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In preparation for the 2024 rugby season, Paul Roos Gimnasium sets off for Ireland on Tuesday with a large squad of 43 players. It’s an opportunity for the renowned rugby school to measure itself against international opposition.

The squad departs on the 5th of December and flies into Dublin on the 6th. The very next day they’ll have to try to shake off any jet lag because they’ll be in action against Terenure College.

During their time in Ireland, the touring party will get to experience European club rugby at its finest when they attend the Connacht vs Bordeaux game on the 8th of December, and Munster vs Bayonne the next day.

They will return to Thomond Park Stadium on the 11th for a special guided tour of the home of Munster Rugby, which will make their final match even more special when they face the Irish juggernauts at the Shannon Rugby Club.

The touring group includes familiar names like Sam Badenhorst, Oliver Reid, Keenan Stoffels and Reuben Kruger, who have contributed to the 1st XV this year. Talented youngsters, like Gert Kemp and Altus Rabe, who stood out at the 2023 u16 Grant Khomo Week, are also included in the squad.

The Stellenbosch boys will be split into two playing squads, which will help the coaches extract as much as they can from the trip.

Apart from playing four exciting matches, and taking in the two European Rugby Champions Cup matches, the boys will also have the opportunity to experience the foreign cultures and landscapes as they make time for the Gaelic Games and explore the Cliffs of Moher in between their busy playing and training schedule.

“What I’m looking forward to personally is just the camaraderie on a trip like this”, said Corné Uys, Head of Rugby at Paul Roos. “I’m sure there are many of the boys who have never travelled as far in their lives, so it will be an experience for them.”

FIXTURES

Thursday, 07 December: vs Terenure College
Saturday, 09 December: vs Methody & Wallace High
Monday, 11 December: vs UCC Freshmen
Wednesday, 13 December: vs Munster Rugby

Paul Roos Gimnasium touring group: Jordan Africa, Sam Badenhorst, Adeeb Boraine, Hugo Coetzee, Joshua Dampies, Marquin de Klerk, Robert Doubell, Henry du Plessis, Malan Erasmus, Reece Heaton, Brent Heyens, Zac Hickman, Kaleb Holmes, Charl Holwill, Gert Kemp, Matthew Kleyn, Conrad Koegelenberg, Christian Kolbe, Luan Krige, Reuben Kruger, Derek Kuhn, Pierre Labuschagne, Divan Lambrecht, Jacques Loubser, Christiano Luizinho, Luchwayito Baliswana, Christiaan Moolman, Reinhardt Nel, Michael Potgieter, Altus Rabé, Oliver Reid, Truspe Schoeman, Ian Smith, Jordan Steenkamp, Jesse Stegehuis, Keenan Stoffels, Alec Toll, Dylan van Wyk, Dawid van Niekerk, Luke van Schoor, Gerrit van Vuuren, Luke Wilmot.

In anticipation of the forthcoming season, Boland Landbou and Parel Vallei met in a friendly three-day match over the weekend. After back-to-back-to-back days of exciting action, with the advantage regularly shifting from one side to the other, Boland Landbou mastered the ageing pitch well on the final day to claim an impressive 137-run victory.

While the two teams usually meet in February, it was decided to organise a match very late in the 2023 season to give the boys an extra day of playing time, which would allow the coaches an opportunity to assess their squads before the new school year’s fixtures for both teams begin at the annual Paarl Boys’ High Cricket Festival on the 11th of January.

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On day one, Parel Vallei put the hosts under early pressure, limiting Boland Landbou to just 86/7 as the skilful Sibulele Makaleni captured 3/33, including the wickets of both opening batsmen.

Makaleni is in the Boland squad for the 2023 Coca-Cola Khaya Majola Week, which takes place from the 16th to the 20th of this month in Makhanda. In 2021, he was named in the u17 Boland Rural team, and he has also earned his regional colours in hockey.

Kobus Conradie steadied the ship for the hosts at the tail end of their innings, adding 40 runs to his team’s total and weathering 73 deliveries to take the sting out of the visitors’ attack before Landbou’s innings was ended with their total on 148.

In response, Parel Vallei batted patiently, led by a dogged effort from Christopher Hughes. He set the tone, facing 234 deliveries to finish as the top scorer for the visitors before falling victim to Boland Landbou’s Francois Prins for 49.

Prins continued his fine form with the ball in Parel Vallei’s second innings, securing the final wicket to finish with figures of 2/15 and 2/6. His selection for the Boland u16 team positions him as an exciting prospect for the future.

Despite Parel Vallei’s hard graft, Boland Landbou’s bowlers – including Prins, Marius du Plessis, and Lyle Lewis – did just enough to give their team a narrow first innings advantage after bowling out the visitors for 145. At one stage, on 120/4, Parel Vallei looked destined for a much higher total.

