Gunners acquire five South African players

SELEBI-PHIKWE: Defending rugby league champions EMG Gunners have bolstered their squad with the acquisition of five players from South Africa.

The move is likely to re-shape local rugby as South Africa is renowned for its professional set-up, which has produced good players.

Gunners' coach, Neal Gouws told Mmegi Sport that the players arrived yesterday morning and immediately joined the team in training. The five are expected to bring much-needed experience to the team. Gouws has not decided whether to field the new recruits against Ghantsi Lions in Jwaneng this weekend.

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