WALL OF FAME

Inspiring Greatness, Through Sport to Life

Through the UXi Rugby Institutes, there are several opportunities for players to be seen and taken up into semi-professional and professional teams. Team selections, such as the Union U/20 and U/21 teams are common and even senior team selections are possible.

Through this programme, student-athletes are given all the tools they need to develop into successful, professional players.

Since its inception, UXi Sport has assisted in
achieving the following in rugby:

  • 2 Springbok Players

  • 1 Blitzboks Player

  • 1 South African Tag-Rugby Player

  • 2 Namibian World Cup Players

  • 90+ Union Players

  • 20+ Varsity Cup/Shield Players

  • 2 Zimbabwean National Players

  • 3 USA College Players

  • 14 International Club Players

  • 1 Blue Bulls Assistant Coach

  • 1 Lions Assistant Coach

  • 1 Cheetahs Strength & Conditioning Coach

  • 5 U/20 and U/21 Union Coaches

  • 3 International Coaches

  • Out of all the players in the system over the years:

    > 65% are employed;
    > 15% are playing nationally or internationally;
    > 20% are still in the UXiRI system for their 2nd and 3rd year development to further their rugby careers and studies

Their eXtraordinary achievements:

National-Level:

Kurt-Lee ArendseGrant WilliamsRicardo DuartteeKyle SaundersLidene Kruger

Springbok Representative


Former Western Province Rugby Academy (WPRA) student-athlete, Kurt-Lee Arendse, made his Springbok debut against Wales on the 9th of July 2022. Kurt-Lee was a WPRA student in 2016 and was coached under our very own Alastair Theys and Anton Moolman.

At the Academy, Kurt-Lee was a fast-footed winger, who showed eXtreme amounts of talent and skills. There was never a doubt in anyone’s minds that Kurt-Lee would make it all the way to the top! 

Kurt-Lee was also selected as a URC Elite 15 player during the Vodacom URC Awards 2022/23.

Springbok Representative


Former Western Province Rugby Academy (WPRA) student, Grant Williams, made his Springbok debut against Wales on the 9th of July 2022. Grant (known as “Mollie” at the WPRA) was a Stellenbosch Rugby Academy (this Academy was taken over by the WPRA) in 2015/2016, and was coached under our very own Warren Petersen, Hendrik Louw and Francois du Toit.

At the Academy, Grant was a talented winger who always gave his best on and off-field. Grant always had big dreams, and knew that he had to work hard and consistently to have a shot at making those dreams come true. His hard work finally paid off, and his dreams have come true.

Blitzboks Representative


Ricardo “Ricky” Duarttee (WPRA 2021) made his debut for the Blitzboks at the 2022 Dubai 7s tournament. Ricardo’s eXtraordinary performance in the 7s scene has earned him the nickname of “Tricky Ricky”.

Ricardo was a standout player at the Western Province Rugby Academy, even at 15’s level. We are proud of how Ricardo has developed as an eXcellent 7s player!

South African Tag-Rugby Representative


Former Western Province Rugby Academy (WPRA) student, Kyle Saunders, was selected for the South African Tag-Rugby squad. Kyle was a Stellenbosch Rugby Academy (this Academy was taken over by the WPRA) in 2015/16, and was coached under our very own Warren Petersen, Hendrik Louw and Francois du Toit.

Kyle is still eXtremely involved in UXi Sport and the Western Province Rugby Academy, and often hosts skills clinics for our current student-athletes.

Springbok Sevens Call-Up for Lidene Kruger!

From the hockey field to the rugby pitch, Lidene Kruger (GRI 2024) has shown that passion and bold choices can unlock extraordinary opportunities.

After joining the UXi Sport Griquas Rugby Institute in 2024, Lidene’s rise has been nothing short of remarkable. She was selected for the Junior Springbok U20 Women’s Camp in 2024, and in 2025, continued her journey at Sol Plaatje University, proudly representing the Griquas Women on the provincial stage.

Now, Lidene has reached new heights with a call-up to the Springbok Women’s Sevens Training Camp — an elite opportunity reserved for the nation’s top emerging talent.

Her fearless attitude and relentless drive continue to inspire, and the entire UXi Sport family couldn’t be prouder!

International-Level:

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USANamibiaPolandNetherlandsNew ZealandCzechMexicoMalaysiaGermanyZimbabwePortugalJamaica Canada
Sean Munemo Tucker Trickery

USA

Tucker Trickey competes in France with USA National 7s Team
Tucker Trickey (WPIRI Old Boy – Class of 2023), recently represented the USA National 7s Team at the EAAST 7s Tournament in France. A true ambassador for UXi Sport on the global stage!

American College Rugby Player
Dylin Mulder (PRI 2022) received the incredible opportunity to join the Lindenwood University Rugby Programme.
Based in Misourri, USA, Dylan is proving to be a powerhouse Flanker, and is eXcelling in his American rugby career!

