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Schoolboy Derby final rankings 2012

GarethDuncan — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 10:26:52 +0000

Schoolboy Derby picks the top 15 schools of the season in the country.

With Paarl Gym losing to Drostdy in their final match of the season, they lost the top spot to Affies, who are crowned the Schoolboy Derby 1st XV of the year.

While the Pretoria-based school lost to Waterkloof and Paul Roos, they have beaten the in-from powers in Gimmies, Boishaai and Grey Bloem, taking their record to 15 wins from 17 matches.

Gimmies are still placed above Paarl Boys’ as they beat the latter three weeks ago in Faure Street.

SCHOOLBOY DERBY TOP 15:
1 Affies
2 Paarl Gym
3 Paarl Boys’
4 Grey Bloem
5 Noord–Kaap
6 Outeniqua
7 Dale
8 KES
9 Centurion
10 Waterkloof
11 Michaelhouse
12 Paul Roos
13 Grey PE
14 Garsfontein
15 Wynberg
Close behind: Boland Landbou, Maritzburg College, Daniel Pienaar, SACS, Kempton Park, Monnas, Glenwood, Drostdy.

SA schoolboy preview (18 August)

GarethDuncan — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 23:30:14 +0000

Schoolboy Derby looks at the major 1st XV action from across the country.

WESTERN CAPE

The Western Cape school scene is the only one still going at full flow. The major games will see the four southern suburb powers tackle each other as Bishops take on SACS and Wynberg duel Rondebosch.

Paarl Gym host Brackenfell and Paarl Boys’ face Drostdy, who upset Paul Roos two weeks ago.

Fixtures:
Bishops vs SACS
Oakdale vs Boland Landbou
Paarl Gym vs Brackenfell
Paarl Boys’ vs Drostdy
Wynberg vs Rondebosch

EASTERN CAPE

While most of the top schools in the region have ended their seasons, there is one last derby for Dale and Queen’s as they collide in Queenstown on Saturdauy.

Fixtures:
Queen’s vs Dale

UP NORTH

Paul Roos travel up to Bloemfontein to take on Grey in an annual interschools derby.

Fixtures:
Grey Bloem vs Paul Roos

SA schoolboy results (4 August)

GarethDuncan — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 11:59:45 +0000

Schoolboy Derby brings you all the major 1st XV results from across the country.

WESTERN CAPE

Paarl Boys’ 9 Paarl Gym 16
Bishops 16 Wynberg 25
SACS 26 Rondebosch 6
Paul Roos 11 Drostdy 12
De Kuilen 10 Boland Landbou 55
Hugenote 39 Brackenfell 11
Strand 23 Durbanville 13
Outeniqua 68 Oudtshoorn 14

EASTERN CAPE

Hangklip 3 Queen’s 43
Selborne 7 Dale 12
Die Brandwag 29 Nico Malan 32
Cambridge 7 Stirling 26
Grey PE 35 Framesby 29
St Andrew’s 47 Muir 17
Daniel Pienaar 19 Marlow 19

KZN

Glenwood 27 Mariztburg College 27

UP NORTH

Pretoria Boys’ 20 Affies 36
Grey Bloem 58 Kearsney 10
Middelburg 25 Garsfontein 25
Monument 25 HTS Middleburg 8
Rustenburg 31 Kempton Park 24
Waterkloof 46 EG Jansen 21
KES 82 Parktown Boys’ 3
Diamantveld 46 Jeppe 10

SA schoolboy preview (4 August)

GarethDuncan — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 00:30:07 +0000

Schoolboy Derby previews this weekend’s major 1st XV fixtures from across the country.

WESTERN CAPE

The Paarl derby will steal the spotlight this weekend as Boishaai and Gimmes clash in the arguable the biggest 1st XV match of the year.

In other fixtures, there are two major southern suburb matches as Bishops tackle Wynberg and SACS take on Rondebosch. Paul Roos also travel to Drostdy.

Fixtures:
Paarl Boys’ vs Paarl Gym
Bishops vs Wynberg
SACS vs Rondebosch
Paul Roos vs Drostdy
Bellville vs Stellenberg
De Kuilen vs Boland Landbou
Strand vs Durbanville

EASTERN CAPE

Selborne and Dale will feature in the big Eastern Cape clash of the weekend. Dale will hope to continue their impressive run this year, after edging Selborne earlier this year.

Grey PE will hope to return to winning ways against Framesby, while Queen’s and St Andrew’s face Hangklip and Muir respectively.

Fixtures:
Hangklip vs Queen’s
Selborne vs Dale
Brandwag vs Nico Malan
Cambridge vs Stirling
Grey PE vs Framesby
St Andrew’s vs Muir
Port Rex vs Hudson Park

KZN

The Green Machine and Maritzburg College will battle it out to clinch the top KZN school tag of 2012. While both schools have been inconsistent, they have been two of the more successful schools in the east coast region.

Fixtures:
Glenwood vs Mariztburg College

UP NORTH

There will be a second Pretoria derby when Affies visit Pretoria Boys’. Affies will be confident of victory after a comprehensive victory earlier in the year. KES also take on Parktown Boys’.

Fixtures:
Pretoria Boys’ vs Affies
Duineveld vs Upington
Monument vs HTS Middleburg
Rustenburg vs Kempton Park
KES vs Parktown Boys’

SA schoolboy results (28 July)

GarethDuncan — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 13:54:41 +0000

Schoolboy Derby brings you all the major 1st XV results from across the country.

WESTERN CAPE

Paul Roos 26 Bishops 10
Boland Landbou 49 Bellville 8
Paarl Gym 38 Rondebosch 8
Paarl Boys’ 12 Wynberg 6
SACS 18 Drostdy 19
De Kuilen 24 Tygerberg 19
Outeniqua 39 Framesby 8

EASTERN CAPE

Grey PE 3 Grey Bloem 22
Marlow 10 Oakdale 39
Dale 22 St Andrew’s 20
Queen’s 26 Selborne 17
Stirling 8 Hudson Park 41
Union 21 Grens 5
Cambridge 21 Port Rex 10

UP NORTH

Jeppe 28 KES 13
Affies 28 Glenwood 10
Pretoria Boys’ 26 Maritzburg College 25
Duineveld 16 Sentraal 10

SA Schoolboy fixtures (28 July)

GarethDuncan — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 00:07:25 +0000

Schoolboy Derby looks at all the top 1st XV action from across the country.

WESTERN CAPE

Rondebosch and Wynberg have a tough weekend ahead as they tackle the powers from Paarl, Gimmies and Boshaai respectively. The Paul Roos-Bishops encounter should be an exciting one, while SACS also take on Drostdy.

Fixtures:
Paul Roos vs Bishops
Boland Landbou vs Bellville
Paarl Gym vs Rondebosch
Paarl Boys’ vs Wynberg
SACS vs Drostdy
Durbanville vs Brackenfell
De Kuilen vs Tygerberg
Monument vs DF Malan
Strand vs Hugenote

EASTERN CAPE

The Grey derby in PE will attract plenty of attention, but their will be another big game when Queen’s face Selborne. Marlow also host Oakdale, while Dale duel against St Andrew’s.

Fixtures:
Grey PE vs Grey Bloem
Marlow vs Oakdale
Gill vs Cradock
Dale vs St Andrew’s
Queen’s vs Selborne
Stirling vs Hudson Park

UP NORTH

Two major KZN schools travel up north this weekend as Glenwood visit Affies while Maritzburg College go to Preroria Boys’. Jeppe and KES also clash in big schoolboy game.

Fixtures:
Jeppe vs KES
Affies vs Glenwood
Pretoria Boys’ vs Maritzburg College
Middelburg vs Menlopark

SA schoolboy results (21 July)

GarethDuncan — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 16:29:46 +0000

Schoolboy Derby brings you all the major 1st XV results from around the country.

