Maties make it two in a row
30 Mar 2009
Maties clinched their second Varsity Cup title with a 11-6 win over Pukke in a scrappy final in Stellenbosch.
The defending champions struggled to get going in the first half, but some smart work at the breakdown and solid defence in the second stanza saw Chean Roux’s men hang on to claim their second title in two years.
The game was far from the showpiece the 18 000 strong at the Danie Craven Stadium had hoped for, but in the end the Maties fans were the ones singing after 80 minutes.
In a tight and disjointed first half it was Pukke who got off to a good start and took the lead in only the second minute through a Cecil Dumond penalty. The visitors were playing some good percentage rugby albeit without much penetration.
It was only a matter of time until the hosts found their rhythm and after a good period of sustained pressure, Maties launched an attack from a scrum deep in Pukke’s half. The ball went quickly through the hands before reaching Morné Jooste out on the wing who stumbled before finishing in the corner for the only try of the game.
While Pukke looked good at lineout time, it was at the breakdown where their hard work was undone as the Maties’ forwards dominated the tackle point.
The difference between the two sides was the speed at which Stellenbosch were able to attack, which was down to the efficient work of their loose trio and the crisp distribution of scrumhalf Donald Stevens.
Pukke were still enjoying the bulk of the possession but had little to show for it as Maties’ defence stood strong. With time running out in the half a good kick and chase led to an attacking scrum for Pukke deep in Maties territory.
From the scrum the visitors managed to set up an overlap on the left, but fullback Willem Barnard butchered the chance to give his side the lead and Maties went into the break with a slim advantage.
The game started to open up in the second half, but as the ball was given more air, the error count began to mount on both sides and Pukke finally regained the lead through the boot of Dumond in the 49th minute.
Stellenbosch edged in front again through a cheeky drop goal from flyhalf Johan Sadie. The score seemed to reinvigorate the defending champions and they extended their lead just three minutes later through a Stevens penalty.
Maties’ forwards were beginning to stamp their authority on the game, but in most instances their hard work was undone by some sloppy handling.
With less then 10 minutes left in the game Pukke threw everything they had left at the hosts, but Roux’s men were up to the challenge as they kept the visitors at bay to hold on for the win.
In the curtain-raiser Armentum of Shimlas beat Dromedaris of the University of Johannesburg 30-16 in the Koshuis final.
By Andrew Worling, in Stellenbosch
454 Comments
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30 Mar 2009, 20:52 pm
#93 alf: Had such a good laugh. Bryce went down with his whistle in his mouth too…hehehe. Was really funny. Espcially John being such a huge oke too. Had a good laugh.
Cheers alf. Now really am out of here.
30 Mar 2009, 20:53 pm
#81 carol: LOL
30 Mar 2009, 20:53 pm
#97 grant10:
Goodness knows I wanted to respond…but just took a quick walk to calm down.
Now some people here on keo are buddies, and are trying to play down the incident…but enough is enough. A line was crossed today, potentially opening up civil liability.
30 Mar 2009, 20:54 pm
#96 WP Till I Die:
I hope you still have a job tonight
Great win for Maties. It is going to cook in “Die Bos” tonight.
Nice to win something for a change.
30 Mar 2009, 20:55 pm
#104 Robzim:
So am I!
I had a soccer match tonight, so unfortunately could not attend the match…but am hooking up with mates already there shortly!
Die dorp gaan kook!
30 Mar 2009, 20:59 pm
#104 Robzim:
What happened today was actually healthy for keo, in my opinion.
A lot of bloggers get almost righteous about recording instances where they were personally attacked or had members of their family attacked, almost to the point of zealous persecution. But when the shoe is on the other foot, the incident gets played down…
I have always said that one’s true character comes to the fore during moments of anger.
30 Mar 2009, 21:00 pm
Anyway, I’m off.
ROM, ROM, ROM, DIE MATIES KOM!
30 Mar 2009, 21:02 pm
Interesting developments on here today. This site has been blowing chunks for some time, it’s time for a change. I’ve hardly blogged on here for the last three months hoping things would get better but they just seem to be getting worse.
