Author: hnienaber

‘n Strafdoel deur die haker, Keaton “Chunks” Olivier, met speeltyd reeds verstreke het aan die Hoërskool Outeniqua ‘n naelskraapse sege in die doodsnikke van 30-29 oor Maritzburg College op die laaste dag van die Absa Wildeklawer-toernooi besorg.

Olivier is na die strafskop aan die Kwaggas toegedien is, deur sy afrigters op die veld vanaf die plaasvervangerbank gestuur om die stelskop waar te neem.

Die nederlaag sal sonder twyfel vir Maritzburg College soos ‘n hou op die maag gevoel het, na hy ook in sy eerste kragmeting teen met 19-24 teen die Hoërskool Stellenberg die knie moes buig.

Stellenberg is wel die voorste skolespan tot dusver in Suid-Afrika, maar Maritzburg College kan hulself in albei wedstryde ongelukkig ag. Die span van Pietermaritzburg het werklik deurgans goeie rugby opgedis.

Gepraat van Stellenberg, hy moes vroeg môre ‘n hewige aanslag van die gasheer, Hoërskool Diamantveld, afweer. Die Jade Brigade het eers na 55 minute se spel vir die eerste keer in die kragmeting voorgeloop.

Dit was danksy ‘n drie deur sy staatmaker slot Juvan Burden. Hy het kort daarna nog ‘n keer oor die doellyn gebars. Burden is sonder twyfel ‘n speler waarvoor daar nog ‘n groot toekoms op die rugbyveld voorle.

Die draaislag in die kragmeting het met die verskyning vanaf die plaasvervangersbank van Stellenberg se gereëlde kaptein en agtsteman, Yanos Molnar, gekom. Hy het voorlangs die vuur aangesteek, terwyl dit ook geblyk het dat sy span met meer doelgerigtheid gespeel het.

Dit het boonop die familie-affêre vir die kragmeting voltooi. Molnar se twee neefs, Andras (Stellenberg) en Phillip (Diamantveld) was as afrigters by die kragmeting betrokke. Phillip is Diamonds se hoofafrigter, terwyl Andras na die Jade Brigade se verdediging omsien.

Diamantveld se agttal verdien hope lof. Hulle het onder die spreekwoordelike kombers gespeel met Franklin Stevens (slot), CJ Meiring (stut) en Heinrich Swart (agtsteman) wat beduidende rolle vertolk het. Agterlangs verdien die heelagter, Tyler Cmapher, asook die losskakel, JG van Heerden, ‘n klop op die skouer vir hul vertonings.

Die 70 minute se rugby tussen Helpmekaar Kollege en Queen’s College het ‘n ongelooflike 109 punte opgelewer. Die Helpies het uiteindelik met 73-36 as oorwinnaars van die veld gestap.

Soos gewoonlik was Helpies se skrumskakel, Shaye Lourens, asook die linkervleuel, Zuan Krige, vuurwarm op die aanval. Albei het ook twee keer ‘n draai agter die doellyn gaan maak.

Die SA Skole A-vleuel Ncutu Kepe het twee van Queen’s College se drieë afgerond. Die buitesenter, Mtokozisi Mbambo, en die heelagter, Inganathi Mnunu, het ook dubelle driedruk-plesier ervaar.

Puntemakers: 

Outeniqua 30 (19) – Drieë: Jean Capes, Gerrit Janse van Rensburg, Logan Jacobs, AJ Botha. Doelskoppe: Tylor Marais, Jansen van Rensburg. Strafdoele: Janse van Rensburg, Chunks Olivier. Maritzburg College 29 (21) – Drieë: Rory Stanton, Lungelo Hadebe, Sean Jansen, Theo Boshoff. Doelskoppe: Dominic du Toit (3). Strafdoele: Du Toit.

Helpmekaar 73 (28) – Drieë: Shaye Lourens (2), Zuan Krige (2), Jeandré van der Merwe, Ruann Bester, John van Druten, Eben van Buuren, Daniel Kelbrick, Xander van Niekerk, Jayden Brown. Doelskoppe: Ethan Kruger (9). Queen’s College 36 (24) – Driee: Mtokozisi Mbambo (2), Ncutu Kepe (2), Inganathi Mnunu (2). Doelskoppe: Mnunu (3).