American College Rugby Player
Laurence “Larry” Old (WPRA 2020) signed a rugby contract with Wheeling University, in the United States for Rugby.

Based in West Virginia, Larry is proving to be an unstoppable Hooker and Flanker for the University team!

American College Rugby Player
Sean Munemo (WPRA 2020) is living out his rugby and academic dreams in the USA! Sean is currently playing for Wayne State College in Nebraska, while also studying Engineering Technology.

Sean is an incredibly talented flanker, who joined the WPRA in 2020, after playing in the UK for a period of time. At the UXi WPRA, Sean excelled in all things on- and off-field. From skills training, to conditioning, to his incredible mindset and his one-of-a-kind ability to motivate others – this is what provided him the opportunity to play USA College Rugby.

Delano Van-Der-Berg Gianluca Savoldelli Alejandro Morkel Owen Hawanga Joshua Bester Maughan Jarman Ben Burger McHenry Kambatuku Schalk Kuhn

NAMIBIA

  1. Gianluca Savoldelli represents Namibia U21 at the Barthés Trophy
    Gianluca Savoldelli (WPIRI 2025), a proud student-athlete at the UXi Sport Western Province International Rugby Institute, was selected for the Namibia U20 Training Camp and went on to represent Namibia U21 at the 2025 Barthés Trophy, helping lead the team to championship victory.
  1. Joshua Bester represents Namibia U21 at the Barthés Trophy
    Joshua Bester (WPIRI 2025), one of our standout players at the UXi Sport Western Province International Rugby Institute, not only attended the Namibia U20 Training Camp, but proudly represented Namibia U21 at the victorious 2025 Barthés Trophy tournament.
  1. Maughan Jarman represents Namibia U21 at the Barthés Trophy
    Maughan Jarman (WPIRI 2025), an exceptional talent from the UXi Sport Western Province International Rugby Institute, was part of the Namibia U21 squad that triumphed at the 2025 Barthés Trophy after completing the U20 Training Camp.
  1. Alejandro Morkel represents Namibia U21 at the Barthés Trophy
    Alejandro Morkel (PRI 2025), representing the UXi Sport Pumas Rugby Institute, played a key role for Namibia U21 at the 2025 Barthés Trophy after his selection to the Namibia U20 Training Camp.
  1. Ben Burger captains Namibia U21 to victory at the Barthés Trophy
    Ben Burger (PRI 2024-2025), a proud student-athlete at the UXi Sport Pumas Rugby Institute, was selected for the Namibia U20 Training Camp and went on to captain the Namibia U21 national team to a historic victory at the 2025 Barthés Trophy.
  1. Delano van der Berg represents Namibia U21 at the Barthés Trophy
    Delano van der Berg (PRI 2024-2025), a rising rugby star from the UXi Sport Pumas Rugby Institute, was part of the victorious Namibia U21 team at the 2025 Barthés Trophy, following his selection for the Namibia U20 Training Camp.
  1. MCHenry Kambatuku represents Namibia U21 at the Barthés Trophy
    MCHenry Kambatuku (PRI 2025), a dedicated student-athlete from the UXi Sport Pumas Rugby Institute, proudly represented Namibia U21 at the 2025 Barthés Trophy after participating in the Namibia U20 Training Camp.
  1. SW Kuhn represents Namibia U21 at the Barthés Trophy
    SW Kuhn (WPIRI Old Boy – Class of 2023), a graduate of the UXi Sport Western Province International Rugby Institute, joined the Namibia U21 team that claimed victory at the 2025 Barthés Trophy after his involvement in the U20 Training Camp.
  1. Namibia National Representative
    Owen Hawanga (WPRA 2022) has proudly earned his place as a Namibian International Rugby Player. An eXtremely talented centre, Owen has represented Namibia at both U20 and Senior National Team level, including competing in the prestigious Barthes Cup in Kenya.
    From WPRA to the international stage — your journey is just beginning, Owen!
Wiehan Kruger

POLAND

  1. Wiehan Kruger signs with Lechia Gdańsk Rugby Club in Poland
    Wiehan Kruger (WPIRI Old Boy – Class of 2022), is taking on Europe with Lechia Gdańsk Rugby Club in Poland in 2025. His rugby journey continues to inspire!
  1. Polish Club Representative

Devon Pretorius (GRI 2021) received a professional rugby in Poland! Devon made his rugby debut in 2022 for RC Arka Gdynia in Gdynia, which currently competes in the Ekstraliga League.

