Maties Breederivier Alumni Netwerk - Rugby en Steak aand

Die Breedeivier Alumni-netwerk, in samewerking met die Donkie Republiek (Drostdy-oudskoliere), nooi jou uit na ’n rugby- en steak-aand.

Kom geniet ’n interessante aand saam met vier ervare rugbyfigure wat hul perspektiewe deel oor die ontwikkeling van Suid-Afrikaanse rugbytalent, die uitdagings van spelerontwikkeling en die belangrike rol wat universiteitsrugby speel in die pad van skoolrugby na die professionele spel.

Drikus Hancke – Met 10 jaar se ervaring as professionele speler in Montpellier, Frankryk, afrigtingservaring by vyf Varsity Cup-spanne en tans as Hoof van Maties Rugby, bring Drikus ’n unieke perspektief op talentontwikkeling en die rol van universiteitsrugby.

Hawies Fourie – Die voormalige Maties Rugby-afrigter, wat twee Varsity Cup-titels gewen het, en huidige Boland-afrigter, bring ’n rykdom rugbyervaring en stories uit die spel, met ’n besondere fokus op spelerontwikkeling en die strukture wat talent help vorm.

Sean Erasmus – Die nuwe Maties Rugby-afrigter bring meer as 20 jaar se ervaring in skool-, provinsiale en hoëprestasierugby na die gesprek. Sy uitgebreide ervaring in spelerontwikkeling bied waardevolle insig in die pad wat jong talent volg tot op die hoogste vlakke van die spel.

Neil de Kock – ’n Voormalige Springbok- en professionele rugbyspeler, Neil het ’n besonderse loopbaan geniet waarin hy vir Westelike Provinsie, die Stormers en Saracens uitgedraf het. Hy het 10 Springbok-toetse verwerf en Suid-Afrika by die 2003 Rugbywêreldbeker verteenwoordig. As kaptein van Saracens was hy deel van spanne wat verskeie Engelse Premierliga- en Europese titels gewen het. Ná sy rugbyloopbaan het Neil hom tot sportleierskap en atleetontwikkeling gewend, onder meer deur sy werk by die Stellenbosch Akademie vir Sport.

Datum: 30 Oktober 2026

Tyd: 18:30

Plek: Donkie Republiek Klubhuis, HTS Drostdy

Koste: R300 per persoon

Die kaartjieprys sluit ’n steak-ete in.

’n Kontantkroeg sal beskikbaar wees.

Kom kuier saam vir ’n aand van rugbygesprekke, stories, goeie kos en interessante perspektiewe oor die toekoms van Suid-Afrikaanse rugbytalent.

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The Breede River Alumni Network, in collaboration with the Donkie Republiek (Drostdy Old Boys), invites you to a rugby and steak evening.

Join us for an engaging evening with four experienced rugby figures who will share their perspectives on the development of South African rugby talent, the challenges of player development, and the important role university rugby plays in the pathway from school rugby to the professional game.

Drikus Hancke – With 10 years of experience as a professional player in Montpellier, France, coaching experience with five Varsity Cup teams, and currently serving as the Head of Maties Rugby, Drikus brings a unique perspective on talent development and the role of university rugby.

Hawies Fourie – The former Maties Rugby coach, who won two Varsity Cup titles, and current Boland coach, brings a wealth of rugby experience and stories from the game, with a particular focus on player development and the structures that help shape talent.

Sean Erasmus – The new Maties Rugby coach brings more than 20 years of experience in school, provincial and high-performance rugby to the conversation. His extensive experience in player development offers valuable insight into the pathway young talent follows towards the highest levels of the game.

Neil de Kock – A former Springbok and professional rugby player, Neil enjoyed a distinguished career representing Western Province, the Stormers and Saracens. He earned 10 Springbok caps and represented South Africa at the 2003 Rugby World Cup. As captain of Saracens, he was part of teams that won multiple English Premiership and European titles. Following his rugby career, Neil moved into sports leadership and athlete development, including through his work at the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport.

Date: 30 October 2026

Time: 18:30

Venue: Donkie Republiek Clubhouse, HTS Drostdy

Cost: R300 per person

The ticket price includes a steak dinner.

A cash bar will be available.

Join us for an evening of rugby conversation, stories, good food and interesting perspectives on the future of South African rugby talent.