Stellenberg 31 (12) – Drieë: Yuvan Burden (2), Ralton Rhode, Ethan van Biljon, Yanos Molnar. Doelskoppe: Ethan van Biljon (3). Diamantveld 20 (17) – Drieë: Franklin Stevens, CJ Meiring. Doelskoppe: JG van Heerden (2). Strafdoele: Van Heerden (2).

All the Results | Day 3 

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All the Results | Day 3 

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All the Results | Day 3

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Scorers: 

Affies 40 (5) – Tries: Dandré Brink, Ewald van Niekerk, Juan Ferreira, Fourie Roberts, Estian Marx, Penalty Try. Conversions: Reuben Smith (4). Paarl Boys’ High 37 (23) – Tries: Liam de Villiers, Wian Delport, Dante Davids, Bates Winshaw. Conversions: Daniël Meissenheimer (4). Penalties: Meissenheimer (3).

Grey College 54 (33) – Tries: Hennie Bredenhann, Jaco Oosthuizen, Lamla Mgedezi, Xander de Beer, Niel du Randt, Christoff Crous, Ruan Roux, Caden van Rensburg. Conversions: Crous (5), Samson Lackay (2). Jeppe High School for Boys 14 (0) – Tries: Phano Letsie, Glodi Thsipamba. Conversions: Nazalama Mbhalati (2).

Paarl Gimnasium 47 (19) – Tries: Corne Niemand (2), Ethan Barker, Dirk Hugo, Bernard Schulze, Hendre van Zyl, Charles Whitehead. Conversions: Louis Koen (6). Durban High School 7 (7) – Try: Liho Konza. Conversion: Tanwil Onkers.

Paul Roos Gimnasium 15 (12) – Tries: Werner de Bruin, Albert Nel. Conversion: Daniel Whitehead. Penalty: Kyle Snyers. Oakdale Landbou 13 (10) – Try: Adrian Smith. Conversion: Caleb Williams. Penalties: Williams (2).

Garsfontein 33 (14) – Tries: Drewyn Baron, Kwagga van der Vyver, Yuvrah George, Justin Blom, Keagan Knighton. Conversions: Joshua Gouws (4). Northwood 31 (38) – Tries: Anesu Kuzonyei (2), Jamie Wimble, Josh Mills. Conversions: Sondelani Sheleni (4). Penalty: Sheleni.

Boland Landbou 16 (10) – Tries: Juan Visagie. Conversion: Oloff Bergh. Penalties: Bergh (3). Noordheuwel 14 (7) – Tries: EC van der Merwe, Kieran Reid. Conversions: Heinrich Smith (2).

Outeniqua 30 (19) – Tries: Jean Capes, Gerrit Jansen van Rensburg, Logan Jacobs, AJ Botha. Conversions: Tylor Marais, Jansen van Rensburg. Penalties: Janse van Rensburg, Chunks Olivier. Maritzburg College 29 (21) – Tries: Rory Stanton, Lungelo Hadebe, Sean Jansen, Theo Boshoff. Conversions: Dominic du Toit (3). Penalty: Du Toit.

Helpmekaar 73 (28) – Tries: Shaye Lourens (2), Zuan Krige (2), Jeandré van der Merwe, Ruann Bester, John van Druten, Eben van Buuren, Daniel Kelbrick, Xander van Niekerk, Jayden Brown. Conversions: Ethan Kruger (9). Queen’s College 36 (24) – Tries: Mtokozisi Mbambo (2), Ncutu Kepe (2), Inganathi Mnunu (2). Conversions: Mnunu (3).

Stellenberg 31 (12) – Tries: Yuvan Burden (2), Ralton Rhode, Ethan van Biljon, Yanos Molnar. Conversions: Ethan van Biljon (3). Diamantveld 20 (17) – Tries: Franklin Stevens, CJ Meiring. Conversions: JG van Heerden (2). Penalties: Van Heerden (2).

JUNIOR RESULTS 

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Scorers: 

Paarl Gimnasium 45 (21) – Tries: Malan Mostert (2), Thomas Saunders (2), Derik Cloete, Bernardt Schulze, Corne Niemandt. Conversions: Corne de Beer (5). Helpmekaar 10 (5) – Tries: Liam Hessel, Zuan Krige.

