Young rugby players end off season on a high note

Elsburg Eagles Junior Rugby Club’s young players were rewarded for their hard work and dedication at the club’s end of year prize-giving ceremony.

JP Minnie (left) received the Late Comer award from Elsburg Eagles Junior Rugby Club chairperson Tyron Smuts at the club’s prize-giving last Saturday. The award was to say thank you, for although Minnie often had to work late, always made sure he made it.

Elsburg Eagles Junior Rugby Club’s 2017 committee with Mark Veale (third from left) from Harcourts, the club’s main sponsor.

Elsburg Eagles Junior Rugby Club’s Coach of the Year was Alwyn Venter (right), coach of the u-9 team. He was presented with his award by club chairperson Tyron Smuts.

The u-8 team was named Most Improved Team of the Year at Elsburg Eagles Junior Rugby Club’s prize-giving last Saturday. Wian du Plessis and Tyson Coetzer were named u-8 Players of the Year.

Elsburg Eagles Junior Rugby Club’s Team Manager of the Year was Marius Smith (right), the manager of the u-9 team. He was presented with his award by club chairperson Tyron Smuts at the club’s prize-giving last Saturday.