Joren Buijs Luc Brulot

NETHERLANDS

  1. Dutch National Player
    David Weersma (WPRA 2015/16), who has been playing internationally for the past seven years, was recently nominated as “Player of the Pool stages” for the Rugby Europe Men’s XV Championship for his contribution to the Dutch National team.
  1. Joren Buijs selected to represent the Netherlands U18 Rugby Team
    Joren Buijs (WPIRI 2024–2025) has been selected to represent Rugby Nederland U18 at the 2025 European Championship U18.
    A standout international student-athlete, Joren continues to shine on the field and make WPIRI proud!
  2. Luc Brulot earns spot in Rugby Nederland U18
    Luc Brulot (WPIRI 2024–2025) has been selected to represent Rugby Nederland U18 at the 2025 European Championship U18.
    An exciting young talent, Luc is showcasing the strength of UXi Sport’s international programme on the European stage!
Calvin Gunter Joe-Kaufmann

NEW ZEALAND

  1. Calvin Gunter heads to New Zealand for 2025 rugby journey
    Calvin Gunter (2025), one of UXi Sport’s determined and talented student-athletes, is taking his rugby career international by heading to New Zealand in 2025 to play and coach at a New Zealand Rugby club. A nation known for producing some of the best rugby players in the world — and Calvin is ready to rise to the challenge!
  2. Joe Kaufmann trains in NZ with Crusaders Academy
    Joe Kaufmann (WPIRI Class of 2024) was accepted into the Crusaders International Rugby Academy in New Zealand — one of the world’s top development programmes.

    A global UXi Sport ambassador, Joe continues to grow from strength to strength on the international stage!

Devon Spruit

CZECH

  1. From Jeppe High to the Czech Rugby Fields: Devon Spruit’s Inspiring Journey

Devon Spruit’s rugby story is one of perseverance, growth, and faith. Starting out at Jeppe High School for Boys, Devon played in the second team, where his coaches and teammates helped shape his early rugby foundation

MEXICO

  1. Brandon Arriaga represents Mexico’s National Rugby Team – Serpientes
    Brandon Arriaga (WPIRI Old Boy – Class of 2022), has made his mark internationally by being selected for the Mexico National Rugby Team – the Serpientes. A proud moment for UXi Sport!
Jonathan Knipe

MALAYSIA

  1. Jonathan Knipe represents NTK Cobras at Sevens Tournament in Malaysia
    Jonathan Knipe (2024), a dedicated UXi Sport student-athlete, took his game to the international stage by representing the NTK Cobras at a top-level Sevens Rugby Tournament in Malaysia. A proud achievement and an unforgettable experience flying the UXi flag abroad!
Morné van Jaarsveld Dylan van der Merwe Teswin Jacobs JP Evert

GERMANY

German Club Representative
Janrico Vermeulen (PRI 2021) spent some time pursing a European rugby career, where he played for TSV Victoria Linden e.V. Rugby Club in Hanover, Germany. Janrico won the joint “Man of the Match” award in his final match for Victoria Linden.

German Club Representative
Arno Smit (PRI 2021) spent some time pursing a European rugby career, where he played for TSV Victoria Linden e.V. Rugby Club in Hanover, Germany. Arno won the joint “Man of the Match” award in his final match for Victoria Linden.

Rugby Coach at German Club
Ruan van der Schyff (WPRA 2022) is a second-year student-athlete who was selected to work as a rugby coach at BTHV in Bonn, Germany. This is part of a UXi-Germany partnership, in which we provide opportunities for our students that fully embody the pillars and values of UXi Sport.

Ruan is the third student-athlete to be selected for this programme.

Rugby Coach at German Club
Hanru Smith (WPRA 2020/21/22) is a third-year student-athlete who was selected to work as a rugby coach at BTHV in Bonn, Germany. This is part of a UXi-Germany partnership, in which we provide opportunities for our students that fully embody the pillars and values of UXi Sport.

Hanru is the second student-athlete to be selected for this programme.

Rugby Coach at German Club
Dylan van der Merwe (WPRA 2021) was provided the incredible opportunity to work as a rugby coach at BTHV in Bonn, Germany. This coaching programme is primarily based on coaching and introducing rugby to players at the club, from U/8 level right through to U/16 level.

This is part of a UXi-Germany partnership, in which we provide opportunities for our students that fully embody the pillars and values of UXi Sport.

German Club Representative
JP Evert (WPRA 2021) has taken his rugby career to international levels! JP was approached by the popular German rugby club, VfR Döhren 06, and contracted for two years. Based in Hanover, Germany, JP thrived on the international stage and loved every moment of his German eXperience.

German Club Representative
Teswin Jacobs (WPRA 2021) received a professional rugby opportunity in Germany, with RC Rottweil! We are so proud of Teswin for making his international rugby debut.

German Club Representative
Delarey Swart (PRI 2022) is currently pursuing a European rugby career, where he is playing for TSV Victoria Linden e.V. Rugby Club in Hanover, Germany. Delarey won “Man of the Match” in his debut match for Victoria Linden.