WESTERN CAPE

Bishops 16 Tygerberg 12
Boland Landbou 30 Wynberg 12
Paarl Gym 17 Outeniqua 17
Oakdale 7 Paarl Boys’ 22
SACS 3 Paul Roos 12
Rondebosch 12 Drostdy 5

EASTERN CAPE

St Andrews 38 Marlow 20
Daniel Pienaar 18 Grey PE 14
Queen’s 52 Port Rex 10
Adelaide 22 Grens 5
Selborne 20 Hudson Park 7
Die Brandwag 31 Despatch 10

KZN

Maritzburg College 7 Affies 33
Glenwood 33 Kirkhan Grammar (UK) 5

UP NORTH

Grey Bloem 29 Pretoria Boys’ 16
Centurion 31 Zwartkop 15
Monument 23 Florida 18
Waterkloof 61 Garsfontein 35
Middelburg 25 Middelburg HTS 16
Jim Fouche 45 Louis Botha 5
Sentraal 27 Diamantveld 19
Noord-Kaap 21 Framesby 13

SA schoolboy fixtures (21 June)

GarethDuncan — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 00:13:53 +0000

Schoolboy Derby looks at the top 1st XV clashes from across the country.

WESTERN CAPE

Paarl Gym and Outeniqua will face off in the major clash in the region. The No 1-ranked school in the country will come up against a side that had a large contingent in this year’s SWD U18 Craven Week squad.

In other games, Paarl Boys’ tackle Oakdale while SACS will come up against Paul Roos.

Fixtures:
Bishops vs Tygerberg
Boland Landbou vs Wynberg
Paarl Gym vs Outeniqua
Oakdale vs Paarl Boys’
SACS vs Paul Roos
Bellville vs Bellville Tech
Rondebosch vs Drostdy
DF Malan vs Brackenfell

EASTERN CAPE

With Dale enjoying a bye, Grey PE will face Daniel Pienaar and Saints duel against Marlow.

Fixtures:
St Andrews vs Marlow
Daniel Pienaar vs Grey PE

KZN

The Maritzburg College-Affies match will be the highlight of the weekend and it will be televised on SS5 at 5pm. There will also be a match between Glenwood and touring Kirkhan Grammar

Fixtures:
Maritzburg College vs Affies
Glenwood vs Kirkhan Grammar (UK)

UP NORTH

Grey Bloem return to action against Pretoria Boys’. Kempton Park will also come up against EG Jansen in the Valke schools final.

Fixtures
Grey Bloem vs Pretoria Boys’
Kempton Park vs EG Jansen
Centurion vs Zwartkop
Waterkloof vs Garsfontein

Bulls dominate SA Schools trial squad

GarethDuncan — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 11:30:12 +0000

The Blue Bulls have 15 players selected in the 50-man SA Schools trial squad.

As expected, the U18 Craven Week unofficial champions have the most players in the squad. WP have eight representatives, while the Golden Lions have six. KZN (four), EP (three), Border (one), Boland (four), the Valke (two), SWD (two), Griffons (one), Pumas (one) and Free State (two) also have schoolboys picked.

This squad will play a set of trials from 28 July, before being reduced to a final group of 28 players. The SA Schools team will play in the three U18 internationals against Wales, France and England.

50-man SA Schools trials squad - Bongile Nonkontwana (Blue Bulls), Aidon Davis (EP), Akhona Sihunu (Border), Caswell Khoza (Blue Bulls), Chad Solomon (WP), Chris Massyn (Golden Lions), Christiaan Meyer (Valke), Courtney Cupido (Boland), Daniel du Preez (KZN), Dayan van der Westhuizen (Blue Bulls), Duhan van der Merwe (SWD), Dylon Smith (Golden Lions), Edward Schmidt (Free State), Francois Esterhuizen (Boland), Ganfried May (SWD), Gideon Koegelenberg (Boland), Handre Pollard (WP), Heinrich Viljoen (Blue Bulls), Hyron Andrews (Blue Bulls), Jako van der Walt (Golden Lions), Jano Venter (Pumas), Jason Worrall (WP), JD Schickerling (WP), Jean-Luc du Preez (KZN), Jesse Kriel (KZN), Johan Bannink (Blue Bulls), Johan Labuschagne (Valke), Jurie Linde (Blue Bulls), Justin Philips (Blue Bulls), Koch Marx (Golden Lions), Leighton van Wyk (WP), Liam Hendricks (WP), Malcolm Marx (Golden Lions), Marcus Kleinbooi (Blue Bulls), Matjikinyane Molapo (Blue Bulls), Nicholas Janse van Resnburg (Blue Bulls), Ox Nche (Free State), Pierre Schoeman (Blue Bulls), Ramone Samuels (WP), Rohan Janse van Rensburg (Blue Bulls), Rynard Snyman (Griffons), Ryno Eksteen (Blue Bulls), Sandile Kubeka (KZN), Selwyn Davids (EP), Sergeal Petersen (EP), Stephan Vermeulen (Golden Lions), Thabo Mabuza (Blue Bulls), Warrick Galant (SWD), Wesley Adonis (WP), Wilco Louw (Boland).

By Gareth Duncan, in Port Elizabeth

Craven Week (Day 5)

GarethDuncan — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 10:00:01 +0000

GARETH DUNCAN brings you all the action from the final day of the U18 Craven Week in PE.

EP kept their unbeaten record with an impressive 27-24 comeback win over KZN.

KZN geld a 12-6 lead at the break, and were ahead 24-20 during the dying stages. However, wing Sergeal Petersen scored a great individual try to secure victory for the host union.

In other results, WP eased to 29-14 win over the Pumas, with flyhalf Dennis Cox and fullback Jason Worrall scoring a brace apiece, while Free State claimed a 30-5 victory over the Valke.

Results (Final Day):
Namibia 28 (7) Zimbabwe 7 (0)
SWD 20 (13) Boland 10 (7)
Griffons 34 (24) Griquas Country Districts 5 (5)
WP 29 (17) Pumas 14 (7)
Border 7 (0) Limpopo 20 (10)
EP Country Districts vs Leopards – match canceled
KZN 24 (12) EP 27 (6)
Free State 30 (13) Valke 5 (5)

Bulls ease past Pumas

GarethDuncan — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 07:29:54 +0000

GARETH DUNCAN watched the Blue Bulls cruise to a 36-10 win over the Pumas in the U18 Craven Week day four feature match in PE.

It was a one-side contest, with the Bulls running in five tries to seal their second consecutive triumph of the tournament. Two of them were score via massive tighthead prop Johan Bannink (who weighs 130kg and and stands at 1.89m), who powered over from lose range on two occasions. TWing Marquit September, scrumhalf George-Lee Erasmus and flyhalf Ryno Eksteen also crossed the chalk.

Eksteen’s influence was pivotal in the win, especially with the boot. He kicked four conversions and a penalty to take the game away from the Pumas. While the Bulls forwards were also dominant, he spearheaded a backline that ran rampant at full force.

This saw the victors dominate the first half to lead 24-3 at the break. The Pumas opened the scoring via the boot of flyhalf Brandon Thomson, but it was all Bulls thereafter. Wing Marquit September finished smartly out wide to sneak in at the corner, while Bannick sniped the fringes to dive over under the posts. The Garsfontein front-rower then crashed over from a quick penalty tap on the stroke of half-time.

The game died down in the second stanza, with both teams guilty of errors on attack. But finishes from Erasmus and Eksteen was enough for the win. The Pumas grabbed a consolation via flank Willandre Kotzenberg.

This result will see the Bulls take on the Golden Lions in the unofficial final on Saturday.

