Boland boys unbeaten

Boland boys unbeaten

13 Apr 2010

Boland Landbou won all three of their matches at the North West University’s Rugby Show.

They edged Eldoraigne 20-19 before beating Volkskool Potch 34-15 and Ermelo 27-10.

Glenwood also had a good tournament, beating Framesby 23-3 and Outeniqua 18-17 before losing 18-17 to Rustenburg. Outeniqua’s two victories came against Rustenburg (38-20) and Jim Fouché (41-25).

Results:

Day 1
Boland Landbou 20 Eldoraigne 19
Glenwood 23 Framesby 3
Harmony Sportskool 54 Ermelo 10
Outeniqua 38 Rustenburg 20
Potch Gim 19 Jim Fouché 19
Volkskool Potch 25 Upington 0

Day 2
Boland Landbou 34 Volkskool Potch 15
Ermelo 27 Potch Gimnasium 5
Eldoraigne 30 Jim Fouché 23
Framesby 56 Upington 30
Glenwood 18 Outeniqua 17
Harmony 60 Rustenburg 25

Day 3
Boland Landbou 27 Ermelo 10
Eldoraigne 33 Harmony 19
Outeniqua 41 Jim Fouché 25
Rustenburg 18 Glenwood 17
Upington 20 Potch Gimnasium 10
Volkskool Potch 27 Framesby 24


5 Comments

  • 1.grant10: Reply to this comment
    13 Apr 2010, 12:31 pm

    loffies future warriors

  • 2.Ratel Brussow : Reply to this comment
    13 Apr 2010, 12:38 pm

    So here is rugby365 Team of the Tournament for Tri-Nations 2009:
    15 – Frans Steyn (South Africa):
    He may not be the universal choice and consistency may always be a problem. But he will be missed by the Boks next year and those penalties in Hamilton might have changed the face of goal-kicking; forever!
    14 – Sitiveni Sivivatu (New Zealand):
    There has been no clear stand-out player in this position, probably one of the ‘weaknesses’ in our team. Sivivatu won by majority vote.
    13 – Jaque Fourie (South Africa):
    Again, not a unanimous decision, but his defensive organisation and combination with fellow Bok Jean de Villiers made this one of the most consistent and potent midfield combinations in the competitions – if not in the world at present.
    12 – Jean de Villiers (South Africa):
    Another player who will be missed by the Boks when he is gone. Berrick Barnes deserves an honourable mention for his performances in a limited Wallaby team. Ma’a Nonu also had his moments.
    11 – Bryan Habana (South Africa):
    Was there ever any doubt. Every bit the player he was at the 2007 World Cup and then some more.
    10 – Morné Steyn (South Africa):
    This is probably the most contentious position of them all. Dan Carter came into the picture very late and Matt Giteau’s inconsistency in this tournament was perfectly illustrated in the last Test against New Zealand. They are both class players, but the past two-and-half months Steyn was the most consistent performer.
    9 – Fourie du Preez (South Africa):
    Very few can argue with the statement that he is the standout player in world rugby at present.
    8 – Pierre Spies (South Africa):
    He has come on in leaps and bounds this year and may well develop into the next big star on the world stage.
    7 – Richie McCaw (New Zealand):
    He may have struggled with his form at times, but he remains one of the world’s premier openside flanks.
    6 – Heinrich Brüssow (South Africa):
    There is nothing wrong with two openside flanks in one team and Brüssow has been a special find this year.
    5 – Victor Matfield (South Africa):
    No argument here. Without peer as a line-out master and the rest of his game is also right up there with the very best.
    4 – Bakkies Botha (South Africa):
    Also an unanimous decision. Probably the most underrated cog of the Bok machine.
    3 – John Smit (South Africa):
    He still has his detractors as a tighthead prop, but without doubt the most outstanding leader in world rugby at present. And when it comes to scrumming, show us a tighthead who hasn’t got question marks over his scrumming at one stage or another.
    2 – Bismarck du Plessis (South Africa):
    He has grown in stature this year and his physical presence is complimenting Botha perfectly at present.
    1 – Tony Woodcock (New Zealand):
    There are those who have hailed Benn Robinson as the next best thing, and while referees allowed him to get away with dubious tactics he will be effective. But when match officials, who actually know something about scrumming, are in charge he looks a pretty ordinary player – as he did on occasion in the tournament. Woodcock sealed the deal for us with his performance in the last Test of the series.
    Our individual selections:

    Now there were a couple of unanimous decisions by this group of journos, they were: 11 Bryan Habana,9 Fourie du Preez,5 Victor Matfield, 4 Bakkies Botha, and YES you guessed it 3 John Smit (captain), 2 Bismarck du Plessis. Now less than a year later people want to drop these outstanding players in the worlds most difficult tournament? One is our Captain, people are fickle and stupid sometimes.

