Squad (As at 7 September 2026)
In 2026 the Lions take part in the URC, Challenge Cup and Currie Cup.
Squad - 2026 URC, Challenge Cup and 2026 Currie Cup
The following players represented the Lions in this period:
Ethan Adams,
Hyron Andrews,
PJ Botha,
Morne Brandon,
Thando Biyela,
Jarod Cairns,
Luke Cannon,
Boeta Chamberlain,
Zian Cillers,
Matthew Coetzee,
Armand Combrinck,
Erich Cronje,
Angelo Davids,
Eddie Davids,
Ruan Delport,
Siya Dube,
Renzo du Plessis,
Marco Ferreira,
Likhona Finca,
Sam Francis,
Vuyo Gwiji,
JD Hattingh,
Batho Hlekani,
Francke Horn,
Layton Horn,
Quan Horn,
Jason Hugo,
Rynhardt Jonker,
Exauce Kevani,
Eduan Keyter,
SJ Kotze,
Richard Kriel,
Darrien-Lane Landsberg,
Sebastian Lombard,
Siba Mahashe,
Sibahle Maxwane,
Gilermo Mentoe,
Bronson Mills,
Asaad Moos,
Kelly Mpeku,
Morgan Naude,
Latica Nela,
Reinhard Nothnagel,
Sikhumbuzo Notshe,
Asenathi Nthlabakanye,
Liyema Ntshanga,
Etienne Oosthuizen,
Cecil Parsons,
Haashim Pead,
JC Pretorius,
Sibabalo Qoma,
Juan Schoeman,
RF Schoeman,
Mahle Sithole,
Dylan Sjoblom,
Chris Smith,
Keagan Smith,
Nico Steyn,
Ruan Swart,
Morne van den Berg,
Conraad van Vuuren,
Henco van Wyk,
Boan Venter,
Morne Venter,
Ruan Venter,
Ruan Welman,
Tiaan Wessels
| Morne van den Berg |
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| Position: Scrumhalf |
| Birthdate: 24 October 1997 | Height: 1.75m | Weight: 82kg | School: Linden |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 125 | 25 tries and 127 points | Debut: 2017 |
| Currie Cup: | 24 | 5 tries and 25 points | Debut: 2017 |
| URC: | 74 | 18 tries and 92 points | Debut: 2021 |
| Challenge Cup: | 12 | 2 tries and 10 points | Debut: 2023 |
| Super Rugby: | 6 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2020 |
| Rainbow Cup: | 5 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2021 |
| Friendlies: | 4 | 1 tries and 5 points | Debut: 2021 |
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| PJ Botha |
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| Position: Hooker |
| Birthdate: 20 January 1998 | Height: 1.81m | Weight: 105kg | School: Monument |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 124 (3 as captain) | 20 tries and 100 points | Debut: 2019 |
| Currie Cup: | 21 (3 as captain) | 7 tries and 35 points | Debut: 2019 |
| URC: | 82 | 8 tries and 40 points | Debut: 2021 |
| Challenge Cup: | 12 | 3 tries and 15 points | Debut: 2022 |
| Rainbow Cup: | 4 | 2 tries and 10 points | Debut: 2021 |
| Friendlies: | 5 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2021 |
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| Francke Horn |
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| Position: Loose Forward |
| Birthdate: 24 May 1999 | Height: 1.90m | Weight: 106kg | School: Paarl Boys' High School |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 116 (44 as Captain) | 35 tries and 175 points | Debut: 2021 |
| Currie Cup: | 18 (6 as Captain) | 2 tries and 10 points | Debut: 2021 (2020 Season) |
| URC: | 79 (31 as captain) | 27 tries and 135 points | Debut: 2021 |
| Challenge Cup: | 12 (5 as Captain) | 4 tries and 20 points | Debut: 2023 |
| Rainbow Cup: | 3 | 1 tries and 5 points | Debut: 2021 |
| Friendlies: | 4 (2 as Captain) | 1 tries and 5 points | Debut: 2021 |
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| Quan Horn |
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| Position: Fullback |
| Birthdate: 27 June 2001 | Height: 1.81m | Weight: 84kg | School: Paarl Boys |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 112 (1 as captain) | 26 tries and 130 points | Debut: 2022 |
| Currie Cup: | 20 (1 as captain) | 4 tries and 20 points | Debut: 2022 |
| URC: | 79 | 17 tries and 85 points | Debut: 2022 |
| Challenge Cup: | 12 | 5 tries and 25 points | Debut: 2022 |
| Friendlies: | 1 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2026 |
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| Asenathi Nthlabakanye |
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| Position: Tighthead Prop |
| Birthdate: 28 July 1998 | Height: 1.83m | Weight: 148kg | School: St Stithians |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 110 (6 as captain) | 7 tries and 35 points | Debut: 2021 |
| Currie Cup: | 25 (6 as captain) | 1 tries and 5 points | Debut: 2021 |
| URC: | 66 | 5 tries and 25 points | Debut: 2021 |
| Challenge Cup: | 13 | 1 tries and 5 points | Debut: 2022 |
| Rainbow Cup: | 4 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2021 |
| Friendlies: | 2 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2021 |
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| Reinhard Nothnagel |
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| Position: Lock |
| Birthdate: 25 September 1997 | Height: 2.02m | Weight: 117kg | School: Monument |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 100 (17 as captain) | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2018 |
| Currie Cup: | 24 (2 as captain) | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2018 |
| URC: | 55 (12 as captain) | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2021 |
| Challenge Cup: | 7 (1 as captain) | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2022 |
| Super Rugby: | 4 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: N/A |
| Rainbow Cup: | 5 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2021 |