Blue Bulls – 15 Jaco Hayward (Centurion), 14 Marcus Kleinbooi (Affies), 13 Jurie Linde (Affies), 12 Rohan Jansen van Rensburg (Waterkloof), 11 Caswell Khoza (Southdowns), 10 Ryno Eksteen (Affies), 9 Justin Phillips (Waterkloof), 8 Steven Meiring (Affies), 7 Heinrich Viljoen (Affies), 6 Thabo Mabuza (Centurion), 5 Janse van Rensburg (Affies), 4 Hyron Andrews (Garsfontein), 3 Johan Bannink (Garsfontein), 2 Vean Roodt (Centurion), 1 Pierre Schoeman (Affies, c)
Subs: 16 François Steyn (Affies), 17 Dayan van der Westhuizen (Centurion), 18 Johan Ras (Centurion), 19 Bobby de Wee (Southdowns), 20 George-Lee Erasmus (Centurion), 21 Chad McKay (Centurion), 22 Marquit September (Garsfontein).

Pumas - 15 Lindelwe Zungu (Piet Retief), 14 Karabo Makola (HTS Witbank), 13 Wygie Johnstone (HTS Middelburg), 12 Donavan Gissing (Standerton), 11 Vincent Sibiya (Middelburg), 10 Brandon Thomson (Ermelo), 9 Jacobus Wolmarans (Hoërskool Middelburg), 8 Jano Venter (HTS Middelburg), 7 Daniel Maartens (Nelspruit), 6 Willandre Kotzenberg (HTS Middelburg), 5 Christopher van Leeuwen (Middelburg), 4 Thulane Mkhonto (Middelburg), 3 Ivan Gouws (Middelburg), 2 Wilmar Arnoldi (Ermelo), 1 JP Herbst (HTS Middelburg).
Subs: 16 Siphephelo Vilakazi (Piet Retief), 17 Philani Ngwato (Generaal Hertzog), 18 Michael Basson (HTS Middelburg), 19 Menzi Nhlabathi (Nelspruit), 20 Impi Visser (Ermelo), 21 Harabith Mojalefa (Standerton), 22 Abednigo Mashabane (HTS Middelburg).

Craven Week (Day 4)

GarethDuncan — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 07:28:30 +0000

GARETH DUNCAN brings you all the action from day four of the U18 Craven Week in PE.

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Griquas CD crush Border CD

Griquas Country Districts eased to a 38-5 win over Border Country Districts in day four’s opening game.

No 8 Jasper Wiese starred for Griquas CD as he grabbed a hat-trick. Speedster Johannes Lenge, lock Pieter Lategan and scrumhalf Shaun Crause crossed the chalk.

Border CD grabbed a consolation try via inside centre Sihle Gontshi.

Griquas CD 38 (19) – Tries: Jasper Wiese (3), Johannes Lenge, Pieter Lategan, Shaun Crause. Conversions: Dawid Burden (4).

Border CD 5 (5) - Try: Sihle Gontshi.

Griquas Country Districts – 15 Darrel de Wee (Upington HS), 14 Zanewyn Assegaai (Upington HS), 13 Jonathan Steenkamp (Upington HS), 12 Adriaan Uys (Upington HS), 11 Innocent Ngatajosi (Upington HS), 10 Dolf Burden (Duineveld), 9 Johan Lampbrecht (Duineveld), 8 Jasper Wiese (Upington HS), 7 Jacobus Conradie (Duineveld), 6 Sergio Jones (Upington HS), 5 Martin Gerber (Upington HS), 4 Pieter Lategan (Postmasburg), 3 Johan Barnard (Upington HS), 2 Hanro Visagie (Duineveld), 1 Jan-Hendrik van Wyk (Duineveld).
Subs: 16 Romario Mguini (Kalahari HS), 17 Julian Millford (Nababeeb), 18 Michael Pretorius (Duineveld), 19 Shandré Prince (Upington HS), 20 Shaun Crause (Upington HS), 21 Gavian Cloete (Concordia), 22 Johannes Lenge (Kathu).

Border Country Districts – 15 Sizwe Ncikana (Maclear), 14 Likona Madabane (Chief Henry Bokleni), 13 Inamandla Mpongwana (Ugie), 12 Sihle Gontshi (Qumbu), 11 Loyiso Mnwana (Indwe), 10 Lwazi Maqwelana (Dalibaso), 9 Chris Dyantyi (Maclear), 8 Sipho Tyali (Dalibaso), 7 Wandise Mtshingila (Chief Henry Bokleni), 6 Rixi Thabang (Dalibaso), 5 Nkosinathi Dila (Zimele), 4 Simanye Luzipo (Khunysa), 3 Thabo Ngcem (MHS), 2 Kwanele Ndywabasini (MHS), 1 Inga Mvumvu (Thomas Ntaba).
Subs: 16 Masonwabe Dingana (Zimele), 17 Mziwakhe Koyana (Chief Henry Bokleni), 18 Tevan Lehman (King Edward), 19 Buhle Nojekwa (Indwe), 20 Siphelele Mayaba (Zimele), 21 Vuyisanani Babula (Dalibaso), 22 Athenkosi Monakali (Chief Henry Bokleni).

LIMPOPO THRASH ZIM

Limpopo ran rampant in their 68-21 drubbing of Zimbabwe.

The victors ran in 10 tries for their victory, with three of them coming in the first half. A strong finish to the match saw another seven dotted down after the break.

Zimbabwe scored the first try of the match via scrumhalf Craig Bydawell, but they struggled thereafter against Limpopo’s juggernaut-like momentum. The African neighbours grabbed two consolation tries in the second half.

Limpopo 68 (21) – Tries: Andre Jordaan, Andries Welgemoed, Christopher Durow, Erick van Niekerk, Floyd Ndlovu, Johannes Smit, Marcel Scholtz, Matjikinyane Molapo, Righardt Phillip Kachelhoffer, Trevor Nkwamba. Conversions: Scholtz (5), James Vorster.

Zimbabwe 21 (7) - Tries: Craig Bydawell (2), Lance Chikodzi. Conversions: Brendon Mandivenga, Rukudzo Bandanga Gona (2).

Limpopo – 15 Marcel Scholtz (Ben Vorster), 14 Viljoen Dreyer (Ben Vorster), 13 Adrian Maebane (Ben Vorster), 12 Johannes Smit (Curro Heuwelkruin), 11 Matjikinyane Molapo (Ben Vorster), 10 James Vorster (Ben Vorster), 9 Righardt Kachelhoffer (Curro Heuwelkruin), 8 Leonardus Botha (Ben Vorster), 7 Christopher Durow (Ben Vorster), 6 Marthienus van den Berg (Frikkie Meyer), 5 Frederick van Niekerk (Ben Vorster), 4 Sipho Siboza (Frikkie Meyer), 3 Nicholas Khangale (Louis Trichardt), 2 Willem van Vuuren (Ben Vorster), 1 Trevor Nkwamba (Ben Vorster).
Subs: 16 Andre Jordaan (Frikkie Meyer), 17 Louis le Grange (Frikkie Meyer), 18 Rabelani Mukhuthu (Mereknsky), 19 Mlungisi Ntimane (Ben Vorster), 20 Andries Welgemoed (Ben Vorster), 21 Floyd Ndlovu (Tom Naudé), 22 Manuel Pinto (Ben Vorster).

