South African rugby's professional ranks are no longer dominated by those who went to elite schools, as Springboks from various institutions are now World Cup winners, writes MARK KEOHANE.
South African rugby’s professional ranks are no longer dominated by those who went to elite schools, as Springboks from various institutions are now World Cup winners, writesThe first of two Vodacom URC Origins Rounds kicked off this weekend and showcased diverse schools from across the Republic producing standout pros, reinforcing rugby as an opportunity for all.
Keohane notes Bok world champions Cheslin Kolbe , Franco Mostert , Deon Fourie , Damian de Allende , Bongi Mbonambi , and Eben Etzebeth and Marvin Orie , who succeeded without attending traditional local powerhouses.“There were 92 players in action on Saturday, when the Sharks hosted the DHL Stormers and the Lions were at home to neighbours, the Vodacom Bulls,” he writes.
“Those schools traditionally strong in each province will always feature prominently in professional South African rugby, but what the URC’s Round 10 ‘Origin’ weekend highlights is just how many different South African schools are producing professional rugby players.
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