Grey College 34 (20) – Tries: Henru Erasmus (2), Hennie Bredenhann, Xander de Beer, Johan Dormehl, Alexi Tyropolis. Conversions: Samson Lackay (2). Noordheuwel 12 (0) – Tries: Stephan Botha, Kean Lourens. Conversion: Heinrich Smith.

Affies 55 (24) – Tries: Dandré Brink (3), Juan Ferreira (2), Hannes Nagel, Rico du Plessis, Joshua Gouws, Ethan van Zyl. Conversions: Reuben Smith (5). Outeniqua 26 (14) – Tries: Gerrit Janse van Rensburg (2), Heiliano Beukes, Fagon Hendriks. Conversions: Tylor Marais (2), Janse van Rensburg.

Paarl Boys’ High 21 (18) – Tries: Jacques Hutton, Jeneal Davids. Conversion: Daniel Meisenheimer. Penalties: Meisenheimer (3). Northwood 18 (10) – Tries: Trevor von Vollenstee, Nala Shabangu. Conversion: Sondelani Sheleni. Penalties: Phinda Nkosi, Shelani.

Jeppe High School for Boys 31 (26) – Tries: Kwazi Nyoka, Joshua Hamman, Lethabo Mashao, Matumbo Mamabolo, Luxon Zwane. Conversions: Luthando Marangxa (3). Boland Landbou 26 (7) – Tries: Kobus Jordaan, Divan Meyer, RW van Deventer, Chad Meintjies. Conversions: Meyer (2), Gehano van Bo.

Oakdale Landbou 40 (28) – Tries: Adrian Smith, Francois le Roux, Nathan-Lee Gordon, Rico Ferreira, Luan Mortlock, Zivan Grobbelaar. Conversions: Caleb Williams (5). Westville Boys’ High 24 (17) – Tries: Jade-Will Koopman, Luxolo Sonkononkono, Jadrian Afrikaner. Conversions: Koopman (3). Penalty: Koopman.

Stellenberg 24 (17) – Tries: Liam Jacobs, Daniel Mongie, Juvan Burden, Daniel Steffen. Conversions: Ethan van Biljon (2). Maritzburg College 19 (7) – Tries: Lwanzo Vyambwera, Alande Ngubane, Theo Boshoff. Conversions: Dominic du Toit (2).

Monument 41 (21) – Tries: Morne Noble (2), Juandre Ehlers, Loghan Langeveldt, Hanco van Geelen. Conversions: Jaydon Viljoen (4), Noble. Penalty: Viljoen. Drop Goal: Viljoen. Durban High School 27 (15) – Tries: Okuhle Mbanjwa (2), Bulelani Cebani, Sterling Padi. Conversions: Tanwil Onkers (2). Penalty: Onkers.

Waterkloof 22 (15) – Tries: Stefan Pieters, Liam Schutte, Mieder Erasmus. Conversions: Schutte (2). Penalty: Schutte. Hoerskool Durbanville 21 (0) – Tries: Hadley Erasmus (2), Louwrens Rademeyer. Conversions: Wihan Roux (3).

JUNIOR RESULTS 

u16 Absa Wildeklawer Results | Day 2

u15 Absa Wildeklawer Results | Day 2 

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Die verdedigende kampioen van die Absa Wildeklawer-netbaltoernooi, Paarl Gimnasium, gaan nie maklik vanjaar afstand van sy titel doen nie.

Die Gimmies het sonder veel moeite onoorwonne deur die eerste dag van vanjaar se toernooi in Kimberley gekom. Die span van die Paarl het Potchefstroom Gimnasium (23-7), Framesby (21-6) en La Rochelle (19-9) uitgestof.

Hy sal Saterdag teen Oranje, Marais Viljoen asook die Afrikaanse Hoer Meisieskool van Pretoria te staan kom. Die kragmeting om 16:00 teen Affies sal waarskynlik sy grootste toets wees.

Die twee spanne het vroeer vanjaar in ‘n Suzuki Netbal Power Series-kragmeting teen mekaar te staan gekom. Affies was op die dag met 30-27 baas.

Gimmies se verdedigende vleuel, Sophia Liebenberg, het haar skitterende spelpeil tot dusver voortgesit.

