Ethan Adams (born 3 March 2007) is a South African rugby union player who plays as a centre for the United Rugby Championship team the Lions and the South Africa national under-20 rugby union team. Adams was a highly promising schoolboy player while playing for Grey College, with some calling him the best ever schoolboy centre in South Africa.[1]
Early career
Adams was named the Global School Challenge player of the tournament in 2024, while only 17 years old. [2] His performances for Grey College earned him selection for the SA schools team in 2024 and 2025.[3]
Adams represented the Cheetahs at the 2024 Craven Week competition. In 2025 he was signed by the Lions.[4]
International career
In 2026 Adams was named in the South Africa U20s team to tour Georgia in 2 friendlies. He would make his debut at inside centre in the 35-0 win over Georgia U20s.[5] In his first game in the 2026 U20 Rugby Championship, he would score 2 tries and win man of the match. [6]
References
- ^ Adams, Mariette (2024-04-28). “Is this the best-ever schoolboy centre in South Africa?”. The South African. Retrieved 2026-04-26.
- ^ “Global Schools Challenge 2024 – Player and Team of the Tournament – SchoolBoyRugby Blog”. Retrieved 2026-04-26.
- ^ “Ethan Adams”. ICONX360. Retrieved 2026-04-26.
- ^ “Lions win the race for South Africa’s schoolboy prodigy”. www.rugbypass.com. 2025-05-28. Retrieved 2026-04-26.
- ^ “Junior Boks flawless in World Championship teaser against Georgia”. rugby365.com. Retrieved 2026-04-26.
- ^ “Rugby Championship U20 – Match report South Africa U20 vs Argentina U20, le 27/04/2026”. all.rugby. Retrieved 2026-04-28.