During the 2010 Vodacom Cup, he was included in the first team squad for the first time and was named on the bench for their match against . However, he failed to make an appearance during that game and had to wait almost a year to get another opportunity to make his debut. He was named on the bench for their 2011 Vodacom Cup match against Argentinean invitational side, the in Potchefstroom. He promptly ran onto the field in the 67th minute of the match for his first class debut and soon celebrated scoring his first try, dotting down in the 74th minute. He made a further two appearances during the competition, but failed to make the breakthrough to their Currie Cup side.