The Boland Landbou top order found some momentum in their second innings, with their captain, Stefan Conradie, redeeming himself after being sent packing for a duck on the first day by playing fluently for an exhilarating 45 off 63 balls. He will be in action alongside Makaleni at the Khaya Majola Week.

Rynhard van der Schyff and Marius du Plessis also made telling contributions to help the hosts to a respectable second innings total of 215.

Boland Landbou’s bowlers dominated on the final day, making good use of the weathered pitch. Gunther Schmidt, who took 1/22 in the first innings, spearheaded their attack with 2/15 the second time around, dismissing both of Parel Vallei’s opening batsmen.

Lyle Lewis, who took four wickets over the three days, played a crucial role in restricting Parel Vallei to just 81 all out as Boland Landbou secured a convincing 137-run win after a hard-fought three-day battle.

Despite his side’s defeat, Parel Vallei’s Josua Smit finished the weekend with the most impressive bowling figures. He kept the hosts in check in their first innings, picking up 2/23 before following up with 3/31 in their second innings.

While the match was organised with an intention to use it as preparation for the coming season, after the successful trial, plans are in place to play a return fixture in Somerset West next year.

Summarised scorecard

Boland Landbou first innings 148 (Kobus Conradie 40, Rynhard van der Schyff 29, Marius du Plessis 21; Sibulele Makaleni 3/33, Josua Smit 2/23, Henry Jones 2/42); Parel Vallei first innings 145 (Christopher Hughes 49, Migael van Schaik 28, Sevi Barlow 27; Francois Prins 2/15, Marius du Plessis 2/21, Lyle Lewis 2/29); Boland Landbou second innings 215 (Stefan Conradie 45, Rynhard van der Schyff 41, Marius du Plessis 33, Francois Prins 21; Josua Smit 3/31, Jameel Ismail 2/11, Henry Jones 2/43); Parel Vallei second innings 81 (Luka Meets 25, Josua Smit 21; Francois Prins 2/6, Gunther Schmidt 2/15, Lyle Lewis 2/18). Boland Landbou won by 137 runs.

As the anticipation continues to build ahead of the annual Coca-Cola Khaya Majola Week, taking place in Makhanda this year from the 16th to the 20th of December, the 16 squads competing at the prestigious event have all been announced.

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The competition is an annual highlight on the cricketing calendar, and it serves as a major stepping stone for the young athletes who want to transition to a higher level of the game.

This year, the stakes have been raised to new heights as preparations intensify for the forthcoming 2024 U19 World Cup, now slated to unfold on South African soil.

While a provisional SA U19 squad has already been unveiled, the December tournament looms as the ultimate opportunity for players to leave an impression on selectors. With a handful of coveted spots in the team still hanging in the balance, the anticipation is palpable as the boys prepare for battle.

TEAMS

Platinum Group

Pool A

Boland: Henrico Albertus (Paulus Joubert), Callum Appolis (Paul Roos Gimnasium), Chad Ayford (Somerset College), Stefan Conradie (Boland Landbou), Josh Jordaan (Paul Roos Gimnasium), Sibulele Makeleni (Parel Vallei), Khaya Miselo (Desmond Tutu High School), Riley Norton (Paul Roos Gimnasium), Thando Prusent (Somerset College), JJ van der Sandt (Paarl Boys’ High), Cormey van der Watt (Paul Roos Gimnasium), Juanrico Vorster (Curro Langebaan), Johan Wege (Paarl Boys’ High).

4 Paul Roos Gimnasium | 2 Paarl Boys’ High | 2 Somerset College | 1 Boland Landbou | 1 Curro Langebaan | 1 Desmond Tutu High School | 1 Parel Vallei | 1 Paulus Joubert High School

Central Gauteng Lions: Lhuan-dré Pretorius (St Stithians College), Thebe Gazide (St Stithians College), David Teeger (King Edward VII), Richard Seletswane (St Stithians College), Henricus Meyer (Helpmekaar), Gomolemo Phiri (St David’s Marist), Fayaaz Vawda (King Edward VII), Cole Francis (St John’s College), Tshepo Staffa (Jeppe), Tjaart Mentz (Helpmekaar), Esosa Aihevba (St Stithians College), Kwena Maphaka (St Stithians College), Sipho Potsane (Jeppe), Luke Francis (St John’s College).

5 St Stithians | 2 Helpmekaar | 2 Jeppe | 2 King Edward VII School | 2 St John’s College | 1 St David’s Marist Inanda 

Free State: Dale Williams (Grey College), Jordan van den Berg (St Andrew’s School), Samokelo Lepheto (Grey College), Juan Viljoen (Grey College), Connor Nel (St Andrew’s), Andre du Preez (St Andrew’s), Khanyisile Nondwangu (HTS Louis Botha), Sicelo Matayi (Grey College), Johnathan Muller (Grey College), Dakalo Leketa (St Andrew’s), Ruben Maree (Grey College), Darion Rabie (Grey College), Kamohelo Mokoena (Grey College).

