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  • Robbies’ defence earns them derby win over Charlies

    Robbies’ defence earns them derby win over Charlies

    Well beaten by Charlie Hofmeyr in 2024, Robertson won comfortably at their rivals in 2025. Photo: Hoërskool Robertson on Facebook.
    Well beaten by Charlie Hofmeyr in 2024, Robertson won comfortably at their rivals in 2025. Photo: Hoërskool Robertson on Facebook.

    Hoërskool Robertson has been a high scoring team all season. However, on Saturday, their defence stole the spotlight.

    While they put only 20 points on the board, playing away from home, they kept Charlie Hofmeyr scoreless in their King Price Derby Series clash.

    Robbies‘ flyhalf, Jaydan van Niekerk, collected five points from a conversion and penalty. He was also instrumental on attack, running creative lines to put his centres through defensive openings.

    Meanwhile, Charlies‘ fullback, Shandley Burrows, found himself surrounded by traffic whenever he received the ball.

    The visiting defence saw right through their host’s every move. They were quick to close down the spaces and contested fiercely at the breakdowns.

    Robbies’ eighthman, Victor Readin, stood out, earning his fair share of the ball at ruck time, and he carried strongly, too, which brought him a try.

    Charlies’ eighthman, Gerhard Goosen, found himself being the second jackal at the breakdown. He was solid on attack but was unable to breech the Robertson try-line. The home side’s loose forwards were outpaced and left to play with less possession than the visitors.

    Their scrumhalf, Phillip Boshoff, tried every trick in the book, prying for a weakness in the Robertson defence, but Robbies were on their game and had an answer to every question posed.

    If they are to win next year’s derby, then Charlie Hofmeyr will need to figure out how to beat the Robbies’ defensive rush. It flummoxed them on Saturday.

    For Robertson, their victory was a proud turnaround. In last season’s clash, they were well beaten, going down 8-29 to a Luan Giliomee-inspired Charlie Hofmeyr team that went unbeaten.

    Scorers

    Robertson 20 (5) – Tries: Haygen Persent, Victor Readin, Juwaydan van Niekerk. Conversion: Jaydan van Niekerk. Penalty: Jaydan van Niekerk; Charlie Hofmeyr 0.

    Other Results

    U19 – Charlies II 17 Robbies II 14, Charlies III 10 Robbies III 7.

    U16 – Charlies A 72 Robbies A 7.

    U15 – Charlies A 15 Robbies A 12, Charlies B 19 Robbies B 5.

    U14 – Charlies A 28 Robbies 17, Charlies B 37 Robbies B 0.

  • Overberg hosts Langenhoven in Caledon

    Overberg hosts Langenhoven in Caledon

    Hoërskool Overberg hosts Hoërskool Langenhoven at 14:40 in Caledon this Saturday.

    Two Saturdays ago, the visitors lost 49-7 to Hoërskool Montagu. Meanwhile last weekend, the Caledon locals lost 8-7 to Hoërskool Bredasdorp.

    Ovies eighthman and captain, Johan Beukes, is a key player for his side. He has a powerful engine, making him one of the first players at the breakdown.

    In addition, he enjoys driving his opposition backwards in the tackles, while driving his team forwards in the carries. A strong performance from him can inspire his team to victory in front of a home crowd.

    Langenhoven did not enjoy much possession in their last game. They’ll need their loose forwards to win them more possession in the breakdowns on Saturday. Flankers Dylan Labuschagne and Hendrik van Zyl are feisty. They’ll pose a threat to Beukes in the battle for the loose ball.

    Both sides scored only seven points each in their previous fixtures. Home flyhalf, Curtis van Wyk, will look to get out of his cage and let his creativity flow. He is capable of surprising the visitors defence with a varied kicking game.

    His opposition flyhalf, Curt-lee Willemse, is a tricky customer. His speed and agility are something to watch out for. If given too much space, he’ll snipe the gap and get away with it.

    Either way, both sides will need to keep cool and focus on the essentials. A strong scrum and functioning lineout are two of the greatest strengths a team can have. The side that keeps calm and executes the basics well, is usually the winner in a big fixture such as this one.

