U18 Coca-Cola Craven Week hero dons green and gold

Embrose Papier

The team, which is made up of twenty six players, was selected by a panel of national and SA Schools selectors following the conclusion of the Under-18 Coca-Cola Craven® Week in Stellenbosch.

Embrose, who hails from Hoerskool Garsfontein, is one of four players to retain his place in the squad and was one of five prestigious daily Coca-Cola Hero of the Day winners at the U18 Coca-Cola Craven Week.

The Coca-Cola Hero of the Day was awarded to a player who inspired or changed his team's fortunes with a hero moment. Embrose was selected for a standout run in the Blue Bull's match against Boland, which lead to a try and inspired his team to a dominant win on the final day of the tournament.

As a result of his heroic play at the U18 Coca-Cola® Craven Week, Embrose will now don the green and gold of the Coca-Cola SA Schools team in their upcoming international series.

Fetsi Mbele Coca-Cola Africa's Senior Communications Manager: Brand Experience commented, "Coca-Cola South is extremely proud to support the development of South Africa's next rugby heroes through the sponsorships of the Coca-Cola SA Schools team and the Coca-Cola Youth Weeks. The development of heroes such as Embrose is what the Coca-Cola Youth Weeks are all about. We at Coca-Cola have had the privilege of witnessing first-hand the success of the Coca-Cola Youth Weeks and the incredible foundation they have created for schoolboy rugby in South Africa. The sponsorships of the Coca-Cola SA Schools team and the Coca-Cola Youth Weeks also signify the importance of living an active healthy lifestyle through participation in sport. Playing sport, together with a balanced diet, may play an important role in maintaining a healthy way of life. I look forward to following the progress of Embrose and his fellow graduates of the 2015 U18 Coca-Cola Craven Week as they carve out a career for themselves in South African rugby"