8 Grey College | 4 St Andrew’s School | 1 HTS Louis Botha

KZN Inland: Caleb Thomas (Maritzburg College), Ntandoyenkosi Zuma (St Charles College), Samuel Brown (St Charles College), Murray Baker (Michaelhouse), Ross Boast (Hilton College), Bryn Brokensha (Maritzburg College), Ivan Lockem (Hilton College), Cameron Strudwick (Michaelhouse), Thabiso Ndlela (St Charles College), Matipa Denenga (Hilton College), Natanzi Denenga (Hilton College), Nathan Beaumont (St Charles College), Matthew Urquhart (St Charles College).

5 St Charles College | 4 Hilton College | 2 Maritzburg College | 2 Michaelhouse 

Pool B

Eastern Province: Nolan DiPaolo (Daniel Pienaar THS), Sibusiso Mxube (St Andrew’s College), Matthew Beamish (St Andrew’s College), Jean Upman (Grey High School), Russel Peterson (Victoria Park), Aphiwe Mnyanda (Graeme College), Kian Cambier (Grey High School), Matthew Poole (St Andrews College), Simnikile Soyaya (Muir College), Olwakhe Goqoza (Victoria Park), Esa Gangat (Pearson), Corby van Heerden (Grey High School), Hamza Khan (Westering High School).

3 Grey High School | 3 St Andrew’s College | 2 Victoria Park | 1 Daniel Pienaar THS | 1 Graeme College | 1 Muir College | 1 Pearson | 1 Westering High School

KZN Coastal: Aryan Gopalan (Westville), Hayden Bishop (Kearsney College), Bandile Mbatha (Glenwood), Romashan Pillay (Westville), Blake Simpson (Westville), Nqobani Mokoena (Northwood), Ross Coetzee (Kearsney College), Evan Fouche (Northwood), Mitchell Tillard (Clifton College), Ntando Soni (Glenwood), Bayanda Majola (DHS), Melusi Hadebe (Felixton), Camdeon Riley (Clifton College)

3 Westville Boys’ High | 2 Clifton College | 2 Glenwood | 2 Kearsney College | 2 Northwood | 1 Durban High School | 1 Felixton 

Titans: Jorich van Schalkwyk (Affies), Dumisani Motshewene (Garsfontein), Mohammad Aslam (Garsfontein), Modise Maloka (Prestige College), Lukas Janse van Rensburg (Affies), Marcus Bakker (Waterkloof), Lethabo Phahlamohlaka (Cornwall Hill College), Jason Jansen (Cornwall Hill College), Lungile Mabuza (Atteridgeville Hub), Tristan Luus (Waterkloof), Hernus Marais (Waterkloof), William Tshoke (Mamelodi Hub), Steve Stolk (Menlopark).

3 Waterkloof | 2 Affies | 2 Cornwall Hill College | 2 Garsfontein | 1 Atteridgeville Hub | 1 Mamelodi Hub | 1 Menlopark | 1 Prestige College 

Western Province: Alexander Combrinck (Rondebosch Boys’ High), Raeeq Daniels (Rondebosch Boys’ High), Fayyaad Davids (SACS), Mbulelo Dube (Gugulethu Hub), Declan Gillespie (Rondebosch Boys’ High), Benjamin Hansen (Wynberg Boys’ High), Paul James (Wynberg Boys’ High), Kashief Joseph (Diocesan College), Ethan Kotzee (Fairmont High), Sibulele Sibunzana (Khayelitsha Hub), Siyabonga Venge (Khayelitsha Hub), Oliver Whitehead (SACS), Joshua Wyngaard (SACS), Liyaka Xatoto (Khayelitsha Hub).

3 Khayelitsha Hub | 3 Rondebosch Boys’ High | 3 SACS | 2 Wynberg Boys’ High | 1 Diocesan College | 1 Fairmont High | 1 Gugulethu Hub

Gold Group

Pool A

Border: Jacques van der Merwe (Selborne College), Chulumanco Macozoma (Hudson Park), Osiphesona Mbekwa (Hudson Park), Ben van der Merwe (Selborne College), Tré Gilbert (Selborne College), Ryan Denston (Queen’s College), Bevaneo Maytham (Queen’s College), Adam Rogers (Selborne College), Chad Evans (Stirling), Waeden Plaatjes (Selborne College), Lithemba Nomoyi (Hudson Park), Hlumelo Ntola (Dale College), Amahle Masiko (Sakhisizwe High).

5 Selborne College | 3 Hudson Park | 2 Queen’s College | 1 Dale College | 1 Stirling | 1 Sakhisizwe High School

Kei: Siboniswe Sibuko (Umtata International High), Liso Mfisi (St John’s High), Aphiwe Magagamela (Mqanduli Village High), Amila Joko (Attwel Madala High), Enoch Novela (Umtata International High), Phaphamani Libalele (Bountingville High), Mamve Mditswa (Cibeni High), Siphanathi Nomphandana (Vulidlela High), Melusi Mqabashe (Cibeni High), Qiqa Nika (St John’s High), Bunye Mdumba (Vulidlela High), Esam Mpafa (Skenjani High), Faiz Shaikh (Umtata High).