German Club Representative
Morné van Jaarsveld (PRI 2022) is currently pursuing a professional rugby career in Germany, where he plays for TSV Victoria Linden e.V. Rugby Club in Hanover. After making his mark at the UXi Sport Pumas Rugby Institute and representing the Pumas U21 Currie Cup Shield team, Morné became one of Victoria Linden’s top try-scorers in his debut season and earned a full rugby contract, German language studies, and a career placement. His coach commends him as a committed and impactful player on and off the field.

Emmanuel Farawu

ZIMBABWE

  1. Zimbabwe National Representative

Tinashe Gowere (WPRA 2021/22) was selected for the Zimbabwe National Men’s 7’s Rugby Team, popularly knowns as the “Zimbabwe Cheetahs”. They competed in the World Rugby Challengers 7’s Series in Cape Town.

  1. Zimbabwe National Representative

Emmanuel Farawu (WPRA 2021) was selected for the Zimbabwe National U/20 “Junior Sables” men’s squad, that traveled to Canada for their international competition.

PORTUGAL

  1. Portuguese Club Representative

Connor Clark (GRI 2021) is currently playing overseas for Clube de Rugby Arcos de Valdevez, based in Portugal. This Portuguese rugby club currently plays at the Campeonato Nacional Honra/Super Bock – Portugal’s top level Rugby Union championship.

JAMAICA

  1. Jamaican National Player 

Lewis Ellingham (WPRA 2018 International student) made his debut at the end of 2022 for the Jamaican National side. Jamaica took on Gibraltar in an international match in Birmingham, England.

Joe-Kaufmann

CANADA

Joe Kaufmann rises through Canadian Rugby ranks
Joe Kaufmann (WPIRI Old Boy – Class of 2024) is making waves in Canada!

He earned a long-list spot for the U20 National Team, competed in the 2025 Oceania Rugby Challenge in Fiji, and received a rugby scholarship to UBC — one of Canada’s top rugby programs.

Joe also received Rugby Canada’s “Love of the Game” Scholarship and was selected for the U20 7s Provincial Team and the Men’s Rugby Canada 7s long list.

Provincial-Level:

Western ProvinceToyota CheetahsPumasGriquasGriffonsBolandBlue BullsLionsBorder BulldogsEPRU Elephants
Nqaba Nkonyeni Sean van Zijl Rucan Lawrence Botshelo Kubyadi Jan-Daniel Cilliers Mihle Qaba

Western Province Rugby Union Representatives

The following UXi Rugby Institutes student-athletes were selected for the respective Western Province Rugby Union teams:

Western Province U/21 | 2025 Season:

> Bulele Thibini (WPIRI 2024) | Training Group

> Cullen Willows (WPIRI 2024) | Training Group

> Enrico Giani (WPIRI 2024) | Training Group

> Ferion Beukes (WPIRI 2024) | Training Group

> Graham Thompson (WPIRI 2024) | Training Group

> Jacques Loubser (WPIRI 2024) | Training Group

Western Province Premier U19 Division:

> Graham Thompson (WPIRI 2024)

> Nqaba Nkonyeni (WPIRI 2024)

> Sean van Zijl (WPIRI 2024)

> Rucan Lawrence (WPIRI 2024) | Training Group

> Moses Nande (WPIRI 2022) | Western Province U19 team


Western Province Senior Currie Cup | 2023 Season:

> Matthew Coenraad (WPRA 2020)


Western Province 7’s (Tusker Safari Sevens rugby tournament) | 2023 Season:

> Jan-Daniel Cilliers (WPRA 2021/22/23)

> Botshelo Kubyadi (WPRA 2021/22/23)

> Mihle Qaba (WPRA 2021/22/23)


Western Province 10’s | 2023 Season:

> Ruben Verdoes (WPRA 2021/22/23)

Western Province U/19 | 2023 Season:

> Joshua Fritz (WPRA 2023)

> Aaron Swartz (WPRA 2023)


Western Province U/19 Touch Rugby | 2023 Season:

> Adon Blouws (GRI 2023)


Western Province U/21 | 2022 Season:

> Dian Basson (WPRA 2021/22)


Western Province U/20 | 2022 Season:

> Moses Nande (WPRA 2021-2022)

> Jan-Daniel Cilliers (WPRA 2021/22/23)

> Botshelo Kubyadi (WPRA 2021/22)

Brent Klopper HG Muller Louis Fourie Maritz Dunnhauser Riaan Benade Ruan Potgieter

Toyota Cheetahs Rugby Union Representatives


The following UXi Rugby Institutes student-athletes were selected for the respective Toyota Cheetahs Rugby Union teams:

Toyota Cheetahs U/19 | 2025 Season:

>Brent Klopper (FSIRI 2024-2025)

> Riaan Benade (FSIRI 2025)

> Maritz Dunnhauser (FSIRI 2025)

> Lious Fourie (FSIRI 2025)

> HG Muller (FSIRI 2025)

