The prestigious Coca-Cola\u00ae Hero of the Day award is presented on each day of the tournament in recognition of a game changing \u2018hero\u2019 moment.<\/p>\n
JC was selected for the award by a Coca-Cola appointed panel of rugby experts, led by SuperSport anchor Elma Smit.<\/p>\n
His hero moment came when he scored a late solo try which earned the Pumas a win in their match against The Griffons.<\/p>\n
\u201cI was meant to pass to the scrumhalf but I thought that it would be best if I hold onto the ball and go for the line without stopping I will score. It worked as planned and I helped the team win,\u201d said JC. \u201cI was surprised when my coach told me that I had won the award. That is why this is the tournament where heroes are made.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cA big congratulations to JC on his selection as the Coca-Cola\u00ae Hero of the Day. His try, resulting in a victory for his team,\u201d added Elma.<\/p>\n
Fetsi Mbele, Coca-Cola South Africa\u2019s Senior Communications Manager: Brand Experience concluded, \u201cThe Coca-Cola\u00ae Craven Week is Where Heroes Are Made and for many of the players here this week, this is just the beginning of a future in the game.<\/p>\n
I look forward to following the likesof JC as they carve out a career for themselves in South African rugby.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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