{"id":80170,"date":"2025-08-11T17:56:47","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T15:56:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=80170"},"modified":"2025-08-11T17:56:47","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T15:56:47","slug":"sa-u18s-rotate-squads-for-second-round-fixtures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=80170","title":{"rendered":"SA u18s rotate squads for second-round fixtures"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Gert Kemp for South Africa u18 vs France u18 in Durbanville, 8 August 2025 (POTO: Fhoto: Charmaine Sander)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The two South Africa U18 squads (SA U18 and SA U18 \u2018A\u2019) show extensive rotational changes for their second-round matches of the U18 International Series, which will take place at Boland Landbou near Wellington in the Western Cape.<\/p>\n

The SA U18 \u2018A\u2019 team will face Georgia at 11h30, and this will be followed by the SA U18 match against Ireland at 13h30, with England and France rounding off the day\u2019s action at 15h30.<\/p>\n

The SA U18 coach Lwazi Zangqa has made eleven changes to his team, stating that these changes align with their overall strategy to meet their objectives and provide every player with an opportunity to showcase their skills at international level.<\/p>\n

Only four players from the starting line-up that\u00a0comfortably beat France in the opening round<\/a>\u00a0have been retained to face Ireland. They are vice-captain AJ Meyer (lock), Gert Kemp (No 8), captain Markus Muller (outside centre) and Zekhethelo Siyaya (fullback).<\/p>\n

Zangqa anticipates a tough challenge from the Irish side, who beat the SA U18 \u2018A\u2019 team in a close-fought match on Friday: \u201cWe are looking forward to the fixture against Ireland whom we believe will be a highly motivated and confident opponent on Tuesday afternoon.\u201d<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, SA U18 \u2018A\u2019 coach Flash Malinga has retained five players for their match against Georgia, saying that the rotational changes were part of the team’s preparations, giving all players a chance to start at international level for their development.<\/p>\n

The retained players in the SA U18 \u2018A\u2019 starting line-up\u00a0from their close defeat to Ireland\u00a0<\/a>are vice-captain Migael Turner (lock), Liam Lightly (flanker), Quintin Potgieter (No 8), captain Jeandre Uithaler (flyhalf) and Ncutu Kepe (wing).<\/p>\n

Malinga acknowledged Georgia’s strong performance against England \u2013 they won 35-31 last Friday \u2013 and said they are expecting a hard and physical encounter. He added that the players have prepared to face this physicality while also looking to showcasing their own style of play.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe know what\u2019s coming from Georgia,\u201d said Malinga. \u201cThey are hard and physical, but we will be looking to showcase our owns style as much as we prepare to match their physicality. We are looking forward to playing against a very good international side.\u201d<\/p>\n

All three games will be broadcast on the SuperSchools channels. Tickets are only R20 per person and are available at the gate or online from\u00a0Quicket<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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SA U18 vs Ireland:<\/strong><\/p>\n

15 Zekhethelo Siyaya\u00a0(Sharks)
\n14 Junaide Stuart\u00a0(Bulls)
\n13 Markus Muller (captain, Western Province)
\n12 Christian Vorster\u00a0(South Western Districts)
\n11 Lamla Mgedezi\u00a0(Free State)
\n10 Ruben Groenewald\u00a0(Bulls)
\n9 Jayden Brits\u00a0(Western Province)
\n8 Gert Kemp\u00a0(Western Province)
\n7 Wasi Vyambwera\u00a0(Sharks)
\n6 Jacobus de Villiers\u00a0(South Western Districts)
\n5 AJ Meyer\u00a0(vice-captain, Free State)
\n4 Jayden Joubert (Western Province)
\n3 Matthew van der Merwe (Western Province)
\n2 Clinton Agu\u00a0(Lions)
\n1 Jordan Jooste\u00a0(Western Province)<\/p>\n

Replacements<\/strong><\/p>\n

16 Altus Rabe\u00a0(Western Province)
\n17.Kai Pratt\u00a0(South Western Districts)
\n18 JG Badenhorst\u00a0(Free State)
\n19 Lwandile Mlaba\u00a0(Sharks)
\n20 Chinedu Amadi\u00a0(Lions)
\n21 Joshua Neill\u00a0(Western Province)
\n22 Morne Noble\u00a0(Western Province)
\n23 Liyema Nela\u00a0(Sharks)
\n24 Ethan Adams\u00a0(Free State)
\n25 Jadrian Afrikaner\u00a0(Sharks)
\n26 Thabiso Simelane\u00a0(Bulls)<\/p>\n

SA U18 \u2018A\u2019 vs Georgia:<\/strong><\/p>\n

15 Ethan van Biljon (Western Province)
\n14 Junade Pasensie (Bulls)
\n13 Erin Nelson (Eastern Province)
\n12 Sbabalwe Magwebu (Border)
\n11 Ncutu Kepe\u00a0(Border)
\n10 Jeandre Uithaler\u00a0(captain, Lions)
\n9 Mickyle Booise\u00a0(Western Province)
\n8 Quintin Potgieter\u00a0(Western Province)
\n7 Liam Lightly\u00a0(South Western Districts)
\n6 Briint Davids\u00a0(Western Province)
\n5 Migael Turner (vice-captain,\u00a0Western Province)
\n4 Lian Terblanche\u00a0(Sharks)
\n3 Deon Botes\u00a0(Bulls)
\n2 Thomas Muller\u00a0(Western Province)
\n1 Pieta Cilliers\u00a0(Western Province)<\/p>\n

Replacements<\/strong><\/p>\n

16 Keenan Myners\u00a0(South Western Districts)
\n17 Jeffrey Singo\u00a0(Bulls)
\n18 Bernhard du Toit\u00a0(Western Province)
\n19 Diaan Augustyn\u00a0(South Western Districts)
\n20 Nhlanhla Ndlovu\u00a0(Sharks)
\n21 Zirk Meyer\u00a0(Bulls)
\n22 Lizwe Mthethwa\u00a0(Sharks)
\n23 Nathan Aneke\u00a0(Sharks)
\n24 Reinhart Viljoen\u00a0(South Western Districts)
\n25 Jeneall Davids\u00a0(Western Province)<\/p>\n

U18 International Series fixtures at Boland Landbou \u2013 Tuesday, 12 August:<\/strong><\/p>\n

11h30: SA U18 \u2018A\u2019 vs Georgia<\/p>\n

13h30: SA U18 vs Ireland<\/p>\n

15h30: England vs France<\/p>\n

Issued by SA Rugby Communications<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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