Bolla is Boland's main man
Sat, 09 Jan 2010 18:45
Springbok scrumhalf Bolla Conradie is the Boland Cavaliers' new captain.
New Boland coach Loffie Eloff believes Conradie, whose contract with Western Province expired at the end of last year, still has much to offer and his experience could boost the lowly Cavaliers to new heights in 2010.
The Bolanders will play in the Currie Cup's First Division this season, after they got booted out by a spirited Pumas side in last season's promotion/relegation play-offs.
"When I got the job as Boland coach I immediately thought we should get a popular and experienced player to lead us through the season," explained Eloff.
"I believe Bolla is that man. He played at the highest level and is the kind of player up and coming youngsters can look up to."
Conradie's last Test for the Springboks was in July 2008, when he played against the All Blacks in the Westpac Stadium - a match which the All Blacks won 19-8.
Eloff has big plans for the 31-year-old Conradie, adding: "I would also like to see him as a backline coach in time to come."
Conradie is currently training with the Stormers in the absence of another Springbok halfback, Ricky Januarie, who is on loan to Welsh club, the Ospreys, in a bid to get some much-needed game time after a disappointing 2009 season.
Conradie will join the Cavaliers in a new venture at the end of the month.
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