TEAM ROSTER AND BIOS
Who's representing your country?
South Africa
DIVISION: Open Men
Jordy Smith
  • Age / 36
  • Born / Durban
  • Resides in / Durban
  • Favorite surf break / J Bay
  • Board / SMTH Shapes Matryx
  • Sponsors / Oneill, redbull,
  • Biggest Achievement / 2 x J Bay winner
  • Hobbies / Looking after my son
Huband, father, proud south african
South Africa
DIVISION: Open Men
Matthew Mcgillivray
  • Age / 26
  • Born / Jeffreys Bay
  • Resides in / Jeffreys Bay
  • Favorite surf break / Supertubes Jeffreys Bay
  • Board / Smth Shapes
  • Sponsors / Rip Curl, SMTH Shapes Surfboards
  • Biggest Achievement / 3rd place WSL CT, Margaret River 2021
  • Hobbies / Base Jumping, Skydiving, Diving, Climbing, Adventure Sports
Growing up in Jeffreys Bay, home to one of the most perfect right hand point breaks in the world, Matt formed a smooth style in big surf conditions with a powerful rail game and good barrel riding. This played to Matt's advantage when the natural footer charged to the CT with a 4th place overall finish to the 2019 QS after excellent results in Hawaii.

When not surfing, Matt enjoys adventure sports such as BASE jumping and Skydiving.
South Africa
DIVISION: Open Women
Danielle Powis
  • Age / 31
  • Born / Muizenberg
  • Resides in / Muizenberg
  • Favorite surf break / Cemetery
  • Board / Ihlen Surfboards
  • Sponsors / Ihlen Surfboards, Reef South Africa
  • Biggest Achievement / Ballito Pro Challenger Series 2022 Wild Card Award
  • Hobbies / Running, Soccer and Photography
I made my debut at the ISA World Surfing Games in 2022 at Huntington Beach, California. Then was selected again to compete at the World Surfing Games in El Salvador earlier this year. Now being selected as the National Junior Team Coach is an absolute honour and privilege! Let's go Team SA!!
South Africa
DIVISION: Open Men
Joshe Faulkner
  • Age / 25
  • Born / Jbay
  • Resides in / Jbay
  • Favorite surf break / Supertubes
  • Board / Dutchie
  • Sponsors / Billabong
  • Hobbies / Surfing, mentoring the younger generation
Joshe Faulkner from Pellsrus, Jeffreys Bay, currently competing on the Challenger Series
South Africa
DIVISION: Open Women
Sarah Baum
  • Age / 30
  • Born / Durban, South Africa
  • Resides in / Durban, South Africa
  • Favorite surf break / Macaronis
  • Board / Seth Shapes
  • Sponsors / O'neill, Sanbah, Smth Shapes surfboards, 3 Fingers Zinc
  • Biggest Achievement / Tweed Coast Pro 5000
  • Hobbies / Mountain Biking
Sarah grew up on the south coast of Durban, South Africa and is now residing in Newcastle, Australia. She first started surfing at the age of 8, shortly after that she was competing around the country in a number of events. At the age of 14 she started travelling around the world surfing in International Events, then easing her way into surfing on the World Qualifying Series full time. Sarah still competes on the World Qualifying Series with hopes qualifying for the World Championship Tour in 2022. 
South Africa
DIVISION: Open Women
Natasha Van Greunen
  • Age / 24
  • Born / Cape Town
  • Resides in / Cape Town
  • Favorite surf break / Supertubes, Jbay
  • Board / 5’9 Pixta SMTH Shapes
  • Sponsors / SMTH Shapes, Sealand Gear,Reef South Africa, Ocean Freedom, SunGod, Mom and Dad
  • Biggest Achievement / 22/23 Africa WSL Qualifying Series Champion, U20 South African Champion
  • Hobbies / Yoga, golf, reading and content creation
I completed a BSc in Combined STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Maths) in 2023 with First Class Honours. My subject focus was on Environmental Management and Renewable Energy. 


I've got a Hole-In-One in golf when playing with my grandad. 


Competing on the Challenger Series for the past three years. 


ISA Atheltes Commission member. 
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