> Ruan Potgieter (FSIRI 2025)

Toyota Cheetahs U/21 | 2025 Season:

> Brent Klopper (FSIRI 2024)

Toyota Cheetahs U/19 | 2024 Season:

> Ethand Rheeder (FSIRI 2024)

> Lihlumelo Jabanga (FSIRI 2024)

> Joshua Fritz (Old Boy) (WPIRI 2024)

> Nathan Joe Dodd (FSIRI 2024) *Training Squad

Toyota Cheetahs U/21 | 2024 Season:

> Ruben Kotze (FSIRI 2024)

> Marco Coetzee (FSIRI 2024)

Toyota Cheetahs Women U/21 | 2024 Season:

> Thuto Rantso (GRI 2024)

Toyota Cheetahs U/19 | 2023 Season:

> Edward Tembani (CIE 2023)

> Jordan Davids (CIE 2023)

> JP van Heerden (CIE 2023)

> Rudolph Hattingh (CIE 2023)


Toyota Cheetahs U/19 Women | 2023 Season:

> Crystal Francis (GRI 2023)

> Thuto Rantso (GRI 2023)


Toyota Cheetahs U/21 | 2022 Season:

> Chris Rheeder (CIE 2020/21/22)

> Thapelo Moshodi (CIE 2020/21/22)

> Ulrich Bekker (CIE 2020/21/22)


Toyota Cheetahs U/19 | 2022 Season:

> Devan Andreas (CIE 2022)

> Jaundre Le Roux (CIE 2022)

> Sihle Matinise (CIE 2022/23)

Ben Burger Delano Van Der Berg Divan Spangenberg Ewald Kirstein Hendrik Steyn Louis Jordaan Lusanda Mhlongo Tyran Moolman

Pumas Rugby Union Representatives


The following UXi Rugby Institutes student-athletes were selected for the respective Pumas Rugby Union teams:

Pumas Senior SA Cup | Season 2025:

> Duard Deichmann (PRI 2023)

> Ben Burger (PRI 2024)

> Delano van der Berg (PRI 2024)

> Divan Spangenberg (PRI 2024)

> Ewald Kirstein (PRI 2025)

> Hendrik Steyn (PRI 2025)

> Louis Jordaan (PRI 2024)

> Lusanda Mhlongo (PRI 2024)

> Tyran Moolman (PRI 2025)

Pumas U21 Colours | 2024 Season:

> Ben Burger (PRI 2024)

> Junior Malaza (WPIRI old boy)

> Abongile Gulela (PRI 2024)

> Asande Kunene (PRI 2024)

> Dian Hurter (PRI 2024)

> Divan Spangenberg (PRI 2024)

> Drikus Greef (PRI 2024)

> Kutloano Seabela (PRI 2024)

> Leonard Barnman (PRI 2024)

> Louis Jordaan (PRI 2024)

> Lusanda Mhlongo (PRI 2024)

> Nkateko Phakula (PRI 2024)

> Ricardo Correia (PRI 2024)

> Wihan Venter (PRI 2024)

> Duard Deichmann (PRI 2024) *Pumas U21 Player of the year

> Zane Pretorius (PRI 2024)


Pumas Junior Squad | 2024 Season:

> Ricardo Correia (PRI 2023)


Pumas U/21 | 2023 Season:

> Aviwe Thomas (PRI 2022/23)

> Drikus Greeff (PRI 2023)

> Jason Taylor (PRI 2022/WPRA 2023)

> Leonard Bornman (PRI 2023)

> Ricardo Correia (PRI 2023)

> Ruben Kotzé (PRI 2023)

> Stephen Taylor (PRI 2023)

> Zane Pretorius (PRI 2023)


Pumas U/21 | 2022 Season:

> Aviwe Thomas (PRI 2022/23)

> Danie Jacobs (PRI 2022)

> Delarey Swart (PRI 2022)

> Ettienne Bates (PRI 2022/23)

> Jacques van Aardt (PRI 2022)

> Jason Taylor (PRI 2021/22)

> Jean Robinson (PRI 2022)

> Morne van Jaarsveld (PRI 2022)

> Robert Everson (PRI 2022)

> Ruben Behrens (PRI 2021/22)


Pumas U/20 | 2022 Season:

> Divan Janse van Rensburg (PRI 2022/23)

> Ethan Biljoen (PRI 2020/21)

> Ethan Fussell (PRI 2022)

> Ettienne Bates (PRI 2022/23)

> Heinerich Keir (PRI 2022)

> Hugo Meiring (PRI 2022/23)

> Jacques van Aardt (PRI 2022)

> Jason Taylor (PRI 2021/22)

> Jean Robinson (PRI 2022)

> Thato Gololo (PRI 2022/23)

> Robert Everson (PRI 2022)

> Samuel Klinkert (PRI 2022/23)

