Bishops to invade Italy

Bishops to invade Italy

3 Mar 2010

Bishops will embark on a 14-day rugby tour of Italy, departing the Republic’s shores on 28 March.

Dave Mallett, brother of current Italy national coach, Nick Mallett, will again be the head coach of the side for the 2010 season. Mallett and his assistant coach, Kevin Foote, have selected a 24-man squad for the tour.

The team will play five games in total, with two games apiece being played in Venice and in the capital city, Rome.

Speaking to keo.co.za, former SA Sevens captain Foote said, ‘The boys are very excited about the tour. The squad has been training three times a week and the tour will go a long way to preparing our guys for the tough Cape schoolboy rugby season.’

Although the squad’s training regime has been somewhat hampered by the boys’ summer sports commitments, the focus is now firmly on their preparation for the Italian onslaught.

Foote also confirmed that six players have returned from last year’s side. Experienced players such as scrumhalf Guy Whitfield, express winger Nathan Nell and prop William Griese will form the nucleus of this year’s side.

‘The games in Italy will expose our players to different conditions and cultures. The tour will lay the foundation for the season ahead,’ said Foote.

The tour concludes on 9 April.


9 Comments

  • 1.TheObserver: Reply to this comment
    3 Mar 2010, 11:59 am

    Good luck to Bishops on the tour. Pity we won’t see their rugby style at the festivals this year. The Mallet connection to Italy probably played a major role here!

  • 2.semi: Reply to this comment
    3 Mar 2010, 12:48 pm

    I thought that this tour was cancelled after boys were caught drinking, where did that rumour come from?

  • 3.THEBokFan: Reply to this comment
    3 Mar 2010, 12:55 pm

    Go boys!

  • 4.Narrowshark: Reply to this comment
    3 Mar 2010, 17:03 pm

    kiff story

  • 5.WP_: Reply to this comment
    3 Mar 2010, 18:56 pm

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    Rubbish. People always trying to bash Bishops

    Good luck lads, they will play as Bishops boys only know how. Expansive, run at all costs and beautiful rugby.

  • 6.Seven: Reply to this comment
    3 Mar 2010, 21:00 pm

    @WP_: bishops boys always love balls in hands

  • 7.WP_: Reply to this comment
    3 Mar 2010, 21:33 pm

    7 seven

    Who doesnt play rugby with the ball in hand?

    What was your alma mater?

  • 8.Balikibaba: Reply to this comment
    6 Mar 2010, 13:16 pm

    good luck. Lets hope the guys gell well and come back loking like a good team.

  • 9.Bergie: Reply to this comment
    9 Mar 2010, 21:36 pm

    This is a much better idea than playing in the Easter Festivals. I hope the other Cape schools take note.

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