The 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games u18 Sevens tournament kicks off

The South African u18 Sevens group are on their way to Trinidad and Tobago, where they will be representing the country at the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games.

The team is made up of a variety of the best first-team players in South African schoolboy rugby and looks well-equipped to defend our pride at this year’s Games.

We face the hosts in the final match of the first day on Sunday before we have two tough opponents on Monday in Canada and Scotland.

On Tuesday we play against Fiji whose senior team are currently ranked the highest among the participating nations at third in the HSBC Sevens rankings.

The Blitzbokke ended last season at seventh, the lowest we’ve ever been.

We’ll look to the young flyers of the future over the weekend to get a taste of what South African sevens rugby might have in store over the next couple of years.

The fixtures (*local time in Trinidad & Tobago):

Sunday: 09:00 – Scotland vs Canada; 09:44 – South Africa vs Jamaica; 10:28 – Fiji vs Trinidad & Tobago; 13:00 – Jamaica vs Scotland; 13:44 – Fiji vs Canada; 14:28 – South Africa vs Trinidad & Tobago.

Monday: 09:00 – Fiji vs Scotland; 09:44 – South Africa vs Canada; 10:28 – Jamaica vs Trinidad & Tobago; 13:00 – South Africa vs Scotland; 13:44 – Fiji vs Jamaica; 14:28 – Canada vs Trinidad & Tobago.

Tuesday: 09:00 – Scotland vs Trinidad & Tobago; 09:44 – Canada vs Jamaica; 10:28 – Fiji vs South Africa; 13:00 – 5th vs 6th; 14:00 – 3rd vs 4th; 15:00 – Final

The team is:

Siyanda Nkosi (Northwood), Fano Linde (Voortrekker), Jeffwin Wesso (Outeniqua), Luann Olivier (Garsfontein), James Nero (Hoërskool Durbanville), Thandolwami Ntshangase (Durban High School), Gino Cupido (Strand), Siybonga Ndlozi (Westville), Lavela Pongolo (Grey High), Bernardo Diedericks (Robertson), Samuel Badenhorst (Paul Roos), Luan Giliomee (Charlie Hofmeyr), Marno Stopforth (Grey College).

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Willem Louw is a South African sports enthusiast pursuing a Master’s in Philosophy at UNISA. With a BA in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics, and an Honours in Philosophy, he brings a unique perspective to his role as a school sports journalist and team leader at SuperSport Schools Plus. Willem is committed to nurturing young talent and promoting the growth of school sports in South Africa.

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