The rugby fraternity pays tribute to veteran rugby coach Eric Sauls.
The rugby fraternity in the Eastern Cape has expressed sadness following the death of veteran coach Eric Sauls.The highly rated rugby coach made history when he guided the Baby Boks to the SANZAR/UAR Under-21 championship in Buenos Aires, Argentina, at the 1999 tournament.Apart from the Baby Boks, Sauls also coached several national junior sides such as SA Schools, SA Under-19 and SA Under-21.
He was based in Kariega in the Eastern Cape and he is expected to be buried next week in his hometown. Yeye says, “He was a gentlemen. He loved rugby, it was his passion. He has developed so many players during his time and his passing is a sad loss to us as the rugby fraternity. I played with him for South Africa during these days, he was an established coach.”
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