Two Sunshine Coast Grammar School students have secured their place in the prestigious Under 18 Australian School Rugby Squad.
In recent years, ten Grammar student-athletes have been selected in the Australian School Rugby squad and four have been selected in the Barbarian’s squad, reflecting the strength and consistency of the school’s Rugby Academy, reflecting the strength and consistency of the school’s Rugby Academy.
The exceptional young athletes, Adrian De Klerk and Rohan Nichol, are integral members of the Gramar Rugby Academy and have vast experience representing the school and our region, including the Queensland Reds. Their hard work, resilience and commitment have earned them a coveted spot in the national squad.
Head coach of Grammar Rugby, Troy Atkins, expressed his pride in the students’ achievements, stating, “Our Rugby program places a strong emphasis on discipline, persistence, and the continual pursuit of personal growth. Adrian and Rohan have continually shown outstanding skill, as well as the coachability and mindset required to develop as elite athletes.”
“We’re incredibly proud of their journey and look forward to seeing them continue to grow as they represent both our school and our country.”
Together with the new Ambassadorship with Gordon Bray AM (The Voice of Rugby) and renowned coaching staff, including former All Blacks player Hosea Gear, Grammar’s Rugby Academy is poised to become a premier institution for Rugby training and development for both male and female athletes.
