From being scouted at Dale College to carrying kit bags and being told to learn Afrikaans, a young man's dreams turned sour The Dale College first rugby team on May 19, 2011. Pictured are back row, from left, Bangi Kobese (capt), Somila Jho, Jason Buchholz, Abongile Mnyaka, Brandon Kemp, Tino Zukeyo, Malwande Mhamhe, Siyamthanda Gushelo, Siphumelele Msutwana and Sibanye Bukani. Front: Maliviwe Simanga, Achumile Mashalaba, Linda Zindela, Ayabonga Masiba, Siviwe Soyizwapi and Zinzo Tom. Picture: GALLO IMAGES / DAILY DISPATCH / MARK ANDREWS Let’s talk about our national rugby team and its inability to racially mirror the demographics of South Africa and why this is. You see, I am one of many young black rugby players who was offered and awarded a professional rugby contract on merit. Mine was from a Gauteng Super Rugby franchise, having been scouted from one of the grand rugby playing schools in the Eastern Cape, Dale College Boys High, which is renowned for producing the best players ...
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