| Friendlies: | 5 (2 as captain) | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2021 |
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| Ruan Venter |
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| Position: Lock |
| Birthdate: 29 Nobember 2002 | Height: 1.98m | Weight: 120kg | School: Paarl Boys High |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 87 | 23 tries and 115 points | Debut: 2022 |
| Currie Cup: | 19 | 7 tries and 35 points | Debut: 2022 |
| URC: | 61 | 12 tries and 60 points | Debut: 2022 |
| Challenge Cup: | 7 | 4 tries and 20 points | Debut: 2022 |
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| Darrien-Lane Landsberg |
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| Position: Flanker |
| Birthdate: 26 July 1998 | Height: 1.96 | Weight: 111kg | School: St Johns |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 84 (1 as captain) | 3 tries and 15 points | Debut: 2022 |
| Currie Cup: | 27 (1 as captain) | 2 tries and 10 points | Debut: 2023 |
| URC: | 43 | 1 tries and 5 points | Debut: 2022 |
| Challenge Cup: | 14 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2022 |
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| Manuel Rass |
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| Position: Centre |
| Birthdate: 19 April 1998 | Height: 1.74m | Weight: 88kg | School: Paarl Boys' High School |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 80 | 5 tries and 25 points | Debut: 2017 |
| Currie Cup: | 33 | 2 tries and 10 points | Debut: 2017 |
| URC: | 31 | 2 tries and 10 points | Debut: 2021 |
| Challenge Cup: | 7 | 1 tries and 5 points | Debut: 2023 |
| Super Rugby: | 5 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2020 |
| Rainbow Cup: | 1 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2021 |
| Friendlies: | 3 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2021 |
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| Jarod Cairns |
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| Position: Flanker |
| Birthdate: 18 May 2001 | Height: 1.87m | Weight: 100kg | School: Paul Roos Gymnasium |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 78 (4 as captain) | 17 tries and 85 points | Debut: 2022 |
| Currie Cup: | 45 (4 as captain) | 14 tries and 70 points | Debut: 2022 |
| URC: | 28 | 3 tries and 15 points | Debut: 2022 |
| Challenge Cup: | 5 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2024 |
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| Nico Steyn |
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| Position: Scrumhalf |
| Birthdate: 12 April 2002 | Height: 1.77m | Weight: 78kg | School: Glenwood |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 76 (1 as captain) | 18 tries and 131 points | Debut: 2022 |
| Currie Cup: | 34 | 13 tries and 94 points | Debut: 2022 |
| URC: | 30 | 5 tries and 35 points | Debut: 2022 |
| Challenge Cup: | 11 (1 as captain) | 0 tries and 2 points | Debut: 2023 |
| Friendlies: | 1 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2026 |
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| Sibahle Rabz Maxwane |
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| Position: Wing |
| Birthdate: 14 August 1995 | Height: 1.81m | Weight: 90kg | School: Dale College |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 75 | 32 tries and 160 points | Debut: 2021 |
| Currie Cup: | 29 | 15 tries and 75 points | Debut: 2021 |
| URC: | 30 | 12 tries and 60 points | Debut: 2021 |
| Challenge Cup: | 10 | 2 tries and 10 points | Debut: 2022 |
| Rainbow Cup: | 4 | 2 tries and 10 points | Debut: 2021 |
| Friendlies: | 2 | 1 tries and 5 points | Debut: 2021 |
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| Rynhardt Jonker |
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| Position: Centre |
| Birthdate: 18 April 2000 | Height: 1.80m | Weight: 90kg | School: Glenwood |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 73 | 8 tries and 40 points | Debut: 2022 |
| Currie Cup: | 38 | 7 tries and 35 points | Debut: 2023 |
| URC: | 23 | 1 tries and 5 points | Debut: 2022 |
| Challenge Cup: | 12 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2022 |
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| Henco van Wyk |
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| Position: Centre |
| Birthdate: 7 May 2001 | Height: 1.81m | Weight: 92kg | School: Monument |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 71 | 30 tries and 150 points | Debut: 2021 |
| Currie Cup: | 10 | 6 tries and 30 points | Debut: 2021 |
| URC: | 53 | 24 tries and 120 points | Debut: 2022 |
| Challenge Cup: | 7 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2022 |
| Friendlies: | 1 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2026 |
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| JC Pretorius |
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| Position: Flank |
| Birthdate: 29 January 1998 | Height: 1.86m | Weight: 92kg | School: Middelburg |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 65 | 13 tries and 65 points | Debut: 2023 |
| Currie Cup: | 14 | 6 tries and 30 points | Debut: 2023 |
| URC: | 38 | 6 tries and 30 points | Debut: 2023 |
| Challenge Cup: | 12 | 1 tries and 5 points | Debut: 2023 |
| Friendlies: | 1 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2026 |
