As part of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship (URC) Origin Rounds the SA Rugby Mag looked at some of the famous local rugby schools that have produced DHL Stormers over the years.
The idea of #GrassrootsToGreatness was to celebrate the communities and people who helped launch the careers of hundreds of rugby players and coaches. In the spotlight were the identities of the clubs, schools and communities that have done an incredible job of giving children the chance to first pick up a rugby ball and guide the lucky few good enough to reach the elite level.
On February 14, 2024 Paul Roos Gymnasium was featured.
The story hinged on the fact that Paul Roos Gymnasium was named after the famous Springbok captain who was the first man to lead the national side on an overseas tour in 1906.
Originally founded in 1866 as Stellenboch Gymnasium and renamed in 1940 after its former student, teacher and school rector, PRG has always been synonymous with rugby.
The school predated Stellenbosch University, with the tertiary institution ultimately evolving out of the school, with which it shares the famous maroon jersey.
There have been over 50 Springbok rugby players that attended Paul Roos, while six Old Boys are currently in the current DHL Stormers squad: Damian Willemse, Herschel Jantjies, Dan du Plessis, Ben-Jason Dixon, JJ Kotze and Chad Solomon.
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