Zimbabwe – 15 Russel Walder (Falcon College), 14 Ryan Hutchings (St John’s College), 13 Dale Gibbons (Falcon College), 12 Richard Watson (St John’s College), 11 Lance Chikodzi (St George’s College), 10 Rukudzo Gona (St John’s College), 9 Craig Bydawell (Falcon College), 8 Alva Senderayi (Falcon College), 7 Barend Moolman (Peterhouse), 6 Leroy Sibanda (Falcon College), 5 Shepherd Mhembere (Falcon College), 4 Ramba Chinyani (St John’s College), 3 Tapiwa Muringani (St John’s College), 2 Kingsley Reid (Falcon College), 1 Thabani Mujeni (St George’s College).
Subs: 16 Bart Zwart (St John’s College), 17 Nakai Mavimba (St John’s College), 18 Sebastian Roche (Hellenic), 19 Brandon Scheepers (Falcon College, 20 Brendon Mandivenga (Peterhouse), 21 Tarisai Musakanda (Prince Edward), 22 Bastien Mendelsohn (St John’s College).

GRIFFONS HOLD ON FOR VICTORY

Griffons fought off a potential EP Country Districts comeback as they held on for a 33-28 win.

Griffons delivered a strong first-half performance as they held on for a 19-6 win at the break. They then surged to 33 points in the second half, thanks to a brace from wing David Tippens.

But EP CD started breaking down the deficit as they scored four tries in the final 35. They had the momentum and were one score away from victory, however, the referee didn’t allow the restart as the final hooter blew as the Griffons players were returning to the halfway line.

Griffons 33 (19) - Tries: David Tippens (2), Dillon Afrika, Sechaba Matsoele. Conversions: David van Biljon (2). Penalties: Van Biljon (3).

EP CD 28 (5) – Tries: Chris Steyn, Emelio Koeberg, Glen van Pletzen, Tsepho Mabitsela. Conversion: Jason Vers. Penalties: Vers (2).

EP Country Districts – Ronnie Beyl (Marlow), Garrick Bowker (St Andrew’s), Dean Ferreira (Marlow), Jaco Ferreira (Marlow), Juandre Fourie (Marlow), Franco Janse van Rensburg (Volkskool Graaff-Reinet), Emelio Koeberg (Volkskool Graaff-Reinet), Sean Koeberg (Union High), CJ Lombard (Gill), JP Lundall (Winterberg), Luzuko Mafu (Adelaide Gym), Sintu Manjezi (St Andrew’s), Renaldo Meyer (Gill), James Moore (Union High), Nicholas Poone (Aliwal-Noord), Tsepho Ramalatsoa (Volkskool Graaff-Reinet), Chris Steyn (Cradock), Nelius van Heerden (Marlow), Glen van Pletzen (Aliwal-Noord), Tian van Rensburg (Volkskool Graaff-Reinet), Sean van Zyl (Marlow), Jason Vers (Union High).

Griffons – 15 Ethan Williams (Hentie Cilliers), 14 Callie van den Berg (Bothaville), 13 Christo Wessels (Voortrekker), 12 Shaun Reynolds (Goudveld), 11 David Tippens (Hentie Cilliers), 10 Francois van Biljon (AHS Kroonstad), 9 Itumoleng Moahloli (Gimnasium), 8 Oelof Stander (Voortrekker), 7 Jonick Schoeman (Gimnasium), 6 André Janse van Vuuren (Voortrekker), 5 Brandon Kuzatjke (Hentie Cilliers), 4 Matthew Erasmus (Welkom Gimnasium), 3 John-Otto Lonergan (Gimnasium), 2 Reinhardt Snyman (Hentie Cilliers), 1 Henco van der Westhuizen (Voortrekker). Replacements: 16 Brümmer Marais (Welkom Gimnasium), 17 Shevandré Prinsloo (Hentie Cilliers), 18 Natheer Isaacs (Hentie Cilliers), 19 Wade Coetzee (Hentie Cilliers), 20 Dillon Afrika (Hentie Cilliers), 21 Junior Smit (Voortrekker), 22 Sechaba Matsoeli (Voortrekker).

WP GET REVENGE

WP picked up a 39-33 win over SWD, avenging their warm-up defeat to the latter shortly before the tournament.

SWD were touted the surprise packages heading into this year’s Craven Week, and impressed on day one with a 46-18 triumph over Limpopo. However, a strong second-half showing saw WP down the young Eagles.

SWD looked the better side in the first half as they opened the scoring via flyhalf Dewald Human. WP hit back via wing Grant Hermanus, while fullback Jason Worrall kicked the conversion and a penalty.

SWD took the lead again as wing Duhan van der Merwe finished off another attacking move, before surrendering the advantage when WP scored on the stroke of half-time via robust flank Ramone Samuels.

The schoolboys from the Cape enjoyed a strong finish to the match as No 8 Rikus Bothma, props Wesley Adonis and Morne Nortje, and Worrall crossed the chalk. SWD narrowed the deficit with late tries, but didn’t have enough time to record a comeback.

WP 39 (15) – Tries: Wesley Adonis, Morne Nortje Rikus Bothma, Grant Hermanus, Ramone Samuels, Jason Worrall. Conversion: Worrall (3). Penalty: Worrall.

SWD 33 (14) – Tries: Dewald Human (2), Duhan van der Merwe (2), Leighton Eksteen. Conversions: Warrick Gelant (3), Human.

WP – 15 Jason Worrall (Paul Roos), 14 Dalen Goliath (Paul Roos), 13 Michael Hazner (Paul Roos), 12 Wesley Cupido (Paarl Gym), 11 G Hermanus (Paarl Gym), 10 Handre Pollard (Paarl Gym, c), 9 Pieter Schoonraad (Paarl Boys’), 8 Rikus Bothma (Paarl Gym), 7 Jacques Vermeulen (Paarl Gym), 6 Ramon Samuels (Paul Roos), 5 JD Schikerling (Paarl Gym), 4 Sebastian Ferreira (Paarl Boys’), 3 Liam Hendricks (Paarl Boys’), 2 Chad Solomon (Paul Roos), 1 M Nortje (Tygerberg).
Subs: 16 Craig Corbett (Paarl Boys’), 17 Wesley Adonis (Paarl Boys’), 18 Burger van Niekerk (Paarl Boys’), 19 Corne Cooper (Paarl Gym), 20 SP Ferreira (Paul Roos), 21 D Cox (Excelsior), 22 Keagan Gordon (Boland Landbou).

SWD – 15 Ganfried May (Oudtshoorn), 14 JP Coetzee (Oakdale), 13 D Januarie (Oudtshoorn – vice-captain), 12 W Gelant (Outeniqua), 11 D van der Merwe (Outeniqua), 10 D Human (Outeniqua), 9 R Malan (Outeniqua), 8 J Rudolph (Oakdale), 7 D van Vuuren (Outeniqua), 6 T Vermeulen (Outeniqua – captain), 5 J Schoeman (Outeniqua), 4 E Cloete (Outeniqua), 3 K van Schalkwyk (Oakdale), 2 R Steenkamp (Outeniqua), 1 M Oosthuizen (Outeniqua).
Subs:16 S Snyman (Oakdale), 17 S Grundlingh (Outeniqua), 18 J van Staaden (Oakdale), 19 G Malan (Outeniqua), 20 L Eksteen (Outeniqua), 21 D Schoeman (Outeniqua), 22 M Brïers (Oakdale).

Lions set for Craven Week final

GarethDuncan — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 05:22:43 +0000

GARETH DUNCAN watched the Golden Lions deliver a superior physical performance to power to a 17-8 win over KZN in the U18 Craven Week day three feature match in PE.

KZN were considered the favourites to edge this result after their convincing showing against Free State on day one, which saw them win 48-24. The Lions were also disappointing during their 29-14 win over Border.

However, with the tournament rules forcing teams to give all their players a start, the changes KZN made caused disruption and they struggled for cohesion in this vital fixture. They also failed to find the attacking synergy they showed against Free State.

The Lions defended very well and dominated the collisions. The difference in size between the two teams was evident, as the schoolboys from Gauteng were much bigger than their opposition. This all set the platform for victory.

