Blue Bulls chance beckons for Prince

Namibian flanker Prince !Gaoseb has been signed by the Blue Bulls on a two-year contract following some impressive displays at the Craven Week earlier this year.
The matric student at Windhoek High School was part of Namibia’s Under-18 Craven Week team for two consecutive years.
He is highly rated and his coach at WHS, Henry Kemp, could not help gushing about his potential.
“Prince is a legend. Everyone at WHS is a fan of his,” said Kemp, who is also the coach of the Craven Week team.
“He is a perfect example for any young rugby player because his attitude in training, how he plays and his manners on and off the field are impeccable. It would be hard to find a more humble person than Prince,” he added.
!Gaoseb is credited with helping WHS to win this year’s Momentum Schools’ Rugby Under-19 Super League title.
“His physical influence was enormous,” Kemp said of the 1.89m, 98kg player.
!Gaoseb, who was born at Omaruru, was introduced to rugby at the age of seven at Emma Hoogenhout Primary School.
His rugby career continued at High Technical School (HTS) in Windhoek before WHS offered him a bursary for the final years of high school.
!Gaoseb was already on the talent scouts’ radar last year but he was too young to be signed.
This year, the scouts again came calling, with reports suggesting the Blue Bulls had to fight for the player’s signature as the Golden Lions and the Sharks were also interested.
The flanker is revered for his hard-working nature and he insists this attribute will stand him in good stead when he heads to Pretoria.
“My goal is to make sure that my contract is extended beyond the two years and that I stay with the Bulls for a long time. I also plan to work hard enough so that I can get other offers to continue with my rugby career,” he said.
!Gaoseb said he is thankful for the support he has received throughout his school career, making special mention of his coaches at WHS and HTS – Albert Arries and Eduard Mouton – his parents and family. 
-Republikein