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SWD Rugby Union (est. 1899) governs the Eagles and grassroots rugby along the Garden Route from Outeniqua Park. Established in 1899, the South Western Districts Rugby Football Union (SWD) administers rugby from the Garden Route to the Karoo. Its senior team, the Phangela SWD Eagles, competes in the Currie Cup First Division, playing out of Outeniqua Park in George. SWD is celebrated for unearthing raw talent from smaller towns and schools, with a strong emphasis on community involvement and fan engagement in a rugby‑mad region.(Base:George; Professional team:SWD Eagles)

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