Sale Sharks scrumhalf Scott Mathie made a name for himself with the Sharks in South Africa before making the move to England.
Mathie made his professional debut for the Sharks in the Currie Cup back in 2006 and is still highly-rated in South Africa by a number of provincial coaches.
As well as playing in the Currie Cup, Mathie enjoyed a handful of Super Rugby appearances for the Durban-based franchise before making the switch to the Premiership.
A typically strong and determined No. 9, Mathie moved to England with Leeds in 2008, helping them win promotion in his first season at Headingley. Mathie was an ever-present for Niel Back's side in the years to follow, especially in 2010, when he caught the eye of Sale Sharks' Steve Diamond who had no hesitation in recruiting the Leeds star for the 2011 season.
Date of Birth: 01/02/83
Position: Scrumhalf
Height: 1.80m
Weight: 86kgs
Currently contracted to: Sale Sharks
A talented young scrumhalf, Conrad Hoffman, has starred for Western Province at age-group level in recent seasons, establishing himself as a real star of the future.
While scrumhalf is his undoubted first-choice position, Hoffman has played in almost every backline position Western Province. Surpremely talented, the young Maties playmaker spend a lot of time in the Western Province No.10 jersey and, during the 2010 Currie Cup, played both wing and fullback for Rassie Erasmus's side.
Extremely highly rated, the former Stellenbosch star received a number of offers from around South Africa during the 2010 season. Ultimately though, searching for more game time in his favoured position, Hoffman signed a two year deal with the Sharks.
Hoffman is an incredibly intelligent player. His ability to make split second decisions, under pressure, is what makes him such a great asset for any side.
Date of Birth: 09/11/87
Position: Scrumhalf
Height: 1.81m
Weight: 80kg
Currently contracted to: Natal Sharks
Welsh scrumhalf Warren Fury made his international debut in 2008 and has been described as Wasps head coach Shaun Edwards as "one of the toughest kids" he has ever coached.
Born in Swansea, Fury began his career with London Wasps during the 2004/05 season, aged just 19.
Fury spent two season with London Irish in between his two spells with London Wasps before, in the summer of 2010, he joined Neil Back's ambitious Leeds Carnegie squad.
Determined, hard-working and techinically very good, Fury still has a long career ahead of him. Joining Leeds, the former No.9 is looking forward to being part or a squad on the up and is hopeful that, with an opportunity for more game time, he can once again put his name in contention for an international call up.
Date of Birth: 10/12/85
Position: Scrumhalf
Height: 1.83m
Weight: 86kg
Currently contracted to: Bath
International Honours: Wales (2Caps)
A physical scrumhalf with a brilliant kicking game, Stuart represented Western Province at age-group level from 2007-2009.
As vice-captain Stuart helped UCT reach the final of the 2010 FNB Varsity Cup competition, in an outstanding year for the young playmaker.
He made the move to the Northampton Saints at the end of 2010 where has since made a number of appearances for the premiership team, including coming on as a replacement in an epic 2011 Heineken Cup Final against Leinster.
Date of Birth: 20/12/88
Position: Scrumhalf
Height: 1.84m
Weight: 84kgs
Currently contracted to: Northampton Saints
One of South Africa’s most naturally talented rugby players, Paul Delport was a age- group star – captaining his country at both Under-19 and Under-21 levels.
An extremely talented No.9, Delport’s speed makes him a lethal weapon around the fringes and has seen him develop into a world-class Sevens players.
The former SACS pupil was an integral part of the IRB World Series winning Springbok Sevens side and was named as the official squad captain ahead of the 2010 campaign as well.
Delport made his professional debut for Western Province in 2004 and has represented both the Lions and the Stormers at Super rugby level already.
Date of Birth: 13/10/84
Position: Scrumhalf
Height: 1.72m
Weight: 80kgs
Currently contracted to: Springbok Sevens
International Honours: SA Under-19 (2003), Springbok Sevens
(2003-09),
SA Under-21 (2004-05)
A multi-skilled player and reliable goal-kicker, Dustin Jinka has established himself as one of the most promising scrumhalves in South Africa.
Jinka played for the Western Province U21 side for the first time in 2006, and also made his Vodacom Cup debut that year.
Jinka then headed to Ireland on a sabbatical to play club rugby for two years, returning in 2009 to join Hamiltons where he was an integral part of the team's success at the National Club Championships.
In 2010, Jinka again represented Western Province in the Vodacom Cup before joining the Blue Bulls for their 2010/11 Currie Cup and Super Rugby campaigns.
Date of Birth: 28/04/86
Position: Scrumhalf
Height: 1.76m
Weight: 82kg
Currently contracted to: Unattached
A talented scrumhalf with crisp service and a solid kicking game, Shannon Rick represented the Sharks at age-group level from 2007 - 2009 before he joined up with the Sharks Vodacom Cup side in 2010.
A stand-out performer for NMMU in the 2011 Varsity Cup, Rick's ability to snipe around the fringes and take the gap, caught the eye of Griquas who were quick to draft him into their Currie Cup squad.
Date of Birth: 21/10/1988
Position: Scrumhalf
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 86 kg
Currently contracted to: Unattached
Scrumhalf Jacques Coetzee is, despite still being just 26 years old, a very experienced South African No.9.
A junior star with the Golden Lions, Coetzee made his senior professional debut with the Pumas in 2007. In three years with the Currie Cup side he has established himself as a top quality scrumhalf and highly regarded professional.
Coetzee was a member of the impressive Royal XV side which pushed the 2009 touring British and Irish Lions all the way. In 2010 Coetzee made his Super rugby debut, with the Lions, and gained a number of good reviews for his performances in the Currie Cup competition.
Following the 2010 Currie Cup, Coetzee joined the ambitious Eastern Province Kings for the new season - featuring for them in a number of the Super Rugby pre-season fixtures in early 2011.
Date of Birth: 22/10/84
Position: Scrumhalf
Height: 1.75m
Weight: 81kg
Currently contracted to: Griquas
Young Western Province scrumhalf Liam Slatem made a name for himself while playing for powerhouse club side Hamiltons in the Super A League.
Date of Birth: 12/01/89
Position: Scrumhalf
Height: 1.73m
Weight: 76kg
Currently contracted to: UCT RFC
International Honours: SA Under-20 (2008)
A nuggety scrumhalf with superb distribution skills, Jaco Snyman represented the Golden Lions at age-group and Currie Cup level before making the move to the Valke.
His ability to snipe around the fringes and his pace off the mark have made him an integral part of the Valke's attacking play this year.
Date of Birth: 09/06/86
Position: Scrumhalf
Height: 1.76m
Weight: 88kg
Currently contracted to: Valke
A quick and tough scrumhalf, Abrahams started his career playing for the Griffons at youth level, before moving on to the Currie Cup First Division squad in 2007.
In 2009, he joined the Eastern Province Kings where he has played in both the Vodacom Cup and Currie Cup First Division competitions.
Abrahams is a nippy player around the fringes with strong distribution skills and a good boot out of hand.
Date of Birth: 23/07/1988
Position: Scrumhalf
Height: 1.68m
Weight: 68kg
Currently contracted to: Maties
