IT is with bated breath, anticipation and optimism that we await the kick-off of the Vodacom competition this evening. Well done to those who have made it possible. It is, however, unfortunate that we have to "sponsor" the other teams with lodging, but on the other hand, as my friend Naas Botha fondly says, we are investing in the future of local younger players. It is about time.
A lot is being made of the players just out of school and our Under-20 boys playing rugby up a notch or two. If you're good enough, you're old enough, as my other friend Gordon Tietjens philosophises.
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