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| Morne Brandon |
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| Position: Hooker |
| Birthdate: 25 November 2000 | Height: 1.84m | Weight: 106kg | School: Paarl Boys |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 64 | 13 tries and 65 points | Debut: 2021 |
| Currie Cup: | 30 | 7 tries and 35 points | Debut: 2021 |
| URC: | 21 | 4 tries and 20 points | Debut: 2022 |
| Challenge Cup: | 9 | 2 tries and 10 points | Debut: 2023 |
| Rainbow Cup: | 2 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2021 |
| Friendlies: | 2 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2021 |
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| Morgan Naude |
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| Position: Prop |
| Birthdate: 11 August 1998 | Height: 1.79m | Weight: 108kg | School: Nelspruit |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 61 | 3 tries and 15 points | Debut: 2021 |
| Currie Cup: | 22 | 2 tries and 10 points | Debut: 2023 |
| URC: | 31 | 1 tries and 5 points | Debut: 2021 |
| Challenge Cup: | 8 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2023 |
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| Renzo du Plessis |
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| Position: Flank |
| Birthdate: 12 July 2002 | Height: 1.88m | Weight: 108kg | School: Ben Vorster |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 59 | 17 tries and 85 points | Debut: 2023 |
| Currie Cup: | 33 | 14 tries and 70 points | Debut: 2023 |
| URC: | 21 | 2 tries and 10 points | Debut: 2024 |
| Challenge Cup: | 5 | 1 tries and 5 points | Debut: 2024 |
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| Richard Kriel |
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| Position: Wing |
| Birthdate: 7 July 2000 | Height: 1.94m | Weight: 97kg | School: Grey Kollege |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 56 | 13 tries and 67 points | Debut: 2023 |
| Currie Cup: | 4 | 3 tries and 17 points | Debut: 2025 |
| URC: | 43 | 9 tries and 45 points | Debut: 2023 |
| Challenge Cup: | 8 | 1 tries and 5 points | Debut: 2023 |
| Friendlies: | 1 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2026 |
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| Ruan Delport |
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| Position: Lock |
| Birthdate: 3 July 2002 | Height: 2.00m | Weight: 109kg | School: Monument |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 56 (4 as captain) | 1 tries and 5 points | Debut: 2023 |
| Currie Cup: | 11 (4 as captain) | 1 tries and 5 points | Debut: 2023 |
| URC: | 36 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2023 |
| Challenge Cup: | 8 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2023 |
| Friendlies: | 1 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2026 |
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| RF Schoeman |
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| Position: Prop |
| Birthdate: 14 August 2003 | Height: 1.88m | Weight: 122kg | School: Waterkloof |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 55 | 1 tries and 5 points | Debut: 2024 |
| Currie Cup: | 18 | 1 tries and 5 points | Debut: 2024 |
| URC: | 28 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2024 |
| Challenge Cup: | 8 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2024 |
| Friendlies: | 1 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2026 |
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| SJ Kotze |
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| Position: Prop |
| Birthdate: 17 November 2003 | Height: 1.83m | Weight: 108kg | School: Monument |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 50 | 5 tries and 25 points | Debut: 2024 |
| Currie Cup: | 16 | 2 tries and 10 points | Debut: 2024 |
| URC: | 27 | 3 tries and 15 points | Debut: 2025 |
| Challenge Cup: | 6 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2024 |
| Friendlies: | 1 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2026 |
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| Conraad van Vuuren |
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| Position: Prop |
| Birthdate: 4 September 1995 | Height: 1.83m | Weight: 110kg | School: Nelspruit |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 44 | 4 tries and 20 points | Debut: 2023 |
| Currie Cup: | 16 | 1 tries and 5 points | Debut: 2024 |
| URC: | 20 | 3 tries and 15 points | Debut: 2024 |
| Challenge Cup: | 8 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2023 |
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| Erich Cronje |
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| Position: Centre |
| Birthdate: 1 January 1997 | Height: 1.84m | Weight: 95kg | School: Grey High |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 40 | 9 tries and 45 points | Debut: 2023 |
| Currie Cup: | 1 | 1 tries and 5 points | Debut: 2024 |
| URC: | 28 | 6 tries and 30 points | Debut: 2024 |
| Challenge Cup: | 10 | 1 tries and 5 points | Debut: 2023 |
| Friendlies: | 1 | 1 tries and 5 points | Debut: 2026 |
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| Kelly Mpeku |
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| Position: Wing |
