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Summer Rugby Festival FAQ
1. Is this competition only for first rugby team player of the following season?
Yes, this is not for grade 12 learners. This is not necessarily under 17 as you can turn 19 in grade 12, but it is intended to be for the squad of players for the following season.
2. Is there a under 16 or under 15 competitions?
Not at the moment but the aim is to add other age groups if demand grows and requested by the participating schools.
3. Will school be required to tour with a squad of players.
Yes, the ideal is that each school bring their 40 top players which will be 2 teams each playing in the respective A and B squad teams for the tournament. Players will be allowed to move between teams and coaches can adjust their squads as they want to.
4. Will there be a competition element in this tournament?
Yes, schools will be placed in groups of 8, forming 2 x pools of 4, where each team will play 3 games. Final fixture will be the final and other play-off matches. Each team will thus play 4 matches.
5. Will the competition rules be adjusted to the time of the season?
Yes, playing times of matches will be made shorter, squads bigger and rolling subs will be allowed which will give a trials element to this tournament.
6. How will the strength versus strength principal work?
There will be 4 levels of participation and schools will be asked at what they level they see themselves and will be enrolled into that group of 8 schools.
7. Is the Primary School competition also for the senior squad of the following year?
Yes, this will be the 35 players in their senior squad also bringing 2 teams to each to measure themselves against other schools on their level. The first 24 primary schools will be allowed to take part.
8. Where will the accommodation be for the coaches and players?
Residences in Stellenbosch will be used to make accommodation as affordable as possible for all teams.
9. How will the 10s work and what categories will there be?
This is aimed at the older rugby players to add to the festive atmosphere. There will also be a category for the OLD Boys from the respective schools to play against each other to determine the Old Boys Champion.
