After spending time with Saracens during the off-season as part of an exchange programme in conjunction with the British High Commission,[3] he returned to be included in the Border Bulldogs senior squad for the 2013 Vodacom Cup competition and made his senior debut against defending champions Western Province in Paarl.

He did not disappoint and played a crucial part for the Sharks, helping them reach the quarter finals of the 2017, 2018 and 2019 Super Rugby seasons.

He has had a prolific impact on the backline of the Springboks, partnering well with Damian De Allende and causing havoc for opposition teams.

[12] South Africa won the tournament, defeating England in the final, where the Springboks won the match convincingly with a runaway score of 32-12. Who can ever forget the amazing run and wicked pass Am gave Makazole Mapimpi, which led to a memorable and historic Springboks first finals try in Rugby World Cups.

The Springboks eventually won the series and this was a further crowning of Am and his centre partner Damian De Allende, when they were applauded for their escapades and well regarded as the best center pairing in World Rugby.