Grey Bloem face boot battle

Grey Bloem face boot battle

24 Apr 2009

All eyes will be on Selborne flyhalf Dale Sabbagh when his side meet Grey Bloem in East London on Saturday.

Sabbagh had an outstanding second half against Queen’s last weekend, using his siege-gun boot to perfection and scoring all 16 of his side’s points. He will need to be contained by Grey if they are to win.

Grey, who have made an impressive start to the season, welcome back SA Schools centre Francois Venter, who oozes class. Selborne, however, will be fired up and with a hostile crowd buoying the home side on, Grey will have to lift their game if they are to record a victory.

Meanwhile, Queen’s travel to face Dale in King William’s Town, having won the last six encounters between the teams. However, this season will be a much tighter affair as Dale have grown as a side under coach Grant Griffiths.

Eighthman Lubo Balo and flanker Cody Basson have starred for the ‘Amadoda’ and will be looking to lead the charge against Queen’s.

Queen’s will aim to dominate the tight phases, especially through their props Allan Dell and Sesethu Time who were outstanding last weekend against Selborne. Queen’s centres Thabo Kambule and Mandaba also looked dangerous when they received the ball in space last week.

This reunion fixture at Dale should be a classic.

By Gareth Wright


7 Comments

  • 1.Highlander: Reply to this comment
    24 Apr 2009, 10:06 am

    Grey by 15 points, will be tough in EL,rough crowd and that can affect the opposition.

  • 2.Cheetha Champs: Reply to this comment
    24 Apr 2009, 10:32 am

    Grey College is the best schoolboy rugby side in the world. Dont think they will struggle to beat Selborne.

    Grey has never been known for having fantastic kicking flyhalves. We have always just decided to run in the tries. Wind or no wind – a win for College should be secure.

  • 3.Highlander: Reply to this comment
    24 Apr 2009, 12:00 pm

    Disagree-have you been to EL-its rough and thats just the crowd!

  • 4.Dantalion: Reply to this comment
    24 Apr 2009, 13:41 pm

    Go Selborne.

  • 5.Janore: Reply to this comment
    24 Apr 2009, 20:35 pm

    College(Grey) by 10, this years team is mighty,but then again having played at selbourne that crowd is scary…

  • 6.dirt-tracker: Reply to this comment
    26 Apr 2009, 09:59 am

    Grey by 15? Grey by 10?
    Make that Grey by 33!
    Final score Grey College 33 – Selborne zip

  • 7.whatever: Reply to this comment
    27 Apr 2009, 03:02 am

    #3 Highlander:

    Spoken like a complete twat. Showing your ignorance dude. Selborne College on a par with any school in SA, if not better. And that goes for their pupils and supporters alike.

Keo.co.za has always promoted uncensored views, but has never tolerated racist or crass outbursts. Come on guys and girls. If you can't moderate yourselves or each other then I am going to be forced to regulate the posts and enforce a registration process for comments. The choice is yours.

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