EP Rugby’s 2013 player of the year

Ronnie Cooke has been crowned Eastern Province Rugby’s Player of the Year for 2013, after what has undoubtedly been a very long rugby season.

“There can be no doubt that 2013 has been one of the most challenging as well as one of the most exciting years that EP Rugby has been through in recent history, and it would not have been possible without the courage, commitment and determination of the players,” said CEO Charl Crous.

Crous said that the awards, which were handed out yesterday at an informal players end of year function, were just a small way of recognising the players achievements and contributions over the year.

Starting with the U19 Player of the Year, Tyler Paul was the clear winner, while Aidon Davis walked away with the U21 Player of the Year award, as well as receiving an Achievement award for being selected to play for the SA U20 team in the 2013 IRB Junior World Championship.

The Most Promising Young Star of 2013 went to Siviwe “Shakes” Soyizwapi who, having made just four first-team appearances was called to the Super Rugby squad following an injury to Hadleigh Parkes, and made his Super Rugby debut in the 28–28 draw against the Brumbies. Soyizwapi went on to represent both the Currie Cup first division team as well as the U21s before being called up to represent the SA Sevens Academy squad in Dubai.

Tim Agaba, who played for the NMMU Madibaz in the 2012 and 2013 Varsity Cup, as well as the  2013 Vodacom Cup and ABSA Currie Cup competitions, was named Rookie of the Year.
Best Try of the Year went to Sergeal Petersen for his first try against the Western Force in the debut game of the Southern Kings.

Scott van Breda was awarded a merit award for his contribution to the team in 2013, and was also named the Supporters Player of the Year, an award sponsored by the official supporters club, the Kings Army.

Ronnie Cooke received three awards in total. Aside from being elected as the Player of the Year for 2013, he was voted as the Players Player of the Year by his teammates, and was also elected the Most Valuable Player of the Year by team management.

The complete list of award winners are:
Juniors

• U19 Best player of the year 2013 –  Tyler Paul
• U21 Best player of the year 2013 – Aidon Davis
• Most Promising Young Star of 2013 – Siviwe Shakes Soyizwapi

Achievements

• Achievement Award for 2013– Aidon Davis
• Merit Award for 2013 – Scott van Breda

Seniors

• Rookie of the Year 2013 – Tim Agaba
• Best Try of the Year 2013 – Sergeal Petersen
• Players’ Player of the Year 2013 – Ronnie Cooke
• Most Valuable Player of the Year 2013 – Ronnie Cooke

Overall winner

• EP Rugby Player of the Year 2013 – Ronnie Cooke

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