The 52nd Coca-Cola Under-18 Craven Week kicks off next week, from the 12th to the 18th, at Paul Roos Gymnasium in Stellenbosch.
One of the players to keep an eye on is Eastern Province's Curwin Bosch.
Full Name: Curwin Bosch
Age: 18
Team: Eastern Province
School: Grey High School
Position: Flyhalf
Stats: 7 tries this season
2015 tournament: U18 Coca-Cola Craven Week
Previous Tournaments: 2014 U18 Coca-Cola Craven Week, 2013 U16 Coca-Cola Grant Khomo Week, 2010 U13 Coca-Cola Craven Week
Rugby Hero and why:
Dan Carter – He is one of the best players of all time and some even say that he is the best flyhalf of all time, even though he has played over 100 games for the All Blacks he is still humble and get the same feeling each time he gets called up as the feeling that he got when he was called up the first time. He is a great leader and a great marshal on the field. His fellow players are encouraged by him.
Non rugby Hero and why:
My grandfather, He supports me and helps me with my decisions and helps me with my game. He used to play rugby when he was younger but his growth in the game was restricted by apartheid. He knows the game well and understand it so he supports me with my decisions and encourages me.
What do you think makes a hero?
A rugby hero is someone that makes an impact in a game. A hero is someone that leads by example, he/she is someone that is not conditioned by society and manages to break barriers to fulfil his/her potential.
Curwin was the Coca-Cola Hero of the day for day 1 of the 2014 U18 Coca-Cola Craven Week.
He won man in the match for his performance against the Blue Bulls where he scored a try, two conversions and four penalties for a total of 21 points but that is not the reason why he won the Coca-Cola Hero of the day. The reason why he was chosen was because of a moment of brilliance that resulted in his try.
Until the 51st minute the Blue Bulls had dominated. They scored a try and kicked four penalties and were leading 19-9. Eastern Province had a couple of opportunities up to then through breakaway runs.
Eastern Province got a penalty in the 50th minute of the game and Rouche Nel, their scrumhalf, took it quickly and passed it to Curwin who ran through a couple of tackles to score under the post. This was the moment that changed the game and Eastern Province eventually ran out winners 26-25.
Curwin is considered the future of South African rugby which is a lot to deal with for someone that has only just turned 18, but Curwin takes life one step at a time and keeps himself humble and focused on his school and his rugby.
He has not decided who he is going to play for next year but anyone that picks him up will be blessed with the variety that he brings to his game. Curwin is one of those players that can single handily change the game.
Curwin would like to study Sports Science or study to become a Biokineticist. He says that if he does have a rugby career he would like to understand his body and understand his limits.
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