REGISTER BY FRIDAY 1 NOVEMBER
Don’t miss your chance to join the draft! Sign up now to secure your place at Grey College this December for what will be an unforgettable rugby experience to set you up for the 2025 school season.
Note: This will open the payment form for your parent or guardian to sign up.
Register now with Connect to join the draft at this December’s inaugural NextGenXV Global Schools Challenge, held at the iconic Grey College, Bloemfontein.
This exclusive offer to boys aged 16-18 includes the full event package (details below) plus return transport between Cape Town and Bloemfontein, as well as access to the Connect Performance training programme to put you in the best possible shape ahead of the draft itself.
*Please note that while Connect is facilitating draft places at the NextGenXV Global Schools Challenge, all matters relating to the event itself are the responsibility of the event organizers.
NextGenXV Global Schools Challenge says…
This unique draft invites players of various backgrounds and nationalities to join forces, being randomly assigned to teams. Participants are expected to arrive in Bloemfontein by December 12th, with the draft event being live-streamed that evening. Each team will be guided by 2 coaches, with plans to form at least 4 teams, though our ambition is to welcome 8 teams, depending on the support we receive. There will be three match days regardless of the final team count. Coaches will select players round by round until each team is complete. Athletes will discover their teams on the draft night, followed by an opportunity to meet teammates and coaches, with two practice sessions planned before the competition starts. The draft is open to players aged 16 to 18, of any playing level. The goal is to unite players globally, creating unforgettable experiences.
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
- Secure lodging at Grey College and the University of Free State, with hotel options near Grey College.
- Daily provision of three meals, water, and medical support.
- A playing kit and memorabilia package, including a polo shirt, bucket hat, singlet, drawstring bag, rugby jersey, and shorts. Players are expected to wear their school socks.
- Opportunities for group excursions to be announced in the coming months.
- Media coverage, live streaming of games by our soon to be announced media partners which will result in tremendous exposure