The team was revealed via a fun and entertaining video, led by comedian Siv Ngesi 'recruiting' some of SA's most well-known lifestyle and sporting media, entertainers and celebrities.
Receiving their jerseys were: Siv Ngesi, Sean Stack, Jack Parow, Lapo Magni, Rob van Vuuren, Dylan Savage, Graeme Richards, Paul Ward, Aidan Bennetts, Will van Fronemhein, Ryan O'Connor, Grant Igesund, Ryan Botha, Bauke Hanekom, Alistair Moulton Black, William Hoek, Bjorn Steinbach, Richard Nischk, Robert de Bruyn, and Shaun Nischk.
Commenting on the decision to sponsor the event and the selection of the VIP team, Kim Reid, CEO of takealot.com said: "We are very excited to be associated with the Cape Town 10s. It's an event that shares similar brand characteristics to our own, being fun, young, innovative, dynamic and most importantly customer focused. Each player making up our diverse media and celebrity team share these characteristics too, from great humour to dynamicity and innovation in the workplace."
Launched in 2009 by rugby legends Bob Skinstad and Rob Fleck, the Cape Town 10s is now the biggest 10-a-side tournament in world rugby. The Cape Town 10s is a unique sports lifestyle event that provides rugby, sunshine, banter, beer and live entertainment to more than 2500 players and 15,000 spectators over two days.
For more information and regular updates, go to www.capetowntens.com