    The teams:

    Hoërskool Overberg vs Hoërskool Langenhoven at 14:40 in Caledon this Saturday:

    Overberg: 15 Jade Macpherson, 14 Hlumelo Bala, 13 Favian Arendse, 12 Lee Abotsi, 11 Ave Tyali, 10 Curtis van Wyk, 9 Wilber Louw, 8 Johan Beukes (captain), 7 Joëlski Hendricks, 6 Andrew Erasmus, 5 Anro Ungerer, 4 Christiaan Maritz, 3 Miguel Lahmor, 2 Tristan Oliver, 1 Yhulle Carelse.

    Hoërskool Langenhoven: 15 Namanda Klaasen, 14 Quiwin Solomon, 13 Dewandre Laverlot, 12 Faizel Lakay, 11 Daylin Schietekat, 10 Curt-lee Willemse, 9 Evan Hardnick, 8 CJ van der Walt, 7 Dylan Labuschagne, 6 Hendrik van Zyl, 5 Caleb Ewing, 4 Wessel Cronjé, 3 Tiaan Wobben, 2 Francois Myburgh, 1 Jade Smith.

  • Rondebosch Boys’ High out for vengeance against Wynberg

    Rondebosch Boys’ High out for vengeance against Wynberg

    Wynberg want to celebrate a home victory for this fixture. Rondebosch want to win round 2. Photo: mbl_photography4 on Instagram.

    Wynberg Boys’ High host Rondebosch Boys’ High at 12:30 on Hawthornden Field this Saturday.

    Thanks to a 26-all draw against Diocesan College on the Piley Rees last weekend, the hosts will look to take their frustration out on their other Southern Suburbs visitors.

    On the same day, Tinkie Heyns Field saw a 23-20 victory for the hosts, Rondebosch. They put up a valiant defending display to prevent SACS from getting the lead in the final few minutes of the match.

    Last time these two sides played back in June, Wynberg won 38-33. Their SA U18 scrumhalf, Morné Noble, scored a brilliant 50 metre sprint to secure his team the victory. He’s one to keep an eye on.

    Rondebosch back three members, Caleb Bell and David Kadima, will look to burn rubber out wide. They’re prolific try scorers with incredible agility and pace. Returning from SA U18 duty, their captain and flanker, Josh Neill, will be a dangerous threat through the middle. He loves to pick and go.

    Wynberg tighthead prop, Luqobo Makwedini, will be a threat in the scrums. Tackling him is like trying stop an 120kg cannonball. Captain and lock, Jaythen Orange, is competitive in the lineout and breakdowns. In 80 minutes he travels as much distance as the ball does.

    Flyhalf, Achmat Behardien, will be the backline conductor. His passing and kicking skills allow for him to be a highly versatile playmaker.

    With so much talent on display, one can expect part two of this tie to be equally as thrilling as the first. Will Rondebosch quench their thirst for revenge this Saturday?

    The teams: 

    Wynberg vs Rondebosch at 12:30 on Hawthornden Field this Saturday.

    Wynberg Boys’ High: 15 Daniel Oud, 14 Chad Campbell, 13 Kunene Gadu, 12 Yaqeen Ahmed, 11 Albert Lourens, 10 Achmat Behardien, 9 Morné Noble, 8 Alvin Machinja, 7 Tjeripo Karuhumba, 6 CJ Kotze, 5 James Orwin, 4 Jaythen Orange (captain), 3 Luqobo Makwedini, 2 Noah Gila, 1 Luke Miller.

    Rondebosch Boys’ High: 15 Caleb Bell, 14 Caleb Jeneker, 13 Matthew Galpin, 12 Harry Soboil, 11 David Kadima, 10 Eathon Williams, 9 James Kirsten, 8 Alutha Wesi, 7 Josh Neill (captain), 6 Linakho Mehlomakulu, 5 Bertus Versfeld, 4 Connor Arbuthnot, 3 Matthew van der Merwe, 2 Ismaeel Conrad, 1 Damian Spence.

  • SACS aim to defeat an improving Bishops

    SACS aim to defeat an improving Bishops

    SACS will look to test the Bishops defence with their elusive passing. Photo: mbl_photography4 on Instagram.

    SACS hosted Rondebosch Boys’ High last weekend. The Southern Suburbs visitors delivered a strong performance to defeat the hosts 23-20.

    This Saturday provides a second chance for them to host and defeat their other Southern Suburbs counterparts, Diocesan College. The Memorial A Field fixture is set to kickoff at 12:30.