Affies is ook steeds onoorwonne na hulle vir Oranje (17-5), Marais Viljoen (16-12) en Framesby (20-9) die loef afgesteek het.

Buiten die ontmoeting laat in die dag teen Paarl Gim moet die span van die Jakarandastad ook nog sake teen La Rochelle en Potch Gimmies uitspook.

Die Hoërskool Stellenberg het in die ander groep vir die Hoër Meisieskool Paarl met 16-14 in ‘n belangrike wedstryd in die eerste ronde uitgestof. Die span vanuit Bellville het daarna ook vir Shayamoya (14-11) geklop, maar teen Hoërskool Rustenburg met 17-20 in die stof gebuit.

Die Rusties is vanjaar omgekrap en kan moontlik vir ‘n paar verrassings sorg. Hulle het vir Menlopark met 17-16 in ‘n spannende kragmeting geklop, terwyl hulle ook ‘n naelskraapse sege van 10-9 oor die Hoër Meisieskool Paarl behaal het.

Al die uitslae | Dag 1 

Groep A: Shayamoya 30, Diamantveld 12; Stellenberg 16, HMS Paarl 14; Menlopark 13, Diamantveld 7; Helpmekaar 14, Shayamoya 8; Hoerskool Rustenburg 17, Menlopark 16; Helpmekaar 22, Diamantveld 4; HMS Paarl 12, Shayamoya 11; Hoerskool Rustenburg 20, Stellenberg 17; Helpmekaar 17, Menlopark 14; Hoerskool Rustenburg 10, HMS Paarl 9; Stellenberg 14, Shayamoya 11.

Groep B: Marais Viljoen 29, Potchefstroom Gimnasium 23; Affies 17, Oranje 5; Paarl Gimnasium 23, Potchefstroom Gimnasium 7; La Rochelle 12, Marais Viljoen 12; Paarl Gimnasium 21, Framesby 6; La Rochelle 17, Potchefstroom Gimnasium 16; Affies 16, Marais Viljoen 12; Oranje 15, Framesby 6; Paarl Gimnasium 19, La Rochelle 9; Affies 20, Framesby 9; Marais Viljoen 14, Oranje 10.

A Masterful performance in the second half by Paul Roos Gimnasium replacement scrumhalf, Tristan Armitage, steered his side to a memorable victory of 21-18 over Garsfontein in the main match of the opening day of the Absa Wildeklawer Festival in Kimberley.

Armitage is the first-choice scrum-half of the Maroon Machine but started from the bench for this important clash against the Garsie Bere.

Armitage dictated play and added the necessary impetus to the team from Stellenbosch’s effort to turn the tide in the second half of the encounter.

In the first half, there were only one team on the field, and it was the Garsie Bere. The team from Pretoria led by 15-7 at the break. Tries by wingers Neil de Kock and Yuvrah George led the charge.

George’s try after a perfectly timed and weighted pass by flyhalf, Ruan Fluks, was one of the highlights of the match. Paul Roos only entered Garsies’ half of the pitch twice in the first half, with hooker, Lehan Barnard, crossing the tryline in one of these visits.

Paul Roos definitely also missed the boot of Travis Pheiffer at flyhalf, but his replacement, Daniel Whitehead‘s kicking at goal, also played a major role in their victory as he converted all three of his side’s tries. In the pack of forwards, Werner de Bruin (eighthman) was his side’s best player, while Cadynn Samuels (left wing) was dangerous every time he was put in possession.

The team from Pretoria, led by captain and eighthman Lourenz de Jager and hooker Justin Blom, led the physical charge up front.

The hosts, Diamantveld, gave their loyal supporters something to cheer about as they defeated Queen’s College by 40-29 with some exciting running rugby. Diamonds led 21-10 at half-time thanks to tries by Tyler Campher (fullback), Mikyle Muller (right wing) and Heinrich Swart (eighthman).

Campher was superb throughout, and it seemed that he had time to spare when in possession. They also managed to unlock space for their wings, Muller and LJ Buys, almost at will, against a side well known for its backline play.

The highlight of the match was, however, the try by the replacement scrumhalf, VJ Davids, which started mere metres from his own tryline. The home side’s forward also deserves a pat on the back as they came out on top in the physical battles.

