Monte Taljaard Scholarship information

Tonight will see the playing of the first-ever Monte Taljaard Tropy match between NMMU and UCT – in the fifth round of the 2009 FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International – a fixture that will honour UCT flanker Monte Taljaard, who passed away in September 2008.

Taljaard, a Grey PE old boy, was a popular and talented member of UCT’s 2008 Varsity Cup squad and had been earmarked to play a leading role in this year’s Varsity Cup.

Since announcing that this fixture would be played in honour of Taljaard, varsitycup.co.za has had a flood of enquiries about the Monte Taljaard Scholarship, so if you would like to find out more in order to make a donation, CLICK HERE!

Tonight’s match – which will be played at the Xerox NMMU Stadium, South Campus – kicks-off at 6.45pm and will be televised live on SuperSport 1 and CSN.

Tributes to Monte Taljaard on varsitycup.co.za:

“Monts was a true legend in PE – as a person and a rugby player. Of course, we all loved him dearly at UCT and it’s a huge honour for everyone involved to play for the inaugural Monte Taljaard Trophy.”
– Robbie Fleck, UCT backline coach

“Monte was a once-in-a-generation guy and player. He is still missed at the club to this day and will never be forgotten by anybody who was lucky enough to come into contact with him.”
– John Dobson, UCT head coach

“When UCT asked us about the prospect of playing for a trophy we had no hesitation in saying yes. It’s a big honour for us to be involved in this match, but it’s also a great way to honour a young man like Monte.”
– Kolie Brandt, NMMU coach

“Monts was a good friend of ours, so we’ll also be going out there to honour him tonight.”
– Warren Butler, Steinhoff Cobras (UCT) team manager