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, 22:12 pm
#194 hater: They’d love you…
30 Mar 2009, 22:12 pm
#193 carol: well it is a credit crunch…failing which i would spend my now cancelled entertainment account on you!
30 Mar 2009, 22:12 pm
#190 carol:
Carol, the problem here is a matter of degree.
You do not have the benefit of being proficient in Afrikaans – which is probably a good thing today.
Would you like someone to translate the offending post in question to you? Perhaps this might change your perception slightly.
30 Mar 2009, 22:13 pm
#186 grant10: You and Chch were ripping bits out of one another….
I got quite scared!! Lol !
30 Mar 2009, 22:14 pm
#196 WP Till I Die: Was that Ghandi? I watched the movie last night. rang a bell.
30 Mar 2009, 22:14 pm
#198 SodaJoe: Where are you guys chatting?
#200 spooner: That show is awesome.
30 Mar 2009, 22:15 pm
#200 spooner: Robson Green Extreme Fishing, Bwahahahahahah
I am nearly falling off my chair….
This is why I love Keo, thank you Spooner
30 Mar 2009, 22:15 pm
#205 hater:
Yes, Ghandi.
30 Mar 2009, 22:15 pm
#196 WP Till I Die: Boet. You have to walk the talk. Otherwise los it. It’s cyberspace. The best is to leave.
But threatening emails to personal email addresses is a major issue, and in the US will get you in to serious serious trouble. Like jail trouble.
30 Mar 2009, 22:16 pm
#201 Clanerk: Hahahahahahahahaha
30 Mar 2009, 22:17 pm
#202 grant10:
Don’t worry – another 200 or 250 basis points reduction before the end of the year.
Should bring some relief to you guys!
30 Mar 2009, 22:17 pm
stop being so bloody righteous, and let it go . . .
30 Mar 2009, 22:17 pm
#209 SodaJoe:
In South Africa, too, bud.
30 Mar 2009, 22:18 pm
#196 WP Till I Die: you have a big heart my man….and an even bigger conscience…we are discussing a moment of madness by a human being who in all probability regrets it big time….i am not comfortable with throwing stones…the man has feelings too…and no matter how heated you and others feel right now…my heart goes out to gbs….you know it was wrong and you have our 100% support in that…and our sympathy…gbs just a man who has made a mistake…forgive and move on…
30 Mar 2009, 22:18 pm
#191 KingPaul: The village you are refering to would probably be about half an hour from us, quite pretty there I think!
30 Mar 2009, 22:19 pm
#169 carol: oh, carol you should have been preaching this forgiveness gospel of yours much earlier, not when your pals are on the receiving end…due process needs to be followed, other people have been banned…our friend hater here is constantly being harangued about what she said to people before, i don’t remember anyone of you preaching this forgiveness mantra…
I’ve said this before about some on this blog who think they’re ”keo aristocracy” or that they’re untouchable…the wheel does turn!
30 Mar 2009, 22:20 pm
#200 spooner: I’m not friendly? I’m wounded, esspecially since I am the most qualified. I hail from the Friendly City.
30 Mar 2009, 22:20 pm
#195 SodaJoe: Leading me astray, easily done Soda…..
Only joking Hater, you did wonders for my reputation here, I never did thank you properly
30 Mar 2009, 22:21 pm
#204 carol: me too…those kiwis big buggers !!!
30 Mar 2009, 22:21 pm
#212 spykerbaard:
Who are you talking to?
#214 grant10:
This is not a single moment of madness, grant10. This has been dragging on for a few weeks now…
…some people need to learn that you can’t have your cake, and eat it, too.
People must be willing to live by the rules they expect others to live by…if you live by the sword, you must expect to die by the sword.
30 Mar 2009, 22:21 pm
#202 grant10: Blow this credit crunch, it has alot to answer for!!
30 Mar 2009, 22:22 pm
#216 Transformation:
Due process – that’s exactly what it is.
30 Mar 2009, 22:23 pm
#203 WP Till I Die: If it was the female body part bit someone did it for me on another thread!
30 Mar 2009, 22:23 pm
#205 hater: my hero Ghandi….and Madiba…
30 Mar 2009, 22:23 pm
#214 grant10: Great advice, but know this. Today’s events is like some of us aquiring a nuclear missile and 10 000 fresh tanks from the Chinese and ups the ante for future battles.
WPTID can forgive all he wants. It matters little. Not what you want to hear. But the truth.
