After winning the SA Rugby U21 Shield, Eastern Province rugby faces the challenge of securing sponsorship to retain its rising stars and rebuild the union.
After clinching the SA Rugby U21 Shield title, EP U21 coach Shaun Oliver is set to meet senior mentor Allister Coetzee to recommend standout junior stars for senior squad call-ups.
The EP Elephants secured the SA Rugby U21 Shield championship with a thrilling 36-24 comeback victory over Griquas in Gqeberha, providing a historic boost to Eastern Cape rugby.
Gardens' Gold Cup campaign ended in heartbreak after a 62-0 quarterfinal loss to College Rovers in Durban, dashing their hopes of reaching the final four.
The EP Elephants take on Griquas in the SA Rugby U21 Shield final in Gqeberha, aiming to secure rare silverware and write their names into the history books.
The Springbok Women concluded their tour with a commanding 20-0 victory over Spain in Seville, earning praise from coach Franzel September for their discipline and dominant defense in scorching heat.
