Team Profile: The Cobras
The Cobras were formed in 2006 as a social rugby side, looking to play social rugby. However, this was not the case in the end, as the Cobras soon stamped their name all over UCT's Steinhoff Internal League with their brand of fast-paced and aggressive running rugby.
Prioritising fun with mates and the pure enjoyment of rugby rather than winning, the Cobras seem to have found the gelling formula.
Although the emphasis may not be on results, the Cobras have certainly had their fair share of success, making them a much-favoured team in UCT Internal League Rugby.
Whether it be at touch, on the matchday paddock or in the change room for one of their infamous fines sessions, the Cobras are known to give it a full go making the Cobras brand a revered and likeable team! Together with the proud ethos and passionate players, past and present, Cobras rugby is held in high regard.
Since forming in 2006, the Cobras have played 37 matches in the UCT Internal League, lost five and drawn one - so their record speaks for itself.
The highlight of the Cobras' tenure thus far was winning the UCT Internal League title for the first time in 2008 and subsequently qualifying to take part in the inaugural Steinhoff Koshuisrugby Championships the following year. In addition to that, the Cobras had an unbeaten run in the first-ever Cape Town Tens at Hamilton's in 2009, only to lose out to the eventual beer league champions - False Bay - in the semifinals.
The Cobras are a very welcoming 'club' as they are open to anyone who is keen to have fun, make new friends and play some hard rugby. There have been some success stories to come out of Cobras rugby, none other then 2010 UCT captain Nick Fenton-Wells - a founder member of the Cobras in 2006.
The 2010 season looks set to be a year of endless possibilities for the Cobras. Mindful of the very strong field this year, the Cobras have set their sights firmly on winning the Steinhoff Internal League for the second time in their history.
Consisting of a strong contingent of ex-Bishops pupils, this year's team is fitted with bustling talent.
Players to watch this year are, amongst others, ex-Bishops First XV captain and UCT First XV centre Justin Bijl, along with former UCT first XV flyhalf Oliver Braithwaite. The Cobras are led this year by passionate openside flanker Callan Artus, an ex-UCT Under-20 A1 player himself.
Cobras' players, current and former, are proud of their establishment.
And why not?