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Risca pupils get advice from international rugby player Thinus Delport

News | Richard Gurner | Published: 15:00, Wednesday June 8th, 2011.

Pupils from Risca Comprehensive School have been getting inspired to take part in sport – thanks to a motivational mentoring session from South African international rugby player Thinus Delport.

As part of Sky Sports ‘Living for Sport’ initiative, which uses sport to motivate and inspire 11 to 16-year-olds, Delport visited Risca Comprehensive School and delivered a powerful presentation to ten pupils who are currently not involved in any sport.

Thinus spoke about his childhood, his background and how he made it as a rugby union international.

After the presentation, the pupils were asked to come up with a list of the sports they would like to take part in.

Jon Hughes, Sport Caerphilly School Sports Co-ordinator and Risca Comprehensive School’s PE department signed the school up for the free initiative.

1 thought on “Risca pupils get advice from international rugby player Thinus Delport”

  1. callum edwards says:
    Monday, June 13, 2011 at 21:58

    it was realy good when you came to our school and i know alot about you thankyou hope to see you soon again….

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