Olwethu Kosani has been ruled out of the SA Schools squad through injury, triggering a chain of changes across both SA Schools groups ahead of Thursday's match at Grey High School in Gqeberha.
Kosani's Sharks teammate Anesu Kuzonyei, a utility back, has been promoted from the SA Schools 'A' squad to fill the vacancy. Kuzonyei's departure from the 'A' side opens a spot taken by Lucritia Magua, a utility back from Graeme College representing Eastern Province, who was part of the SA Schools 'A' setup last year. The reshuffle brings the combined number of players with prior experience at this level across the two squads to 11.
The SA Schools match kicks off at 15h00 on Thursday, preceded by the first-ever meeting between the two SA Schools Girls squads at 13h00 — a historic addition to the programme at Grey High School.