Griquas stars Whitehead and Wehr earn national recognition at 2025 SA Rugby Awards

GRIQUAS Rugby has welcomed a proud moment as two of its standout performers, George Whitehead and Gurswin Wehr, have been nominated for the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division Player of the Year Award at the 2025 SA Rugby Awards.

The SA Rugby Awards remain one of the most prestigious events on the local rugby calendar, honouring excellence across domestic and international competitions. Nominees are selected on performance, impact, and consistency over the course of the season, making the double nomination for Suzuki Griquas a significant achievement and a clear reflection of the team’s strong Currie Cup campaign.

Whitehead’s nomination follows a commanding season at fly half, where his composure and rugby intelligence proved central to Griquas’ success. Calm under pressure, he consistently dictated matches through measured game management, accurate territorial kicking, and dependable goal kicking. His ability to read situations and make sound decisions allowed Griquas to control tempo in key encounters, while his leadership on and off the field set the tone within the squad. The recognition is a fitting reward for a season marked by consistency, authority, and influence.

On the wing, Wehr produced a Currie Cup campaign that firmly established him among the competition’s most dangerous attacking threats. Blessed with pace, power, and a sharp instinct for the try line, Wehr made his presence felt through strong carries, decisive finishing, and a relentless work rate. He delivered several momentum-shifting performances, often stepping up in crucial moments to tilt matches in Griquas’ favour. Just as impressive was his defensive commitment and willingness to contribute across the field, attributes that underpinned his consistency throughout the season.

The Carling Currie Cup Premier Division Player of the Year category also features leading performers such as Donavan Don of the Sanlam Boland Kavaliers, placing Whitehead and Wehr firmly among the elite in South African domestic rugby.

For Griquas Rugby, the nominations go beyond individual accolades. They underline the strength of the squad, the standards set by the coaching staff, and the culture that continues to drive performance in Kimberley. It is also a reward for the loyal supporters whose passion remains central to the team’s identity.

While the winners of the 2025 SA Rugby Awards will be announced in due course, the presence of two Griquas players among the nominees is already a victory worth celebrating. George Whitehead and Gurswin Wehr have represented the union with pride, resilience, and professionalism, and their national recognition is a moment the entire Griquas family can savour.