He started his career with the Johannesburg-based . He represented them at Under-16 level in 2007 and at the 2008 Craven Week tournament. After playing for the side in 2008 and 2009, he made his first class debut for the in their 2010 Super 14 match against the . In just his second match, he scored a hat-trick in the Lions' 65–72 defeat to New Zealand side the . He eventually made a total of ten appearances during the tournament. He played for the s in the 2010 Under-21 Provincial Championship Group A, making three appearances. He was named on the bench for the Golden Lions' 2010 Currie Cup Premier Division match against the , but failed to make an appearance.