Toyota Academy

TOYOTA ACADEMY

Every South African rugby player dreams of breaking into the first team of one of the biggest franchises and someday representing the Springboks. But donning the green and gold jersey is the destination of an arduous journey that starts at a very young age. Schoolboy rugby is the coliseum where young gladiators must hone their skills, test their raw talent against the best, and make a name for themselves. 

The Toyota Academy was established as a development centre, focusing on position-specific and individual player development.  

During their years at the Academy, players are introduced to the Cheetahs’ style of play, coaching philosophies, and culture, helping them transition from the junior ranks to senior rugby.

Specialist coaches from the senior team are employed within academy structures to ensure consistency and continuity throughout all the Cheetah teams. This helps players transition to senior rugby. 

Toyota Academy - Breeding Ground of Opportunity

Recent Academy Achievements:

- Ox Nche, Joseph Dweba and Jasper Wiese capped as Springboks in 2021

- Lubabalo Dubela and Darren Adonis capped as Blitzboks in 2021

- Cohan Jasper - Vasity Cup Player of the Year 2021

- George Cronje - SA u.20 Captain in 2021

- Number of young potential Springboks in the system

The Toyota Academy was established in January 2017.  

Since its inception, we have seen no fewer than 68 Academy players receive contracts for the Toyota Cheetahs senior rugby team, and six players continue to be selected for the Springboks. 

The Toyota Academy was established as a development centre, focusing on position-specific and individual player development.  

During their years at the Academy, players are introduced to the Cheetahs’ style of play, coaching philosophies, and culture, helping them transition from the junior ranks to senior rugby. 

Specialist coaches from the senior team are employed within academy structures to ensure consistency and continuity throughout all the Cheetah teams. This helps players transition to senior rugby. 

The future of the Toyota Cheetahs is in good hands - check us out on YouTube:

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Contact Natasha Ntlola at natasha@fsrugby.co.za for more info.