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 Rugby
2023
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SA U/20 Rugby
2024
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U/20 Rugby World Championship Winner
2025
POSITION:
Prop
CLUB TEAM:
Bulls (Pretoria– SA) SA U/20 – 2025
HOMETOWN:
Bloemfontein
DOB:
May 30, 2005
CATEGORY:
Young Guns
SPORTING CODE:
Rugby
Jean Erasmus, born May 30, 2005, is a South African rugby player from Grey College in Bloemfontein, known for his role as a prop in the Junior Springboks (South Africa U20) team. A product of the Free State Cheetahs’ youth system, Erasmus has established himself as a promising front-row talent. He represented Grey College’s U17A team at the 2022 World Schools Festival and progressed to the school’s 1st XV, showcasing his physicality and scrummaging ability.
In 2025, he was included in the Junior Springboks squad for the U20 Rugby Championship in Gqeberha, where he featured as a replacement in their match against Australia on May 5, 2025, at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Erasmus also played in the 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy, appearing off the bench against Australia U20 on June 29, 2025.
His performances highlight his potential for a future professional career with the Cheetahs or beyond.
In 2025, he was included in the Junior Springboks squad for the U20 Rugby Championship in Gqeberha, where he featured as a replacement in their match against Australia on May 5, 2025, at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Erasmus also played in the 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy, appearing off the bench against Australia U20 on June 29, 2025.
His performances highlight his potential for a future professional career with the Cheetahs or beyond.
