DEFENDING men’s touch rugby champions, Black Ferns, will head into this year’s 20th annual McCarthy Toyota Touch Tournament geared up with four new players in their squad.
The side have managed to win three finals since 2006 under coach Kobie Coetzee.
‘Every year is a new challenge and with Deon van den Berg, JB Heunis, Giovanni Fierro and Dylan Coulson joining our side this year, we hope to successfully defend our title. These guys will bring more skill and flair into the team,’ said Coetzee.
This year Purena Purified Water and Hydro Sebenza have gotten behind the team as sponsors.
This side has managed to win the Spur Beach Tournament in 2007, the Ermelo Apache Peak Sevens in 2009, the Richards Bay Sevens Tournament in 2009 and the Mtunzini Beach Tournament in 2012.
The 2013 side is: Manie Coetzee, Duncan Biyela, Mathys Hart, Porra Rodrigues, Jaco Pretorius, Barry Marais, Dylan Coulson, JB Heunes, Giovanni Fierro, Deon van den Berg and Chris Mocke. Coach – Kobie Coetzee.
