At 1.75 metres and 72 kilograms, Jaco Williams is not the profile you'd typically circle on a scouting report. Yet the Glenwood schoolboy has emerged as a rare talent in South Africa's junior rugby system, a player whose explosive ability and finishing suggest the Springboks have genuinely identified something special. His rise from schoolboy rugby to potential Test rugby has been remarkably fast, and it's caught plenty of rugby observers by surprise!

Wandile Mlaba announced himself with a dynamic DHL Stormers debut, showcasing elite footwork before contact, explosive ball-carrying and high work rate in the Champions Cup. The powerful young loose forward is rapidly emerging as one of South Africa’s most exciting back-row prospects and a genuine future Springbok contender.

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s 37 point masterclass against Argentina announced a new era for South African rugby. Calm, clinical, and creative, he’s drawing Dan Carter comparisons and redefining what a modern Springbok fly-half can be.