As part of the recently launched MCC Masi 750 sports club Teddy Nyali and Fundile Frank Charlie from the community have taken on the role of Ukhyano Primary School rugby coaches. They recently took the under 13 team to Langa to be coached by the Cambridge University rugby team, who are on tour in South Africa. The day was set up by Nick Koster (ex Stormers, Western Province, and current Bristol rugby player) and Brendan Foggarty, who heads the Bishops Vusa rugby initiative in Langa who contacted our project leader Vince van der Bijl. Together they arranged a unique township rugby experience. The Cambridge players had a rewarding day touring the Langa township and then meeting the local rugby players and working with them.

Coaching techniques were swopped and discussed as the Langa and Uhkanyo rugby players were put through their paces. The Uhkanyo players practiced with verve and skill and impressed the visitors with their dexterity and rugby understanding.

The afternoon also ignited friendships between the players and coaches from Langa and Masiphumelele. The Vusa teams invited the Uhkanyo under 11 and 13 teams to play in their 7s festival in Langa next Saturday, 16th September. A great day for rugby at the school and the start of a new relationship for the coaching team.