| Birthdate: 11 February 2003 | Height: 1.88m | Weight: 88kg | School: Nelspruit |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 36 | 7 tries and 35 points | Debut: 2023 |
| Currie Cup: | 19 | 2 tries and 10 points | Debut: 2023 |
| URC: | 14 | 3 tries and 15 points | Debut: 2025 |
| Challenge Cup: | 2 | 1 tries and 5 points | Debut: 2025 |
| Friendlies: | 1 | 1 tries and 5 points | Debut: 2026 |
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| Etienne Oosthuizen |
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| Position: Lock |
| Birthdate: 22 December 1992 | Height: 1.98m | Weight: 128kg | School: Potchefstroom Boys High |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 35 | 3 tries and 15 points | Debut: 2023 |
| Currie Cup: | 5 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2024 |
| URC: | 22 | 3 tries and 15 points | Debut: 2024 |
| Challenge Cup: | 7 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2023 |
| Friendlies: | 1 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2026 |
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| Sibabalo Qoma |
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| Position: Flank |
| Birthdate: 17 February 1997 | Height: 1.90m | Weight: 106kg | School: Westville |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 34 | 3 tries and 15 points | Debut: 2024 |
| Currie Cup: | 16 | 3 tries and 15 points | Debut: 2024 |
| URC: | 16 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2024 |
| Challenge Cup: | 2 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2025 |
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| Juan Schoeman |
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| Position: Prop |
| Birthdate: 18 September 1991 | Height: 1.85m | Weight: 115kg | School: Affies |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 33 | 1 tries and 5 points | Debut: 2024 |
| Currie Cup: | 14 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2024 |
| URC: | 15 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2024 |
| Challenge Cup: | 4 | 1 tries and 5 points | Debut: 2024 |
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| Angelo Davids |
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| Position: Wing |
| Birthdate: 1 June 1999 | Height: 1.78m | Weight: 94kg | School: Stellenberg |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 29 | 13 tries and 65 points | Debut: 2025 |
| Currie Cup: | 9 | 8 tries and 40 points | Debut: 2025 |
| URC: | 17 | 3 tries and 15 points | Debut: 2025 |
| Challenge Cup: | 3 | 2 tries and 10 points | Debut: 2025 |
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| Raynard Roets |
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| Position: Flank |
| Birthdate: 9 April 2001 | Height: 1.98m | Weight: 110kg | School: Monument |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 28 | 3 tries and 15 points | Debut: 2023 |
| Currie Cup: | 23 | 3 tries and 15 points | Debut: 2023 |
| URC: | 2 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2024 |
| Challenge Cup: | 3 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2023 |
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| Chris Smith |
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| Position: Flyhalf |
| Birthdate: 9 September 1994 | Height: 1.81m | Weight: 90kg | School: Sacs |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 26 | 2 tries and 241 points | Debut: 2025 |
| Currie Cup: | 4 | 1 tries and 49 points | Debut: 2025 |
| URC: | 18 | 1 tries and 154 points | Debut: 2025 |
| Challenge Cup: | 3 | 0 tries and 28 points | Debut: 2025 |
| Friendlies: | 1 | 0 tries and 10 points | Debut: 2026 |
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| Izan Esterhuizen |
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| Position: Lock |
| Birthdate: 8 May 2001 | Height: 1.91 | Weight: 112kg | School: Monument |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 21 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2021 |
| Currie Cup: | 4 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2022 |
| URC: | 9 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2024 |
| Challenge Cup: | 2 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2024 |
| Friendlies: | 1 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2021 |
| Challenge Cup: | 5 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2023 |
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| Bronson Mills |
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| Position: Centre |
| Birthdate: 7 August 2003 | Height: 1.85m | Weight: 95kg | School: King Edward School |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 21 | 4 tries and 35 points | Debut: 2023 |
| Currie Cup: | 5 | 2 tries and 25 points | Debut: 2023 |
| URC: | 13 | 2 tries and 10 points | Debut: 2025 |
| Challenge Cup: | 3 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2025 |
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| Dylan Sjoblom |
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| Position: Lock |
| Birthdate: 8 August 2000 | Height: 2.00m | Weight: 115kg | School: Bergvlam |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 21 | 2 tries and 10 points | Debut: 2025 |
| Currie Cup: | 17 | 2 tries and 10 points | Debut: 2025 |
| URC: | 2 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2025 |
| Challenge Cup: | 2 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2025 |