> Siphosethu Kachelenga (PRI 2022)

> Udo Cilliers (PRI 2022/23)

 
Pumas U/20 | 2021 Season:

> Arno Wouter Smith (PRI 2021)

> Ethan Biljoen (PRI 2021/22)

> Janrico Vermeulem (PRI 2021)

> Milan Combrink (PRI 2021)

> Qhama Sinkila (WPRA 2021)

> Zain Christians (PRI 2021)

Ruben Pienaar Franco Dauth Devrone Januarie Crystal Francis Browen Basson Abigail Brand

Griquas Rugby Union Representatives


The following UXi Rugby Institutes student-athletes were selected for the respective Griquas Rugby Union teams:

Griquas U/21 | Season 2025:

> Louwan Harper (GRI 2024)

> JC Engelbrecht (GRI 2024)

> Franco Dauth (GRI 2024)

> Eduardt Erasmus (GRI 2024)

> Kamva Gobeni (FSIRI 2024) | Training Squad

> Ruben Pienaar (GRI 2024)

> Ruben Preite (GRI 2024)

> Damian Maclean (GRI 2024)

> Caydon Daniels (GRI 2024)

> Stirling Batties (GRI 2024)

> Tebogo Motswenyane (GRI 2024)

> Jevano Hector (GRI 2024)

> Juwan Wium (GRI 2024)

> Adynn Veloen (GRI 2024)

Griquas Womens Seniors | 2024 Season:

> Crystal Francis (GRI 2024)

> Queenitah La Meyer (GRI 2024)

> Abigal Brand(GRI 2024)

> Lidene Kruger (GRI 2024)

Griquas U/21 Currie Cup First Division | 2024 Season:

> Believe Mwabi (WPIRI 2024)

> Buhle Mpangalala (WPIRI 2024)

> Enrico Giani (WPIRI 2024)

> Owen Hawenga (WPIRI 2024)

Griquas U/21 | 2024 Season:

> Crysal Francis (GRI 2024)

> Queenitah La Meyer (GRI 2024)

> Con-Zay Hendricks (GRI 2024)

> Devronne Jauarie (GRI 2024)

> Franco Dauth (GRI 2024)

> Justin Pieterse (GRI 2024)

> Taylan Rose (GRI 2024)

> Wilmen Schreuder (GRI 2024)

> Zander Minnie (GRI 2023)

> Kamva Gobeni (FSIRI 2024)

> Lidene Kruger (GRI 2024)

> Bronwyn Basson (GRI 2024)

> Ruben Pienaar (GRI 2024)


Griquas U/21 | 2023 Season:

> Adynn Veloen (GRI 2023)

> Armand Greeff (GRI 2023)

> Christo Janse van Rensburg (GRI 2023)

> Devronne Januarie (GRI 2023)

> Dominic Malindi (CIE 2023)

> Dwayne Wilson (GRI 2023)

> Ethan Bester (WPRA 2022/GRI 2023)

> Fernando Larry (GRI 2023)

> Franco Dauth (GRI 2023)

> Geronimo van der Merwe (CIE 2021/22/23)

> Granwill Pieters (GRI 2023)

> Henzel van Rooi (GRI 2023)

> Joshua Meyer (GRI 2023)

> Juandre le Roux (CIE 2022/23)

> Mcniel Hendricks (GRI 2023)

> Ruben Osborne (CIE 21/22/23)

> Sergio Martin (GRI 2023)

> Tashreeq Abdullah (GRI 2023)

> Valentino Vercuil (GRI 2023)

> Waldeano Koopman (GRI 2023)

> Wihann Hendricks (GRI 2023)

> Wilmen Schreuder (GRI 2023)


Griquas U/21 | 2022 Season:

> Geronimo van der Merwe (CIE 2021/22/23)

> Godric Vries (WPRA 2021/CIE 2022)

> James Greeff (GRI 2021/CIE 2022)

> Johann Strydom (GRI 2021/CIE 2022)

> Keran Valentyn (GRI 2021/CIE 2022)

> Nicolas Engelbrecht (WPRA 2021/CIE 2022)

> Oliver Read (CIE 2021/22/23)

> Wian Van Niekerk (GRI 2021/CIE 2022)


Griquas U/20 | 2021 Season:

> Anwar Hendriks (WPRA 2020/GRI 2021)

> Connor Clark (GRI 2021)

> Devon Pretorius (GRI 2021)

> Dylan van Wyk (GRI 2021)

> FransJohan Theart (GRI 2021)

> Ikho Putini (WPRA 2020/GRI 2021)

> James Greeff (GRI 2021/CIE 2022)

> Jacques-James Wiggins (WPRA 2020/GRI 2021)

> Johan Strydom (GRI 2021/CIE 2022)

> Jo-Harry Segrys (WPRA 2020/GRI 2021)

> Kamvelihle Mali (GRI 2021)

