SA Rugby Under-23 Cup
The SA Rugby Under-23 Cup was created in 2026 for junior player development and senior players returning from injury or who need game time for the four United Rugby Championship franchises - the Bulls, Lions, Sharks, and Stormers who do not currently feature in the SA Cup. A key element of the tournament is the strategic allowance of up to seven over-age players (senior players) in each 23-player match-day squad, with a maximum of four of those players included in the starting line-up.