Rugby ATL's explosive South African scrum-half Rowan Gouws
Join me for a conversation with South African scrum-half Roan Gouws of Rugby ATL about his deep rugby experience in South Africa, New Zealand and the USA and the Bermuda Tens
Join me for a conversation with Rugby ATL's talented South African fly-half Robbie Petzer. The Free State native has a long and impressive rugby resume to date.
Petzer, Free State, SouthAfrica, Rugby ATL, MLR
Join me for a conversation with Rugby ATL's Martini Talapusi who first picked up a rugby ball at age seven and has been going strong ever since.
Martini Talapusi, Rugby ATL, MLR, Samoa, rugby, Vaiala, Atlanta
18 Oct 2020
Join me for a conversation with Springbok #671, former fly-half #Braam van #Straaten. Braam, who is also the former Southern Kings coach, will discuss rugby with us on Chris Wyatt Africa. We will discuss his rugby playing and coaching career, plus discuss the #care4Kings initiative and online auction to raise funds for the now folded Southern Kings rugby franchise.
Sadly for Eastern Cape rugby fans, the Southern Kings folded on 19 Sep 2020, leaving players unpaid. Van Straaten launched the #care4kings initiative (see the Facebook link below) to raise funds through an online auction of Kings memorabilia. Braam has generously donated his own prized Springbok blazer to the cause.
Van Straaten started the #care4kings initiative after the Kings received the news on 19 September, 2020 that they will not be paid. The Kings are insolvent and have not paid players or staff. Van Straaten started to get rugby enthusiasts, previous and current players and the public, involved to support the initiative to financially support the players and staff until they are back on their feet.
An online auction will be held on 16 & 17 October, 2020, where several sports memorabilia will be auctioned off. In a video van Straaten speaks from Glentana beach, as he puts on his blazer.
“As a rugby player, rugby has given me so much. The game has taught me a lot, it has made me who I am. Today, I want to donate my Springbok blazer to the kings cause. Putting this blazer on today feels like yesterday. It brings back so many good memories. I hope this blazer can make a difference in our #care4kings cause.
“This blazer will go on auction on 16 and 17 October. From myself, the coaches, the players, the staff of the Southern Kings, keep well, look after yourself and God bless.”
To watch van Straaten's video:
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=792616494835006
To register for the auction, follow this link:
http://finditauctions.co.za/
24 Jul 2020
A mainstay of rugby for over 25 years, Sarah #Sall has been deeply involved in the game at all levels in numerous roles from player, to coach, organizer, trainer, manager and much more. Sarah has been part of the #USA #Eagles #Sevens and the 15's national side as well across the #HSBC 7s Series, the 2016 Rio #Olympics, 2018 World Cup and the 2011 and 2015 Men's Rugby World Cups. Her list of accomplishments is extensive.
Sarah's playing career included a lot of high level 7’s, some territorial teams, multiple clubs, a university team and traveling to over a few dozen countries to play. Unfortunately her playing career was cut short by a small injury that, sadly, developed into a massive career ending one.
Sarah has been treating athletes and injured clients since 2003. She specializes in Sports Therapy and Corrective Muscle Therapy, she blends a yoga background with a number of therapeutic techniques from various modalities combining, Deep Tissue Massage, Myofascial Release, Strain/Counter Strain, Trigger Point Therapy. Sarah has attended many advanced trainings including Cupping, Gua Sha, Active Isolated Stretching, Thai Yoga Massage, Reflexology, Aromatherapy and Energy Work.