> Keran Valentyn (GRI 2021/CIE 2022)

> Llewellyn Ventura (GRI 2021)

> Nathan Williams (GRI 2021)

> Randy Fillies (WPRA 2020/GRI 2021)

> Revaldo Maurice (GRI 2021)

> TJ Madjiedt (GRI 2021)

> Wian van Niekerk (GRI 2021/CIE 2022)

Griquas U/21 | Season 2025:

> Adynn Veloen (GRI 2025)

> Caydon Daniels (GRI 2025)

> Damian Maclean (GRI 2025)

> Eduardt Erasmus (GRI 2025)

> Franco Dauth (GRI 2025)

> JC Engelbrecht (GRI 2025)

> Jevano Hector (GRI 2025)

> Juwan Wium (GRI 2025)

> Louwan Harper (GRI 2025)

> Ruben Pienaar (GRI 2025)

> Ruben Preite (GRI 2025)

> Sterling Batties (GRI 2025)

> Tebogo Motshweyane (GRI 2025)

Nathan Joe Dodd Dominic Malindi Lulundi Nopote Misokuhle Nkosi

Griffons Rugby Union Representatives


The following UXi Rugby Institutes student-athletes were selected for the respective Griffons Rugby Union teams:

Griffons Junior Contract | Season 2025

> Moses Nande – (2023) Griffons U21 Representative

> Marco Coetzee (FSIRI 2023)

Griffons U/21 | 2025 Season:

> Nathan Dodd (FSIRI 2024)

Griffons U/21 | 2024 Season:

> Brent Klopper (FSIRI 2024)

> Dominic Malindi  (FSIRI 2024)

> Franco Odendaal (FSIRI 2024)

> Tashcon Meas (GRI 2024)

> Jaundre Le Roux (FSIRI 2024)

> Misokuhle Nkosi  (FSIRI 2024)

> Lulundi Nopote  (FSIRI 2024)

> Marco Coetzee (FSIRI 2024)

Enrico Giani Tyrell Wilson Bubele Thibini

Boland Rugby Union Representatives


The following UXi Rugby Institutes student-athletes were selected for the respective Boland Rugby Union teams:

Boland U/21 | Currie Cup 2025 Season:

> Enrico Giani (WPIRI 2023-2025)

Boland Women Senior Team:

> Tyrell Wilson  (WPIRI 2024)


Boland U/21 | Currie Cup First Division Champions:

> Bubele Thibini  (WPIRI 2024)

> Luhan Louw (WPIRI Old Boy)


Boland U/21 | 2023 Season:

> JJ Groenewald (GRI 2021/CIE 2022/WPRA 2023)

> Kieran Valentyn (GRI 2021/CIE 2022/WPRA 2023)

Blue Bulls Rugby Union Representatives


The following UXi Rugby Institutes student-athletes were selected for the respective Blue Bulls Teams:

Blue Bulls u/19 Training Squad & Warm up game:

> Dewan Gobey  (HIRI 2024)

> Jaen-dre de Bruyn  (HIRI 2024)

> Jeselte van Rooyen  (HIRI 2024)

> Ryan Scott (HIRI 2024)

Ricardo Brandao

Lions Rugby Union Representatives


The following UXi Rugby Institutes student-athletes were selected for the respective Lions Teams:

Lions u/21 SA Cup | Season 2025:

> Ricardo Brandao  (HIRI 2024)

Lions u/19 Currie Cup | Season 2024:

> Ricardo Brandao  (HIRI 2024)

Mivuyo-Tywayi Ndinani-Tom Moses Nande

Border Bulldogs Union Representatives


The following UXi Rugby Institutes student-athletes were selected for the Border Bulldogs:

Border Bulldogs U/21 | Currie Cup 2025:

> Moses Nande  (WPIRI 2025)

> Mivuyo Tywayi (FSIRI 2023-2024)

> Ndinani Tom (FSIRI 2023-2024)

Eastern Province Rugby Union Representatives


The following UXi Rugby Institutes student-athletes were selected for the Eastern Province Elephants:

Eastern Province Elephants U/21 | Currie Cup 2025:

> Sean van Zijl  (WPIRI 2024)

University-Level:

Varsity CupVarsity Shield
Jean-Louis Theron Dian Hurter Stephen Taylor JP van Heerden Rudolph Hattingh

FNB Varsity Cup Representatives

The following UXi Rugby Institutes student-athletes were selected for the respective FNB Varsity Cup teams:

2025 Competition:

> Jean Louis Theron (FSIRI 2024) | Central University of Technology (CUT)

> Jordan Davids (FSIRI 2023) | Central University of Technology (CUT)

> Tokelo Ntaopane (FSIRI 2021) | Central University of Technology (CUT)

