South African Rhinos arrive in Sydney next Friday

[rhino]

The South African Rugby Leagues national side,the Rhinos are set to embark on Australian shores and play two International matches in Sydney and to take part in development training with Manly Warringah,Canterbury Bankstown and Penrith

This is an historic tour for the SARL as it is the first time since 1963 that South Africas national rugby league side has toured Australia.

In 1963, it was the Rugby League Springboks who played 2 tests against Australia in Brisbane and Sydney and a test against the Kiwis in New Zealand.

They lost both tests to the Kangarooos but defeated the Kiwis 4-3.

The Rhinos head coach is Sydneysider,Brian Greige who has been residing in South Africa for the last 12 months carrying out rugby league development programs across the country for the Rugby League International Federation.

The Rhinos arrive in Sydney on Friday the 24th of April and leave on Monday the 4th of May and it has all been made possible by our valued relationship with our major sponsors Steeden and Hooters.

Tour Details

SARL Rhinos arrive at Sydney International airport at 6.05 am on Friday April 24

The Rhinos will be staying at the NSWRL Institute of Sport in Narrabeen.

Match 1
SA Rhinos v the Phillipines – Sunday April 26 – 4pm kick off – Hammondville oval, Moorebank

Match 2
SA Rhinos v Niue – Saturday night – 7 pm kick off – Campbelltown Stadium

The Niue match is to be played on the international stand alone weekend where no NRL matches will be played

With Australia v New Zealand in Brisbane,Papua New Guinea v Fiji and Tonga v Samoa at the Gold coast – South Africa v Niue will be the biggest game in Sydney that weekend

During the tour , the SARL Rhinos will benefit from in depth coaching sessions with NRL clubs,Canterbury,Manly and Penrith

The opportunity to receive such expert coaching will undoubtedly benefit the Rhinos in their quest for 2017 Rugby League World Cup qualification in the UAE in October this year

Two South African youth development players will join the Rhinos on tour and gain valuable experience

For the first time, the SARL has permitted the inclusion of 5 heritage players based in Australia to play for the Rhinos

The South African Rugby League invites you to be part of this tour by covering news from our arrival at Sydney International airport to to training sessions with Canterbury, Manly and Penrith through to both our matches against the Phillipines and Niue

 

[The Voice of Reason!]

I'm not in Sydney unfortunately, but how nice would it be if some of the RL fraternity cheered them into the terminal. Any takers?

 

[rhino]

The following local players will be in the Rhino-touring squad:
Botes Ronald, Coetzer Jean, De Beer Wilhelmus, Joubert Attie, Joubert Juba, Joubert Tommie, Langenhoven Lee, Oosthuysen Jean-Di, Prinsloo Rudolf, Raubenheimer Nardus, Snell Brandon, Terblanche Jaice, Vd Merwe Andries, Viljoen Marcelle, Wells Rupert, Botma Dwayne, Du Preez Ruaan, De Jager Pieter.
The following Australian based players will join the Rhino-touring squad in Australia:
Frei Brendan, Gillham Shane, Harris Halvor, Mzembe Gideon & De Reuck Darryn.

The SARL Rhino Management will consist of-
Mulder, Drikkie (Rhino-Director), Greige Brian (Rhino Coach), De Witt Addie (Rhino Trainer), Oosthuysen John (Rhino Team Manager), Vorster Trudie (Medical Ordinance).

 

[paulmac]

That rep weekend is really starting to evolve into a FIFA style break.Lebanon play Malta aswell that weekend.SA hopefully can get a good look at the Cedars while they are in Sydney.

 

[Foreign Legion]

my go down to one of the games

SA Rhinos v Niue – Saturday night – 7 pm kick off – Campbelltown Stadium whats the date to this

 

[deluded pom?]

I didn't realise the RLIF had a DO in SA.

 

[JasonE]

I'll miss the Moorebank game but I should be able to go to Campbelltown stadium for game 2.

 

[miguel de cervantes]

I didn't realise the RLIF had a DO in SA.

http://www.nospam18.com/rlp-nations...frica-for-historic-long-term-development-plan

get up to speed man

 

[deluded pom?]

http://www.nospam18.com/rlp-nations...frica-for-historic-long-term-development-plan

get up to speed man

I remember the thread now

 

[expansionist]

So is Gideon Mzembe the most recognised 'Australian local' name in that list?

I thought there were a couple of Q Cup players eligible?

 

[biggestbroncosfan]

So is Gideon Mzembe the most recognised 'Australian local' name in that list?

I thought there were a couple of Q Cup players eligible?

Shane Gillham playing with the Gold Coast NYC, Halvor Harris in Nth Qld, Brendan Frei Melbourne NYC and his brother Mitchell at Wynnum Manly pretty strong team named and should push Niue and the Philippines.

 

[miguel de cervantes]

I'd be surprised if SA doesn't beat them both comfortably.

 

[Bronco Rob]

So is Gideon Mzembe the most recognised 'Australian local' name in that list?

I thought there were a couple of Q Cup players eligible?

I know Gideon well, he isn't South African, he's from Malawi.

Although great seeing this tour occur, good stuff!

 

[expansionist]

Shane Gillham playing with the Gold Coast NYC, Halvor Harris in Nth Qld, Brendan Frei Melbourne NYC and his brother Mitchell at Wynnum Manly pretty strong team named and should push Niue and the Philippines.

But no Mitchell Frei in this team? Shame he is in great form

 

[rhino]

Gideon Mzembe's grandmother was born in South Africa
Mitchell Frei was unavailable for the tour
Darryn De Reuck was in the Titans system the last couple of seasons and is currently playing for Easts Tigers in Brisbane

 

[The Partisan]

Having been with a planeload of South African's leaving their homes in 1994 for a new life in Oz / NZ I do wonder if the current or future children of these people have taken up the game - or will take up the game.

I do recall a lot moving to NZ actually.

 

[Foreign Legion]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SOUTH-AF...27?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item3cf7ea1a23 anyone looking for a classic south African rhinos shirt

 

[thorson1987]

South Africa 32 Philippines 28.

Congrats to the Rhinos.

Looking forward to watch them next weekend.