Overview
- The SA U20s depart on 15 February for Tbilisi and return on 28 February, with fixtures against Lelo Saracens on the 18th and Georgia U20 on the 22nd and 27th.
- Continuity features through four 2025 U20 world champions, including captain Riley Norton, alongside Ollie Reid, Phiwayinkosi “Rambo” Kubheka and Siphosethu Mnebelele.
- Selectors advanced the 2027 pathway by naming Gert Kemp, Ethan Adams, Markus Muller, Zekhethelo Siyaya and Blitzbok Luan Giliomee, who recently helped win the Perth SVNS.
- The touring group was chosen after a three‑week Stellenbosch camp that included high‑tempo run‑outs against Maties and UCT.
- Availability is being managed as Vuyo Gwiji, Pieter van der Merwe and Alzeadon Felix recover from niggles, Vusi Moyo continues rehab, and Bulls wing Cheswill Jooste is expected to join later from URC duty.