Richman Gora from the Griffons has been named the Hero of the day for day one 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. Richman was selected for the award by a Coca-Cola appointed panel of rugby experts after two brilliant moments in his game against the Cheetahs. The first moment was in the 7th minute of the game, whilst the Cheetahs were on the attack and camped on the Griffons 5m line. The Griffons turned the ball over and broke down the left wing, Richman managed to sidestep his opposite number and run through the cover defense before handing the ball to gift Dlamini to score. The second moment came in the second half when he chipped the ball behind his opposing wing, collected the ball and then chipped the ball cross field for Siya Nxgesha to pick it up and score.
'It is an honour to win this accolade, I play every game as if it is my last and do everything I can to help my team, if I win an award it is just an added bonus,' said Richman.
Fetsi Mbele, Coca-Cola South Africa’s Senior Communications Manager: Brand Experience commented, “Congratulations to Richman Gora 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 Richman 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.*