KZN were off to a positive start when flyhalf Rob Anderson kicked a 45m penalty to open the scores. But the Lions surged into the lead when hooker Malcolm Marx burst over to score a try, and flyhalf Jako van der Walt added the extras and a penalty.

KZN made it 10-8 before the break, thanks to the individual brilliance of fullback Jesse Kriel. The Maritzburg College speedster broke the Lions’ defence, then beat three covering defenders to collect his chip ahead with one hand to score. This will be remembered as the try of the tournament.

However, it was a frustrating second half for the day one heroes. KZN created more try-scoring opportunities, but failed to finish them because of the Lions’ firm defence and elementary errors at the set-pieces. Goal kicking also cost them as Anderson missed his three next attempts, while scrumhalf Cameron Wright pushed a long-range effort.

The Lions capitalised on this and sealed the win when tighthead prop Clinton Theron crashed over under the poles. The victors will now feature in their second consecutive unofficial final.

KZN – 15 Jesse Kriel (Maritzburg College), 14 Bruce Arnott (Michaelhouse), 13 Michael Mvelase (Michaelhouse), 12 Sandile Kubheka (Kearsney), 11 Corne Vermaak (Glenwood), 10 Rob Anderson (Michaelhouse), 9 Cameron Wright (Hilton), 8 Josh Moon (Michaelhouse), 7 Jean-Luc du Preez (Kearsney), 6 Carel Swart (Glenwood), 5 Daniel du Preez (Kearsney), 4 Justin Moberly (Michaelhouse), 3 Mvevo Khumalo (Maritzburg College), 2 Vuyo Khatide (Maritzburg College), 1 Pat Sikhosana (Port Shepstone).
Subs: 16 Steven Hardman (Michaelhouse), 17 Mzizi Zondi (Westville), 18 Sihle Nqxabi (Glenwood), 19 Michael van Aardt (Glenwood), 20 Mondli Nkosi (George Campbell), 21 Nkululeko Marwana (Glenwood), 22 Mthokozisi Makhabela (Glenwood).

Golden Lions – 15 Erwin Harris (Florida), 14 Surprise Mayekiso (KES), 13 Koch Marx (Alberton), 12 Innocent Radebe (St Stithians), 11 Allistar Mcquire (KES), 10 Jako van der Walt (Monument), 9 Bradley Janse van Rensburg (KES), 8 Revo Mabunda (Parktown Boys’), 7 Chris Massyn (Monument, c), 6 Ruan Mcdonald (Monument), 5 Victor Sekete (Monument), 4 Stefan Vermeulen (Queens), 3 Clinton theron (Florida), 2 Malcom Marx (KES), 1 Dylon Smith (KES).
Subs: 16 Emmanual Morowane (Jeppe), 17 Frans van Wyk (Monument), 18 Cyle Brink (KES), 19 Thapelo Rapelwane (St John’s), 20 Eric Botes (Florida), 21 Wanele maholwane (KES), 22 Barend Herbst (Monument).

Craven Week (Day 3)

GarethDuncan — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 05:21:19 +0000

GARETH DUNCAN brings you all the action from day three of the U18 Craven Week in PE.

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NAMIBIA DOWN GRIQUAS

Namibia picked up their first win of the tournament when they beat Griquas 29-15 in the opening match on day three.

After leading 14-8 at the break, the African neighbours ran in tries via wings Shareave Titus and Leon Feris to build a strong lead. Despite Namibia losing lock Janco Venter to the sin bin, Griquas could only add one try in the final quarter as flank Lehan Muller dotted down.

Namibia 29 (14) – Tries: Dian Wiese, Justin Newman, Leon Feris, Shareave Titus. Conversions: Chris Arries (3). Penalty: Arries.

GRIQUAS 15 (8) – Tries: Dimitrio Tieties, Lehan Muller. Conversion: Tieties. Penalty: Gilbert Chalmers.

Griquas – 15 Granville Adams (Diamantveld), 14 Dimitrio Tieties (Noord-Kaap), 13 David-Johan Minnie (Noord-Kaap), 12 Len le Roux (Noord-Kaap), 11 Charlton Koopman (Noord-Kaap), 10 Vuyani Maqhina (Noord-Kaap), 9 Zane le Roux (Noord-Kaap, c), 8 Shaun Clarke (Noord-Kaap), 7 Lehan Muller (Noord-Kaap), 6 Nico Graaff (Noord-Kaap), 5 Jan-Hendrik van der Linden (Vaalharts), 4 Gilbert Chalmers (Noord-Kaap), 3 Doctor Booysen (Noord-Kaap), 2 Emile Jansen (Homevale), 1 Boetie Maketlo (Diamantveld). Replacements: 16 Xander Jonck (Noord-Kaap), 17 Joubert Steyn (Noord-Kaap), 18 Kosie Human (De Aar), 19 Luaan Dowie (Noord-Kaap), 20 Willie Janse van Rensburg (Hartswater), 21 Ryan de Wee (Noord-Kaap), 22 Hillford Clarke (Noord-Kaap).

Namibia – 15 Ethan Beukes (Windhoek), 14 Leon Feris (Windhoek Gym), 13 Divan Visser (Otji Rugby), 12 Daniel Aries (Windhoek, c), 11 Shirive Titus (Otji Rugby), 10 Chris Arries (Windhoek), 9 Hendrik Barkhuizen (Tsumeb Gym), 8 Wian Conradie (Windhoek), 7 Immo Dresselhaus (Walvis Bay), 6 DG Wiese (Otji Rugby), 5 JP Grobler (Otji Rugby), 4 Janco Venter (Windhoek), 3 GD Orlam (Windhoek), 2 Francois Robertse (Otji Rugby), 1 Quinton Esterhuizen (Windhoek), 16 Desmond Stramis (Windhoek Gym), 17 Johan Retief (Windhoek Gym), 18 Dyllan Husselmann (Windhoek Gym), 19 Charlie Fourie (Windhoek), 20 JC Winckler (Jan Möhr), 21 Justin Newman (Windhoek Gym), 22 Handré Bezuidenhout (Windhoek Gym).

VALKE MAKE LIGHT WORK OF LEOPARDS

The Valke eased to a 38-5 win over the Leopards.

The victors ran in six tries, with wing Leon Potgieter grabbing a brace. Flyhalf Ruan Potgieter also added four conversions.

The Leopards only managed a consolation try in the first half via hooker Thomas Dreyer.

Valke 38 (24) - Tries: Jean-Pierre du Preez, Johan Oosthuizen, Leon Potgieter, Ruan Potgieter (2), Sipho Nhleko. Conversions: Ruan Potgieter (4).

Leopards 5 (5) – Try: Thomas Dreyer.

Valke – 15 Waylon Thompson (Voort), 14 Leon Potgieter (EG Jansen), 13 Elrin van Rooyen (Ver), 12 Frederick van Wyk (Kemptonpark), 11 Tim Ngwenya (Hans Moore), 10 Ruan Potgieter (EG Jansen), 9 Christiaan Meyer (EG Jansen), 8 Kyle van Dalen (EG Jansen), 7 Anton Viljoen (EG Jansen), 6 Sipho Nhleko (Hans Moore), 5 JP du Preez (EG Jansen), 4 Etienne Oosthuizen (Kemptonpark), 3 Werner Janse van Rensburg (EG Jansen), 2 André Myburgh (EG Jansen), 1 John Moisi (Vereeniging).
Subs: 16 Danru Bender (Transvalia), 17 Francois Booyse (Kemptonpark), 18 Ashley Sibisisbi (Carel de Wet THS), 19 Joswin De Wee (Vereeniging), 20 Michiel Mostert (Kemptonpark), 21 Jacqone de Villiers (Vereeniging), 22 Innoucent Mokoena (GS).

