Farewell from Mr Sprott

After six thoroughly enjoyable years at The MFG, I have decided to move on and in September I will commence work at The Grammar School at Leeds.

My intention was always to go out on a high and cannot think of a better place to “sign off” than at my final game in Cape Town under the shadow of Table Mountain.

I would like to thank all the parents and players who have supported the rugby at school and contributed towards six very successful years. To field 3-5 teams every Saturday requires a huge team effort where everyone plays their part. A big thank you to the parents who make lunches, the players who stay committed, the dads who help on the touchlines and the coaching staff who are ever present. School rugby would not be possible without all of these contributions.

I would like to wish all the players the very best for the future. I hope to hear from Mr Christian and Mr Fryer about their individual and team successes in subsequent years and nothing would give me more pleasure than to be invited to return as a spectator to watch them win a Yorkshire Cup next year.

A rugby player is nothing without passion and commitment and it has been a pleasure and a privilege working with so many players who share my passion and enthusiasm for this great game. I wish you all the very best.
Tom Sprott

Welcome to the Tour Blog

I would like to welcome all parents, players and supporters of the tour to this blog.

Over the next 3 and half months I will follow the journey of the 27 players and 6 coaches as we prepare for the challenge of South African rugby.

With exactly 13 weeks before departure there is so much still to do both on and off the pitch. The players have been training well for two weeks now and a number of players start weight training this Saturday. Off the pitch we still need to raise a considerable amount of money to pay for all the fantastic kit we have recently received. The Stars in Their Eyes Night, The 10km run and The Three Peaks Challenge are all events that promise to be a great success.

This blog will provide regular updates of how training and fund raising are progressing as well as regular updates and photos from South Africa.

Tom Sprott