Local Eastern Province Rugby players Sergeal Petersen and Aidon Davis have both been called up to be part of the South Africa Under 20 squad to compete in the IRB Junior World Cup in France in June.
“Both of these players have come through the ranks and excelled at Craven Week last year, where Aidon captained the side and Sergeal was one of the stars of the tournament,” said Watson
Watson said their selection was a testament to the quality of up and coming rugby stars in the region.
“Their selection is a testament to the growing rugby talent in the region and I’m sure they will do us proud in the upcoming tournament,” he said.
Sergeal Petersen from EP in the game between EP and Falcons during day 1 of the Coca-Cola U/18 Craven Week at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on July 09, 2012 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.Photo by Carl Fourie / Gallo Images
