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Kapteine
Augustus 2016
RUGBYKAPTEINE
RUGBYKAPTEINE
Johan Fourie (0/14), Rhynard Rijnsburger (0/15), Adriaan Alberts (0/16), Salmaan Moerat (0/19).
Eric Basson (0/14), Juan Wilson (0/15), David Kellerman (0/16), Zak Burger (0/19).
CAPTAINS’ INTERVIEWS
Name & surname: Salmaan Moerat Age: 18 Grade: 12 Position: lock Height: 2.00m Weight: 113kg First team experience: 33 Caps Have you played representative rugby (i.e Craven Week, Grant Khomo etc.)? U13 Craven Week 2011, U16 Grant Khomo Week 2014, U18 Craven Week 2015, SA Schools 2015, U18 Craven Week 2016. If so, what was the experience like? It was a great honour to represent Western Province at the Craven Week, as it was always a dream of mine. Craven Week is a great stepping stone for each and every schoolboy player and it’s an arena where I’ve learnt a lot about myself. What has been the highlight of your rugby career? Winning Interschools after a long, dry run, with the cherry on top to be selected for the SA Schools side a week later. What is your captain’s philosophy? To always stay true to myself and lead by example. If I can play well, then 80% of my job is done and the rest will follow. How do you feel about being named captain? It’s a massive privilege captaining Paarl Boys’ High, as the school has a great rugby heritage and previous greats that wore the same jersey. What are your strengths as a player and a captain? I enjoy being in a team environment, as I draw my strength from the team and the mates I play with; after all, they are the ones that push you to your limits and bring the best out of me. How has your team’s season been? It’s been a good season up to now. One has to say that we still have a few games left and we would love to end our season in the way we wish to.
Name & surname: Zack Burger Age: 17 Grade: 12 Position: Scrumhalf Height: 1.74m Weight: 83kg First team experience: 17 Caps Have you played representative rugby (i.e Craven Week, Grant Khomo etc.)? U13 Craven Week, U18 Academy Week. If so, what was the experience like? It was a great learning experience to compete against the best rugby players in the country in my age group and very special to win the tournament after a tough week. What has been the highlight of your rugby career? It was my dream to play for Paarl Gim’s First Rugby Team, so to play for Paarl Gim every Saturday was a highlight and honour for me. What is your captain’s philosophy? To always lead by example and to motivate my players to always give their best, no matter what the situation on the field. How do you feel about being named captain? It is a massive honour and privilege to captain Paarl Gim’s First Rugby Team, as we are a trendsetting school with so much tradition and a proud history of over 150 Years. What are your strengths as a player and a captain? I always strive to set the right example and lead in humbleness. I hope my team mates and fellow learners experience me as this. How has your team’s season been? We’ve had a very successful season, thus far only losing one game of the fourteen played and really growing together as a team each week.
Tell us the make-up of Saturday’s team. Within our team, we function as a group of 30 players that make up two sides. We stand as one within the squad there are various characteristics and skills each guy brings to the plate. There is a good mix of experience and exciting new prospects.
Tell us the make-up of Saturday’s team. Currently we have only Wian van Zyl and Bernard Swart not available through injury from our squad, but despite that we have a good balanced side that will represent the school with honour and pride.
What is the recent history between the two school? The history between the two schools date back hundreds of years and it still is a rich culture and comradery amongst the two schools. Obviously, the respective schools have produced various Springboks and provincial players, so it’s a great breeding ground for SA rugby, and I think Interschools played a massive role in that.
What is the recent history between the two schools? Although Boys’ High won last year, Paarl Gim dominated Interschools the last ten years, although the scores were always close and could have gone either way on the day.
What are you expecting from your opponents? Obviously they have a great team this year, as they always do. So they will be coming out more hungry as ever to make their school proud and represent their school to the best of their ability. They have a few influential players within their team and it will be a spectacle come Interschools. What has been your message to your team this week? Try and stay calm at all times and not get side-tracked by all the off-field distractions. For many of the boys it will be their last Interschools and they are really keen on making it special. What are your plans for the future? I’ve decided to stay at Western Province as it is really beloved to me in all respects to the various unions.
What are you expecting from your opponents? They are currently the No.1 ranked team in South Africa and the encounter will be very hard and physical. A team with a 55-game winning streak deserves the necessary respect. What has been your message to your team this week? They must really enjoy every moment during this action-packed week and it’s a huge privilege to be part of this special occasion, but come Saturday, to give their all to our school and supporters. What are your plans for the future? I would like to continue with my rugby career as long as possible and study B Com (Marketing).