Nico Malan of Humansdorp bagged a memorable 31-24 victory over EG Jansen of Boksburg.

Their fullback, Leighton Lawrence, was well-deservedly named Man of the Match for his performance. He had his kicking boots on and converted all four of his side’s tries and slotted a penalty, which proved to be the difference between the two sides.

Their flanker Erich van Zyl was a livewire and also deserves a mention.

Scorers: 

Paul Roos Gimnasium 21 (7) – Tries: Lehan Barnard, Tristan Armitage, Werner de Bruin. Conversions: Daniel Whitehead (3). Garsfontein 18 (15) – Tries: Neil de Kock, Yuvrah George. Conversion: Ruan Fluks. Penalties: Fluks (2).

Diamantveld 40 (21) – Tries: Tyler Campher, Mikyle Muller, Heinrich Swart, LJ Buys, Wian Maritz, VJ Davids. Conversions: JG van Heerden (5). Queen’s College 29 (10) – Tries: Inganathi Mnunu, Zimi Deleki, Ncutu Kepe, Sinqobile Xhentsha. Conversions: Bongolwethu Nyakaza (2), Mnunu. Penalty: Nyakaza.

Nico Malan 31 (7) – Tries: Lleyton Minnie, Sima Ozah, Noah Krige, Tequane Koopman. Conversions: Leighton Lawrence (4). Penalty: Lawrence. EG Jansen 24 (10) – Tries: Tyrone Smith, Jaco Engelbrecht, Werner Breytendach, Aljay Oliver. Conversions: Renaldo October (2).

It is not every day that a team takes the field against Grey College as the favourites, but that is exactly what Paarl Gimnasium will do this Saturday on their home ground in Paarl in the King Price Derby Series.

Follow all the action live on SuperSport Schools (www.supersportschools.com) or on DStv channel 216. The clash kicks off at 14:00 on the JA Kriel Field.

The Gimmies defeated Grey by 43–31 in Bloemfontein last year. It was the team from the City of Roses’ first home defeat since 2017. Grey’s previous home loss before that was against Paarl Boys’ High, with Abner van Reenen spearheading a 46–31 victory.

No fewer than six players who were involved in that win last year will turn out for the Gimmies again this year – Charles Whitehead (hooker), Jean Dreyer (lock), Hendré van Zyl (loose forward), Mickyle Booise (scrumhalf), Thomas Saunders (wing), and Ethan Barker (centre).

Both teams have only been on the losing end once this year against South African opposition, and against the same opponent. Paarl Gimnasium went down 19–20 to the country’s top school team so far in 2026, Stellenberg, in their opening match of the season.

Grey College lost 21–26 to Stellenberg during the Noord/Suid tournament. Less than 48 hours later, the Bloemfontein side also suffered a 26–29 defeat against Australia’s Nudgee College.

One of Grey’s biggest stalwarts, O’Ryan Kleyn (inside centre), was injured in the clash against Nudgee College. He undoubtedly leaves a gap in the Bloemfontein team and will probably not be in action again this year.

Grey last lost three matches in a row on the rugby field in 2015. At the time, the team were beaten by Monument (7–17), Paarl Boys’ High (19–21), and Affies (18–29).

Only two players in Grey’s squad, Lamla Mgedezi (fullback) and Alexi Tyropolis (captain and lock), were also in the starting line-up against the Gimmies last year.

Eddie Mabena (inside centre) and Hennie Bredenhann (loosehead prop) were on the bench.

Mabena has moved from outside centre to inside centre to fill Kleyn’s boots. His centre partner, Emile Aucamp, can expect a proper baptism of fire in Paarl.

A fair amount of rain is expected in Paarl, which could limit Grey’s dangerous backline.

Paarl Gimnasium recorded a resounding 51–24 victory over Affies in the King Price Derby Series last Saturday. The team’s fullback, Saunders, as well as scrumhalf Mickyle Booise, were on song in that win.

The key to success for Grey in Paarl will lie with their pack of eight, who will need to deliver a similar performance to the one they produced earlier this year in their 38–7 win over Oakdale Landbou.