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| Sam Francis |
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| Position: Flyhalf |
| Birthdate: 14 March 2003 | Height: 1.90m | Weight: 100kg | School: St Andrews College |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 20 | 3 tries and 149 points | Debut: 2024 |
| Currie Cup: | 12 | 2 tries and 114 points | Debut: 2024 |
| URC: | 3 | 0 tries and 12 points | Debut: 2024 |
| Challenge Cup: | 5 | 1 tries and 23 points | Debut: 2024 |
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| Layton Horn |
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| Position: Scrumhalf |
| Birthdate: 20 May 2003 | Height: 1.83m | Weight: 82kg | School: Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 17 | 2 tries and 10 points | Debut: 2024 |
| Currie Cup: | 13 | 2 tries and 10 points | Debut: 2024 |
| URC: | 4 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2025 |
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| Haashim Pead |
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| Position: Scrumhalf |
| Birthdate: 5 July 2005 | Height: 1.75m | Weight: 77kg | School: Bishops |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 17 | 3 tries and 15 points | Debut: 2025 |
| Currie Cup: | 4 | 1 tries and 5 points | Debut: 2025 |
| URC: | 10 | 2 tries and 10 points | Debut: 2025 |
| Challenge Cup: | 2 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2026 |
| Friendlies: | 1 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2026 |
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| Eddie Davids |
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| Position: Prop |
| Birthdate: 2 April 1998 | Height: 1.78m | Weight: 115kg | School: Fichardtpark |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 16 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2025 |
| URC: | 12 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2025 |
| Challenge Cup: | 4 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2025 |
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| Batho Hlekani |
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| Position: Flanker |
| Birthdate: 5 April 2005 | Height: 1.93m | Weight: 115kg | School: Graeme Kollege |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 14 | 1 tries and 5 points | Debut: 2026 |
| URC: | 11 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2026 |
| Challenge Cup: | 2 | 1 tries and 5 points | Debut: 2026 |
| Friendlies: | 1 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2026 |
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| Sebastian Lombard |
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| Position: Prop |
| Birthdate: 7 October 2002 | Height: 1.91m | Weight: 126kg | School: Paarl Boys High |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 14 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2025 |
| Currie Cup: | 5 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2025 |
| URC: | 7 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2025 |
| Challenge Cup: | 1 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2026 |
| Friendlies: | 1 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2026 |
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| Lubabalo Dobela |
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| Position: Flyhalf |
| Birthdate: 2 May 1998 | Height: 1.75m | Weight: 80kg | School: Grey High PE |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 13 | 2 tries and 59 points | Debut: 2025 |
| Currie Cup: | 7 | 1 tries and 34 points | Debut: 2025 |
| URC: | 5 | 1 tries and 25 points | Debut: 2025 |
| Challenge Cup: | 1 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2025 |
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| Siba Mahashe |
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| Position: Flanker |
| Birthdate: 12 April 2004 | Height: 1.87m | Weight: 93kg | School: Hudson Park |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 12 | 6 tries and 30 points | Debut: 2026 |
| URC: | 9 | 5 tries and 25 points | Debut: 2026 |
| Challenge Cup: | 2 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2026 |
| Friendlies: | 1 | 1 tries and 5 points | Debut: 2026 |
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| Eduan Keyter |
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| Position: Wing |
| Birthdate: 13 June 1996 | Height: 1.85m | Weight: 100kg | School: Affies |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 8 | 3 tries and 15 points | Debut: 2025 |
| Currie Cup: | 1 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2025 |
| URC: | 5 | 3 tries and 15 points | Debut: 2025 |
| Challenge Cup: | 2 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2025 |
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| Keagan Smith |
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| Position: Wing |
| Birthdate: 15 May 2003 | Height: 1.75m | Weight: 91kg | School: N/A |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 8 | 2 tries and 10 points | Debut: 2026 |
| Currie Cup: | 8 | 2 tries and 10 points | Debut: 2026 |
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| Mahle Sithole |
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| Position: Hooker |
