The Mighty Elephants/ The Eastern Province rugby side stopped off in Grahamstown on Friday morning to have breakfast with the mayor, Vumile Lwana before heading to East London where they played against the Border Bulldogs on Saturday.
The Mighty Elephants/ The Eastern Province rugby side stopped off in Grahamstown on Friday morning to have breakfast with the mayor, Vumile Lwana before heading to East London where they played against the Border Bulldogs on Saturday.
Lwana invited the EP rugby side to breakfast at the Graeme Protea Hotel on Friday, although the mayor himself was unable to attend due to being in Port Elizabeth.
Councillor Zamuxolo Peter stood in for the mayor and arrived in time for EP rugby captain De Wet Barry to hand over an EP rugby jersey signed by the team, before the team headed off to East London.
EP Rugby CEO Anele Pamba said the rugby union met with Cacadu officials last week to bridge the gap between EP and Cacadu district rugby.
Pamba said they are currently working at making sure rugby reaches everyone, and that the the local communities understand where rugby in the Eastern Cape is heading.
Pamba said there are plans to have a Vodacom match (played in conjunction with the Super 14) in Grahamstown early next year.
"EP Rugby belongs to everyone in the region,” said Pamba, adding that it is not just a PE club. Pamba said he was pleased to see how well the EP Country District side fared at the recent Craven Week.
EP captain, De Wet Barry encouraged Grahamstonians to support EP rugby and said their aim is to keep talented players in the province.
Speaking of local rugby star Brian Skosana who is part of the SA U18 side, Barry said it is good to see local talent shine in the international matches.
On behalf of the mayor, Peter welcomed the players to Grahamstown “we are very privileged to have you in our city and wish you all the best”.
Peter said “Grahamstown, historically, is the home of rugby,” and he hoped that the players will come back and hold coaching clinics.
