Ikey Old Boys in Professional Rugby – Where are they now?
Compiled by John le Roux, Howie Kahn and Kevin Forte
Many Ikeys have moved into the professional game of rugby after leaving UCT, venturing to all corners of the globe (Hong Kong, USA, UK, etc…) and representing a variety of clubs and countries on the international stage. Here we take a look at where some of the most successful Ikey old boys are currently based across the globe.
FULLBACKS
Ngcukana, Khanyo Currie Cup Qualifying Competition – WP, Stormers training squad)
Leyds, Dillyn WP, Stormers
WINGS
Brache, Marcel Western Force (Aus), USA Eagles
Sampson, Marcello Currie Cup Qualifying Competition – WP
CENTRES
De Allende, Damian WP, Stormers, South Africa
Jones, Huw WP, Stormers, Scotland, signed for Glasgow
Whitehead, Tim WP
Sage, Dylan Blitz Bokke
Sage, Jarryd Lions Rugby Union
FLYHALVES
Catrikilis, Demitri Montpellier (France)
Dean Grant Stade Olympique Chambérien Rugby (France -3rd division)
Matt Rosslee SG Valley RFC (Hong Kong) – Hong Kong National XV
Seals, Warren Yorkshire Carnegie, England – Division One/Championship
SCRUMHALVES
Groom, Nic Northampton Saints
Schroeder, Ricky Southern Kings
PROPS
Heiberg, Chris Southern Kings
Kebble, Oli WP, Stormers – signed for Glasgow
Ash Wells Currie Cup Qualifying Competition – WP
Van Wyk, Frans Western Force (Aus)
Sithole, Sti Lions Rugby Union
Whyte, Kyle WP, signed Edinburgh Rugby
Kumbirai, Michael WP U21
Grant Kemp SG Valley RFC (Hong Kong)
Wes Chetty Currie Cup Qualifying Competition – WP
HOOKERS
Ntubeni, Scarra WP, Stormers, Springboks touring squad
Willemse, Michael Southern Kings
Rautenbach, Neil Cheetahs
Dayne Jans SG Valley RFC (Hong Kong)
Solomon, Chad WP, Stormers training squad
LOCKS
Etzebeth, Eben WP, Stormers, Springboks
Passaportis, Michael Tulle, France – Division One, Zimbabwe National XV
LOOSE FORWARDS
Armand, Don Exeter Chiefs, England Saxons
Brown, Kyle Blitz Bokke
Carr, Nizaam WP, Stormers, Springboks
Fenton-Wells, Nick Bristol (England)
Kolisi, Siya WP, Stormers (Captain), Springboks
Stringer, Luke Currie Cup Qualifying Competition – WP
Shaun Mcdonald Griquas
Koster, Nick Bristol (England)
Notshe, Sikhumbuzo WP, Stormers, Internal Springboks Touring Squad
Lobberts, Hilton Cheetahs
Jobo, Vince Austin Blacks (USA)
COACHES
Dobson, John WP Currie Cup Head Coach, Stormers Breakdown Coach
Fleck, Rob Stormers – Head Coach
Foote, Kevin Western Force (Aus) Skills Coach
Kevin Musikanth Director of Rugby at St John’s College
Mbiyozo, Mpho Boland Caveliers Academy
Nick Mallett Currently Unattached, SuperSport Pundit
Shimange, Hanyani Western Province – Forwards Coach, SuperSport Pundit
Solomons, Alan Consultant to Bristol Rugby
Wessels, Dave Western Force (Aus) Head Coach
Turner, Mat Sri Lanka 7s
Wright, Gareth Western Province – Kicking Coach and Head of Junior Recruitment
Stanford, Dallen Former USA Sevens Rugby, Current Rugby Commentator (USA)
More Details
For more information on some of our most successful Varsity Cup players, have a read of this archived article from the 2012 Edition of the Ikeys Roar Magazine.
