The Under 15 Boys are set to embark on the 24th Tour of South Africa today (Thursday, 15 October). Find out more about the tour by reading this year's brochure.
14 players will follow in the footsteps of more than 300 previous tourists when they travel to the Southern Hemisphere this week, stopping at Kruger National Park and Cape Town during their fortnight in South Africa.
Ahead of this season's tour, Bovey Tracey's Max Topping previews the 2026 trip for the brochure.
Keep up to date with the latest from the tour on Facebook, Instagram and Play Cricket.
Player's Preview
Max Topping is a right-arm pace-bowling all-rounder from Bovey Tracey CC.
"Being selected for the Devon tour to South Africa is something I am incredibly proud of, and I am really looking forward to representing Devon in South Africa.
"One of the best things about being involved in county cricket is the friendships you make. Over the past two years, I have spent a lot of time training and playing with a fantastic group of players. We have worked hard together, supported each other and shared some brilliant experiences on and off the field. The South Africa tour will be another exciting opportunity for us to grow as a team and create even more memories together.
"I am excited about experiencing cricket in a different country, alongside the amazing safaris and cultural experiences that South Africa is able to offer. Most of all, I am looking forward to sharing the experience with my teammates, but I also want the tour to help me gain more self-confidence and help me learn to be a more independent person."
Squad
Back row: Lucas Bell (Culmstock CC), George Bower (Sidmouth CC), Luan Matthews de Menezes (Braunton CC), Arthur Buckley (Filleigh CC), Stanley Baker (Cornwood CC), Henry Alsop (Ipplepen CC), Max Topping (Bovey Tracey CC).
Front row: Jack McManus (Heathcoat CC), Robert Murfin (Teignmouth & Shaldon CC), Miles Olczak (Exmouth CC), George Connolly (Bradninch & Kentisbeare CC), Brendan Coles (Ottery St Mary CC), George Davey (Ottery St Mary CC), Joshua Brookes (Cornwood CC).
Acknowledgements
We would like to thank everyone who has contributed and supported the players in their preparation for the 2026 tour:
| A'Count On Me | AIM Solder UK Limited | Aish Cross Cottages |
| Alex Clements Coaching | Applebeach | Barricane Beach Cafe |
| Berrybrook Morgan | Bonjour Golf | Bosch Power Tools |
| Bovey Tracey Cricket Club | Braunton Academy | Braunton Cricket Club |
| Brittany Ferries | Carter Dawes | Castaways Skittles Team |
| Charles Darlow | Coaching with Blakey / Bay Fitness | Cobra Cable Management Ltd |
| Cornwood Cricket Club | Culm Vale Gun Club | Culm Valley Inn |
| Culmstock Cricket Club | Darts Farm | David Pipe Racing Club |
| Devon Tile and Bathrooms | Down & Randall Construction | East Devon Cricket Centre |
| Emmy Smith of Milsen Smith | Exeter City Football Club | Exmouth Cricket Club |
| Filleigh Cricket Club | FIX247 Limited | Francis Louis Estate Agents |
| Fred Harding | GKS of Ivybridge Ltd | Heltor |
| Huxbear Vineyard | Jeffrey's Kashmire Cuisine | Just Print (UK) LTD |
| Kate & Douglas Neagle | L&B Haulage | Lions Sports Travel |
| Lord Clinton's Charitable Trust | Lost Gardens of Heligan | Manthorpe Building Products |
| Michael Pavey | Michael Spires | Milsen Smith |
| Mish Syed | Moorlander Consulting Limited | Moorlander Services Limited |
| Mount Kelly | NV Play | Otter Garden Centres |
| Ottery St Mary Cricket Club | Pat & Dave Woodhouse | Philip J Milton & Company Plc Charitable Foundation |
| Philip McMillan Browse | Pipers Floor & Carpets | Plymouth College |
| Premier Diamond Products Ltd | Presto International UK Limited | Pulse8 |
| Compucare | Rob & Sarah Tucker - Putsborough Sands | Rolathene Ltd |
| Rooted Graphic Design | SANParks | Saunton Sands Hotel |
| Short Run Press | Shrey Sports | Sidmouth Cricket Player Development Charitable Trust |
| Sir Tim Smit | South Molton Municiple Charities | Stuarts Tucks & Bus |
| Supporters of our Silent Auction | Tavistock Golf Club | The Ivy |
| The Pain Adventure Trust | The Tetton Shoot Guns | Tiverton Car Centre Limited |
| Tiverton Golf Club | Toolbank, Dormole Group | Tozers |
| Transform Health Limited | Upton Coaches | Vine Orchards Solicitors |
| Walker Family Law | Welden & Edwards | Wellington School |
| West Financial Management | Yelverton Rotary Club |
