The countdown to the Sainte Dévote Rugby 7s Tournament begins

The countdown to the Sainte Dévote Rugby 7s Tournament begins as the SA team
receives their brand new kit

Team spirit, persistence, solidarity and positivity – these are the values embodied by
the young South African athletes chosen to participate in the Sainte Dévote
Tournament, a rugby 7s tournament, which is being held in Monaco in March 2017.
This week, the team, which is made up of youngsters from the Western Cape, will fly
to Monaco to participate in this exciting event. This is made possible by the joint
efforts of the South African Rugby Legends Association (SARLA), The Princess
Charlene of Monaco Foundation and Cell C. The team will also be receiving fantastic
new kit prior to their departure.

Each of the 12 players and the coach will be fully kitted out from top to toe, so that
they can represent their country at the tournament looking smart and professional.
The full playing kit includes, SA Rugby Legends t-shirts, caps, shorts, tracksuits,
jackets and backpacks from FLYA Sportswear. Rugby boots and trainers are being
co-sponsored by Puma for each player. The players will also receive some additional
kit from the Monaco Rugby Federation on arrival.

For these youngsters, a rugby tournament such as the Sainte Dévote is an
opportunity of a lifetime to travel, experience new cultures and represent their
country on an international platform. The initiative to form a rugby team is based on
the fact that sport can have a powerful and uplifting effect on the lives of children and
young people.

Gavin Varejes, President of SARLA, says, “This is the third year that SA has sent a
team to participate in this tournament and it is a venture that has gone from strength
to strength. These exceptional young players get so much from the experience and
we wish our 2017 team the best of luck for the tournament. We know you will do SA
proud.” Stefan Terblanche, SARLA CEO, explains that SARLA works extensively to
use rugby as a form of social development and that this is a dream come true for the
players. “We are thankful to all of the sponsors and individuals that have contributed:
Cell C, Richmark Holdings, FLYA Sportswear and Puma. And, of course, we are
incredibly grateful to The Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation and the Monaco
Rugby Federation for the opportunity to take part in the tournament once again”
For more information on SARLA or the Sainte Dévote Tournament please visit:

http://www.sarugbylegends.com
http://www.fondationprincessecharlene.mc/en