 Vers represented his local provincial union, Eastern Province, at all youth levels throughout his school career.In 2009, he played for them at the Under-13 Craven Week tournament held in Kimberley, scoring tries in victories over the Golden Lions and KwaZulu-Natal.In 2012, he played for them at the Under-16 Grant Khomo Week, again scoring two tries during the tournament in matches against South Western Districts and Boland.