The teams:

Paarl Gimnasium: 15 Thomas Saunders, 14 Corné de Beer, 13 Derik Cloete, 12 Ethan Barker (captain), 11 De Waal Vivier, 10 Louis Koen, 9 Mickyle Booise, 8 Hendré van Zyl, 7 Dirk Hugo, 6 Corné Niemand, 5 Jean Dreyer, 4 Bernhardt Schulze, 3 Sebastian Bekker, 2 Charles Whitehead, 1 Jayden Steyl.

Grey College: 15 Lamla Mgedezi, 14 Johan Dormehl, 13 Emile Aucamp, 12 Eddie Mabena, 11 JG Horn, 10 Christoff Crous, 9 Jonathan Drysdale, 8 Niel du Randt, 7 Henru Erasmus, 6 Xander de Beer, 5 Jannes Krause, 4 Alexi Tyropolis (kaptein), 3 JW Coetzee, 2 AJ Hendriks, 1 Hennie Bredenhann.

Kick-Off: 14:00

A well‑rested Garsfontein will take on an agitated Wit Bulle of Affies on Saturday at Bere Park in Pretoria in a King Price Derby Series clash.

Follow all the action live on SuperSport Schools (www.supersportschools.com) or on DStv channel 216. Kick‑off is at 15:30.

The Garsfontein Bere have not been in action since their previous match at the NMI Toyota Noord/Suid tournament on Monday, 30 March. That game marked a historic first victory of 31–28 over Paarl Boys’ High.

Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool Pretoria’s Wit Bulle, meanwhile, have already been in action four times since then.

After the main fixture against Hoërskool Durbanville (24–13) on the final day of the NMI Toyota Noord/Suid tournament on Tuesday, 31 March, Affies narrowly lost 27–29 to Michaelhouse during Pretoria Boys High’s 125th anniversary celebrations.

They then made short work of Grey High School from Gqeberha by 59–19. Last Saturday, the Wit Bulle suffered a 24–52 defeat at home against Paarl Gimnasium in a King Price Derby Series encounter.

Garsfontein might have run onto the field as favourites on Saturday, but the fact that the clash will take place on a soaking‑wet Bere Park surface is likely to curb the effectiveness of the team’s dangerous back three of Drewyn Baron, Neil de Kock and Yuvrah George.

The Bere are also the only team that has managed to beat the country’s top school team so far this season, Hoërskool Stellenberg, edging them by 21–20.

The team would probably have occupied the top spot on the rankings if it were not for the fact that they went down 26–29 to Jeppe High School for Boys in their first match of 2026.

Garsfontein’s loose trio, led by influential captain and eighthman Lourenz de Jager, will play an important role for the home side in this encounter. The two flankers, Derik Potgieter and Stefan “Kwagga” van der Vyver, will support their captain both in the set pieces and in open play.

Van der Vyver’s work at the breakdowns could prove particularly decisive.

Affies starts with a new centre pairing in Estian Marx and Rico du Plessis. The latter has only run out once before for the Wit Bulle, when he played at outside centre against Grey High.

This time he will start at inside centre alongside Marx. The only other change to Affies’ starting line‑up is the loss of eighthman, Janno Geyser. Keegan Fourie will have to fill Geyser’s boots.

The Blue Bulls selectors will also be watching the match with keen interest.

The teams:

Hoërskool Garsfontein: 15 Drewyn Barron, 14 Neil de Kock, 13 Levi Jordaan, 12 Keagan Knighton, 11 Yuvrah George, 10 Ruan Fluks, 9 Dean Wilbers, 8 Lourenz de Jager (captain), 7 Derik Potgieter, 6 Stefan van der Vyver, 5 SW Potgieter, 4 JJ Fourie, 3 Ruben Lombard, 2 Justin Blom, 1 André van Wyk.

Affies: 15 Reuben Venter, 14 Dandré Brink, 13 Estian Marx, 12 Rico du Plessis, 11 Joshua Gouws, 10 Reuben Smith, 9 Fourie Roberts, 8 Keegan Fourie, 7 Caleb Pretorius, 6 Lohan Bitzer, 5 Reubenne Vlok, 4 Martin van Niekerk (captain), 3 Hannes Nagel, 2 Carl Els, 1 Francois de Beer.

Kick-Off: 15:30
Referee: Gerrie de Bruin.