| Birthdate: N/A | Height: 1.81m | Weight: 93kg | School: Durban High |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 8 | 1 tries and 5 points | Debut: 2026 |
| Currie Cup: | 8 | 1 tries and 5 points | Debut: 2026 |
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| Thando Biyela |
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| Position: Flanker |
| Birthdate: 4 June 2005 | Height: 1.87m | Weight: 93kg | School: KES |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 8 | 1 tries and 5 points | Debut: 2026 |
| Currie Cup: | 8 | 1 tries and 5 points | Debut: 2026 |
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| Luca Ribbens |
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| Position: Flanker |
| Birthdate: 4 August 2003 | Height: 1.93m | Weight: 112kg | School: Paarl Boys High |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 7 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2024 |
| Currie Cup: | 7 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2024 |
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| Ruan Swart |
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| Position: Prop |
| Birthdate: 26 November 2004 | Height: 1.8m | Weight: 120kg | School: Outeniqua |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 7 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2026 |
| Currie Cup: | 7 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2026 |
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| Asaad Moos |
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| Position: Scrumhalf |
| Birthdate: 1 January 2004 | Height: 1.7m | Weight: 72kg | School: Wynberg |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 7 | 1 tries and 5 points | Debut: 2026 |
| Currie Cup: | 7 | 1 tries and 5 points | Debut: 2026 |
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| Tiaan Wessels |
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| Position: Lock |
| Birthdate: 9 January 2003 | Height: 1.95m | Weight: 120kg | School: Monument |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 6 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2024 |
| Currie Cup: | 6 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2024 |
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| Likhona Finca |
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| Position: Centre |
| Birthdate: 24 June 2004 | Height: 1.85m | Weight: 87kg | School: Westville |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 6 | 4 tries and 20 points | Debut: 2026 |
| Currie Cup: | 6 | 4 tries and 20 points | Debut: 2026 |
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| Cecil Parsons |
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| Position: Prop |
| Birthdate: 28 April 2006 | Height: 1.8m | Weight: N/A | School: Betlehem |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 6 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2026 |
| Currie Cup: | 6 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2026 |
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| Exauce Kevani |
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| Position: Wing |
| Birthdate: N/A | Height: N/A | Weight: N/A | School: Jeppe |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 6 | 1 tries and 5 points | Debut: 2026 |
| Currie Cup: | 6 | 1 tries and 5 points | Debut: 2026 |
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| Gilermo Mentoe |
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| Position: Fullback |
| Birthdate: 20 March 2005 | Height: 1.76m | Weight: 72kg | School: Bishops |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 6 | 2 tries and 10 points | Debut: 2026 |
| Currie Cup: | 6 | 2 tries and 10 points | Debut: 2026 |
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| Zian Cillers |
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| Position: Scrumhalf |
| Birthdate: N/A | Height: N/A | Weight: N/A | School: Garsfontein |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 5 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2026 |
| Currie Cup: | 5 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2026 |
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| Matthew Coetzee |
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| Position: Flyhalf |
| Birthdate: 13 December 2005 | Height: 1.82m | Weight: 75kg | School: N/A |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 5 | 0 tries and 13 points | Debut: 2026 |
| Currie Cup: | 5 | 0 tries and 13 points | Debut: 2026 |
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| Latica Nela |
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| Position: Fullback |
| Birthdate: 17 January 2001 | Height: N/A | Weight: N/A | School: N/A |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 5 | 4 tries and 20 points | Debut: 2026 |
| Currie Cup: | 5 | 4 tries and 20 points | Debut: 2026 |
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| Armand Combrinck |
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| Position: Hooker |
| Birthdate: 17 April | Height: 1.68m | Weight: 102kg | School: Oakdale |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 5 | 2 tries and 10 points | Debut: 2026 |
| Currie Cup: | 5 | 2 tries and 10 points | Debut: 2026 |
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| JD Hattingh |
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| Position: Lock |
