WESTERN PROVINCE PREPARATORY SCHOOL

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1 WESTERN PROVINCE PREPARATORY SCHOOL 1 ST XV Rugby Tour 2014 George

2 Contents Message from the Headmaster 3 Message from the Coaches..4 Team...5 Itinerary and Fixtures..6 2

3 1 ST XV RUGBY TOUR 2014 GEORGE Message from the Headmaster Congratulations, gentlemen, on being selected to represent WPPS on the forthcoming 1 st XV Rugby Tour to George. For those privileged enough to experience one, a sports tour is invariably the highlight of the season, if not of one s whole sporting career at school. It is both widely acknowledged and appreciated that through involvement in sports a young person is afforded the opportunity to discover and to develop physical, mental, emotional and social skills. You will find that your experiences on tour, even in the space of one, intensive week, will take you to deeper and more significant levels of skills, team commitment and camaraderie. Our hope is that you return from the tour with a sincere sense of accomplishment at a job well done; with a heightened sense of loyalty to your friends; and with profound gratitude to our school, your coaches and, above all, your parents. Savour every challenge and experience! We know you will make us proud. Best wishes and God 1bless. st XV RUGBY TOUR 2014 GEORGE Michael Hosty Headmaster 3

4 1 ST XV RUGBY TOUR 2014 GEORGE Message from the Coaches The 1st XV side has experienced a great deal in the 2014 season thus far; from the Centenary Rugby Festival in April, to some very competitive matches against the big, boys schools in a strong local league. The results have not always reflected the manner in which the boys have played and, unfortunately, size and speed make all the difference at prep school level. The team s primary focus this year has been on ball retention and skills. We feel that covering these key elements of the game will stand them in good stead. This tour to George will enable the boys to express themselves much more than they have been allowed, and we are really excited for the team to show the school what they are made of. We are confident the lads will do very well, and do us proud. All the best for the upcoming festival to Glenwood House. Mr Hughes & Mr Skeeles 4

5 1 st XV RUGBY TOUR 2014 GEORGE WPPS 1 ST XV Team Michael Coles Ben Cragg Adam Fernandes Luke Flint Matthew Hillary Andrew Koen Max Martin Declan O Neil Jack Ritchie-Roux Ethan Sauls Kieran Seggie Matthew Sherrell Max Stewart Ryan Stoddart Brett Tucker Thomas van Breda Tom van Niekerk Dallas Wichmann Justin Wilson Charles Yates (Captain) Staff Andrew Hughes, Morgan Campbell and Gary Skeeles Participating Schools Glenwood House Prep School Somerset College St Andrew s Prep School St John s Prep School St Peter s Boys School St Stithians Boys Prep School The Ridge School Uplands Prep School Waterkloof House Prep School 5

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7 1 st XV RUGBY TOUR 2014 GEORGE Itinerary Tuesday 24 June Tour function in the Centenary Pavilion On Tuesday 24 June, the 1st XV rugby team will have the privilege of receiving a motivational talk from Old Boy ( ) Graham Peter Knoop aka Snoopy, before heading off on tour. Among his many accolades, Graham Knoop has played for the UCT 1st XV rugby team and UCT Varsity Cup including Western Province Amateurs. He also featured as the utility forward for Western Province in the Vodacom Cup quarterfinal last year and represented Osperys in Wales this year. Thursday 26 June Depart from WPPS to Glenwood House, George Acrobranch Arrive at Glenwood House for registration Welcome Supper Players escorted to accommodation by chaperone Coaches and Managers Meeting 7

8 1 st XV RUGBY TOUR 2014 GEORGE Friday 27 June Match day Lunch Players Dinner Saturday 28 June Match day 2 (match time & opponent tbc) Lunch Festival Braai Sunday 29 June Match Day 3 (match time & opponent tbc) Depart from George Arrive at WPPS 8

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