Cecil Parsons

Born 28 April 2006

Hoërskool Voortrekker, Bethlehem

A Free State front-rower who caught the eye at the 2024 Craven Week with the Griffons, went on to the SA Schools squad and started for South Africa Under-18 in a clean sweep of England, France and Wales. The Lions signed him in January 2025 and he came through the academy and University of Johannesburg. He was in the matchday 23 for the 2026 Currie Cup opener in Bloemfontein and made his first start against Boland at Wits in August. One of four players the club singled out as next-generation forwards in the 2026/27 squad, alongside JD Hattingh, Luke Cannon and James Schnetler.