Overview
- The squad assembles in Stellenbosch on 21 January for a high-intensity block focused on set-piece strength, tactical kicking, solid defence, attacking flair and game management.
- A core of 2025 U20 world champions — captain Riley Norton, Oliver Reid, Rambo Kubheka, Siphosethu Mnebelele and Alzeadon Felix — is joined by U18 call-ups including Kai Pratt, JG Badenhorst, AJ Meyer, Yaqeen Ahmed, Ethan Adams and Zekhethelo Siyaya.
- Selection reflects managed workloads for younger players after a demanding 2025 season, with several rested in November and 13 SA U19 tourists from France and Ireland returning.
- Warm-up fixtures against UCT and Maties will prepare the group for a three-match tour to Georgia from 15 to 28 February.
- Flyhalf Vusi Moyo is sidelined for hip surgery rehabilitation, while Cheswill Jooste continues with the Bulls in the URC and Luan Giliomee trains with the Springbok Sevens.