Broke Great North rugby club forced out
Friday, May 26, 2023 | 60 Views |
Going nowhere: Great North (in red) has been forced to drop out of the national league
The club joined the rugby elite league at the beginning of the current season. The side was expected to redeem rugby in the northern part of the country after the disappearance of Eastern Military Garrison (EMG) Gunners, Sharks, Maun Dogs and Gantsi Hungry Lions.
However, that joy has been cut short due to lack of funds. One of the club founders, Bucks Keopetswe said they decided to pull out after financial challenges took their toll.
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