2 Cibeni High | 2 St John’s High | 2 Umtata International High | 2 Vulidlela High | 1 Attwel Madala High | 1 Bountingville High | 1 Mqanduli Village High | 1 Skenjani High | 1 Umtata High

Mpumalanga Rhinos: Curtleigh Coetzee (Lydenburg), Mdudzi Skhosana (Emba School), Spumelele Madonsela (Bergvlam), Dian Eicker (Cambridge College), Bruce Nel (Uplands College), Wakhile Mnisi (Cambridge College), Rovonne Singh (Secunda), Davico Kruger (Nelspruit), Ruben Bodemer (Bergvlam), Luke Poisson (Nelspruit), Kamagelo Sebopela (Lydenburg), Rovonne Singh (Secunda), Mduduzi Skhosana (Embalenhle Hub).

2 Bergvlam | 2 Cambridge College | 2 Lydenburg | 2 Nelspruit | 2 Secunda | 1 Embalenhle Hub | 1 Emba School | 1 Uplands College

North West: Ludwich Schuld (Potchefstroom Volkskool), Muhammed Bulbulia (Fields College), Delvaughn Dyers (Lichtenburg), Thuto Matjoi (Tshedimosetso Secondary), Tumelo Makume (Golden Village), Katlego Moloto (Borakanelo Secondary), Marnu Cronje (Potchefstroom Gimnasium), Berno de Klerk (Potchefstroom Volkskool), Marneau Dreyer (Wesvalia), Kai Trumpelmann (Hoërskool Brits), Caiden Seleka (Potchefstroom Gimnasium), Zavier van Rensburg (Potchefstroom Gimnasium), Lunga May (Potchefstroom Volkskool).

3 Potchefstroom Gimnasium | 3 Potchefstroom Volkskool | 1 Borakanelo Secondary | 1 Fields College | 1 Golden Village | 1 Hoërskool Brits | 1 Lichtenburg | 1 Tshedimosetso Secondary | 1 Wesvalia 

Pool B

Eastern Storm: Sabelo Mabanga (Ephes Mamkedi School), Dewan Marais (Marais Viljoen), Aldre Huyzers (Marais Viljoen), Tristan van Schalkwyk (Marais Viljoen), Simele Maye (St Benedict’s), Juan Steyn (Marais Viljoen), Ahmed Imran (Spring Secondary School), Luphumlo Mhlongo (St Benedict’s), Dean Hackner (St Benedict’s), Martin Khumalo (Ephes Mamkedi School), Part Patel (St Benedict’s), Nhlakanipho Ndaba (MOM Sebone Secondary School).

Marais Viljoen 5 | St Benedict’s College 4 | Ephes Mamkeli 2 | Springs Secondary School 1 | MOM Sebone Secondary School 1 

Garden Route Badgers: Charl Marais (Hoërskool Outeniqua), Enathi Khishini (Thembalethu High School), Zander Nel (Hoërskool Outeniqua), Stefan May (Hoërskool Outeniqua), Elro Spies (Knysna High School), Davino Koert (George High School), Zane Greyling (Hoërskool Punt), Jessie Lewis (Hoërskool Punt), Igcobe Khisini (Imizama Yethu High School), Corné Kennedy (Oakdale), Thurstin Murphy (Bridgton Secondary), Sibabawle Msi (Jonga High School), Josh Karelse (Protea High School).

3 Hoërskool Outeniqua | 2 Hoërskool Punt | 1 Bridgton Secondary | 1 George High School | 1 Imizama Yethu High | 1 Jonga High School | 1 Knysna High School | 1 Oakdale | 1 Protea High School | 1 Thembalethu High School 

Limpopo: Mochau Molema (Mohodi CC), Victor Sehata (Mohodi CC), Enock Marima (Phalaborwa Hub), Maan Mistry (Merensky), Driaan Hartslief (Pietersburg), Ruben Vosloo (Ben Vorster), Jeandre Strydom (Piet Potgieter), Kamogelo Morema (Mohodi CC), Nhalala Malungani (Nkowankowa Hub), Orasio Shillinda (Phalaborwa Hub), Nsuku Mathye (Ben Vorster), Masilo Moremi (Mohodi CC), Michael Nel (Pietersburg).

