Rugby Africa’s President, Herbert Mensah, recently met with South Africa’s Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, to witness a groundbreaking contract signing between the French Development Agency (AFD), the South African Rugby Union (SARU), and Rugby Africa. This pivotal agreement is set to further boost rugby’s influence in Africa, with South Africa already a powerhouse in the sport.
Under Mensah’s leadership, Rugby in Africa has experienced significant growth, capturing global attention and becoming one of the most talked-about disciplines on the continent. Rugby Africa praised McKenzie’s impact, describing him as a “force to be reckoned with” in South African sports.
Mensah also shared his personal connection with McKenzie, highlighting the minister’s sincerity and authenticity, which shines through in his books. With this collaboration, African Rugby is poised to make even greater strides on the global stage, and with Mensah at the helm, the sport’s best days are still ahead.
