Thando Biyela

1.87m

93kg

King Edward VII School

University of the Witwatersrand

They call him the Bone Collector. Biyela captained South Africa to the Under-20 world title in Italy in 2025, and led the side that beat Scotland 73-14 along the way. Born in Umlazi and raised in Secunda, he came to King Edward VII School as a fullback, moved to centre, then to flank, and has settled at No. 8. Ankle surgery in late 2024 cost him most of the following Varsity Cup season. He was an unused replacement for the 2026 Currie Cup opener and made his debut the following week against the Pumas at Ellis Park, starting at blindside.