4 Mohodi CC | 2 Ben Vorster | 2 Phalaborwa Hub | 2 Pietersburg | 1 Merensky | 1 Nkowankowa Hub | 1 Piet Potgieter 

Northern Cape: Monnapule Jansen (Emang Mmogo High School), Gift Seane (Tshireleco High School), Tumiso Seetelo (Northern Cape High), Luhan de la Rey (Diamantveld), Kaiden van Wyk (Diamantveld), Simon Liversage (Diamantveld), Junaid Jacobs (Northern Cape High), Malan Lubbe (Kalahari), Oratile Jubeni (Lesedi High School), Caleb Willemse (Hoërskool Kathu), Deshwin Willemse (Carlton van Heerden), Yazeed Kajee (Northern Cape High), Thabo Obusitse (Floors High School).

3 Diamantveld | 3 Northern Cape High | 1 Carlton van Heerden | 1 Emang Mmogo High School | 1 Floors High School | 1 Hoërskool Kathu | 1 Kalahari | 1 Lesedi High School | 1 Tshireleco High School 

The 2023 Kei u19 team for the Coca-Cola Khaya Majola Cricket Week has been unveiled. The chosen players are set to test their mettle in Makhanda, where the action-packed tournament will unfold from the 16th to 20th of December.

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The squad from the Eastern Cape boasts the experience of four returning players, who all made an impact at last year’s tournament.

Phaphamani Libalele (Bountingville High), Mamve Mditswa (Cibeni High), Esam Mpafa (Skenjani High), and Faiz Shaikh (Umtata High) will have central roles to play as the core leadership group within the team from the Transkei as they seek to make an impact at the prestigious event.

The Teams

Kei u19: Siboniswe Sibuko (Umtata International High), Liso Mfisi (St John’s High), Aphiwe Magagamela (Mqanduli Village High), Amila Joko (Attwel Madala High), Enoch Novela (Umtata International High), Phaphamani Libalele (Bountingville High), Mamve Mditswa (Cibeni High), Siphanathi Nomphandana (Vulidlela High), Melusi Mqabashe (Cibeni High), Qiqa Nika (St John’s High), Bunye Mdumba (Vulidlela High), Esam Mpafa (Skenjani High), Faiz Shaikh (Umtata High).

2 Cibeni High | 2 St John’s High | 2 Umtata International High | 2 Vulidlela High | 1 Attwel Madala High | 1 Bountingville High | 1 Mqanduli Village High | 1 Skenjani High | 1 Umtata High

Kei u16: Sinawo Nongalo (Mqanduli Village High), Nqobile Dyonase (Mqanduli Village High), Iviwe Mntengwane (Mqanduli Village High), Asemahle Madikazi (St John’s High), Asithandile Madikazi (St John’s High), Lithalethu Namba (Pangidlela JSS), Sinakekele Sele (Mqanduli Village High), Lizalise Radebe (Cibeni High), Tito Morema (Mqanduli Village High), Indiphile Jezile (Mqanduli Village High), Shorif Mohamad (Mida High), Sifanelo Phatho (Ntabankulu High), Lukhanyo Nkomonye (Jumba High).

6 Mqanduli Village High | 2 St John’s High | 1 Cibeni High | 1 Jumba High | 1 Mida High | 1 Ntabankulu High | 1 Pagidlela JSS

The teams for the forthcoming CSA U16 Girls Week have been revealed ahead of the 2023 tournament, which will be played in Pietermaritzburg from the 12th to the 16th of December.

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The event will shine a light on the emerging talent within the women’s cricket pipeline as the move towards the CSA Professional Domestic Women’s League continues to gain traction, especially with the interest that has been generated since South Africa finished as runners-up on home soil in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in February.

A total of 16 teams will be in action in the KZN capital.

The Teams

Boland: Hope Williams (Breederivier Secondary), Akum Mbira (Parel Vallei), Wanda Mari Ham (Robertson), Taylum Moses (Worcester Hub), Zita Logenstein (Stellenbosch Hub), Nthatile Gqada (Desmond Tutu High), Janel Steenkamp (Paarl RPC), Cornelia Destroo (Paarl RPC), Kezia Jordaan (Home schooling), Beantra Daniels (Swartberg), Tayman Muggels (Worcester Hub), Amyoli Senti (Stellenbosch Hub), Melissa van der Merwe (Stellenbosch Hub).
3 Stellenbosch Hub | 2 Paarl RPC | 2 Worcester Hub | 1 Breederivier Secondary | 1 Desmond Tutu High | 1 Home schooling 1 | Parel Vallei | 1 Robertson | 1 Swartberg |   

Border: Asemahle Nyoka (Siseko High), Njabulo Mandita (Siseko High), Luuli Ali (Kama High), Sanda Fekisi (Kingridge High), Elam Mbetshu (Lindani High), Lathitha Swartbooi (Lindani High), Onelisiwe Nondumo (Luvuyo Lerumo), Azomila Silera (Nompumelelo High), Unakho Gwala (Khulani High), Alitha Fotoyi (Sakhisizwe High), Endinako Njengele (Khulani High), Ziyakhanya Mtshawulana (Imincangathelo High), Libhongo Mthi (Nkwenkwezini High).
2 Khulani High | 2 Lindani High | 2 Siseko High | 1 Imincangathelo High | 1 Kama High | 1 Kingridge High | 1 Luvuyo Lerumo | 1 Nkwenkwezini High | 1 Nompumelelo High | 1 Sakhisizwe High

