Wicus Blaauw represented Namibia at the IRB Junior World Championships in 2004 and 2005 before making the move to South Africa, and after a short stint with the Leopards, the powerful front-ranker was quickly signed by Western Province.
Regarded by many as one of the best young props to come through the South African ranks over the last few years, Blaauw was an integral part of a Stormers tight five that was the backbone of the Stormers success in 2011 and 2012.
A powerful scrummager and strong ball carrier, Blaauw decided to further his career in France and signed for Biarritz at the end of 2012.
Date of Birth: 08/04/86
Position: Loosehead Prop
Height: 1.90m
Weight: 125kg
Currently contracted to: Biarritz
A powerful young front row forward, Ivann Espag is the son of a former Bull stalwart, Jaco Espag. Jaco represented the Bulls from 1989 to 2001, six years before his son would start his rugby journey with the self-same union.
Currently contracted to Griquas, Espag has tasted Vodacom Cup action with both the Bulls and Boland.
Espag has a bright future ahead of him and is thriving in Kimberley, developing under former Springbok Dawie Theron. With Theron's help, the former Bulls Under-21 star continues to improve his already impressive strength and technique.
Date of Birth: 08/09/87
Position: Tighthead Prop
Height: 1.89m
Weight: 120kg
Currently contracted to: Pumas
A former SA Schools and Springboks Under-20 prop forward, Corne Fourie came through the ranks at the Bulls before making the move to the Pumas in 2012.
In 2011, Fourie put in some impressive performances for the Bulls which caught the eye of Pumas coach Jimmy Stonehouse.
Seeking regular game time, Fourie joined the Pumas at the beginning of 2012 and also represented the South Africa Barbarians South team against England on their Incoming Tour.
Still only 24-years-old, Fourie has developed into a classy Loosehead Prop with a bright future ahead of him.
Date of Birth: 02/09/88
Position: Loosehead Prop
Height: 1.87m
Weight: 116kgs
Currently contracted to: Pumas
Dean ‘MacGyver’ Greyling was one of the stars of the 2004 Craven Week competition and has now firmly established himself as a powerhouse in South African rugby.
Greyling attended Affies, in Pretoria, and played for the Bulls age-group sides from 2005 to 2007. He was one of the standout players in the 2010 Currie Cup and was rewarded with a call up to the Springboks Preliminary training squad ahead of their end-of- year tour.
He continued his good form during the 2011 Super 15 and was selected to start at loosehead prop for the Springboks on their Tri-Nations tour against Australia and New Zealand.
Date of Birth: 01/01/86
Position: Loosehead Prop
Height: 1.87m
Weight: 125kg
Currently contracted to: Blue Bulls
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Originally from Oudtshoorn, Caylib was snapped up by the Golden Lions at a young age, where he has represented them since U19 level.
A strong scrummager who represented South Africa U20 at the IRB Junior World Championships, Caylib is being tipped by many to become a Springbok.
Date of Birth: 01/09/1989
Position: Loosehead Prop
Height: 1.86m
Weight: 114kg
Currently contracted to: Cheetahs
Steph Roberts was born in Bloemfontein and schooled at Grey College. After playing SAu19, he started his provincial career with Free State.
In 2007 he moved to Griqualand West and has now chalked up over 60 caps and firmly established himself as a quality loosehead prop in Currie Cup competition. Roberts has regularly been selected for a wider Cheetahs Super 15 training squad, and can be considered unlucky to not yet have made his debut in Super Rugby.
Date of Birth: 20/03/85
Position: Loosehead Prop
Height: 1.88m
Weight: 118kg
Currently contracted to: Griquas
Having put in some strong performances for Pukke in the Varsity Cup competition and represented Leopards at age group level, BG has become one of South Africa's most promising up-and-coming props.
A strong scrummager who is mobile around the park, this explosive prop has had a stellar 2011 Currie Cup campaign with the Leopards.
Touted by many to represent South Africa at the next World Cup, it will only be a matter of time before BG gets his first Super Rugby cap, and achieves higher honours.
Date of Birth: 20/06/1988
Position: Loosehead Prop
Height: 190 cm
Weight: 115 kg
Currently contracted to: Leopards
