Xolisa Guma from KwaZulu-Natal has been named the Coca-Cola Hero of the day for day 2 of the U18 Coca-Cola Craven Week.
The prestigious Coca-Cola Hero of the Day award is presented on each day of the tournament in recognition of a game changing ‘hero’ moment.
Xolisa was selected for the award by a Coca-Cola appointed panel of rugby experts after he scored a match winning try during the last play of the game in his match against the Lions. Xolisa received the ball just inside the Lions half and stepped past his opposing number and the Lions fullback to score to win the game 18-16.
"Winning the Coca-Cola Hero of the day was a humbling experience, I had a lot of opportunities during the game and I did not take advantage of them but when this opportunity came I backed myself ran for the corner,' said Xolisa
Fetsi Mbele, Coca-Cola South Africa’s Senior Communications Manager: Brand Experience commented, “Congratulations to Xolisa Guma on being selected as Coca-Cola Hero of the day for day 1 of the Coca-Cola Craven Week. At Coca-Cola we believe that it is essential to put platforms such as the Coca-Cola Youth Weeks in place for players of all ages to reach their full potential. I look forward to following the likes of Xolisa as they carve out a career for themselves in South African rugby”
In addition to awarding the Hero of the Day to players at the u18 Craven Week, Coca-Cola has taken the “Hero of the Day” concept to social media!* As an acknowledgement of the massive role that schools play in the development of South Africa’s future rugby heroes, Coca-Cola is searching for South Africa’s ultimate school rugby hero. The winner and their school will be awarded with amazing rugby related prizes.*