Eastern Province: Siseko Stamper (Linkside High), Tania van der Rijst (DF Malherbe), Kisa Bornman (Pearson), Tara Nel (Pearson), Bianca Graham (Alexander Road High), Danica Marais (Framesby), Caitlyn Collier (Westering High), Micayla Collier (Westering High), Zara Bonasse (Woordridge College), Kim Davids (Victoria Park), Liyema Gqirana (Kweilomso Hub), Kelly Davids (Victoria Park), Sibahle Kona (Cowan Hub).
2 Pearson | 2 Victoria Park | 2 Westering High | 1 Alexander Road High | 1 Cowan Hub | 1 DF Malherbe | 1 Framesby | 1 Kweilomso Hub | 1 Linkside High | 1 Woodridge High

Easterns: Katlego Lonkokile (Etwatwa High), Amogelang Motlhaolwa (Springs Technical Secondary), Siphokuhle Masisela (Theo-Twala Secondary), Tenique Williams (Dr EG Jansen), Mieke van Voorst (Kempton Park), Ashleigh van Wyk (Marais Viljoen), Micaela Edwards (Benoni High), Oletha Cindi (Asser-Maloka Secondary), Thandeka Mngomezulu (Thandi Sibeko Secondary), Kirstin Kaltwasser (Die Anker), Kananelo Mokoena (Ephes Mamkeli), Tharsinii Sagathevan (St Dunstan’s College), Zainah Davids (Jeugland).
1 Asser-Maloka Secondary | 1 Benoni High | 1 Die Anker | 1 Dr EG Jansen | 1 Ephes Mamkeli | 1 Etwatwa High | 1 Jeugland | 1 Kempton Park | 1 Marais Viljoen | 1 Springs Technical Secondary | 1 St Dunstan’s College | 1 Thandi Sibeko Secondary | 1 Theo-Twala Secondary

Free State: Amy Kotze (Witteberg), Bokamosho Motsabi (Setjhaba Se Maketse), Nonceba Valashiya (Setjhaba Se Maketse), Lebohang Rakoeane (Khauho Secondary), Lebogang Thoabala (Ntemoseng Secondary), Kekeletso Mohapi (Ntemoseng Secondary), Kuhle Mhlongo (HTS Louis Botha), Boitumelo Mahlaba (Khauho Secondary), Carrisa Boje (Think Digital Academy), Zanelle Carelsen (Jim Fouché), Shanique van Rensburg (Jim Fouché), Carlin Pienaar (Paul Erasmus), Leoze Lottering (Witteberg).
2 Jim Fouché | 2 Khauho Secondary | 2 Ntsemoseng Secondary | 2 Setjhaba Se Maketse | 2 Witteberg | 1 HTS Louis Botha | 1 Paul Erasmus | 1 Think Digital Academy

Garden Route Badgers: Kelsey Stuurman (Bridgton Secondary), Lianca Venter (Hoërskool Punt), Emmy-Kay Samson (Oudtshoorn School of Skills), Shante Williams (Aurial College), Gracey Johnson (Hoërskool Punt), Janka Burger (Outeniqua), Taryn Jansen (Oakhill College), Felicia Prins (Imizamo Yethu Secondary), Qhamani Swartbooi (Imizamo Yethu Secondary), Alicia Booysen (Bridgton Secondary), Caroldene Ewerts (Bridgton Secondary), Nadia Wentzel (Hoërskool Punt), Inam Sigede (Imizamo Yethu Secondary).
3 Bridgton | 3 Hoërskool Punt | 3 Imizamo Yethu Secondary | 1 Aurial College | 1 Oudtshoorn School of Skills | 1 Oakhill College | 1 Outeniqua 

Kei: Qhawe Tenjwa (Nomandji JSS), Enkosi Mditswa (Nomandji JSS), Thembakazi Gegesi (Nomandji JSS), Chumani Majambe (Nomandji JSS), Olwethu Njani (Nomandji JSS), Unako Nontswayi (Nomandji JSS), Yamkela Mnqabashe (Nomandji JSS), Anezo Skrenye (Jumba JSS), Papama Zinyosi (Nomandji JSS), Sikho Kheto (Nomandji JSS), Asathi Mahambi (Ntabankulu High), Asavela Nyamayihambi (Old Bounting), Akhona Mtimkhulu (Old Bounting).
9 Nomandji JSS | 2 Old Bounting | 1 Jumba JSS | 1 Ntabankulu High 