    Bishops managed a 26-all draw against a visiting Wynberg last Saturday. Funny enough, they drew 14 all with SACS when they played them on the Piley Rees in May. Should one predict a draw for this upcoming encounter?

    Bishops’ hooker and captain, Daniel van den Heever, has delivered some excellent performances in recent weeks. He scored a hat-trick at Milnerton, and a brace against Wynberg last week. As he has grown, so has his side. He’ll be difficult to stop off the back of lineout mauls and in the carries.

    The visitors will be looking for more than a draw on this occasion. Photo: Diocesan College ZA on Instagram.

    The Newlands outfit has a formidable captain and hooker of its own. Sango Zangqa threw in and finished a 22 metre lineout maul in the dying minutes against Rondebosch last Saturday. The hooker is influential in the set-pieces, scrumming and driving with great strength.

    The contest between the two captains will be an interesting match-up to enjoy. Both sides also enjoy playing out wide. Supporters can look forward to Bishop’s skilful flyhalf, Christian Toweel, and SACS’s try-scoring centre, Mikey Skeeles.

    They are lethal threats when on the attack.

    It can be difficult to choose a winner in an evenly matched fixture. SACS might be slight favourites simply because they have the home ground advantage.

    The teams:

    SACS: 15 Quewinn Lackay, 14 Josh Gorgens, 13 Imtiaz Abrahams, 12 Mikey Skeeles, 11 Josh Pfister, 10 Nathan Potgieter, 9 Matt Forbes, 8 Thando Sithole, 7 Harrison Bell, 6 Siphe Mbungendlu, 5 RJ Cunningham, 4 Reuben De Klerk, 3 Qiraan Hermans, 2 Sango Zangqa (captain), 1 Qawe Sawuka.

    Diocesan College: 15 Rynard Gordon, 14 Singa Mayoyo, 13 Ben Koenig, 12 Cole Robyntjies, 11 Noah Edmunds, 10 Christian Toweel, 9 Max Marr, 8 Jack Venter, 7 Yazeed Salaam, 6 Ethan Venter, 5 Fouke Wagener, 4 Rieko Kidha, 3 Chris du Toit, 2 Daniel van den Heever (captain), 1 Will Reid.

  • The Charlies to host the Robbies for King Price Derby Series fixture

    The Charlies to host the Robbies for King Price Derby Series fixture

    Charlie Hofmeyr take on Hoërskool Robertson at 14:00 this Saturday. The Ceres hosts go into this fixture with confidence, as they fought their way to a well earned 20-19 victory over Montagu last weekend. Robertson also enjoyed a recent victory, defeating Langenhoven Gimnasium 53-28 two Saturdays ago.

    Since 2002, the Charlies have won this Interschools fixture 13 times, with 2 draws and six Robertson wins. Since 2017, the Charlies have remained undefeated in this fixture. Last year they won the tie 29-8.

    In recent games, Charlies fullback, Shandley Burrouws, has looked good with ball in hand. Last week, he sliced through the opposition defensive line on multiple occasions, earning himself a try. He was unlucky to have only scored once. If he continues playing with such confidence, there’s a good chance he might score two or three this Saturday.

    Hofmeyr captain and eighthman, Gerhard Goosen, is also a player to watch. His enduring work rate at the breakdown sets the example for his fellow loose forwards. His strong ball carrying often goes well beyond the gain line, and sometimes over the try-line as well.

    Robbies captain and lock, Mychal Swart, will need help from his forward pack in deconstructing the host’s cohesive set-piece. Montagu looked good on attack against the Charlies last weekend, but simply did not get enough of the ball to outscore the Ceres locals.

    Then again, the Charlies backline needs to prepare for a side that scored 53 points less than two weeks ago. Robbies centres, Juwaydan van Niekerk and Alexander Stemmet, know how to weave their way between opposition defenders.

    One can expect a free flowing game filled with creative rugby, when these two rivals do battle in Ceres this weekend.

    The teams:

    Charlie Hofmeyr vs Hoërskool Robertson at 14:00 in Ceres on Saturday: 

    Charlie Hofmeyr: 15 Shandley Burrows, 14 Keenan Nathan, 13 Willmuth Loff, 12 Keagan Kelly, 11 Ainsley Pedro, 10 Jay-Jay Janse, 9 Phillip Boshoff, 8 Gerhard Goosen (captain), 7 Ivan Hanekom, 6 Attie Heyns, 5 Jacob Kriel, 4 Jean Neethling, 3 Joshua Swarts, 2 Lourens Nel, 1 Dewald Jaars.