30 Mar 2009, 22:23 pm
#206 Clanerk: Boshoff thread.
30 Mar 2009, 22:24 pm
#214 grant10: Hear, hear common sense at last.
30 Mar 2009, 22:24 pm
#225 skater: please let it rest.
30 Mar 2009, 22:25 pm
Guys
I missed the big fight today, first I thought I will let it go, but could someone please point me to where what was said so that I could make my up own mind…
#215 carol: Jip, we spend about 4days there, lovely place. We also spend a week in Kingsand in Cornwall. Now that was fun!!!
30 Mar 2009, 22:25 pm
#214 grant10:
By the way, how do you know how big my heart and conscience are?
I have already said I will forgive after a public apology.
Aquila muscat non capit…
30 Mar 2009, 22:26 pm
#211 WP Till I Die: yes boet,,,,we so need it my man!
30 Mar 2009, 22:28 pm
#220 WP Till I Die: to whoever the shoe fits, i sometimes have to say it to myself, lol
30 Mar 2009, 22:28 pm
#223 carol:
I can be called any part of the female anatomy you can think of, I would not mind!
But having my person and employment threatened?
#229 KingPaul:
Read from about post 100 onwards on “Willemse shock for Lions.”
30 Mar 2009, 22:30 pm
#212 spykerbaard: what do you suggest. we all put on men in black sunglasses and reverse the memory?
30 Mar 2009, 22:31 pm
#214 grant10:
Definitely not a “moment of madness” – I have been called many things, including “gietergat” (“watering can a$$”).
30 Mar 2009, 22:31 pm
#227 carol:
#224 grant10:
Sorry I wanted to respond to earlier posts of especially Carol but “distracted”
You are both very nice people, much nicer than me.
I believe you (especially Carol) are wrong on this one and are being misled, but I am not going to comment further on it.
Lets just be friends.
30 Mar 2009, 22:31 pm
#216 Transformation: Keo Aristocracy !!!
Preaching…
Whatever !!
30 Mar 2009, 22:32 pm
#233 WP Till I Die: I cannot believe you are being preached to. Ha. The hipocrisy!
30 Mar 2009, 22:33 pm
#233 WP Till I Die: hehehe, I can’t. Comments are closed!!
Donner, maar lyk my dit het omtrent dik gegaan vandag!!
30 Mar 2009, 22:33 pm
#229 KingPaul: Cornwall, a nightmare to reach but heaven when you are there!
30 Mar 2009, 22:33 pm
#230 WP Till I Die: I dont my man….but i see you a learned man and quote Gadhi…good enough for me..
30 Mar 2009, 22:34 pm
gandhi…sorry
30 Mar 2009, 22:34 pm
#236 Robzim: Cab is also in “the other place”.
feeling quite homely now.
So who knows.
30 Mar 2009, 22:34 pm
Carol, I have read this blog. Make sure the whole thing gets translated. Don’t let them miss lead you regarding GBS. Atleast he has always been honest. All these guys ever do is complain and cry. Have a good evening Carol. I am outta here
30 Mar 2009, 22:35 pm
#235 WP Till I Die: this is like something out of Monty Python!!!
Honestly am I missing something here !!
30 Mar 2009, 22:35 pm
#234 hater: no, i suggest we stop being so bloody righteous
30 Mar 2009, 22:37 pm
#236 Robzim: Rob we will not fall out over this…don’t worry.
30 Mar 2009, 22:37 pm
#235 WP Till I Die: i got called a racist for calling the all blacks chokers…LOL…i cant help it they always blow the big games…and how the hell do i become racist because the bloody kiwis lose semis and finals all the time…LOL…not worth the **** my man…
30 Mar 2009, 22:38 pm
See you through the window.
30 Mar 2009, 22:38 pm
#237 carol:
You are relatively new to this blog, carol.
Suffice it to say that you are defending someone who has on many occasions self-righteously taken it upon himself to appoint himself moderator here and instigate the bannings of numerous bloggers here on keo.
Yet the same person is deigned able to personally attack other bloggers for years now with impunity. Do you know how many times people like Dawn have been called “nipple nose” and much, much worse? But it is swept under the carpet.
Perhaps you should e-mail Roy and ask him to find out what percentages of people banned historically on keo were at the behest of which bloggers?
I have said I will forgive after a public apology.
I will say no more on this, as I am still contemplating all my options.
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