KZN Coastal: Hannah Warner (Curro Hillcrest), Aleah Govender (Durban Girls’ High), Enhle Mkhaliphi (Sivananda High), Shreeya Subbiah (Westville Girls’ High), Ziyanda Xulu (Nqabakazulu High), Tamika Govender (Wingen Heights Secondary), Noxolo Biyela (Tisand Technical High), Riankah Rameshwur (CambriLearn), Zukiswa Msiya (Dr J Dube High), Habeebah Shaik (Al Falaah College), Kayla Driver (Our Lady of Fatima), Londeka Ntombela (Riverdene Secondary), Nothando Dladla (Makhumbuza High).
1 Al Falaah College | 1 CambriLearn | 1 Curro Hillcrest | 1 Dr J Dube High | 1 Durban Girls’ High | 1 Nqabakazulu High | 1 Makhumbuza High | 1 Our Lady of Fatima | 1 Riverdene Secondary | 1 Sivananda High | 1 Tisand Technical High | 1 Westville Girls’ High | 1 Wingen Heights Secondary

KZN Inland: Nothando Dlangamandla (Bonginhlanhla High), Ntombenhle Mavuso (Bonginhlanhla High), Nothando Khumalo (Bonginhlanhla High), Mia van der Merwe (Dundee High), Slindile Mamba (Bonginhlanhla High), Minenhle Mkhize (Msimude High), Sbongakone Mjoli (Sukuma High), Sindiswa Xaba (Willowfontein High), Tori Kitching (St Patrick’s College), Tana Sinclair (Treverton College), Ryma Pillay (Karina Secondary), Luthando Ngcobo (Ikusaselihle High), Siphokazi Xaba (Northbury High).
4 Bonginhlanhla High | 1 Dundee High | 1 Ikusaselihle High | 1 Karina Secondary | 1 Msimude High |  1 Northbury High | 1 St Patrick’s College | 1 Sukuma High | 1 Treverton College | 1 Willowfontein High 

Limpopo: Tlhompo Tjia (Pepps College), Dineo Mothapo (Pepps College), Murisi Rikhotso (Giyani Hub), Refilwe Mashego (Phalaborwa Hub), Respect Mabasa (Nkowankowa Hub), Thato Maseka (Mohodi Cricket Club), Elane Erasmus (Ellisras), Blondy Baloyi (Nkowankowa Hub), Karabo Monyela (Nkonwankowa Hub), Mahlako Mamabolo (Frikkie Meyer), Rene’t Schoeman (Louis Trichardt), Joy Thibela (Phalaborwa Hub), Malokwane Shika (Mahwelereng Hub).
3 Nkonwankowa Hub | 2 Pepps College | 2 Phalaborwa Hub | 1 Ellisras | 1 Frikkie Meyer | 1 Giyani Hub | 1 Louis Trichardt | 1 Mahwelereng Hub | 1 Mohodi Cricket Club 

Lions: Neo Molefe (Forte High), Keamogetswe Chuene (Queens High School), Keabetwe Hlake (Kurtis Nkondo), Layla Whyte (Auckland Park Academy), Jenna-Lee Lubbe (Steyn City School), Fay Cowling (Jeppe), Callia Bennette (Northcliff High), Thuto Thibedi (Mafori Mphahlele), Nosiphiwe Mashele (Siyabonga High), Jodi Burne (Jeppe), Tana Burne (Jeppe), Leani Swanepoel (Noordheuwel), Zaheera Ismail (Home School).
3 Jeppe High School for Girls | 1 Auckland Park Academy | 1 Forte High | 1 Home schooling | 1 Kurtis Nkondo | 1 Mafori Mphahlele | 1 Noordheuwel | 1 Northcliff | 1 Queens High School | 1 Siyabonga High | 1 Steyn City School 

Mpumalanga: Caylin Bach (Secunda), Charmaine Shongwe (Malekutu Hub), Danika Burger (Secunda), Hayley Havenga (Hoërskool Generaal Hertzog), Jessica Staubli (Uplands College), Lillie Blignault (Rob Ferreira), Lwandle Ndzukule (Highveld Park), Marli Voster (Ligbron), Ntando Sithole (Ligbron), Omphile Mandi (Patriot), Palesa Mdluli (Malekutu Hub), Patricia Mhlanga (Middelburg High School), Thato Ngwenya (Malekutu Hub).
3 Malekutu Hub | 2 Ligbron | 2 Secunda | 1 Hoërskool Generaal Hertzog | 1 Highveld Park | 1 Middelburg High School | 1 Patriot | 1 Rob Ferreira | 1 Uplands College 

Northern Cape: Mine Auret (Diamantveld), Keziah Adams (Northern Cape High), Jennifer Tshaka (Tetlanyo High), Bokao Ntuane (Kimberley Girls’ High), Hope van Wyk (Kathu High), Jemelia Ferus (Carlton van Heerden), Remoneilwe Gabobonwe (K.P. Toto), Shauneeq Stewart (Kalahari High), Faith van Wyk (Kathu High), Reese Jacobs (St Patrick’s CBC), Chloe Nagel (Northern Cape High), Onolo Masabale (Lesedi High), Roeline Louw (Kathu High).
3 Kathu High | 2 Northern Cape High | 1 Carlton van Heerden | 1 Diamantveld | 1 Kalahari High | 1 Kimberley Girls’ High | 1 K.P. Toto | 1 Lesedi High | 1 St Patrick’s CBC | 1 Tentlanyo High

