Repton School

The Transguard Elite Sporting Academy (TESA), in conjunction with TOA Dubai Rugby Club, are excited to announce a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for aspiring young rugby players to tour France, play matches against top-level clubs and meet some of their rugby heroes.

This 12 day tour will take place during the Easter break and is available to Under 14 and Under 16 year olds who will experience the following:

• 3 matches against elite teams in France (including Top 14 Clubs)

• Attend and experience the hype of a Top 14 game (Bayonne v Toulon)

• Meet some of the players from Toulon, a club which boasts names such as England flyhalf Jonny Wilkinson, former All Black captain Tana Umaga and French legend Phillipe Saint-Andre.

• Go behind the scenes with professional rugby players and get an insight into what is needed to become a professional and what to expect.

• Lead-up friendly games in the UAE and the Gulf region.

Moreover, the players will be exposed to world-class coaching.
 
APOLLO PERELINI (ex Samoa, Sale Sharks and St Helens Rugby League) heads the team, assisted by TREVOR LEOTA (ex Samoa, London Wasps, Cheetahs (South Africa), Mont de Marsan (France)), ANDREW FA’AVALE (Queensland Rugby Union resource coach) and VANIA LAVEA (New Zealand Black Ferns Representative).

All players will train as part of TESA (www.elitesportingacademy.com).

There will be a cost for this packaged rugby experience, but this will be largely offset by a fantastic fundraising structure to keep the price of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to a minimum. Please see page 2 of this newsletter for the fundraising structure. The next step will be to register your interest by email info@elitesportsme.com or by calling John Mamea-Wilson 050 459 2264. Places are limited for both the U14 and the U16 squads.

For the application form please visit: http://www.reptondubai.org/media/document/TESA_Letter%20Repton.doc