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Kimberley - He knows a lot has been said and written about him, but he just wants to give his rugby career direction again, says Griquas’ recent Springbok acquisition, Earl Rose.
GALLERY: Western Province and the Sharks prepare for battle
Rose, who was signed by Griquas this week for next season, has had his move to the Northern Cape widely questioned, as has his form and lack of discipline often been criticised in the past.
There are those who believe that he should never have pulled a Springbok jersey over his head and that it was the correct decision to axe him from the Lions team during the Super 14. Lions coach John Mitchell did not consider him for the Currie Cup this season.
Rose, however, is eager to prove himself on the rugby field again and is convinced that Griquas, who play the Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup in Kimberley on Saturday, are the right team to get his career back on track.
“A lot has been written about me in the past, but I’m not thinking about that. All I want to do is focus on my future and get my rugby career back on track. I want to prove myself again,” said Rose.
Griquas could well be the team to breathe new life into his career.
Coach Dawie Theron is renowned for turning relatively unknown players into rugby stars - Zane Kirchner, Tiger Mangweni and Bjorn Basson being prime examples.
“I’m really looking forward to playing my rugby at Griquas. That is all I want to do again – to play and enjoy my rugby. Griquas have a great squad with a terrific team spirit. I’m excited about the possibility of being part of that,” said Rose.
Rose’s agent Anthony Johnson emphasised that the move to Kimberley was in line with Rose’s ambition to make an impact again at provincial and international level.
“This is the best possible move for Earl’s career. There is a great environment at Griquas for players to be able to grow and develop. Dawie Theron is a fantastic coach who will definitely get the best out of him,” said Johnson.
Kimberley - He knows a lot has been said and written about him, but he just wants to give his rugby career direction again, says Griquas’ recent Springbok acquisition, Earl Rose.
GALLERY: Western Province and the Sharks prepare for battle
Rose, who was signed by Griquas this week for next season, has had his move to the Northern Cape widely questioned, as has his form and lack of discipline often been criticised in the past.
There are those who believe that he should never have pulled a Springbok jersey over his head and that it was the correct decision to axe him from the Lions team during the Super 14. Lions coach John Mitchell did not consider him for the Currie Cup this season.
Rose, however, is eager to prove himself on the rugby field again and is convinced that Griquas, who play the Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup in Kimberley on Saturday, are the right team to get his career back on track.
“A lot has been written about me in the past, but I’m not thinking about that. All I want to do is focus on my future and get my rugby career back on track. I want to prove myself again,” said Rose.
Griquas could well be the team to breathe new life into his career.
Coach Dawie Theron is renowned for turning relatively unknown players into rugby stars - Zane Kirchner, Tiger Mangweni and Bjorn Basson being prime examples.
“I’m really looking forward to playing my rugby at Griquas. That is all I want to do again – to play and enjoy my rugby. Griquas have a great squad with a terrific team spirit. I’m excited about the possibility of being part of that,” said Rose.
Rose’s agent Anthony Johnson emphasised that the move to Kimberley was in line with Rose’s ambition to make an impact again at provincial and international level.
“This is the best possible move for Earl’s career. There is a great environment at Griquas for players to be able to grow and develop. Dawie Theron is a fantastic coach who will definitely get the best out of him,” said Johnson.
