, Theko Montjane, Junior Titoti.
Free State Invitational: Marcel Coetzee, Xander Smit, David du Toit, Julian Cosmo, Bendre Vermaak, Themba Nonganga, Bernard Wessels, Sherwin Buys, Pule Motselile, Rorisang Masoeu, Piwe Mkunjane, Brandon de Wee.
Golden Lions: Pieter Moller, Ty Ax, Jarod Coetzee, Ignatius Jantjies, Jade Muller, Hanu Fourie, Aiden Bester, Khotadso Rashivanga, RJ Barnard, Lindsey Jansen, Deveno Bernado, Jenimo Luiters.
Griffons: Dawie Fourie, Kelvin Chaka, Kganya Molapo, Rewaldo Farmer, Ru-Bran Kock, Joshua Coertzen, Hloni Mokotjo, Thabiso Phafudi, Ashwin Mellon, JM Rensburg, Bokang Lensenyeho, Kamohelo Moses.
Griffons Invitational: Jan Coetzee, Owen Posholi, Daniël Meintjies, Ethan Smit, Rorisang Marumo, Tsepho Motloung, Kaneng Komane, Letlotlo Mohale, Franco de Wet, Meguel Davids, Vuyo Nzunga, Xander Wiltshire.
Griquas: Wian Liebenberg, Sylvester Hoffman, Arno Luttig, Marcwin Nero, Ethan van Zyl, Gregan Jansen, Jacquinn Jasson, Alec Andrianatos, Ambrijon Vraagom, Jaco Brits, Clinton Brits, Louwen Harper.
Namibia: Zack von Wielligh, Bradley Gawanab, Tjeripo Karuhumba, Dominique Isaacs, William Beukes, Soobramoney Sammy, Alejandro Morkel, Jivaldo Pienaar, Jaythen Orange, Wesley Haukongo, Alexandro van Wyk, Roberto Simbo.
Leopards: Hanré Venter, Dewald Potgieter, Francois Dumond, Chad Hofmeyer, Rickardt van Heerden, Winton Abrahams, Tirell Schalkwyk, Kgologano Legodi, Tiaan Booysen, Rea Motsusi, Xander Smit, CJ Felkers.
Limpopo Blue Bulls: Tihandre Reynecke, Hanno van Zyl, Aza Mabe, Anverio Bradford, Dustin Terblanche, Nikelo Moyo, Mignon Stevens, Divan Brown, Mihlali Ntlebi, FJ Drotskie, Hardus Otto.
Pumas: Toy Engelbrecht, Johnny dos Santos, Jabu Mahebula, Jarno Haaroff, Matthew Abbey, Ryan Erasmus, Kefilwe Phamotse, Lungelo Maseko, Martin Pretorius, Anele Ngwenya, Divan Mulder, Bandile Thanjekwayo.
Sharks: Vuyo Gwiji, Thando Luthuli, Carlyle Hawkins, Aka Boqwana, Luke Davidson, Zenkosi Mthiyane, Adriano Jackson, William Ridl, Mathew Fick, Unathi Mlotshwa, Kwenzo Dlamini, Zekethelo Siyaya.
SWD: Gustav van der Merwe, Roy Viljoen, Gareth Meyer, Elgernon Meyer, Andrew Stopforth, Kurt Coetzee, Keenan Jantjies, Logan Jantjies, Anrich Scheffer, Migail Barnard, Waylon Kortjie, Craig Lottering.
Valke: JP Jooste, Daniel Kazambo, Storm Labuschagne, Hennie Eybers, Jason Joubert, Gerhard van Aswegen, Ruan van Biljon, Jean-dré Claassen, Ryan Smith, Nhlanhla Ndlovu, Tanyani Mokiri, Musa Mahlangu.
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