| Birthdate: 27 March 2006 | Height: 1.97m | Weight: 107kg | School: Affies |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 5 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2026 |
| Currie Cup: | 5 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2026 |
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| Luke Cannon |
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| Position: Number Eight |
| Birthdate: 30 November 2006 | Height: 1.89m | Weight: 91kg | School: Jeppe |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 5 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2026 |
| Currie Cup: | 5 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2026 |
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| Jacque-Lois du Toit |
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| Position: Prop |
| Birthdate: 23 April 2001 | Height: 1.75m | Weight: 96kg | School: Affies |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 4 | 1 tries and 5 points | Debut: 2022 |
| Currie Cup: | 4 | 1 tries and 5 points | Debut: 2022 |
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| Morne Venter |
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| Position: Number 8 |
| Birthdate: 8 March 2005 | Height: 1.97m | Weight: 94kg | School: N/A |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 4 | 1 tries and 5 points | Debut: 2026 |
| Currie Cup: | 4 | 1 tries and 5 points | Debut: 2026 |
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| Marco Ferreira |
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| Position: Lock |
| Birthdate: N/A | Height: 1.9m | Weight: 116kg | School: N/A |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 4 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2026 |
| Currie Cup: | 4 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2026 |
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| Siya Dube |
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| Position: Prop |
| Birthdate: 17 March 2004 | Height: 1.79m | Weight: 101kg | School: N/A |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 4 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2026 |
| Currie Cup: | 4 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2026 |
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| Ruan Welman |
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| Position: Hooker |
| Birthdate: N/A | Height: N/A | Weight: N/A | School: Helpmekaar |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 3 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2026 |
| Currie Cup: | 3 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2026 |
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| Ethan Adams |
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| Position: Centre |
| Birthdate: 3 March 2007 | Height: 1.75m | Weight: 104kg | School: Grey Kollege |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 3 | 2 tries and 10 points | Debut: 2026 |
| Currie Cup: | 3 | 2 tries and 10 points | Debut: 2026 |
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| Johnre Stopforth |
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| Position: Lock |
| Birthdate: 26 October 2000 | Height: 2.00m | Weight: 105kg | School: Grey College |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 2 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2025 |
| Currie Cup: | 2 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2025 |
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| Sivu Mabece |
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| Position: Prop |
| Birthdate: 27 July 2002 | Height: 1.86m | Weight: 120kg | School: Hudson Park |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 1 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2024 |
| Currie Cup: | 1 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2024 |
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| Marno Grobbelaar |
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| Position: Hooker |
| Birthdate: 10 September 2003 | Height: 1.83m | Weight: 105kg | School: Waterkloof |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 1 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2025 |
| Currie Cup: | 1 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2025 |
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| Stian de Bruyn |
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| Position: Prop |
| Birthdate: 3 September 2003 | Height: 1.88m | Weight: 118kg | School: Affies |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 1 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2025 |
| Currie Cup: | 1 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2025 |
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| Leon Lyons |
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| Position: Prop |
| Birthdate: 2 December 1998 | Height: 1.87m | Weight: 108kg | School: Selborne College |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 1 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2025 |
| Challenge Cup: | 1 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2025 |
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| Jason Hugo |
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| Position: Wing |
