Times Of Swaziland: ERU OFFICIALS FOR WORLD RUGBY COURSES

ERU OFFICIALS FOR WORLD RUGBY COURSES
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Melusi Mkhabela on 13/08/2024 08:30:00


MBABANE – It is an exciting development for the country’s rugby.
The Eswatini Rugby Union (ERU) has shortlisted five individuals for
international courses that will be taking place in Gaborone, Botswana.ERU
President Bandile ‘Samba’ Vilakati mentioned that the union made
arrangements to send a team of match officials and medics to participate in
these important courses.
Course
Specifically, three match officials will be attending the World Rugby
Officiating Level 1 Course. At least two medics will take part in the World
Rugby First Aid in Rugby Level 1 Course. Additionally, the Union educator will
be present to conduct the Tackle Ready acquaint course for educators. Vilakati
further cited that the courses were scheduled to run from August 14 to 17 in
Botswana. “As for the team’s departure, they will be leaving Eswatini today.
The team is expected to return on August 18,” revealed Vilakati.Moreover, the
ERU president said these courses represent a key capacity-building initiative by
the union. He cited that they strive to enhance the standard of match
officiating and player welfare in the game of rugby.
Support
“We acknowledge the support from the Eswatini Olympic and Commonwealth Games
Association (EOCGA), as we prepare for the journey ahead,” expressed Vilakati.
He further highlighted that they were committed to doing their best and ensuring
that they passed their modules and received accreditation in their respective
portfolios.“We are confident that these courses will contribute significantly
to the development of rugby in the region, equipping the participants with
valuable knowledge and skills that will benefit the sport as a whole,” he
said.