Both South African Under-18 teams go into Saturday's U18 International Series decider at Stellenberg High School with perfect records intact, with the SA U18 'A' side taking on France at 11h30 before the SA U18 team face England at 15h30. Ireland U18 and Georgia U18 meet at 13h30 in the day's third fixture. All matches are live on YouTube and SuperSport.
The SA U18s carry a 51-15 demolition of Ireland into their England clash, while the 'A' side back up a 20-0 shutout of Georgia. Both coaching groups have continued their rotation policy throughout the series, but have maintained continuity in key positions.
For the SA U18s, lock Juvan Burden, flanker Jamie Wimble, No 8 and captain Jacobus de Villiers, and right wing Anesu Kuzonyei are all named for a third consecutive start. A further nine players make their second appearance, having featured in the opening round against France. The occasion carries an added dimension for Burden and flyhalf Ethan van Biljon, both of whom are learners at Stellenberg.
In the 'A' side, lock and captain Martin van Niekerk and outside centre and vice-captain Nathan Aneke are among six players retained from the Georgia match.
SA U18 to face England U18: 15 Lamla Mgedezi (Free State, Grey College), 14 Anesu Kuzonyei (Sharks, Northwood), 13 Erin Nelson (Eastern Province, Graeme College), 12 Alex Jankowitz (Sharks, Michaelhouse), 11 Ncutu Kepe (Border, Queen's College), 10 Ethan van Biljon (Western Province, Stellenberg), 9 Mickyle Booise (Western Province, Paarl Gimnasium); 8 Jacobus de Villiers (captain, SWD, Oakdale), 7 Jamie Wimble (Sharks, Northwood), 6 Stefan van der Vyver (Blue Bulls, Garsfontein), 5 Jean Dreyer (Western Province, Paarl Gimnasium), 4 Juvan Burden (Western Province, Stellenberg), 3 Nicolas Salamousas (Sharks, Michaelhouse), 2 Charles Whitehead (Western Province, Paarl Gimnasium), 1 Clement Makelele (Sharks, Kearsney College).
Replacements: 16 Theo Boshoff (Sharks, Maritzburg College), 17 Aphelele Chamane (Sharks, Michaelhouse), 18 Ruben Lombard (Blue Bulls, Garsfontein), 19 Glodi Tshipamba (Golden Lions, Jeppe), 20 Siphesihle Marule (Pumas, Uplands White River), 21 Werner de Bruin (Western Province, Paul Roos Gymnasium), 22 Luke Doyle (Eastern Province, Graeme College), 23 Achmat Behardien (Western Province, Wynberg), 24 Thabiso Simelane (Blue Bulls, St. Alban's College), 25 Luxolo Sonkononkono (Sharks, Westville Boys High).
SA U18 'A' to face France U18: 15 Drewyn Baron (Blue Bulls, Garsfontein), 14 Lucritia Magau (Eastern Province, Graeme College), 13 Nathan Aneke (vice-captain, Sharks, Durban High School), 12 Amogelang Mataboge (Sharks, Durban High School), 11 Rhandzu Mkhabela (Pumas, Nelspruit), 10 Jaydon Viljoen (Golden Lions, Monument), 9 Liam de Villiers (Western Province, Paarl Boys' High); 8 Niel du Randt (Free State, Grey College), 7 AD Faul (Western Province, Paarl Boys' High), 6 Zander Muller (Sharks, Hilton College), 5 Martin van Niekerk (captain, Blue Bulls, Affies), 4 Bernhardt Schulze (Western Province, Paarl Gimnasium), 3 Priden Sibiya (Sharks, Durban High School), 2 Charl Els (Blue Bulls, Affies), 1 Max Malan (Western Province, Paarl Boys' High).
Replacements: 16 Kwaza Gobingca (Western Province, Rondebosch), 17 Matthew Prins (SWD, Outeniqua), 18 Sebastiaan Bekker (Western Province, Paarl Gimnasium), 19 Bulelani Cebani (Sharks, Durban High School), 20 Linakho Mehlomakulu (Western Province, Rondebosch).