SASRII

2027
The SAS Rugby International Institute (SASRII) is an international 5-month high performance rugby preparation programme developing talent from across the world.

Players

Age 18 – 20

DateS

28 Jan 2026 – 28 June 2026 (2026 programme fully booked / apply now for 2027)

Includes

  • Accommodation & training at SAS
  • Matches
  • Detailed player feedback reports
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To apply / for more information contact Hein Kriek, SASRII Head Coach:

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It’s not the plane, it’s the pilot ✈️#rugby #sasrugby #rugbyphoto
The boys stepped out at Hamiltons for their first game of the season. Proud to wear the jersey and even prouder to represent the badge. 🙌👊#rugby #sasrugby #takegoodsteps #gameday #rugbygame
Start your engine 🛫#sasrugby #rugby #headshots #teamphotos
Hit the afterburners. It’s game time. 🛫
Tonight we take off in these colours for the very first time. We’re not here to buzz the tower, we’re here to own the sky. 🔥🧨#sasrii #sasrugby #rugby #takegoodsteps #gameday
Huge congratulations on qualifying for the World Junior Rugby Championship! It’s amazing having you gents with us 👏🇧🇷
A new tradition built on culture, character, and a bit of humourSASRII staff call signs ✈️
Some are earned. Some just stick. 😅#sasrugby #sasrii #callsign
We caught up with one of South Africa’s brightest young rugby talents, Markus Muller. As a member of the Stormers Rugby Institute, he joined the SASRII programme.
Markus shares his thoughts on leadership, fitness, goals and when his love of the game started. 🇿🇦🏉#sasrii #sasrugby #takegoodsteps #markusmüller
“When the pressure builds, the weak points break first.” -Blue Angels#sasrugby #sasrii #takegoodsteps
Give it to me, tsss 🔥🧯
#sasrii #sasrugby #takegoodsteps #gamechanger #giveittome
Take good steps 🪜#sasrii #sasrugby #takegoodsteps
Pressure reveals character. You don’t rise to the occasion- you fall to your training.#sasrii# #sasrugby #takegoodsteps
Sounded like a great idea at the time… not so much anymore 😅#sasrii #rugby #deal
“We’ve changed the game” -SASRII’26 🎯
#gamechanger
We’re ready to “take good steps” in Block 3 🪜✈️@almatakesvids #takegoodsteps #sasrii #sasrugby #rugby
Block 2 complete ✅
Keeping it simple.
System calibrations.#dontcomplicatethesimple #sasrii #sasrugby
The closer we fly, the stronger the formation. #thunderbirds ✈️🔥
We train to trust, support and execute when it matters most. 💪#dontcomplicatethesimple #sasrii #sasrugby #rugby
Excellence comes from simple, repeatable execution under pressure. 💪#thefullnessoftheday #sasrii #sasrugby #gym
“Don’t think, just do.” -Maverick#dontcomplicatethesimple #beyondlimits #sasrii #sasrugby #mavrick
“Every manoeuvre is built on the basics.” -Blue Angels.#dontcomplicatethesimple #sasrii #sasrugby
Who did it best? 👇 #goosestep

SASRII Application

To apply for the SASRII programme or for more information, contact Hein Kriek, Head Coach at SASRII.

Please note, the 2026 SASRII programme is fully booked.

The application form below is for the 2027 intake only. We will start processing 2027 applications from January 2026.

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