Enjoy Keo everyone that decides to stay here but there are certainly greener blogging pastures out there.
P.S #105 WP Till I Die: Don’t take that **** lying down.
30 Mar 2009, 21:03 pm
#103 WP Till I Die: But don’t you find this site is a bit like a dysfunctional family, people get to know each other so well they do throw insuts about with *** abandon…..it sort of happens!!!.
Rather like the insults in a soap!! Lots of shouting then they hug and make up!
The next week they get married!! Then they shout, break up, make up etc, its a pattern!!
30 Mar 2009, 21:03 pm
I see the kids were out in full force today, acting like… well kids.
This site has gone downhill in the last 2 years. It’s become a boxing match without the referee. Absolutely no moderation on this site, in blatant disregard of this site’s terms and conditions of use.
Pathetic behaviour today.
30 Mar 2009, 21:04 pm
#106 WP Till I Die:
Hipocrisy in it’s worst form. I cannot say I am surprised though.
It was just a matter of time. Give a man rope and…
30 Mar 2009, 21:04 pm
Oh Hello Roy, what do you make of todays events?
30 Mar 2009, 21:06 pm
#108 Clanerk: What do you recommend bud?
Welcome back.
30 Mar 2009, 21:06 pm
#111 Robzim:
Especially when some of those same bloggers were responsible for most of the bannings previously…
30 Mar 2009, 21:08 pm
#111 Robzim:
Anyway the girl that won the Miss Varsity competition is really very cute. Not a classical beauty but she sure got that something. Very nice mouth.
30 Mar 2009, 21:11 pm
#113 SodaJoe: Howdy Soda, long time.
I’m going to Sharksworld personally, I’ve resisted but it makes sense, there’s never any of this **** on there. Keo’s been great but today was a serious low point, I’m shocked actually.
This really is my final post now
Cheers all.
30 Mar 2009, 21:11 pm
Roy,
If you are there, who is the best person for me to liaise with at HSM regarding the keo website? Amilcare Palagi?
30 Mar 2009, 21:11 pm
I see Doost has been suspended from Supersport, now that the woman in the tape has come forward.
Eish.
30 Mar 2009, 21:13 pm
#107 WP Till I Die: WTID, in post #164 op die Willemse thread verwys Pietman na Church se ‘***** posts’. Wat was dit alles oor ?
30 Mar 2009, 21:13 pm
Hmmmm Sharksworld huh? I’m keeping my eye out for a new blog because this one is starting to stink. Let me go check it out… back later.
30 Mar 2009, 21:15 pm
#103 WP Till I Die: the true measure of a person is sometimes how one responds to challenging situations…turn the other cheeck…you will feel better.
30 Mar 2009, 21:15 pm
#115 Robzim: Ah Robzim you do manage to bring a smile to my face at the strangest times!!
Miss Varsity, tell me you are joking??
30 Mar 2009, 21:15 pm
#115 Robzim:
Her name is Jen Arlow, she only turned 19 last month
She’s also a born and bred Capetonian and Billabong girl…
30 Mar 2009, 21:16 pm
#116 Clanerk: There are a lot of people on here that I like very much, you being one, but quite a few others.
I have “lived” through some pretty large barnies here on Keo.
None reached the depths that were reached today.
I do think that GrootBlouSmile is in a legally precarious position. I think Dawn’s comments were despicable (and very surprising).
Frankly I was pleased it was in Afrikaans, I was ashamed of the face SA put on to a global audience.
30 Mar 2009, 21:16 pm
#104 Robzim: hi rob….cool victory my man!
30 Mar 2009, 21:17 pm
#107 WP Till I Die: cheers…
30 Mar 2009, 21:17 pm
#121 grant10: I will remind you of that next time you have an “episode” Lol
Back in a bit, have done half a mail to you!! Rest to follow!
30 Mar 2009, 21:19 pm
#115 Robzim: a wide mouth is very sexy
30 Mar 2009, 21:19 pm
#120 spooner: other than the fact I am a Lions fan – it seems that a fan site would be too insidious for me. I like to hear what other teams fans are thinking and doing. The fraternal aspect is important for me.
I see that SuperBru has a “banter” blog. Someone said RuggaWorld was good.
