Young rugby star needs your help to play in Italy
The tour will offer him not only sporting opportunities outside of South Africa, but also an experience of life abroad
Wesley Reece van der Merwe (16) is a talented rugby player from Ladysmith who has been selected for the U/16 VKB International Rugby Tour to be held in Italy in December.
Currently a learner at Voortrekker High School in Bethlehem, Wesley was selected by a panel of professional selectors based on his exceptional performances during a recent rugby tour in Frankfort, where he played for Oud Skoliere Rugby Club.
Wesley will have the opportunity to travel to Venice, Lignano, Treviso, Trento, Ronchi and Maranello on the upcoming rugby tour.
The tour will offer him not only sporting opportunities outside of South Africa, but also an experience of life abroad. Being selected for the tour is something very big indeed for young Wesley, as he is the only learner to be selected from his school.
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Wesley, now in Grade 9, started playing rugby in Grade 1. He was lucky enough to receive a bursary to attend Voortrekker High School.
Wesley now needs help to get to Italy and make his dream a reality. Any funding and assistance will be appreciated so he can cover the expenses of the tour. Wesley says he is hardworking and dedicated, and also willing to assist anyone at their business so he can raise the money to go on this life-changing tour.
For more information on Wesley and the rugby tour, feel free to contact Gustav Meyer on 0826432809 or Correlie van der Merwe on 0833716432
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