After being named Vodacom Super Rugby Player of the Year for 2011 by the South African Rugby Union (SARU), HSBC Waratahs' new signing Sarel Pretorius can now add the praise of his team mates and coaches to add to his list of accolades.
Launched in September, the Member Rewards program has already proved a hit, with prizes so far including a signed limited edition HSBC Waratahs jersey, Kingsleys Steakhouse and Canterbury gift vouchers and Spicks & Speck-tacular double passes.
As the HSBC Waratahs begin pre-season training ahead of Super Rugby 2012, Waratahs Rugby Chief Executive Jason Allen is confident that the business is shaping up well as the end of the financial year approaches.
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In his first week with the HSBC Waratahs, Senior Assistant Coach Alan Gaffney says he has been impressed with squad’s week one fitness and effort levels.
This month sees the launch of a new community engagement program that will see gives players and coaches visit over 30 community events over the next 45 days.
As he prepares to welcome the squad back for pre-season training on Monday, Head Coach Michael Foley says that whilst the on-pitch focus is on athletic and rugby skills development, off pitch the squad will also be working hard to enhance the connection with its rugby families
While New Zealand breathes a sigh of relief and recovers from a night of national partying, Aussie rugby fans can look forward to the start of the 2012 Super Rugby season – and the chance to renew Trans-Tasman rivalries once again. Ten great reasons to become an HSBC Waratahs member today.
St Ives resident and dedicated HSBC Waratahs fan David Selikman is now the proud owner of the first of 330 limited edition 2012 jerseys, signed by the entire HSBC Waratahs squad.
A fitness test will determine if departing HSBC Waratahs fullback Kurtley Beale takes his place in Australia’s team to take on New Zealand in Auckland, or whether 2012 recruit Adam Ashley-Cooper takes the No.15 jersey.
From today, our 4 Game, 2 Game Associate and Supporter Membership packages are now on sale. These flexible options are in addition to our 8 Game ‘Blue Blood’ Memberships which are selling fast, in anticipation of the exciting 2012 season ahead.