19/08/2026
Our very Own Mr Madliki
๐ฅ KNOW YOUR COACHES | BCM SCHOOLS RUGBY B LEAGUE
As we spotlight the Top 4 teams in the BCM Schools Rugby B League headed for PlayOffs, we get to know the coaches behind the teams.
First up is the well experienced coach of Centre of Excellence
Luvuyo Madliki โ Centre of Excellence
2. Coaching Position:
Head Coach โ Centre of Excellence 1st XV
3. Playing Background:
Luvuyo has an extensive playing background spanning several years. He represented Buffalo City FET, where he captained the rugby team from 2007โ2008, before playing for NWU Pukke U21 in 2009 and UKZN from 2010โ2012. He continues to play club rugby with Police Rugby Club, he has won the Super 14 Club Cup four times and the Border League five times.
4. How did you get into coaching?
With a strong playing background and years of experience in rugby, Luvuyo transitioned his passion and knowledge of the game into coaching, where he has now accumulated 12 years of coaching experience.
5. Your Coaching Philosophy:
โResilience, physicality and earning the right to go wide.โ
Luvuyo believes in being **prepared, being on time and executing with a calm and focused mind**. His approach is built around developing mentally strong, physically committed players who understand that success is earned through preparation and ex*****on.
6. Key Values You Instill in Your Players:
Hard work, resilience, discipline, preparation, punctuality and composure.
Luvuyo believes that players must be willing to work hard, remain resilient through challenges and maintain discipline both on and off the field.
7. Biggest Coaching Achievement:
Winning the Border U15 iQhawe Week National Title in 2025, after finishing as runners-up in 2024.
Luvuyo has also won the BCM B League three times, as well as the Cup and District Championships twice with Centre of Excellence.
He currently also serves as an Assistant Coach for Border U16 Grant Khomo.
8. Biggest Challenge This Season:
Not having our own rugby field to practise on.
The team often has to find an available green patch to train on each day, which creates challenges around consistency and preparation.
9. Goal for the Rest of the Season:
To win the BCM B League for the third consecutive year and claim the District Championship for the third consecutive year.
10. One Piece of Advice for Young Players:
โTalent alone is not enough to become the greatest athlete. Hard work, resilience and discipline will get you to the top.โ