Leopards – 15 Alrich Brown (Hartbeespoort), 14 Pakamani Maganga (Potch Boys’), 13 Adriaan Esterhuizen (Klerksdorp), 12 Berto van Wyk (Rustenburg), 11 Hougard Mpuru (Rustenburg), 10 MC Venter (Brits), 9 Willem Herbst (Potch Volkskool), 8 Iniel Schoenfeld (Potch Volkskool), 7 Henco van der Walt (Potch Volkskool), 6 Emil Meyer (Lichtenburg), 5 Gopolang Molefe (Thekana), 4 Ryno Smith (Scweizer Reneke), 3 Jaco Botha (Potch Volkskool), 2 Thabo Sehlabo (New Vision), 1 Janus Myburg (Litchenburg).
Subs: 16 Thomas Dreyer (Potch Gym), 17 Kgotso Letsoko (Potch Boys’), 18 Vuyani Kok (New Vision), 19 Albert Lubbe (Potch Gym), 20 Ofentse Molotsi (Potch Boys’), 21 Franswa Ueckermann (Brits), 22 Dimitri Vers (HTS Klerksdorp).

FREE STATE STUTTER TO VICTORY

Free State only managed a 14-6 win over Border, in one of the worst matches of the tournament so far.

It was a disappointing overall performance from both teams as players displayed poor passing, tackling and handling skills.

The fundamental skills at last year’s tournament was criticised by pundits, but there was a notable improvement this year. However, this match was a drop in standards.

Free State scored two tries via scrumhalf Luke Cyster and wing Olwethu Ndakisa, with skipper Pieter Jordaan adding the extras. Border only managed three penalties via flyhalf Akhona Sihunu and inside centre Aubrey Ferreira.

Free State – 15 EW Viljoen (Grey College), 14 Olwethu Ndakisa (Louis Botha), 13 Pieter Jordaan (Grey College, c), 12 Stephan Janse van Rensburg (Grey College), 11 Lee-hane Ontong (President Steyn), 10 Luke Cyster (Louis Botha), 9 Juandré van der Berg (Sentraal), 8 Edward Schmidt (Grey College), 7 Stefan Kruger (Sentraal), 6 Refiloe Rampeta (Louis Botha), 5 Dillon Harlen (Grey College), 4 Awie Thompson (Grey College), 3 Ruan Kramer (Grey College), 2 Corniel Els (Grey College), 1 Ox Nche (Louis Botha).
Subs: 16 Markus Odendaal (Grey College), 17 Othello Sebotsha (Louis Botha), 18 Andrew du Plessis (Grey College), 19 Byron Matthews (Louis Botha), 20 Barend Bornman (Grey College), 21 Gomolemo Minnie (HTS Louis Botha), 22 Chelton Fortuin (Louis Botha), 23 Gareth de Bruin (Grey College).

Border – 15 Thabani Mgugudo (Dale), 14 Luyolo Gqeba (Queen’s), 13 Sibanye Bukani (Dale), 12 Aubrey Ferreira (Queen’s), 11 Justin Bell (Hangklip), 10 Buka Ntsaluba (Hudson Park), 9 Akhona Sihunu (Dale), 8 Nathan Knoetzer (Hudson Park), 7 James Snelling (Queen’s), 6 Malwande Mhamhe (Dale), 5 Mick Meintjies (Selborne), 4 Tino Zakeyo (Dale College), 3 Johannes Jonker (Hudson Park), 2 Kegan Emms (Queen’s College), 1 Mihlali Ntongana (Dale College).
Subs: 16 Bryce Rennie (Hudson Park), 17 Marc Dell (Queen’s College), 18 Andrew Miles (Selborne College), 19 Mandilake Ponco (Queen’s College), 20 Onke Nyaku (Selborne College), 21 Lilitha Jonas (Queen’s College), 22 Six Maselwa (St Thomas).

EP CLAIM BACK-TO-BACK WINS

EP recorded their second consecutive victory when they beat Boland 22-13.

The host union impressed in their 41-17 demolition of the Valke on the opening day, but face a tougher task against Boland. Both teams displayed good attacking rugby and strong defensive efforts, which saw the half-time score read 10-10.

Flyhalf Anzo Stubbs scored the first try of the match for Boland, before wing Thembalethu Williams levelled matters.

EP then cruised to victory in the second half as skipper Aidon Davis and wing Sergeal Petersen crossed the chalk. It was Petersen’s third try of the tournament.

EP 22 (10) – Tries: Aidon Davis, Sergeal Petersen, Thembalethu Williams. Conversions: Theo Stapelberg (2). Penalty: Stapelberg.

Boland 13 (10) – Try: Anzo Stubbs. Conversion: Colin Willemse. Penalties: Willemse, Corne Sharp.

EP – 15 Gary Loest (Grey PE), 14 Sergeal Petersen (Grey PE), 13 Marcel Plaatjies (Daniel Pienaar), 12 Luan Nieuwoudt (Nico Malan), 11 Selwyn Davids (Nico Malan), 10 Ernst Stapelberg (Framesby), 9 Francois Nel (Daniel Pienaar), 8 Aidon Davis (Daniel Pienaar, c), 7 Ray Williams (Daniel Pienaar), 6 Cyril-John Velleman (Grey PE), 5 Gareth Ehret (Grey PE), 4 Roche van Hall (Framesby), 3 Bart le Roux (Framesby), 2 Jonathan Louw (Nico Malan), 1 Matthew Moore (Die Brandwag).
Subs: 16 Justin Antonie (Pearson), 17 Lloyd Parker (Grey PE), 18 Erwin Slabbert (Framesby), 19 Luxolo Koza (Muir), 20 Luciano Daniels (Otto du Plessis), 21 Phelo Mfini (Grey PE), 22 Wayburn Howley (Despatch).

Boland – 15 Wilbur Boonzaaier (Groendal), 14 Chesne van Wyk (New Orleans), 13 Anzo Stubbs (Schoonspruit), 12 Courtney Cupido (Worcester Gym), 11 Luwandre Visagie (Charlie Hof), 10 Colin Willemse (Langeberg), 9 Corne Sharp (Augsburg), 8 Dian Koen (Hermanus), 7 Cobus Geldenhuys (Charlie Hof), 6 Hilroy Baadjies (New Orleans), 5 Paul Louw (Bonnievale), 4 Gideon Koegelenberg (Hugenote, c), 3 Wilco Louw (Drostdy), 2 Francois Esterhuyzen (Overberg), 1 Farrel Kelly (Drostdy).
Subs: 16 Floris Mostert (Cederberg), 17 Erik Meyer (Porterville), 18 Ernst Claassen (Worcester Gym), 19 Hanro Liebenberg (Drostdy), 20 Phillip Jacobs (Dirkie Uys), 21 Schalk Hugo (Worcester Gym), 22 Chad Kleinsmidt (Hermanus).

Blue Bulls face Pumas test

GarethDuncan — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 05:18:07 +0000

The Blues Bulls will face the Pumas in the U18 Craven Week day four feature match in PE.

The Bulls are one step away from qualifying for this year’s unofficial final. They’ll need to beat the Pumas on Thursday, which will be the day four highlight game.

The Bulls impressed during their 47-27 victory over WP, scoring three tries in the final quarter to breakdown a 27-26 half-time deficit. They boasted a physical, mobile pack and their backline exposed a weak WP defensive system.

The Pumas eased past to a 48-24 win over the Griffons on Tuesday, but should struggle against the schoolboys from the Pretoria union.

In other matches, WP will tackle SWD – a side they lost to in a warm-up game a few weeks ago.

