Marno Grobbelaar

Born 10 September 2003

183cm

105kg

South Africa

At twenty-two, the youngest hooker in the squad and the long-term option in the position. Grobbelaar's inclusion in a senior URC squad at that age reflects genuine confidence from the coaching group. He learns alongside PJ Botha, who has eighty-eight matches on record — as good a development environment as the position offers. The focus is throwing accuracy and scrummaging under senior pressure.