    Howard Kahn XV: 15 Frans Steyn, 14 Cory Jane, 13 Jaque Fourie, 12 Berrick Barnes, 11 Bryan Habana, 10 Morne Steyn, 9 Fourie du Preez, 8 Pierre Spies, 7 Richie McCaw, 6 Heinrich Brussow, 5 Victor Matfield, 4 Bakkies Botha, 3 John Smit (captain), 2 Bismarck du Plessis, 1 Benn Robinson.

    Paul Dobson XV: 15 Mils Muliaina, 14 Sitiveni Sivivatu, 13 Conrad Smith, 12 Jean de Villiers, 11 Bryan Habana, 10 Dan Carter, 9 Fourie du Preez, 8 George Smith, 7 Richie McCaw, 6 Rocky Elsom, 5 Victor Matfield, 4 Bakkies Botha, 3 John Smit (captain), 2 Bismarck du Plessis, 1 Benn Robinson.

    Tim Human XV: 15 Frans Steyn, 14 Sitiveni Sivivatu, 13 Adam Ashley-Cooper, 12 Jean de Villiers, 11 Bryan Habana, 10 Matt Giteau, 9 Fourie du Preez, 8 Pierre Spies, 7 Kieran Read, 6 Heinrich Brussow, 5 Victor Matfield, 4 Bakkies Botha, 3 John Smit (captain), 2 Bismarck du Plessis, 1 Tony Woodcock.

    Ebrahim Moerat XV: 15 Mills Muliaina, 14 Lachie Turner, 13 Jaque Fourie, 12 Jean de Villiers, 11 Bryan Habana, 10 Matt Giteau, 9 Fourie du Preez, 8 Pierre Spies, 7 George Smith, 6 Heinrich Brussow, 5 Victor Matfield, 4 Bakkies Botha, 3 John Smit, 2 Bismarck du Plessis, 1 Tony Woodcock.

    Jan de Koning XV: 15 Frans Steyn, 14 JP Pietersen, 13 Jaque Fourie, 12 Jean de Villiers, 11 Bryan Habana, 10 Morné Steyn, 9 Fourie du Preez, 8 Pierre Spies, 7 Richie McCaw, 6 Heinrich Brüssow, 5 Victor Matfield, Bakkies Botha, 3 John Smit (captain), 2 Bismarck du Plessis, 1 Tony Woodcock.

    And now Keos Journo’s decide on Smit during 3N:
    Hamilton
    3 John Smit – 9
    Most of the focus was on the Bok captain before the Test and was clearly targeted by the All Blacks. However, it didn’t work as he claimed his first victory on Kiwi soil in an international to go along with the Tri-Nations title. Conceded the first six points against the Boks due to belligerent referee Nigel Owens for some interesting calls, but from there on silenced all of his detractors. Not that he would have thought about it before the match, but gained some revenge for Brad Thorn’s spike tackle last year in Wellington when he put in a monstrous hit to much appreciation from from his team-mates. His scrum effort on the hour-mark underneath the poles when the Blacks were coming back into the game was another act of greatness.
    Perth
    3 John Smit – 6
    The Bok captain carried the ball strongly and was aggressive in initiating the counter-ruck at the breakdown, but was nailed by referee Bryce Lawrence at the scrum.
    Brisbane
    3 John Smit – 6
    A mixed bag at scrum-time, but the Bok skipper contributed well in the loose. Tried his best to keep the side calm when Barnes was making some dubious and frustrating calls. Made a magnificent spot tackle on Stephen Moore at the start of the second half.
    Newlands
    3 John Smit- 8
    The Bok captain struggled against Benn Robinson in the Super 14 and handled the Australian loosehead well, although the Boks scrum was placed under pressure as the match wore on. Great left-footed grubber for Matfield’s try and one storming run late in the first half where he bounced off two would-be tacklers. Also showed his versatility by moving to loosehead late on.
    Kings Park
    3 John Smit – 7
    Broke the world record for becoming the most capped Test captain and delivered another industrious effort. Made a try-saving tackle on Conrad Smith, as well as one text-book hit on Joe Rokocoko. Again fared well at the scrum, but without Bakkies Botha midway through the second stanza, the Bok scrum understandably creaked. Was solid with ball in hand and came inches short of scoring with 12 minutes remaining. Was greeted by a standing ovation from the crowd when he left the park with two minutes left, and that showed their appreciation for the leader.
    Bloemfontein
    3 John Smit (7) – Held his own against the highly-rated Tony Woodcock, and got on with the hard graft that gets few plaudits. Lead well throughout the contest, his presence alone brings a sense of composure to the side. That’s invaluable.

  • 3.Ratel Brussow : Reply to this comment
    13 Apr 2010, 12:49 pm

    @grant10: When we talk facts, Grant10 always disappears.

  • 4.renoog: Reply to this comment
    13 Apr 2010, 20:24 pm

    @Ratel Brussow (MSIUR):
    How do the OPINIONS of South African rugby journalists constitute as facts?

  • 5.grant10: Reply to this comment
    13 Apr 2010, 20:26 pm

    @Ratel Brussow (MSIUR): huh?

    No comment ….

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