    Robertson: 15 Brayden Joseph, 14 Haygen Persent, 13 Alexander Stemmet, 12 Juwaydan van Niekerk, 11 Tyron April, 10 Jaydan van Niekerk, 9 Dihego Braaf, 8 Victor Readien, 7 Uyanda “Siya” Nkumbi, 6 Ivor Thompson, 5 Dirkie Human, 4 Mychal Swart (captain), 3 Herman Theron, 2 Jaydrian van Staden, 1 Kallie Joubert.

  • Donkies victorious against Kwaggas, Bellville wins derby vs DF Malan

    Donkies victorious against Kwaggas, Bellville wins derby vs DF Malan

    With both teams playing their natural running games, HTS Drostdy and Hoërskool Outeniqua dished up tasty fare for rugby fans. Photo: HTS Drostdy on Facebook.

    The Donkies defeated the Kwaggas 38-36 in George on Saturday in a back-and-forth contest that featured 11 tries, with the visitors scoring six and the hosts scoring five.

    The game was played at a high pace, with both sides offloading well in the tackles and moving the ball swiftly out wide.

    HTS Drostdy scrumhalf, Caleb Cornett, played with springs in his boots. He was often at the breakdown before the ball had even touched the ground, and when he wasn’t distributing good-quality ball, he was sniping, and that led to him scoring two tries.

    Captain and eighthman, Henru Nell, led from the front for Outeniqua. He powered his way over for a brace, while loosehead prop, Matthew Prins, showed that pace and power is a devastating combination as he, too, dotted down twice for the hosts.

    With both sides playing their natural running games, they appeared to enjoy themselves.

    A draw would have been a fair outcome, but Donkies’ flyhalf, Abdul Fisher, with four conversions off the kicking tee, secured victory for the visitors.

    It wasn’t pretty, but Hoërskool Bellville claimed the honours in the 2025 Bellville derby with a 12-point win over DF Malan. Photo: Hatties Rugby on Instagram.

    In a derby clash on Saturday, Hoërskool Bellville defeated their neighbours DF Malan 15-3 in heavy underfoot conditions.

    The hosts’ defence performed superbly to suffocate DF Malan’s offensive efforts. They were dominant in their tackles and quick to the breakdown, which made it difficult for the visitors to keep possession and gain territory.

    DF Malan’s only points of the match came through a penalty from their flyhalf, Eben Bester. Meanwhile Hatties crossed the try line twice.

    Their first five-pointer came from flank, Sean von Wielligh, with wing, David Jordaan, going over for their second.

    DF Malan has played some entertaining rugby this season and one could put together a highlight reel filled with their creative and precisely executed moves, which is why they were so disappointed to have their attacking spark snuffed out in the Bellville derby.

    For the hosts, it was an encouraging win in front of their home crowd in their penultimate outing of the season.

    Scorers

    HTS Drostdy 38 – Tries: Caleb Cornett (2), Sandro Smit, Adrian Vergotine, JP Lotriet, Eugene Walker. Conversions: Abdul Fisher (4); Hoërskool Outeniqua 36 – Tries: Henru Nell (2), Matthew Prince (2), Jade Peterson. Conversions: Virgil Pockpas (3), Tylor Marias. Penalty: Virgil Pockpas.

    Hoërskool Bellville 15 – Tries: Sean von Wielligh, David Jordaan. Conversion: James Parker. Penalty: James Parker; DF Malan 3 – Penalty: Eben Bester. 

  • Hugenote sneaks by Swartland, Nico Malan victorious at Punt

    Hugenote sneaks by Swartland, Nico Malan victorious at Punt

    Hugenote fought until the final whistle to ensure they left victorious. Photo: Hugenote HS on Instagram.
    Hugenote fought until the final whistle to ensure they left Malmesbury with a one-point victory. Photo: Hugenote HS on Instagram.

    Hugenote (Wellington) clawed their way to 26-25 victory over Swartland, in Malmesbury, on Saturday.

