The Camp is based on the NFL Combine concept and was created to give players the opportunity to showcase their individual talents. The Call Up Camp is your platform to be seen by some of SA’s top rugby coaches and scouts, especially after 2 years with limited exposure. Players undergo strength, conditioning and positional skills coaching under the watchful eye of our panel of experts.
The strength and conditioning tests were developed by Wits fitness guru Jacques du Randt. This includes 11 tests which will evaluate every aspect of the player’s physical ability and is conducted by top varsity cup and schools conditioning coaches.
Our rugby coaching team is led by former Lions Super rugby coach Swys de Bruin, and he is assisted by top provincial, varsity cup and other influential coaches. They do position specific testing and coaching to ensure that each player knowns what abilities he needs to have to succeed as a rugby player at the top level.
Each player will receive a report card after the event with his results as well as data to compare himself against players of the same age and position. This report will give the player a good indication of where he currently stands and what he needs to work going forward.
Coach Swys and his team of coaches kept them on field for 3 days to teach them all the principles of play, as formulated by coach Swys on his 35 years’ experience as professional rugby coach.
Was just great to see the boys back on the field, enjoying they game we all love so much. Looking forward to next year’s event!