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, 23:29 pm
#342 hater: You and Dawn both I think!! Lol
30 Mar 2009, 23:29 pm
#346 carol: They’ll be back. All the other sites are boring. We all know that.
30 Mar 2009, 23:29 pm
#342 hater: LOL…that oke can be annoying!!
30 Mar 2009, 23:30 pm
#339 grant10:
Is Mccaw def still out? Good news for the Bulls. Although, I didnt really know Adam Thompson before the weekend and he stole half our ball by himself…he had a good game.
30 Mar 2009, 23:31 pm
#350 JimT: Jim Hi, I have nominated you did you see?
30 Mar 2009, 23:31 pm
#326 carol:
I fought too long and hard against authority to be placed in such a position. I will take sides with the rebels.
30 Mar 2009, 23:32 pm
#340 carol: I defer to the sweet Carol. You can have the spot. I will wait for another day when Grant relents
30 Mar 2009, 23:32 pm
#350 JimT: Apologies then. Okay. You and skoppie then.
30 Mar 2009, 23:33 pm
#348 hater: yip…he was a bit much today…lets leave him to sweat for a day….or 3 !!!
30 Mar 2009, 23:33 pm
#359 grant10: Three!!!
30 Mar 2009, 23:33 pm
Roy
Its on the Healing Habana thread. Look there from about post 150 and furher. Dawn and church – like chch but pronounceable started it there.
30 Mar 2009, 23:33 pm
#356 Robzim: Actually I do remember you encouraging Springbok Sarah to “riot”….you would be a bad influence, I retract you as my nomination
30 Mar 2009, 23:34 pm
#357 JimT: Not Carol dude. Now you lost my vote.
30 Mar 2009, 23:35 pm
#361 Supa Die BlouJan: church did nothing wrong. Nothing.
30 Mar 2009, 23:35 pm
#354 Supa Die BlouJan: read today he will be looking to play only when they arrive in SA…
30 Mar 2009, 23:35 pm
#355 carol: I’m not sure what I was nominated for? Maybe I shouldn’t ask?
30 Mar 2009, 23:36 pm
#358 hater: Apologies accepted. You are ok in my book young lady
30 Mar 2009, 23:37 pm
#363 hater: So just whats wrong with me ???
30 Mar 2009, 23:37 pm
#362 carol:
I was a class captain at school once or twice though
Did you ever hold any leadership positions?
30 Mar 2009, 23:37 pm
#346 carol: they’ll be back, there is no other site quite like this
30 Mar 2009, 23:38 pm
#366 JimT: To be a level headed unbiased moderator here on the site!
30 Mar 2009, 23:38 pm
#363 hater: Oh c’mon have a heart. Can’t we all get along. I’m sure you’re nice in person & I bet Carol is too. Probably would strike up a pleasant conversation.
30 Mar 2009, 23:39 pm
#349 Robzim:
You are fooling yourself of you think everything started today. Its been coming a looooong time. Roy can open it, why would I care? Modderotter posted GBS post on all the threads and a lot of people witnessed it.
Anyway, Im not discussing it with you further.
30 Mar 2009, 23:39 pm
#363 hater: I’ve always wanted to be a dude, heh, heh
30 Mar 2009, 23:39 pm
#369 Robzim: I was Patrol Leader of the Blue *** Patrol at Girl Guides !!!
My first position of authority!!
30 Mar 2009, 23:41 pm
Well i have a name or two…but I’ll find the posts first and then forward them here. Those who always turn EVERY decent concersation into a racial thing and cause bloggers to sign out with a bitter taste in their mouths.
30 Mar 2009, 23:41 pm
#371 carol: OMG. Are you nominating me for the Nobel Peace Prize next?
30 Mar 2009, 23:41 pm
#370 spykerbaard: Glad you have done the investigation, means I don’t have too.
How is the old beard by the way?
30 Mar 2009, 23:43 pm
#360 hater: LOL…
30 Mar 2009, 23:43 pm
#375 carol: I was the only member of the 6th form not appointed as prefect. You think they figured something out about me?
30 Mar 2009, 23:43 pm
#374 JimT: Actually Rugby Princess hates being called Babes, I have to admit I was ONCE called Babes and thought it was quite cool. You don’t get called Babes in the country much!! Tehehe.
30 Mar 2009, 23:44 pm
#363 hater:
If he didnt offend anyone, why would Snoek pop op out of nowhere and ask wether they have problems with Christians?
Thats for Rob for decide after he read the healing Habana thread.
Anyway, I through blogging for tonight.
Cheers
#365 grant10:
At least he Bulls will have a better chance…cheers my man
30 Mar 2009, 23:44 pm
#372 JimT: Don’t bet on it, we are like chalk and cheese!
30 Mar 2009, 23:45 pm
#380 JimT: Jim, I am really surprised. Even I was a prefect!!
30 Mar 2009, 23:45 pm
#373 Supa Die BlouJan: Ur right….its been coming for a while now.
I think I agree with what Grant suggested somewhere above. A fresh start and bloggers should obey the rules. To ban bloggers purely on what happened today is not right. We r all going to end up digging into the past to have a *** for tat.
30 Mar 2009, 23:46 pm
#382 Supa Die BlouJan: See you Supa, and thanks.
30 Mar 2009, 23:46 pm
i dont think anyone should be banned …rather a final warning and take it from there…not cool this witch hunt thing….just for Hater make an example of Sherriff…say 3 weeks …maybe a month tops…LOL
30 Mar 2009, 23:47 pm
#378 carol: lol, just fine thanks
30 Mar 2009, 23:47 pm
#381 carol: Yes her Highness would not appreciate that label. Much too intellectual for that condescending/patronising clap trap
30 Mar 2009, 23:47 pm
#375 carol:
“Patrol Leader of the Blue *** Patrol at Girl Guides !!!”
Lol, that is impressive, I hope you did not get any one killed during that time.
The responsibility that goes with these type of
positions are very hard and only the strongest can handle it. It is much easier to be a rebel.
30 Mar 2009, 23:48 pm
#382 Supa Die BlouJan: goodnite my man!
30 Mar 2009, 23:48 pm
#387 grant10: Check my post 385. Agree.
30 Mar 2009, 23:49 pm
#383 carol: With my presence I think we could work things out.
30 Mar 2009, 23:50 pm
#385 K9 the Lion: King of Beasts: Great idea, how about a group hug….bonding moment. (Where’s Grant when you need him)
I will forgive Hater for saying I was a “Loose Woman” or something like that as well!!
30 Mar 2009, 23:51 pm
#392 K9 the Lion: King of Beasts: yip …start afresh so all knows the rules and take from there…way to go…and i miss some of those okes already!!
30 Mar 2009, 23:52 pm
#384 carol: I think they spotted the anarchist in me. It couldn’t have been the Irish element because most of the faculty was Irish. Must say even at this stage it would be an interesting question to pose to the decision makers. Maybe it was my unruly hair? LOL
30 Mar 2009, 23:52 pm
#389 JimT: R.P is one very bright bird! Would love to meet her and Dawn.
30 Mar 2009, 23:52 pm
#394 carol: i dont like group hugs to be honest….prefer individual hug with you Princess…
30 Mar 2009, 23:53 pm
#394 carol: Not too sure i want to hug Supa hehehehe
Anyway Im out of here. Check my FB status….been napping for the past two hours
30 Mar 2009, 23:54 pm
#394 carol: What have you done to earn that title? Have I have missed something in my absence? heh, heh
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