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Gleaming silverware for top rugger players

Here are your winners from the Raiders Rugby Club annual awards.

The young rugby beasts have been performing at their very best this year.

In a show of recognition for their efforts, hard work and the numerous injuries the players sustained on the field, the Raiders Rugby Club hosted their annual awards.

The Raiders Rugby Club held their annual awards on Saturday, October 28, at the Bill Jardine Stadium where players and staff were recognised for their efforts throughout the season.



According to the Public Relations Manager, Thaakir Dawood, the award categories were as follows:

Future star (most promising player), Forward of the year, Backline player of the year, Top try scorer (throughout the club), Top point scorer (throughout the club).

The coveted Bill Jardine Sportsman of the year, this award is awarded to the most deserving player who showed the best ethics with regards to being a true Raiders ambassador on and off the field.

U19 winners:


Forward of the year: Delron Lewis

Backline Player of the year: Chesney Jaftha

Future star: Charlwayne Wannenbergh and Porosh Bhuyaia


U21 winners:

Forward of the year: Simphiwe Mbatha

Backline Player of the year: John Khubeka

Future star: Thapelo Kabesa


Third team winners:

Forward of the year: Isaac Mbalo

Backline Player of the year: Ashwin Stevens

Future star: Lancelot Rambau


Second team winners:

Forward of the year: Zain Olivier

Backline Player of the year: James Bester

Future star: Marvyn Snyer


First team winners:

Forward of the year: Henna Bredenkamp

Backline Player of the year: Gardener Nechironga

Future star: Dylan Malgas and Adrian Cilliers


Top try scorer: Itu Mpete

Top point scorer: Bradley Jardine

Administrator of the year: Thaakir Dawood

Bill Jardine sportsman of the year: Velaphi Khumalo



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