Vote for the Suzuki Rookie of Varsity Shield 2025!

With the semi-finals taking place this Friday, 4 April we will soon know which two FNB Varsity Shield teams advance to battle it out for the trophy and during the business end of the tournament we once again cast the spotlight on the players who had the most outstanding debut performances this season and have been nominated for Suzuki Rookie of the Year honours!

To qualify as a rookie, a player must have made his debut in the 2025 tournament and not taken the field previously in a Varsity Shield game. The coaches of all 8 teams were asked to nominate players who made the most notable impression in their debut this season and the three players with the most nominations are now being put to a public vote.

Here are the three players who received the most nominations from the coaches for the Suzuki Rookie of Varsity Shield 2025. The public can now cast their votes from Friday 4 April until 9.30 am on Wednesday 9 April and the winner will be the nominee with the most votes at the deadline.

Vote below for the player you think is the most deserving of this year's Suzuki Rookie Of The Year award

Suzuki Rookie of the Year

• Sean Van Zijl
• Jaiden Faviers
• Sipho Hobosch

The winner will be the player with the most votes at the deadline and will be announced after the FNB Varsity Shield final on the 11 April and will receive R4 000 from Suzuki.