Bulls Daisies load up on talent

11/21/2024 06:32 AM

NEWS: The Bulls Daisies acquired scrumhalf and Junior Springbok Camelitha Malone's services on an initial two-year deal.

Malone arrives in the capital from Western Province, where she made her mark as an explosive attacking player.

The former Brackenfell Rugby Club player had an impressive Women's Premier Division debut in April, scoring a brace to set her team up for a comeback victory. That form continued throughout the season, posing a potent threat against her new teammates in the final, which left her new management convinced that she needed to become a Daisy.

"Camelitha had a stellar 2024 season, and we got to witness her prowess over two legs both home and away, and nothing phased her," said head coach, Hayden Groepes.

"We thought she would be a wonderful fit for our growing environment, and her desire to become better will do us a world of good as we march towards our goals for the coming season.

"She has some good company in her role, and that competition for places will make this team better and more driven."

The Kraaifontein native says joining the Daisies will help her become a better athlete as she hopes to become the best in her position.

"I have set my goals pretty high and feel confident that I can achieve all of them under the guidance of the coaches here. I have admired their [Daisies] work ethic from an outsider's perspective and I feel privileged that I now get to be inside, I can only become a better athlete,"

"I have my eyes set on being the best scrumhalf in South Africa and I am confident I can reach that dream here."