The annual Premier Rugby Tournament launch kicks off in Gqeberha - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.

This competition has proven to be a vital nursery for rugby talent in the province which does not have teams in the premier professional competitions in the country. It is also a feeder for the Border Bulldogs and EP Elephants. The Eastern Cape Department of Sports together with their new partner, Heritage Rugby, have invested R 8,5 million in this competition.

Kontsiwe elaborates, “The prize money is R100 000 for the winner and then broken down to 60, 40, 30 and 10. Even those who do not win get prize money because we want to encourage those to participate. We want to encourage participating that’s why they also get something.”Captain Deon Jantjies for Progress Rugby Club says, “We are excited. The boys are working so hard on and off the field. Discipline has been good. The spirit is so good. We can’t wait to get started.

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