SASRII

SAS Rugby International Institute

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International, high performance rugby programmes.

SAS 7s

SAS Rugby 7s Academy

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SAS Rugby offers programmes that expose players to high performance sport and gives them the opportunity to become professional rugby players.

We are located at the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport (SAS), a holistic training environment for sportsmen and women across many sport codes from all over the world.

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Other than being the home of the Springboks Sevens and Springbok U/20 Rugby Academy, SAS is also the preferred choice for the Springbok senior side for holding camps. National rugby teams from Argentina, England, Wales, Brazil, Kenya, Zimbabwe have been hosted by SAS.

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Programmes

Follow the Action

Locked on target 🎯✈️Defence tight. Attack calculated. Every move practiced with precision.
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Locked on target 🎯✈️

Defence tight. Attack calculated. Every move practiced with precision.

Reps beyond limits. Results beyond expectations. 🔥#sasrii
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Reps beyond limits. Results beyond expectations. 🔥

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POV: It’s 6:30 on a Friday and you chose the work. 💪🏃#sasrii #sasrugby
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POV: It’s 6:30 on a Friday and you chose the work. 💪🏃

#sasrii #sasrugby

𝗕𝗘𝗬𝗢𝗡𝗗 𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗦 🛫 It’s not the plane, it’s the pilot. Welcome SASRII 2026 ✈️ #sasrii
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𝗕𝗘𝗬𝗢𝗡𝗗 𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗦 🛫
It’s not the plane, it’s the pilot. Welcome SASRII 2026 ✈️ #sasrii...

Keep the ball in the air. No turbulence. ✈️
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Keep the ball in the air. No turbulence. ✈️

Amazing race through Stellenbosch 📍🏃‍♂️
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Amazing race through Stellenbosch 📍🏃‍♂️

First look at the SASRII drip @juandejongh 🎒🔥 #whatsinthebag
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First look at the SASRII drip @juandejongh 🎒🔥
#whatsinthebag

SASRII 2026 starts now! #checkedin
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SASRII 2026 starts now! #checkedin

Engines on. SASRII 2026 starts tomorrow. ✈️
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Engines on. SASRII 2026 starts tomorrow. ✈️

Systems checked. Focus locked. SASRII 2026 takes off this Wednesday 🛫
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Systems checked. Focus locked.
SASRII 2026 takes off this Wednesday 🛫

SAS Rugby Sevens flashback 📸
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SAS Rugby Sevens flashback 📸

Posduif Cup 2025 ⛳️🏆
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Posduif Cup 2025 ⛳️🏆

Cheers to a new year! 🍻
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Cheers to a new year! 🍻

One last Posduif Cup for the man who gave it its name; the man, the myth, the Posduif himself. @jcdhanekom62 Rugby family closing the year in true SAS style. Vote for the team you’re backing to take it home ⛳️🐦
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One last Posduif Cup for the man who gave it its name; the man, the...

#dubai7s 🏆
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#dubai7s 🏆

We kicked off our Dubai Sevens tournament in style. Nothing like a yacht with the boys! 🛥️#SASRugby #DubaiSevens
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We kicked off our Dubai Sevens tournament in style. Nothing like a yacht with the...

@simoncowell we’re the talent you didn’t know you needed!🌟 Consider this our official audition for The Next Act: Season 2 #thenextact SAS Rugby sevens, since 7 seems to be your lucky number. You’re welcome. 🏉🎤 #convenient#simoncowell #boyband #tourbus
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@simoncowell we’re the talent you didn’t know you needed!🌟 Consider this our official audition for...

Ending the SAS Rugby Coaches Seminar on a high note. Big shoutout to @jackblackbeer for the perfect finish! 🍻
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Ending the SAS Rugby Coaches Seminar on a high note. Big shoutout to @jackblackbeer for...

Day 3 wrapped the SAS Rugby Coaches Seminar with sharp game understanding and tactical clarity 💥Corne Uys explored The Modern Kicking Game and whether it truly fits the schoolboy landscape sparking smart conversation and reflection 🎯 @corneuys Swys de Bruin brought unmatched energy with Top Tips for Attack reminding coaches to think creatively and keep the game alive 💡 Melusi Mthethwa added depth with The Origin of Ties focusing on staying ahead of opposition understanding space and improving decision making 🔄 @melusi_mthethwa_A powerful end to three unforgettable days of connection learning and world class rugby insight 🙌#SASRugby #RugbyIQ #CoachingCommunity #CoachEducation #GameUnderstanding #RugbyInsights #RugbyAttack #RugbyKicking
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Day 3 wrapped the SAS Rugby Coaches Seminar with sharp game understanding and tactical clarity...

SAS Rugby Coaches Seminar Day 2 delivered high level coaching insight across every area of the game 🏉🔥James Winstanley challenged coaches to rethink the game with Transition Creating Frameworks for Chaos focusing on clarity under pressure ⚡️ Sean Erasmus shared his detailed approach to Defence and what it takes to build a connected disciplined system that players trust 💙 @seanerasmus Kevin Foote brought powerful lessons on Culture and Leadership shaped by a global coaching journey 🌍 Helmut Lehmann broke down Building an Easy but Effective Lineout System making set piece success accessible for any team 🙌 @helmutlehmann Hein Kriek offered invaluable perspective in Director of Rugby You Got the Job Now What helping coaches understand leadership structures and long term planning 🧠 @hein_kriekA massive day of ideas learning and practical coaching growth 💯#SASRugby #CoachGrowth #RugbyCoaching #HighPerformanceRugby #RugbyPathways #LeadershipInSport #RugbyDevelopment
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