    Rockies‘ flyhalf, De Wet van Aswegen, delivered yet another standout performance for his side, contributing 15 points, made up of a try, two conversions, and two penalties, but he was left frustrated as Swartland came up short in their last home game.

    Van Aswegen deserves credit, however. He put together an outstanding season.

    Hugenote kept it simple, but they executed their game plan perfectly. To quote Apple co-founder, Steve Jobs: “Vision is just a multiplier. It’s execution that’s worth millions.”

    The Wellington school’s tight five won their scrums and lineouts, while their loose forwards were quick to the breakdown. Their backline made the gain line on most of their phases by restricting long and risky passes. They stuck close together and ran good lines to force line breaks.

    In a very free flowing game, the hosts will feel as though they could have been more clinical when on attack. They stayed in the fight, as they have done throughout the season, and it looked as if they would pull off a win, but it was not to be.

    The Nico Malan forward pack performed strongly in the set-pieces. Photo: Nico Malan on Instagram.

    Down south, in Mossel Bay, Nico Malan, wrenched a 24-17 win away from Hoërskool Punt.

    The visitors’ loosehead prop, Waldo Krige, was a juggernaut that the Punt defence struggled to contain. He ploughed his way over the line for two tries, which proved pivotal.

    With Nico Malan’s muscle controlling matters up front, their backs had little work to do.

    Flyhalf, Leighton Lawrence, was the only backline player to make it onto the scoresheet, which he did by kicking two conversions.

    It was a tight game, with Punt delivering some brilliance of their own. They, too, showed a physical edge, and captain and eighthman, Steven Terblanche, and inside centre, Devandrè Wagenaar, earned themselves tries thanks to their strong ball carrying.

    For much of the game, it appeared that Punt would pick up a home win, but, like Swartland against Hugenote, they’ll be left wondering about what might have been. They’ll go back to the drawing board to see where they can improve.

    Scorers

    Hugenote 26 (16) – N/A; Swartland 25 (20) – Tries: Zaidell Paulus, De Wet van Aswegen, Melchior Botha. Conversions: De Wet van Aswegen (2). Penalties: De Wet van Aswegen (2).

    Nico Malan 24 – Tries: Waldo Krige (2), Pietman Kleinhans, Siya Heugh. Conversions: Leighton Lawrence (2); Punt 17 – Tries: Devandrè Wagenaar, Steven Terblanche. Conversions: MC Barnard (2). Penalty: MC Barnard.

    Other Results

    U19 – Swartland II 3 Hugenote II 10, Swartland III 22 Hugenote III 13, Swartland IV 5 Hugenote IV 10; Punt II 19 Nico Malan II 51, Punt III 7 Nico Malan III 43.

    U16 – Swartland A 36 Hugenote A 32, Swartland B 77 Hugenote B 0; Punt A 5 Nico Malan A 24, Punt B 12 Nico Malan B 40.

    U15 – Swartland A 29 Hugenote A 10, Swartland B 14 Hugenote B 7, Swartland C 12 Hugenote C 15; Punt A 29 Nico Malan A 26, Punt B 5 Nico Malan B 45.

    U14 – Swartland A 9 Hugenote A 0, Swartland B 14 Hugenote B 17, Swartland C 12 Hugenote C 15; Punt A 5 Nico Malan A 24, Punt B 0 Nico Malan B 36.

  • Parel Vallei overcomes Pearson, Brakkies tames the Tigers

    Parel Vallei overcomes Pearson, Brakkies tames the Tigers

    Parel Vallei made impressive strides during the 2025 season, finishing it with an outstanding win over Pearson. Photo: Parel Vallei on Instagram.

    Parel Vallei High shed their underdog tag and ended their season on a high, with a 20-10 victory over Pearson, in Somerset West, on Saturday.

    Flyhalf Stefan Niemann‘s two conversions and fullback Shudley Rhoda‘s two penalties made the difference between the sides.

    The Bulldogs were led by the physicality of eighthman Brad Brown, who was an influential performer for the side throughout the season.

    It’s not just about the quantity of tackles he makes. It’s the quality. He has a photo album’s worth of crunching hits. At times, Brown single-handedly kills the opposition’s momentum, and his presence motivates his fellow forwards. On Saturday, his contribution helped limit the visitors only 10 points.

    Pearson has had some wonderful battles against the best that the Eastern Cape has to offer in 2025, and their record includes a win over the province’s best this season, Queen’s College.

