Jay du Plessis - Anthem@Trinations

Jay du Plessis made so many South African's prioud with his delivery of the national anthem before the NZ vs SA Tri-nations kick-off.  

Just another reason to love this artist who went solo after being a part of the hugely successful band Eden.  

Here is another song of his that turned out to be a great hit; and he is not done!  Always waiting in anticipation for any project Jay is involved with.  

Picture from Corne Oosthuizen on twitter

Getroud met Rugby Premiere

The exclusive premier for the movie was held tonight in all its glory!  Izak Davel plays a lead role and we also loved Heinz Winckler in this one.  
Heinz also attended the premiere earlier tonight. 

Story Sinopsis

Reghart Venter (Izak Dave) is a mechanic from the wring sides of the tracks. He was a promising rugby player but lost his way. After several charges of fighting and assault he gets a final warning – pull yourself together or go to jail.

Regharts sentence is to do community service – practicing rugby with a fallen hero of the Stryders Rugby team, Fafa Beltrame (Altus Theart). “Fast Fafa” was once the fastest wing in the country en a hit among the ladies. Fafa lost his way after he and his wife Kiki (Hannah Grobler) seperated after losing their daughter. Fafa seeks his refuge in drink and in the process alienates everyone who ever cared for him.

When Reghart, unwillingly, is dragged to Potties Place (the local Stryder Rugby Team bar) by his friends he meets Lize (San-Marie Nel). For the first time in his life there is something he cannot fight against. His heart.

Through the metaphor of rugby the two broken men inadvertently helps one another to find their way again.

Website: GetroudMetRugby

Kockott joining the Lions

Sharks scrumhalf Rory Kockott will be returning to Johannesburg after signing a new contract with the Lions, according to latest Beeld reports.

Kockott relocated to Durban from Johannesburg in 2007 and seems to be one of several Sharks players whose paths are leading them back to South Africa’s City of Gold.

The 24-year old was forced to play in the shadows of Ruan Pienaar and Charl McLeod at the Sharks and, after much speculation, has decided against renewing his contract with the Durban team.

According to Sharks  CEO Brian van Zyl, Kockott only finalised a deal with the GLRU in the past two days.

“He was with us this week, saying he can’t manage anything (with the Lions) and asked if we could help him. We were willing to extend his contract by another six months, but the Lions suddenly sent word that they would sign him,” he said.

Kockott will need to compete for the Lions number nine jersey with current scrumhalf, Jano Vermaak, as well as Michael Bondesio, who plays for the Leopards.

With thanks to Rapport

Full story on SARugby.com by Tarryn Steenekamp