South Africa

Jesse Andre Kriel is a South African rugby soccer player  born on 15 February 1994 in Cape Town. He did his primary school at Merchiston, his high school at Maritzburg College and later his tertiary at Tuks. Jesse Kriel excelled for the Junior Springboks in 2014, along with his twin brother Dan, and has now… read more »

Pieter Stephanus du Toit is a South Africa rugby player born on 20 August 1992 in Cape Town.  He went to Riebeek Kasteel Primary School and later Swartland and  Malmesbury High School. Pieter-Steph du Toit shot up the ranks and is an uncompromising lock who can also play on the side of the scrum. He was a member… read more »

Francois John Mostert is a South Africa rugby player born on 27 November 1990 in Welkom. He did his primary school at Elandskraal and high school at Brits. He later did his tertiary at TUKS.  

Rudy Paige is a South African rugby player born on 02 August 1989 in Heidelberg. He did his primary school at Saturnus, and Oudtshoorn. Rudy did his high school at Bastion High at University at University of Johannesburg. Nippy with a superb and pass and a great boot, Rudy Paige is still a relative new face on the SA rugby… read more »

Jean-Luc du Preez is a South African rugby player born on 05 August 1995 in Durban. He studied at Kearsney College and Sharks Academy. Position: Flanker Province: Sharks Springbok number: 881 Test debut: 26 November 2016 vs Wales in Cardiff, aged 21 Total tests: 13 Tour matches: 0 Total Springbok matches: 13 Win ratio: 7-4-2 Honours: SA Schools, 2012-2013;… read more »

Mahlatse Chiliboy Ralepelle Is A South African rugby player born on 11 September 1986 in Tzaneen. Mahlatse went to Numbi Primary and Drakensberg Primary. He did his high school at Pretoria Boys High School and his tertiary at TUKS. Chiliboy Ralepelle, who missed a large part of the 2012 Test season because of injury, made the most of his opportunity… read more »

Ross Cronje is a South African rugby player who was born on the 26th July 1989 in Johannesburg. Ross went to Trinity House and Michael House. He did his tertiary at UNISA. Position: Scrumhalf Province: Golden Lions Springbok number: 882 Test debut: 10 June 2017 vs France in Pretoria aged 27 Total tests: 10 Tour… read more »

Raymond Kofi Rhule is a South African rugby player originally from Ghana. He was born on 06 November 1992 in Accra. He went to Sentraal Primary School and later Louis Botha Technical High School, Bloemfontein. He did his tertiary at University of the Free State. Raymond Rhule moved to South Africa from Ghana with his family at the… read more »

Grenton Lionel Stralone Mapoe is a South African rugby player born in Port Elizabeth on 13 July 1988. Grenton went to Koot Niemann and later Fichardtpark High School, Bloemfontein. Injuries have caused havoc with Lionel Mapoe’s career, but once he shrugged off the worst, he’s constantly been performing well at Absa Currie Cup and Vodacom Super Rugby level. He has… read more »

Lizo Pumzile Gqoboka is a South African rugby player born 24 March 1990 in Mount Frere. Lizo went to Mahamane Primary School and later Ntabankulu High School. He later studied at Oval College. Lizo Pumzile Gqoboka is currently married. RUGBY CAREER POSITION Prop PROVINCE Blue Bulls TRIES 5 CONVERSIONS 0 PENALTIES 0 DROP GOALS 0 TOTAL POINTS

Francois Hougaard was named man-of-the-match in his first start at scrumhalf for the Boks, against the All Blacks in Soweto in 2010. This skilful and nuggety player, who has played some great rugby at wing for the Boks, was schooled at the famous Paul Roos Gymnasium in Stellenbosch, but later moved to Pretoria, where he’s… read more »

Daniel Johannes Vermeulen is a South African rugby player born on 03 July 1986 in Nelspruit. He attended both Nelspruit Primary & High School and later The Rand Afrikaans University a prominent South African institution of higher education and research that served the greater Johannesburg area and surroundings from 1967 to 2004. A big, ball-carrying loose forward in… read more »

Jacobus Albertus Kriel was born on 21 August 1989 in Standerton. He studied at both Standerton Primary and High School. Jacobus Albertus Kriel later studied at the University of Johannesburg. Position: Flanker Province: Golden Lions Springbok number: 874 Test debut: 25 June 2016 vs Ireland in Cape Town, aged 26 Total tests: 11 Tour matches:… read more »

Steven Kitshoff has tasted success with the Junior Springboks, DHL Western Province and won three South African Vodacom Super Rugby Conference titles with DHL Stormers. He might be young, but is already experienced and has impressed with his work-rate and scrummaging. Position: Prop Province: WP (previously Bordeaux, France) Springbok number: 873 Test debut: 25 June… read more »

Luyolo holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, International Relations and Law, as well as a joint honour’s degree in International Relations and Political Science from the University of Witwatersrand. He is currently reading for his Master’s Degree in Public Administration at the University of Witwatersrand. The DA Youth Leader also holds a certificate in… read more »