    Pearson flyhalf, Keano Beling, is the all-round package. Yet his try, conversion, and penalty were the sum total of the damage that the boys in green and black could inflict on PV.

    The season is not yet done for Pearson. They have a shot at redemption next weekend at home, where they’ll face a stiff challenge from Die Brandwag.

    Brackenfell returned to winning ways in front of their home crowd. Photo: Frans Lombard/Actionpix on Instagram.

    In another fierce contest, Brackenfell won 18-9 at home against Tygerberg

    It was a physical battle, full of brutal hits and an all-out battle at the breakdowns.

    It needed a valiant defensive effort from Brakkies to keep the Tigers from crossing their try line. Brackenfell, though, was able to dot down twice.

    Their first try came from the brute power of eighthman, Wade Fortuin, who made the gain line on almost every carry he lugged. When he found himself within a few metres of the try line, the Tigers’ defence was unable to stop his powerful drive.

    Brakkies’ second came from wing Migile Carelse, whose electric speed out burned the Tigers out wide.

    Scorers

    Parel Vallei 20 – Tries: Brad Brown, Noah Enyang. Conversions: Stephan Niemann (2). Penalties: Shudley Rhoda (2); Pearson 10 – Try: Keano Beling. Conversion: Keano Beling. Penalty: Keano Beling.

    Brackenfell 18 – Tries: Wade Fortuin, Migile Carelse. Conversion: Junior Louw. Penalties: Junior Louw (2); Tygerberg 9 – N/A.

    Other Results

    U19 – Parel Vallei II 16 Pearson II 14, Parel Vallei III 5 Pearson III 24, Parel Vallei IV 19 Pearson IV 19.

    U16 – Parel Vallei A 0 Pearson A 6, Parel Vallei B 21 Pearson B 13.

    U15 – Parel Vallei A 25 Pearson A 20, Parel Vallei B 0 Pearson B 22.

    U14 – Parel Vallei A 12 Pearson A 12, Parel Vallei B 24 Pearson B 15.

  • Milnerton outmuscles Strand, Charlie Hofmeyr edges out Montagu

    Milnerton outmuscles Strand, Charlie Hofmeyr edges out Montagu

    Millies was on the money in a convincing home win over Strand. Photo: Milnerton High on Instagram.

    Milnerton made it two wins in a row with an emphatic 41-18  home victory over Strand on Saturday.

    Did Millies‘ dangermen Morgan Lodewyk and Chadlin Sellidon score? That’s pretty much a rhetorical question.

    Captain, Lodewyk, was ruthless in contact on his 60th and final cap for his school. At times it appeared as if the big centre was a loose forward with the speed of a back. Sellidon brought the flair at fullback, scoring a try and two conversions.

    His twin brother, Chadwin Sellidon, missed out on Craven Week selection due to a broken collar bone. For the final game of the season, he returned from injury. He aided his brother with two conversions and scored a cheeky drop goal, showing that flair runs in the family.

    It was far from a three-man production, however. Milnerton delivered a fine team performance.

    Strand will feel disappointed. Their three tries were well worked and hard-earned; Millies, though, had an extra gear that the visitors did not.

    In Ceres, Charlie Hofmeyr claimed a sweet one-point win over Montagu, with flyhalf Jay Jay Janse’s successful conversion swinging the match in his side’s favour, just. They won 20-19.

    Montagu fullback, Eldrin de Koker, challenged Charlies’ throughout the contest. He looked like he was speeding on roller skates, slicing his way through opposition defenders and linking up with his wings out wide. Despite being on the losing side, De Koker’s brace of tries were two of the game’s highlights.

    Charlie Hofmeyr put forth a wonderfully cohesive team effort, and they were unbowed by the pressure they faced. Their lineouts and scrums were secure, while their backs stuck to what they had practiced in the week. There were no cracks to be exploited.

    In a game of fine margins, Montagu will rue a missed conversion. There were moments where it appeared as if they would get one over the Ceres outfit. They came close but didn’t have quite enough to steal the win.

    Scorers

    Milnerton 41 – Tries: Joshua Vomberg (2), Sebastien Stroobants, Zaide Vigeland, Morgan Lodewyk, Chadlin Sellidon. Conversions: Chadlin Sellidon (2), Chadwin Sellidon (2). Drop Goal: Chadwin Sellidon; Strand 18 – Tries: Christopher Els, Rohan Bezuidenhout, Keahan Josephs. Penalty: Jayden Steenkamp.

