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Kouga\u00a08 Ball Pool is looking forward to seeing at least 10 of their members representing the Eastern Cape at the South Africa 8 Ball Pool Nationals in Belville, Cape Town, from Tuesday, September 12 to Thursday, October 5.<\/p>\n

Those who have been selected include Andr\u00e9 Pretorius (u\/18) and Dylan Olivier (u\/18) in the junior team, Josh Pienaar has been selected as an u\/23 competitor, while Jean Du Rand is the u\/23 team manager.<\/p>\n

The senior team includes Cedrick Swartbooi and Shaun Swart, while Raymondo Plaatjies, Steve Bovana and Freddie Leander will compete in the open team.<\/p>\n

Stefan Davies has been selected as a referee for the u\/23 team.<\/p>\n

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From left are, Cedrick Swartbooi (senior team), Raymondo Plaatjies (opens team), Steve Bovana (opens team) and Freddie Leander (opens team).<\/div>\n
<\/span>Photo: Supplied <\/span> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Stefan Davies (referee), Dylan Olivier (junior team) and Andr\u00e9 Pretorius (junior team).<\/div>\n
<\/span>Photo: Supplied<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

In honour of Women\u2019s Month, Kouga 8 Ball Pool will also host a pool competition on Saturday,\u00a0 August 12, from 14:00 at Jolly Dolphin, Jeffreys Bay.<\/p>\n

The first competition will be for women only and entry is free.<\/p>\n

The second competition will be for men and to enter they will be required to dress like a woman, or wear something pink.<\/p>\n

The prize for both competitions will be R500 for the winner.<\/p>\n

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