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Surprise visitor to
Seapoint RC inspires
next generation
A cold Wednesday evening
training session for the U-13
squad in south Dublin’s Seapoint
RC took a sunny turn as New
Zealand rugby legend Sonny
Bill Williams showed up to offer
some coaching advice and share
his expertise with the lads last
month.
The two-time Rugby World Cup winner
turned boxer, currently in Ireland, where
he is in training, decided to drop down to
the club to meet the young players and
their coaches.
Commenting on the appearance of
the All Blacks legend, Club President
Mick O’Toole says: “We were so
honoured that Sonny Bill dropped in to
see us here in Seapoint. I don’t think
he could believe the reception he got
with everyone looking for photos and a
handshake but Sonny Bill couldn’t have
been more gracious and was hugely
generous with his time, staying for the
entire session with our U-13s squad.”
The club took to social media to share the
news, and photographs from Williams’
appearance, garnering huge interest and
support from far and wide.
U-13 coach, Graham Byrne, added,
“The lads were absolutely thrilled to
meet a rugby legend of the calibre of
Sonny Bill Williams. He’s such a fantastic
role model for them, offering them some
super advice namely that having fun and
enjoying the game is the most important
thing. We wholeheartedly agree here in
Seapoint as our motto is ‘Fun, Fitness and
Friendship’.”
Many of the parents, who were having a
coffee in the clubhouse on the evening,
said they were delighted for the players
and were sure it would be a January
evening they will never forget in their
beloved club.
The annual Seapoint RC Blitz, the largest
event of its kind in Ireland, takes place
on Sunday, April 24, in Kilbogget
Park, Cabinteely, Co Dublin where it is
expected that over 30 clubs, 100 teams
and over 1,600 players at U-10, U-11
and U-12 level will take part in over 400
matches for a day of rucking, passing
and tackling.
For more information go to:
www.seapointrugby.com
Images: Damien Corcoran
Seapoint RC are always seeking new
players, girls and boys at all levels,
whether you are starting off your rugby
adventure or coming back to play.
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