KNYSNA NEWS - Several learners were actively involved in the coaching clinic held at Loerie Park on Saturday, May 28. The clinic was hosted by the Tag Rugby Association in conjunction with the Knysna Sports School.

"The tag rugby games gave us an indication of which learners have played any sort of rugby before, and which did not. It also indicated to us once again that tag rugby is such an easy game to learn and coach," said Stuart McConnell of the Tag Rugby Association.

The day turned out to be a memorable occasion for these youngsters as they got to interact and play tag rugby with some of their rugby heroes from the DHL Western Province (WP) team. The DHL WP players decided to not only spend time with the children, but to also run a drill with them, encouraging the learners to run straight into gaps with both hands on the ball.
To end off an action-packed day, Bokkie, the mascot, interacted with many fans. Bokkie had the honour of leading both the Simola Eagles XV and DHL WP teams onto the field before the Oyster Trophy match kicked off.

The organisers of the clinic and children of Knysna were extremely excited about the SARU Knysna Sports School Tag Rugby Tournament which was to be held on Wednesday, June 8.


The children of Knysna play tag rugby with some of the rugby players of DHL Western Province during the coaching clinic which was held on Saturday, May 28 at Loerie Park.

ARTICLE: ROZANO ALIE, KNYSNA-PLETT HERALD REPORTER