ACHIEVEMENTS & MILESTONES
Discover the remarkable achievements of our featured athletes. From record-breaking performances to prestigious awards, each milestone tells a story of dedication and perseverance.
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SA Schools Team
2025
POSITION:
Prop
CLUB TEAM:
Sharks
HOMETOWN:
Stilbaai
DOB:
September 13, 2007
CATEGORY:
Youth
SPORTING CODE:
Rugby
Kai Pratt is an 18-year-old South African rugby player, born in 2007, recognized as one of the most promising schoolboy talents in the country. Hailing from the South Western Districts (SWD), he plays as a loosehead prop (No. 1) for Oakdale Landbou, a school known for producing strong rugby teams in the Western Cape. Standing at approximately 180 cm and weighing around 115 kg, Pratt is noted for his powerful scrummaging, physical presence, and surprising mobility for a front-row forward, making him a standout in the highly competitive South African schoolboy rugby scene.
Pratt has been a key figure in Oakdale’s formidable 2025 season, with analysts highlighting his role as a cornerstone of their forward pack. Described as a “strong-scrummaging No. 1,” he has been instrumental in Oakdale’s push to challenge South Africa’s traditional rugby powerhouses, as noted by NextGenXV, which praised the school’s talented Under-16 group transitioning to senior levels. His ability to dominate at the set piece and contribute in open play has earned him widespread recognition.
In 2025, Pratt was selected for the SA Schools team, one of only three SWD players to make the squad, following his impressive performances at the U18 Craven Week. He started as loosehead prop for the SA Schools side in their annual clash against the SA Schools ‘A’ team in Middelburg, Mpumalanga, on July 17, 2025, and also featured in the U18 International Series against European teams like France, Ireland, and England in August 2025. His selection reflects his status as one of South Africa’s top schoolboy prospects.
Pratt’s performances have attracted significant attention, leading to his signing with the Sharks, a Durban-based United Rugby Championship (URC) team, where he is expected to continue his development over the next few seasons. This move underscores his potential to transition into professional rugby, following in the footsteps of other Oakdale alumni like Paul de Villiers, who captained the Junior Springboks.
With his combination of strength, technical skill, and work rate, Kai Pratt is regarded as a future star of South African rugby, with the potential to represent the Junior Springboks and eventually the senior Springboks. His journey from Oakdale to the professional ranks positions him as a key figure in South Africa’s renowned rugby talent pipeline.
Pratt has been a key figure in Oakdale’s formidable 2025 season, with analysts highlighting his role as a cornerstone of their forward pack. Described as a “strong-scrummaging No. 1,” he has been instrumental in Oakdale’s push to challenge South Africa’s traditional rugby powerhouses, as noted by NextGenXV, which praised the school’s talented Under-16 group transitioning to senior levels. His ability to dominate at the set piece and contribute in open play has earned him widespread recognition.
In 2025, Pratt was selected for the SA Schools team, one of only three SWD players to make the squad, following his impressive performances at the U18 Craven Week. He started as loosehead prop for the SA Schools side in their annual clash against the SA Schools ‘A’ team in Middelburg, Mpumalanga, on July 17, 2025, and also featured in the U18 International Series against European teams like France, Ireland, and England in August 2025. His selection reflects his status as one of South Africa’s top schoolboy prospects.
Pratt’s performances have attracted significant attention, leading to his signing with the Sharks, a Durban-based United Rugby Championship (URC) team, where he is expected to continue his development over the next few seasons. This move underscores his potential to transition into professional rugby, following in the footsteps of other Oakdale alumni like Paul de Villiers, who captained the Junior Springboks.
With his combination of strength, technical skill, and work rate, Kai Pratt is regarded as a future star of South African rugby, with the potential to represent the Junior Springboks and eventually the senior Springboks. His journey from Oakdale to the professional ranks positions him as a key figure in South Africa’s renowned rugby talent pipeline.