| Birthdate: N/A | Height: N/A | Weight: N/A | School: Garsfontein |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 1 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2026 |
| Currie Cup: | 1 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2026 |
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| Vuyo Gwiji |
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| Position: Flanker |
| Birthdate: 19 July 2006 | Height: 1.87m | Weight: 96kg | School: N/A |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 1 | 1 tries and 5 points | Debut: 2026 |
| Currie Cup: | 1 | 1 tries and 5 points | Debut: 2026 |
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| Liyema Ntshanga |
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| Position: Prop |
| Birthdate: 15 August 2004 | Height: 1.82m | Weight: 102kg | School: N/A |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 1 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2026 |
| Currie Cup: | 1 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2026 |
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| Boan Venter |
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| Position: Prop |
| Birthdate: 14 April 1997 | Height: 1.87m | Weight: 124kg | School: De Aar |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 1 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2026 |
| Friendlies: | 1 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2026 |
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| Hyron Andrews |
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| Position: Lock |
| Birthdate: 6 July 1995 | Height: 2.03m | Weight: 108kg | School: Garsfontein |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 1 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2026 |
| Friendlies: | 1 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2026 |
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| Sikhumbuzo Notshe |
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| Position: Loose Forward |
| Birthdate: 28 May 1993 | Height: 1.88m | Weight: 105kg | School: Wynberg |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 1 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2026 |
| Friendlies: | 1 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2026 |
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| Boeta Chamberlain |
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| Position: Flyhalf |
| Birthdate: 22 February 1999 | Height: 1.81m | Weight: 86kg | School: Paarl Boys |
| Caps for the Lions: |
| Total: | 1 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2026 |
| Friendlies: | 1 | 0 tries and 0 points | Debut: 2026 |
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Squads from previous years:
Super Rugby Squad - 2019
Not officially announced, the players involved in the matches were:
Jacobie Adriaanse, Cyle Brink, Jan-Henning Campher, Andries Coetzee,
Robbie Coetzee, Ruan Combrinck, Ross Cronje, Hacjivah Dayimani,
Aphiwe Dyantyi, Tyrone Green, Nic Groom, Rhyno Herbst,
Pieter Jansen, Elton Jantjies, Robert Kruger, Stephan Lewies,
Gianni Lombard, Sylvian Mahuza, Lionel Mapoe, Malcolm Marx,
Nathan McBeth, Franco Naude, Marvin Orie, Carlu Sadie,
Marnus Schoeman, Wandisile Simelane, Sti Sithole, Courtnall Skosan,
Dillon Smit, Dylan Smith, Kwagga Smith, Vincent Tshituka,
Wilhelm van der Sluys, Frans van Wyk, James Venter, Ruan Vermaak,
Harold Vorster, Warren Whiteley.
Currie Cup Squad - 2019
Not officially announced, the players involved in the matches were:
Jacobie Adriaanse, PJ Botha, Cyle Brink, Jan-Henning Campher, Ross Cronje,
Hacjivah Dayimani, Chergin Fillies, Eddie Fouche, Tyrone Green,
Rhyno Herbst, Pieter Jansen, Johannes Jonker, Leo Kruger,
Jan-Louis la Grange, Len Massyn, Duncan Matthews, Nathan McBeth, Reinhard Nothnagel,
Marvin Orie, Stean Pienaar, Manuel Rass, Shaun Reynolds,
Marnus Schoeman, Ruben Schoeman, Wandisile Simelane, Sti Sithole,
Dillon Smit, Dylan Smith, Madosh Tambwe, Vincent Tshituka,
Jamba Ulengo, Wayne van der Bank, Wilhelm van der Sluys, Frans van Wyk,
James Venter
Super Rugby Squad - 2018
The Lions announced their 2018 Super Rugby Squad on 30 January 2018 and the squad of 40 players was:
Jacobie Adriaanse, Cyle Brink, Andries Coetzee, Robbie Coetzee,
Ruan Combrinck, Ross Cronje, Ashlon Davids, Hacjivah Dayimani,
Ruan Dreyer, Aphiwe Dyantyi, Willie Engelbrecht, Lourens Erasmus,
Andries Ferreira, Corne Fourie, Rhyno Herbst, Rohan Janse van Rensburg,
Marco Jansen van Vuren, Elton Jantjies, Johannes Jonker, Jaco Kriel,
Robert Kruger, Sylvian Mahuza, Lionel Mapoe, Malcolm Marx, Len Massyn,
Christiaan Meyer, Howard Mnisi, Franco Mostert, Marvin Orie,
Shaun Reynolds, Marnus Schoeman, Sti Sithole, Courtnall Skosan,
Dillon Smit, Dylan Smith, Kwagga Smith, Madosh Tambwe,
Jacques van Rooyen, Harold Vorster , Warren Whiteley.
Currie Cup Squad - 2018
The Lions announced their 2018 Currie Cup Squad on 21 August 2018 and the squad of 29 players was:
Jacobie Adriaanse, Stephen Bashera, Driaan Bester, Andries Coetzee,
Ashlon Davids, Hacjivah Dayimani, Pikkie de Villiers, Corne Fourie, Selom Gavor,
Rhyno Herbst, Pieter Jansen, Marco Jansen van Vuren, Johannes Jonker,
Sylvian Mahuza, Len Massyn, Siya Masuku, Danie Mienie, Howard Mnisi,
Reinhard Nothnagel, Siya Nzuzo, Shaun Reynolds, Bheki Shongwe, Wandisile Simelane,
Sti Sithole, Courtnall Skosan, Dillon Smit, Madosh Tambwe,
James Venter, Anthony Volmink.