But might be time to leave well and well enough alone, and see what else is out there.
30 Mar 2009, 21:20 pm
#128 grant10: So thinks the “wide mouthed frog” !!
30 Mar 2009, 21:20 pm
#122 carol:
No seriously, you should have seen her. Grant would have liked her as well – blonde and so on….
#123 WP Till I Die:
OK, it is much more important to have nice looking girls in a region than a good super 14 team, so I am happy.
30 Mar 2009, 21:21 pm
#119 alf:
Moenie kommer nie, alf, daar was geen godslastering nie.
Church het verwys iets in die lyn van hoe “Man of the Match” in Suid-Afrika altyd aan ***** gaan, want die SA spelers “dedicate” gewoonlik hulle MOTM toekennings aan die Here…
30 Mar 2009, 21:22 pm
#124 SodaJoe: if you guys leaving let me know whereto please…
30 Mar 2009, 21:22 pm
#129 SodaJoe: Yeah Sharksworld looks a bit small fry and quiet. Very few comments. Otherwise I’m glad I found it, I’ll check it out from now on [I see RobDylan posts the stories - he used to blog on here a while back].
I’ll check out Ruggaworld then…
30 Mar 2009, 21:23 pm
#127 carol: cool..
30 Mar 2009, 21:23 pm
They just had an interview with Gerhard van den Heever from the Bulls…he seems like a very grounded, humble, and likeable person!
30 Mar 2009, 21:24 pm
#128 grant10:
Sigh, it is (the wide mouths).
I saw in the Argus Rassie might play Willem again. I have now also give up on Rassie. This Chean Roux who coaches the Maties does not look like a bad coach….
30 Mar 2009, 21:25 pm
#131 Robzim: i like her already…but young enough for my son to date!
30 Mar 2009, 21:26 pm
#133 grant10: #134 spooner: Just been looking at RuggaWorld.
Struggling with the navigation a bit.
By the way, nice win on Saturday. I expected a win, but not at such a level. The black shirts combined with ferocious rucking made me think I was looking at the All Blacks.
30 Mar 2009, 21:28 pm
Well I just registered with RuggaWorld. SodaJoe be me still.
Mass migration?
30 Mar 2009, 21:28 pm
#137 Robzim: Willem again…oh no Rob…that plonker rassie must go back to bloem man…he is messing our rugby up big time…
30 Mar 2009, 21:28 pm
#138 grant10:
She’s intelligent too – studies B.Comm at Maties, got two A’s in matric (one for Mathematics, one for Biology), went to school at El Shaddai Christian School, parents are well-to-do…seems like a father’s dream girl! Or maybe that’s exactly why she’s not…
30 Mar 2009, 21:29 pm
RuggaWorld looks okaaaaay. Only about 5 or 6 posters on there it seems.
30 Mar 2009, 21:30 pm
#139 SodaJoe: sharks had decent 2 nd half…damn i am not very good at the technical stuff…hope these other blog sites not to technical…
30 Mar 2009, 21:31 pm
#140 SodaJoe: i am there…Carol ,robzim??
30 Mar 2009, 21:31 pm
#140 SodaJoe:
I checked that site out a while ago – very sterile and a bit dead.
You should hang in here a bit longer. We need a bit of sanity here and Ruggaworld will probably bore you to death.
30 Mar 2009, 21:33 pm
#142 WP Till I Die: i will get my son to give her a call…although he changes girlfriends at least once a month!
30 Mar 2009, 21:34 pm
#146 Robzim: yeah…agree…and at least i understand the technology here…where is skop these days!???
30 Mar 2009, 21:35 pm
#143 spooner: I see Cab is there and he’s good value. I responded to him.
But it will probably need a few of us to start a “forum”.
Roy did a great job on navigation here on Keo. RW is pretty average in that regard, but maybe that is new user fat finger error.
But at least I have an option.
30 Mar 2009, 21:38 pm
#144 grant10: I am a bit like you, I like it to work. Nothing more.
Night Owls should do a test run and see how we go.
The thread “what Boshoff really said” is where I went. Give it a go.
Actually – what he really said is interesting.
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