Medicover partners with Golden Lions Rugby Union

Medical scheme Medicover is underscoring the link between sport and health by partnering with Johannesburgs Golden Lions Rugby Union and the Lions rugby team as their medical sponsor for the 2007 season.

Medicover is providing uniforms and medical equipment for use by the Lions' and Golden Lions medical teams during rugby matches.

"Medicover is one of very few medical schemes that cover all professional sports," says Principal Officer Stephan Grobler. "We do this because we recognise the strong association between fitness and health. It is in the interests of not only Medicover and its members, but of the South African economy, to have a healthy population.

"Our association with rugby also brings home the importance of a holistic approach to health. Rugby players must prepare themselves for the game and avoid injury with the right level of physical fitness, the relevant preventative equipment, a good team ethic, and knowledge of their opponents."

Grobler points out that in selecting a medical scheme and partnering with that scheme, the same principals apply. "Get to know the options, always look after your and your familys health, and take preventative measures against illness and injury."