URC squads 2024/5: SA shield

SPOTLIGHT: In the final part of our four part series – @rugby365com takes a look at the South African teams ahead of the 2024/5 URC season

Bulls

Forwards:

Props: Alulutho Tshakweni, Dylan Smith, Francois Klopper, Gerhard Steenekamp, Juann Else, Khutha Mchunu, Mornay Smith, Seb Lombard, Simphiwe Matanzima, Tielman Nieuwoudt, Wilco Louw.

Hookers: Akker van der Merwe, Joe van Zyl, Johan Grobbelaar.

Locks: JF van Heerden, Reinhardt Ludwig, Ruan Nortje, Ruan Vermaak.

Loose forwards: Cameron Hanekom, Corné Beets, Ghudian van Heerden, Jannes Kirsten, Marcell Coetzee, Marco van Staden, Mihali Mosi, Mpilo Gumede, Muller Uys, Nama Xaba, Nizaam Carr.

Utility forwards: Jan-Hendrik Wessels, Cobus Wiese, Elrich Louw, Sintu Manjezi, Cyle Brink.

Backs: 

Scrumhalves: Bernard van der Linde, Embrose Papier, Keagan Johannes, Zak Burger.

Flyhalves: Jaco van der Walt, Johan Goosen.

Centres: Cornel Smit, Harold Voster, Stedman Gans.

Outside backs: Aphiwe Dyantyi, Canan Moodie, Sebastian de Klerk, Sergeal Petersen, Stravino Jacobs, Devon Williams, Henry Immelman, Willie le Roux.

Utility backs: Boeta Chamberlain, David Kriel.

Stormers

Forwards: 

Props: Ali Vermaak, Brok Harris, Corné Weilbach, Frans Malherbe, Neethling Fouché, Sazi Sandi, Steven Kitshoff, Sti Sithole, Vernon Matongo.

Hookers: André-Hugo Venter, JJ Kotze, Joseph Dweba, Lukhanyo Vokozela, Scarra Ntubeni.

Locks: Adré Smith, Connor Evans, Gary Porter, JD Schickerling, Ruben van Heerden, Salmaan Moerat.

Loose forwards: CJ Velleman, Dave Ewers, Deon Fourie, Evan Roos, Hendré Stassen, Keke Morabe, Louw Nel, Marcel Theunissen, Paul de Villiers, Willie Engelbrecht, Sibusiso Sangweni.

Utility forwards: Ben-Jason Dixon.

Backs: 

Scrumhalves: Herschel Jantjies, Imad Khan, Paul de Wet, Stefan Ungerer, Thomas Bursey.

Flyhalves: Jean Luc du Plessis, Jurie Matthee, Manie Libbok.

Centres: Damian Markus, Dan du Plessis, Jonathan Roche, Luke Burger, Ruhan Nel, Wandisile Simelane.

Outside backs: Angelo Davids, Ben Loader, Courtnall Skosan, Leolin Zas, Clayton Blommetjies, Warrick Gelant, Sako Makata.

Utility backs: Damian Willemse, Sasha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Suleiman Hartzenberg.

Sharks

Forwards

Props: Braam Reyneke, Dian Bleuler, Dian Heunis, Hanro Jacobs, Khwezi Mona, Mawande Mdanda, Ntuthuko Mchunu, Ox Nche, Ruan Dreyer, Trevor Nyakane, Vincent Koch.

Hookers: Bongi Mbonambi, Bryce Calvert, Dan Jooste, Ethan Bester, Fez Mbatha.

Locks: Coetzee le Roux, Corné Rahl, Eben Etzebeth, Emile van Heerden, Gerbrandt Grobler, Jason Jenkins, Reniel Hugo, Thomas Dyer.

Loose forwards: Batho Hlekani, Dylan Richardson, James Venter, Jannes Potgieter, Jeandré Labuschagne, Emmanuel Tshituka, Vincent Tshituka, Mèno Barnard, Nick Hatton, Phepsi Buthelezi, Siya Ningiza, Siya Kolisi, Tino Mavesere.

Scrumhalves: Bradley Davids, Cameron Wright, Grant Williams, Jaden Hendrikse, Tiaan Fourie, Tian Meyer.

Flyhalves: Jean Smith, Jordan Hendrikse, Siya Masuku.

Centres: André Esterhuizen, Diego Appollis, Ethan Hooker, Francois Venter, Jurenzo Julius, Litelihle Bester, Lukhanyo Am.

Outside backs: Eduan Keyter, Makazole Mapimpi, Yaw Penxe, Hakeem Kunene.

Utility backs: Marnus Potgieter, Aphelele Fassi.

Lions

Forwards:

Props: Asenathi Ntlabakanye, Conrad van Vuuren, Heiko Pohlmann, Juan Schoeman, Morgan Naudé, RF Schoeman, Sivu Mabece, Stian de Bruyn.

Hookers: Franco Marais, Jaco Visagie, Jacques-Louis du Toit, Marno Grobbelaar, Morné Brandon, PJ Botha.

Locks: Darrien Landsberg, Etienne Oosthuizen, Johnré Stopforth, Luca Ribbens, Raynard Roets, Reinhard Nothnagel, Ruan Venter, Ruben Schoeman, Siba Qoma, Tian Wessels.

Loose forwards: Franke Horn, Izan Esterhuizen, Jarod Cairns, JC Pretorius, Renzo du Plessis, Ruan Delport, Ruhan Straeuli, WJ Steenkamp.

Backs: 

Scrumhalves: Layton Horn, Nico Steyn, Sanele Nohamba.

Flyhalves: Gianni Lombard, Kade Wolhuter, Sam Francis, Zander du Plessis.

Centres: Bronson Mills, Erich Cronjé, Henco van Wyk, Kelly Mpeku, Manuel Rass, Marius Louw, Rynhardt Jonker.

Outside backs: Boldwin Hansen, Edwill van der Merwe, Keagan Smith, Rabz Maxwane, Quan Horn, Richard Kriel, Tapiwa Mafura.