22/09/2025
PLATTELAND TEAM HOLDS TRAINING SESSION IN HEIDELBERG
The Valke Rugby Platteland team, which includes three members of the Meyerton knights rugby klub, held a training session in Heidelberg this past Saturday (September 20) ahead of their tour to Modimolle (Nylstroom) this week.
Johan "Kat" van der Watt, Ruvo du Preez and Renier Boshoff all forms an integral part of the squad.
The team will be playing in the Noordvaal Platteland Cup from tomorrow (September 23), which includes teams from the Pumas, Limpopo, Leopards and Blue Bulls.
The Valke team will open their account against the Blue Bulls Dipoo team, which is made up of competing township clubs in that region, on Tuesday at 13:00 at Hoërskool Nylstroom.
The team was hosted by the Heidelberg Club following the training session, where they watched the Currie Cup final together.
Our best wishes to all the players making the trip up North, we are sure you will represent us all with great Valke pride and passion.
Stay connected to Meyerton Times for results and information from the tournament.