    Charlie Hofmeyr 20 – Tries: Jean Neethling, Ivan Hanekom, Shandley Burrows. Conversion: Jay Jay Janse. Penalty: Keenan Nathan; Montagu 19 – Tries: Eldrin de Koker (2), Geraldo Andries. Conversions: Jordan McGregor (2).

    Other Results

    U19 – Milnerton II 0 Strand II 0, Milnerton III 0 Strand III 14; Charlies II 12 Montagu II 10, Charlies III 19 Montagu III 31.

    U16 – Milnerton A 28 Strand A 24, Milnerton B 5 Strand B 12; Charlies A 21 Montagu A 10.

    U15 – Milnerton A 7 Strand A 5, Milnerton B 11 Strand B 12, Milnerton C 3 Strand C 10; Charlies A 15 Montagu A 28, Charlies B 31 Montagu B 26.

    U14 – Milnerton A 7 Strand A 0, Milnerton B 7 Strand B 19, Milnerton C 15 Strand C 7; Charlies A 28 Montagu A 10.

  • Bishops dig deep to draw with Wynberg

    Bishops dig deep to draw with Wynberg

    When an unstoppable force meets an immovable object. Photo: Bishops Diocesan College on Instagram.
    When an unstoppable force meets an immovable object. Photo: Bishops Diocesan College on Instagram.

    To quote the American poet, Walt Whitman: “Oh Captain, my Captain!”

    Two weeks ago, Bishops‘ hooker and captain, Daniel van den Heever, scored a hat-trick of tries to lead a magnificent second half comeback against Milnerton. On Saturday, he bagged a brace to help his team to a 26-26 draw with favoured Wynberg Boys’ High.

    Diocesan College trailed 14-19 at the break. However, like most of their games this season, the team grew in strength and finished the match strongly.

    Although it wasn’t a victory, it was a fantastic reversal of fortune for Bishops, who went down 5-34 to Wynberg in May.

    By closing the 29-point differential, Bishops produced further evidence of their evolution and improvement throughout the season.

    Wynberg’s challenge was led by their flyhalf Achmat Behardien. Often, he is the one putting his teammates over the line for tries. On Saturday, on the Piley Rees, he crossed for two of his own and added three conversions.

    After a back-and-forth battle, there was nothing to separate the sides at the final whistle. Photo: Bishops Diocesan College on Instagram.

    Looking back on the clash, both sides will think about what could have been. Bishops hit the posts with a conversion attempt, while Wynberg missed a late penalty which could have won them the game.

    Wynberg will be frustrated with the draw. They were dangerous all over the field.

    Prop Luqobo Makwedini scored the direct way, ploughing his way over for a try, while centre Kunene Gadu did it with guile, slicing through the Bishops’ defence to add five of his own.

    Credit to the hosts, though, they matched Wynberg’s offensive ferocity.

    Perhaps, the takeaway from Saturday’s draw was a rivalry lesson that has stood the test of time: “In big games, there are no underdogs”.

    Scorers

    Bishops 26 (14) – Tries: Daniel van den Heever (2), Jack Venter, Max Marr. Conversions: Alex Laspatzis (3); Wynberg 26 (19) – Tries: Achmat Behardien (2), Kunene Gadu, Luqobo Makwedini. Conversions: Achmat Behardien (3).

    Other Results

    U19 – Bishops II 7 Wynberg II 17, Bishops III 12 Wynberg III 25, Bishops IV 12 Wynberg IV 29, Bishops V 14 Wynberg V 24, Bishops VI 5 Wynberg VI 35.

    U16 – Bishops A 14 Wynberg A 12, Bishops B 14 Wynberg B 21, Bishops C 31 Wynberg C 10, Bishops D 25 Wynberg D 0.

    U15 – Bishops A 8 Wynberg A 29, Bishops B 0 Wynberg B 43, Bishops C 5 Wynberg C 15, Bishops D 0 Wynberg D 63.

    U14 – Bishops A 14 Wynberg A 29, Bishops B 0 Wynberg B 35, Bishops C 0 Wynberg C 40, Bishops D 5 Wynberg D 40.