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CJ Velleman in action for the Southern Kings during a PRO14 game against Leinster at Nelson Mandela University Stadium on November 4, 2018.
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- Southern Kings players are desperate to see some rugby action live.
- Star winger CJ Velleman has even opted to play free for Griquas.
- Rugby director Robbie Kempson says he has been in contact with local and foreign agents to obtain opportunities for the players.
Kings of the South the players are so desperate for the action that the star flank CJ Velleman has even offered to play for free Griquas.
This was revealed by the rugby director. Robbie Kempson in an interview with him DispatchLIVE website.
It follows the announcement from SA Rugby weekend that the Kings had been put into voluntary liquidation.
The shareholders, SA Rugby and Eastern Province Rugby Union (EPRU), made the decision in the face of a cumulative deficit of R55 million and with zero revenue in prospect for the remainder of 2020.
Previously, the franchise also pulled out of any planned national tournaments for the remainder of 2020.
While the Bulls quickly captured forward Elrigh Louw, other Kings players are still looking for a new team.
“To illustrate how desperate our players are, CJ Velleman was willing to take a full pay cut on his own to play for free for Griquas. That’s how desperate these players are to play rugby,” Kempson said.
“A perfect example is CJ, who is in the prime of his life right now. He is fit, strong and ready to play, but he doesn’t have a place to play. It’s more frustration for him and I hope Griquas will give him one. opportunity “.
Kempson said he had been in contact with local and foreign agents to obtain opportunities for the players.
“We had great news and one of our players now has an opportunity abroad, thank God. There are also opportunities for one or two more players, but the problem is that they haven’t played rugby since March. People want to see you play and they are not necessarily watching videos of previous games. “
– Compiled by Sport24 staff