DAY 4 FIXTURES (THURSDAY, 12 JULY):
Griquas Country Districts vs Border Country Districts (09:30)
Limpopo vs Zimbabwe (11:00)
EP Country Districts vs Griffons (12:30)
WP vs SWD (14:00)
Blue Bulls vs Pumas (15:30)

Baby Bulls blast past WP

GarethDuncan — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 09:00:31 +0000

GARETH DUNCAN watched the Blue Bulls score three tries in the final quarter to secure a 47-27 win over WP in the U18 Craven Week day two feature match in PE.

It was a closely-contested first half, which saw WP hold a slender 27-26 lead at the break. However, a strong finish to the match saw the Blue Bulls record a comfortable win to set their path to the 2012 unofficial final.

Outside centre Jurie Linde, fullback Jaco Hayward and wing Marcus Kleinbooi ran in three tries in a space of 12 minutes, while the schoolboys from the Cape failed to add a point to their tally after the break.

The opening stanza of the match was an attacking feast. WP grabbed three tries, while the Bulls scored four. However, the former led thanks to the boot of flyhalf Handre Pollard, who added three conversions and two penalties.

It was a messy start to the second stanza, as both teams struggled to hold on to possession. But the WP resilience faded as the Bulls picked up momentum and eased to victory.

WP – 15 Jason Worral (Paul Roos), 14 Dalen Goliath (Paul Roos), 13 Michael Hazner (Paul Roos), 12 Wesley Cupido (Paarl Gym), 11 G Hermanus (Paarl Gym), 10 Handre Pollard (Paarl Gym, c), 9 Pieter Schoonraad (Paarl Boys’), 8 Rikus Bothma (Paarl Gym), 7 Jacques Vermeulen (Paarl Gym), 6 Ramon Samuels (Paul Roos), 5 JD Schikerling (Paarl Gym), 4 Sebastian Ferreira (Paarl Boys’), 3 Liam Hendricks (Paarl Boys’), 2 Chad Solomon (Paul Roos), 1 M Nortje (Tygerberg).
Subs: 16 Craig Corbett (Paarl Boys’), 17 Wesley Adonis (Paarl Boys’), 18 Burger van Niekerk (Paarl Boys’), 19 Corne Cooper (Paarl Gym), 20 SP Ferreira (Paul Roos), 21 D Cox (Excelsior), 22 Keagan Gordon (Boland Landbou).

Craven Week (Day 2)

GarethDuncan — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 08:55:40 +0000

GARETH DUNCAN brings you all the action from day two of the U18 Craven Week in PE.

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ZIMBABWE SOAR PAST BORDER CD

Zimbabwe eased to a 31-9 victory over Border Country Districts in the opening match on day two.

The African neighbours scored the only points of the first stanza, with a converted try via inside centre Richard Watson. They sealed the win in the second stanza as lock Shepherd Mhembere (2) and outside centre Dale Gibbons crossed the chalk.

Border CD only scored via the boot of flyhalf Lwazi Maqwelana.

Zimbabwe 31 (7) – Tries: Dale Gibbonn, Richard Watson, Shepherd Mhembere (2). Conversion: Bastien Mendelsohn. Penalty: Mendelsohn.

Border CD 9 (0) – Penalties: Lwazi Maqwelana (3).

Zimbabwe - 15 Russel Walder (Falcon College), 14 Ryan Hutchings (St John’s College), 13 Dale Gibbons (Falcon College), 12 Richard Watson (St John’s College), 11 Lance Chikodzi (St George’s College), 10 Rukudzo Gona (St John’s College), 9 Craig Bydawell (Falcon College), 8 Alva Senderayi (Falcon College), 7 Barend Moolman (Peterhouse), 6 Leroy Sibanda (Falcon College), 5 Shepherd Mhembere (Falcon College), 4 Ramba Chinyani (St John’s College), 3 Tapiwa Muringani (St John’s College), 2 Kingsley Reid (Falcon College), 1 Thabani Mujeni (St George’s College).
Subs: 16 Bart Zwart (St John’s College), 17 Nakai Mavimba (St John’s College), 18 Sebastian Roche (Hellenic), 19 Brandon Scheepers (Falcon College, 20 Brendon Mandivenga (Peterhouse), 21 Tarisai Musakanda (Prince Edward), 22 Bastien Mendelsohn (St John’s College).

Border Country Districts - 15 Sizwe Ncikana (Maclear), 14 Likona Madabane (Chief Henry Bokleni), 13 Inamandla Mpongwana (Ugie), 12 Sihle Gontshi (Qumbu), 11 Loyiso Mnwana (Indwe), 10 Lwazi Maqwelana (Dalibaso), 9 Chris Dyantyi (Maclear), 8 Sipho Tyali (Dalibaso), 7 Wandise Mtshingila (Chief Henry Bokleni), 6 Rixi Thabang (Dalibaso), 5 Nkosinathi Dila (Zimele), 4 Simanye Luzipo (Khunysa), 3 Thabo Ngcem (MHS), 2 Kwanele Ndywabasini (MHS), 1 Inga Mvumvu (Thomas Ntaba).
Subs: 16 Masonwabe Dingana (Zimele), 17 Mziwakhe Koyana (Chief Henry Bokleni), 18 Tevan Lehman (King Edward), 19 Buhle Nojekwa (Indwe), 20 Siphelele Mayaba (Zimele), 21 Vuyisanani Babula (Dalibaso), 22 Athenkosi Monakali (Chief Henry Bokleni).

EP CD EDGE ‘PLATTELAND’ BATTLE

EP Country Districts captain James Moore kicked a last-second penalty to give his team a 28-27 victory over Griquas Country Districts.

Griquas CD led 27-15 during the closing stages and looked set for a comfortable win. But the host team finished off strongly, grabbing a late try through flank CJ Lombard. Flyhalf Jason Vers added the extras, making it a two-point game.

Then – in dramatic fashion – EP CD carried out an attack from their own red zone in overtime. Griquas CD conceded a penalty in a kickable position, giving Moore the platform to boot his team to victory. From 45m out, the outside centre had the distance and the accuracy to secure the triumph.

Griquas CD – Tries: Gavin Cloete, Jacobus Conradie, Adriaan Uys, Hanro Visagie. Conversions: Dolf Burden (2). Penalty: Burden.

EP CD – Tries: Dean Ferreira, Renaldo Meyer, CJ Lombard. Conversion: Jason Vers (2). Penalties: James Moore (2), Vers.

Griquas Country Districts - 15 Darrel de Wee (Upington HS), 14 Zanewyn Assegaai (Upington HS), 13 Jonathan Steenkamp (Upington HS), 12 Adriaan Uys (Upington HS), 11 Innocent Ngatajosi (Upington HS), 10 Dolf Burden (Duineveld), 9 Johan Lampbrecht (Duineveld), 8 Jasper Wiese (Upington HS), 7 Jacobus Conradie (Duineveld), 6 Sergio Jones (Upington HS), 5 Martin Gerber (Upington HS), 4 Pieter Lategan (Postmasburg), 3 Johan Barnard (Upington HS), 2 Hanro Visagie (Duineveld), 1 Jan-Hendrik van Wyk (Duineveld).
Subs: 16 Romario Mguini (Kalahari HS), 17 Julian Millford (Nababeeb), 18 Michael Pretorius (Duineveld), 19 Shandré Prince (Upington HS), 20 Shaun Crause (Upington HS), 21 Gavian Cloete (Concordia), 22 Johannes Lenge (Kathu).

SWD THUMP LIMPOPO

SWD scored seven tries as they cruised to a 46-18 win over Limpopo.

Skipper and flank Martin Vermeulen and wing Duhan van der Merwe starred with braces for the young Eagles, while fullback Ganfried May, flank Geor Malan and fullback Johan Breiers dotted down. Inside centre Warrick Gelant added four conversiona and a penalty.

