Can an 18-year-old play front row for our U20 or senior team?

Under the SARU Regulations for Under-Aged Rugby: Adult Rugby, players younger than 19 may not play front row in elite U20 or senior rugby at any level. In South Africa "senior rugby" means anything above U20 (U21 and up). Age is counted at 1 January of the year in question.

• A front-rower who is 18 (but not yet 19) may play front row at club U20 level.
• To play front row in elite U20 or senior rugby they must be identified by the union as an elite player and go through the full waiver process: player's assumption of risk and indemnity, parental consent, the headmaster's permission if still at school, a sports physician's rugby-specific medical report, an SA Rugby-accredited high performance testing centre's confirmation, the provincial team doctor's confirmation, and a Level 2 (or equivalent provincial) coach's confirmation of front-row skills. The documents must be on file at the province, with a copy to SARU's Medical Manager, before any training.
• The club U20 waiver for 17-year-olds is not available for front-row positions.

Breaching the age rules carries a minimum 24-month suspension for the coach and responsible people; failing to keep the waiver records carries a R5 000 fine.