Schedule
In this annual year-end fixture, the R10 Selects take on Sharks Academy Women and U20 Men. Both of our squads will be in Durban for the week, from 26 to 29 October, with the two matches played back-to-back on the morning of 29 October.
2026
vs. Sharks Academy
R10 Selects XVs teams play The Sharks Academy Women and U20 Men teams at the iconic Kings Park Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on October 29.
Event Overview
Matches
Location
Home of The Sharks, Kings Park packs 46,000 into the "Shark Tank." It hosts Currie Cup, United Rugby Championship and Springbok matches, and staged the 1995 World Cup semi-final between the Boks and France. Every match here is a special occasion.
Teams
R10 Selects
R10 Selects are the official representative teams of Rugby Tens. Competing in global tournaments in 7s, 10s, and 15s formats, across Men, Women, Boys and Girls, the teams brings together players, staff, and coaches from over 35 countries. The application is above.
Sharks Academy Teams
Sharks Academy Women's competes in top-tier domestic competitions like the Pick'n'Pay Women's Super League. Sharks Academy U20 Men is affiliated with the Sharks Rugby Club providing elite rugby training for U20 Men.
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Coaching & staff
Staff
Head Coach
Ryno Combrinck
Team: U20 Men
Assistant Coach
Marithy Pienaar
Team: U20 Men
Head Coach
Danny Lee
Team: Women
Assistant Coach
Lorinda Brown du Plessis
Team: Women
Durban, South Africa
Durban is South Africa’s sun-drenched east-coast jewel, a subtropical city where golden beaches, warm Indian Ocean swells, and a restless cultural energy meet. Palm-fringed promenades, surf breaks, and a skyline that catches fire at sunset. Sit alongside a vibrant urban pulse, creating a place that feels both laid-back and alive.
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