Limpopo within reach at half-time as they trailed 17-13. But a poor second-half showing saw them outplayed in the final stanza.

SWD 46 (17) – Tries: Duhan van der Merwe (2), Ganfried May, Geor Malan, Johannes Breiers, Martinus Vermeulen (2). Conversions: Warrick Gelant. Penalty: Gelant.

Limpopo 18 (13) – Tries: Marcel Scholtz, Sipho Siboza. Conversions: Scholtz. Penalty: Scholtz.

PUMAS DOWN GRIFFONS

The Pumas recorded a 48-24 win over the Griffons.

The schoolboys from Mpumalanga ran in six tries to four against their opposition. They scored most of them in the first half, as a strong opening 35 performance saw them surge into a 24-5 lead at the break. Griffons had to play with 14 men midway through the period as inside centre Ethan Williams was yellow carded.

The Griffons fought back admirably as they scored three tries in the second stanza. The Pumas lost prop Ivan Gouws to the sin bin, creating more pressure. But they regained the ascendancy once back to a full side and scored two late tries at the death via centres Donavan Gissing and Bernardus Johnstone to seal a big victory.

Pumas 48 (24) – Tries: Bernardus Johnstone, Donavan Gissing (2), Vincent Sibiya, Willandre Kotzenberg (2). Conversions: Brandon Thomson (5), Jacobus Wolmarans. Penalty: Thomson.

Griffons 24 (5) - Tries: Andre van Vuuren, David Tippens, Ethan Williams, Shaun Reynolds. Conversions: David van Biljon (2).

KZN, Lions to duel for final spot

GarethDuncan — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 05:00:25 +0000

Day one winners KZN and the Golden Lions will face off in the U18 Craven Week feature match on day three.

The winner of the fixture is likely to seal a place in the tournament unofficial final. KZN will be favourites following their comprehensive 48-24 win over 2011′s top side Free State. The Lions struggled early on during their 29-14 win over Border.

If KZN win, it will be their first unofficial final appearance since 1990. The Lions lost in last year’s showdown against Free State.

KZN co-head coach Sean Erasmus lauded his charges for their performance, but stressed that they couldn’t afford any complacency in a tough game against the Lions.

‘[Co-head coach] Barend Steyn and I worked really hard in preparing the team. This performance is a result of great preparation . We did our homework and everything went according to plan,’ Erasmus told Schoolboy Derby. ‘I was very happy with our attack and defence. We finished off most of our opportunities and tackled really well.

‘But we did take our foot off the pedal in the second half. The boys saw 48 points on the scoreboard, and thought that was enough. We can’t afford to become complacent, especially against the Lions.

‘They’re a strong, physical side, so we’ll have to take our chances. We also can’t concede kickable penalties, otherwise we’ll be punished by their flyhalf [Jako van der Walt], who has a big boot.’

In other fixtures on day three, an exciting EP side tackle Boland while Free State will hope for a better performance against Border.

DAY 3 FIXTURES (WEDNESDAY, 11 JULY):
Griquas vs Namibia (09:30)
Valke vs Leopards (11:00)
Free State vs Border (12:30)
EP vs Boland (14:00)
KZN vs Lions (15:30)

By Gareth Duncan

Craven Week (Day 1)

GarethDuncan — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 06:59:26 +0000

GARETH DUNCAN brings you all the action from day one of the U18 Craven Week in PE.

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LEOPARDS RALLY PAST NAMIBIA

The Leopards broke down a 17-12 half-time deficit to beat Namibia 36-27 in the opening match of the tournament.

The victors delivered a strong second-half performance to claim a six-point win.

Scrumhalf WJ Herbst (brother of Sharks prop Whiehan Herbst), No 8 Iniel Schoenfeld and outside centre Franswa Uekermann scored tries, while flyhalf MC Venter impressed with the boot by adding three conversions and a penalty after the break. Venter also added four penalties in the first half.

Namibia scored tries through fullback Ethan Beukes and wing Leon Ferris in the final quarter, but it only proved to be consolation.

Leopards 36 (12) - Tries: WJ Herbst, Iniel Schoenfeld, Franswa Ueckermann. Conversions: MC Venter (3). Penalties: Venter (5).

Namibia 29 (17) - Tries: Daniel Arries, Jean Claude Winkler, Ethan Beaukes, Leon Ferris. Conversions: Christopher Arries (3). Penalty: Arries.

BOLAND HOLD ON AGAINST GRIQUAS

Boland managed a 16-12 win over Griquas, after trailing 9-6 at half-time.

Griquas held the slender lead at the break thanks to the boot of fullback Granville Adams. Boland flyhalf Schalk Hugo kept his team within reach with two three-pointers.

Boland fullback Chad Kleinsmidt scored the telling try early in the second stanza, and added the extras to put the Wellington side ahead. Hugo also converted his third penalty.

Griquas created numerous scoring opportunities, but lacked the composure to turn these chances into points and suffered defeat.

Boland 16 (6) - Try: Chad Kleinsmidt. Conversion: Kleinsmidt. Penalties: Schalk Hugo (3).

Griquas 12 (9) – Penalties: Granville Adams (4).

BORDER MAKE LIONS SWEAT

The Golden Lions had to work hard for their 26-14 win over Border.

The scoreline flattered last year’s losing unofficial finalists, who scored two second-half tries. Border created more try-scoring opportunities as they ran brilliant lines via their dangerous backs, but poor interplay saw them fall short of the chalk.

It was a closely contested first half, as Border trailed the Lions by two points. Border scored via wing Lilitha Jonas and the boot of scrumhalf Akhona Sihunu. The Lions held a slender lead, thanks to the boot of flyhalf Jako van der Walt and prop Frans van Wyk’s try.

The Lions’ completed the win as skipper Chris Massyn and Van der Walt dotted down after the break.

Lions 29 (16) - Tries: Chris Massyn, Frans van Wyk, Jako van der Walt. Conversion: Van der Walt. Penalties: Van Der Walt (3), Innocent Radebe.

Border 14 (14) - Try: Lilitha Jonas. Penalties: Akhona Sihunu (3).

EP CRUISE PAST VALKE

EP smashed the Valke 41-10 in the final game of the opening day.

Wing Sergeal Petersen grabbed a brace and skipper Aidon Davis also dotted down to give EP a strong first half performance. Flyhalf Ernst Stapelberg also added all the extras and a penalty for a 24-10 lead at the break.

The host team then completed their comprehensive win as wing Selvyn Davids and prop Matthew Moore crossed the whitewash.

EP 41 (24) – Tries: Aidon Davis, Sergeal Petersen (2), Selvyn Davids, Matthew Moore. Conversions: Ernst Stapelberg (5). Penalty: Stapelberg (2).

Valke 17 (10) – Try: Etienne Oosthuizen, Leon Potgieter. Conversion: Ruan Potgieter (2). Penalty. Potgieter

School Rugga TV: U18 Craven Week

DavidSwart — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 07:00:34 +0000

GARETH DUNCAN previews the action from match day one and two of the U18 Craven Week.

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CRAVEN WEEK FIXTURES:

DAY ONE (9 JULY):
Leopards vs Namibia (08:30)
Boland vs Griquas (10:00)
Golden Lions vs Border (11:30)
Free State vs KZN (13:00)
EP vs Valke (15:30)

DAY TWO (10 JULY):
Zimbabwe vs Border Country Districts (09:30)
Griquas Country Districts vs EP Country Districts (11:00)
SWD VS Limpopo (12:30)
Pumas vs Griffons (14:00)
WP vs Bulls (15:30)

(Fixtures for match day three (11 July), four (12 July) and five (14 July, unofficial final) will be scheduled according to the results of the opening rounds)

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