> Matthew Fortuin (WPRA 2020) | North-West University (NWU) Eagles

> Stephen Taylor (PRI 2023) | North-West University (NWU) Eagles

> Jp Van Heerden (FSIRI 2024) | University of Free State (UFS) Shimlas

> Rudolph Hattingh (FSIRI 2023) | University of Free State (UFS) Shimlas

> Dian Hurter (PRI 2024) | University of Johannesburg (UJ)

> Ricardo Brandao (HIRI 2024) | University of Witwatersrand (WITS)


2024 Competition:

> Aaron Swarts (WPRA 2023) | University of the Western Cape (UWC)

> Christiaan Hechter (WPRA 2020) | North-West University (NWU) Eagles

> James Coetzee (WPRA 2021) | University of the Western Cape (UWC)

> Jordan Davids (FSIRI 2023) | Central University of Technology (CUT) Young Guns

> Kenneth Hefer (FSIRI 2023) | Central University of Technology (CUT) Young Guns

> Matthew Fortuin (WPRA 2020) | North-West University (NWU) Eagles

> Maurtiz Swart (WPRA 2020) | University of Johannesburg (UJ)


2023 Competition:

> Xola Skathele (WPRA 2021) | Wits University


2022 Competition:

> Chris Rheeder (FSIRI 2020/21/22) | Central University of Technology (CUT) Ixias

> Kobus du Plessis (FSIRI 2020/21) | Central University of Technology (CUT) Ixias

> Niel Venter (FSIRI 2020/21) | Central University of Technology (CUT) Ixias

> Tokelo Ntaopane (FSIRI 2020/21) | Central University of Technology (CUT) Ixias Young Guns

Janco De-Lange Nqaba Nkonyeni Sean Van Zijl Lwanele Gaba Aaron Swartz Aston Plaaitjies Jordan Curtis Reece Masimla Ruaan Mabasa Stephanus Andrews

FNB Varsity Shield Representatives

The following UXi Rugby Institutes student-athletes were selected for the respective FNB Varsity Shield teams:

2025 Competition:

> Kieran Naidoo (WPRA 2024/25) | Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)

> Aaron Swartz (WPIRI 2023) | University of Western Cape (UWC)

> Armondo Hoogbaard (WPIRI 2023 – 2024) | Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)

> Ashton Maloy (WPIRI 2024) | Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)

> Keran Valentyn (GRI 2022 – 2024) | Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)

> Kieran Naidoo (WPIRI 2022 – 2023) | Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)

>Gerald Ghambi (WPIRI 2021) | Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)

> Kyle Arendse (WPIRI 2022 – 2023) | Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)

> Nqaba Nkoyeni (WPIRI 2024) | Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)

> Ruaan Mabasa (WPIRI 2022 – 2023) | Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)

> Stephanus Andrews (WPIRI 2022 – 2023) | Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)

> Hlombe Luvanda Langa (WPIRI 2023) | Nelson Mandela University

> Reece Masimala (WPIRI 2023) | Nelson Mandela University

> Sean Van Zijl (WPIRI 2024) | Nelson Mandela University

> Jordan Curtis (WPIRI 2023 – 2024) | Varsity College

> Robert Everson (PRI 2022) | Varisy College

> Janco De Lange (PRI 2024) | Sol Plaatjie University (SPU)

> Jaundre Le Roux (GRI 2022 – 2023) | Sol Plaatjie University (SPU)

> Kabelo Keagile (HIRI 2024) | Sol Plaatjie University (SPU)

> Ruben Pienaar (GRI 2024) | Sol Plaatjie University (SPU)

> TJ Majiedt (GRI 2021) | Sol Plaatjie University (SPU)

> Lwanele Gaba (FSIRI 2024) | University of Kwa-Zulu Natal (UKZN)

2024 Competition:

> Armondo Hoogbaard (WPRA 2022/23) | University of the Western Cape (UWC)

> Kieran Naidoo (WPRA 2021/22) | Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) | CAPTAIN

> Kieran Valentine (GRI 2021, WPRA 2023) | Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)

> Wiehan Kruger (WPRA 2021/22) | Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)


2023 Competition:

> Edmilson Fredericks (WPRA 2021/22) | Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Vikings

> James Coetzee (WPRA 2021) | University of the Western Cape (UWC)

> Kieran Naidoo (WPRA 2021/22) | Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)

> Wiehan Kruger (WPRA 2021/22) | Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)

> Zhaun-Jacques Brynard (WPRA 2020) | University of the Western Cape (UWC)


2021 Competition:

> De-Angelo Williams  (WPRA 2017/18) | Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) | COMPETITION WINNERS

> Feighon Snyders (WPRA 2019) | Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) | COMPETITION WINNERS

> Lunathi Nxele (WPRA 2016) | Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) | COMPETITION WINNERS

> Matthew Coenraad (WPRA 2020) | Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) | COMPETITION WINNERS

> Nathan Nkutu (WPRA 2018) | Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) | COMPETITION WINNERS

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