Sad passing of top local rugby union player

Local rugby union is in mourning at the passing of well-known current player Jaco Steenberg over the weekend.

Scum-half Steenberg was scrum-half for the successful Oundle 1st XI last season. He had previously played for Peterborough Lions.

Jaco Steenberg in action for Oundle last season.placeholder image
Jaco Steenberg in action for Oundle last season.

A statement on the Oundle club website read: “Jaco joined the club only last season, but his impact on team-mates was massive.

“He was a genuine rugby man with a great love of the game. Our thoughts are with his family.”

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