GRAAFF-REINET NEWS — Old Unionite Chumani Booi was recently selected as the new South African A-side Assistant Coach.
Booi matriculated from Union High in 1998, being Deputy Headboy in his matric year. He made his debut for the Border Bulldogs in 2001 and represented them in the Vodacom Cup and Currie Cup competitions over the next three seasons. He made four appearances for the SA Under 21's on 2001 and in 2003, he was called to the Sharks squad for 2003 and 2004 Super Rugby seasons, making five appearances.
Following stints with the Pumas and Griquas, he was also called into the Cats squad for the 2005 Super 12 season, making 10 appearances.In 2006 he ran out for the Stormers and also played for Western Province in the 2006 Vodacom Cup, before returning to Griquas for the 2006 Currie Cup.
He was involved in club rugby for Villagers for the rest of 2007 and 2008, before returning to his first team, the Border Bulldogs, where he eventually played a century of games.
His other achievements include four appearances for the South African Under 21 side and two appearances for South Africa A.
Union HIgh School wishes Booi everything of the best in this new venture and they are proud to call him an Old Unionite!
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