North West: Thato Kotokoane (Cocekani High), Luane van Wyk (Hoërskool Lichtenburg), Ayanda Mosothoane (Boitshoko Secondary), Kamogelo Kgaswane (Refentse Secondary), Zane Marais (Hoërskool Klerksdorp), Tebogo Moate (Gaetsho Secondary), Hendriet Jacobs (Hoërskool Wolmaranstad), Koketso Molefi (Nkang-Mahlale High), Lesedi Loate (Boroka Secondary), Amogelang Notwane (Hoërskool Grysdorp), Puseletso Sekhute (Botoka Secondary), Refiloe Lesesa (HTS Rustenburg), Tshiamo Mothibedi (Lodirile Secondary).
2 Botoka Secondary | 1 Boitshoko Secondary | 1 Cocekani High | 1 Gaetsho Secondary | 1 Hoërskool Grysdorp | 1 Hoërskool Klerksdorp | 1 Hoërskool Lichtenburg | 1 Hoërskool Wolmaranstad | 1 HTS Rustenburg | 1 Lodirile Secondary | 1 Nkang-Mahlale High | 1 Refentse Secondary

Titans: Carlin Erasmus (Zwartkop), Ymke Handford (Zwartkop), Chanel Venter (Zwartkop), Kayla Sebelebele (Prestige College), Lethabo Rabalao (Hammanskraal Hub), Mohau Phasha (Soshanguve Hub), Gabrielle Sequiera (Cornwall Hill College), Nokubonga Mpanza (Soshanguve Hub), Monique Vinson (Pretoria Oos), Jane Verhage (Menlopark), Boipelo Kubeka (Soshanguve Hub), Palesa Mokheseng (Atteridgeville Hub), Lerato Sibanyoni (Atteridgeville Hub).
3 Soshanguve Hub | 3 Zwartkop | 2 Atteridgeville Hub | 1 Cornwall Hill College | 1 Hammanskraal Hub | 1 Menlopark | 1 Pretoria Oos | 1 Prestige College 

Western Province: Onke Batwa (Langa Hub), Lindokuhle Batyi (Mfuleni Cricket Club/Gugulethu Hub), Nuha Benjamin (Victoria Hub), Cara Bester (Durbanville High), Lisakhanya Blom (Khayelitsha Hub), Zintle Dzizi (Masiphumelele High/St Augustine Hub), Danielleh Hugo (Curro Durbanville), Miya Lalor (Reddam Constantia/St Augustine Hub), Estelle Russouw (Somerset West Cricket Club), Erin Scrooby (Reddam Constantia), Ashline Titus (Victoria Hub), Imaan van Schalkwyk (Bergvliet High/Mitchells Plain Hub), Jade Wyngaard (Hottentots Holland High/Helderberg Hub).
2 Reddam Constantia | 2 St Augustine Hub | 2 Victoria Hub | 1 Curro Durbanville | 1 Bergvliet High | 1 Durbanville High | 1 Hottentots Holland High | 1 Khayelitsha Hub | 1 Langa Hub | 1 Mfuleni Cricket Club | 1 Somerset West Cricket Club

 

 

 

Cape Town is braced for another exhilarating instalment of the Peninsula Cricket Festival early in 2024, featuring 10 of the nation’s cricketing powerhouses kick-starting the new season in the southern suburbs.

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Diocesan College takes the lead in orchestrating the event, which is sponsored by Old Mutual and Loughborough University, alongside their local rivals’ Rondebosch Boys’ High, Wynberg Boys’ High, and SACS.

Those four schools make up the majority of Western Province’s provincial teams and have established themselves as intimidating challengers, which they underlined at the Cape Schools Cricket Week in late September/early October, where Bishops, Rondebosch and SACS compiled perfect records.

They are joined by a formidable lineup of visiting teams, with KZN’s Hilton College and St Charles College, Johannesburg’s St David’s Marist Inanda, and Pretoria’s Waterkloof, Affies, and Pretoria Boys High all making their way to the Western Cape for five days of pulsating action.

The matches begin on the 9th of January, with Bishops taking on Hilton College in a declaration match. They face St David’s next before tackling Northerns’ powerhouses, Affies and Waterkloof, in their two 50-over matches before taking on Pretoria Boys High for the final T20.

Bishops will be especially eager to avenge a 46-run loss to Klofies, the only blemish on their record, at the 2023 festival.

Rondebosch were the only unbeaten team at this year’s festival. With their rich history of cricketing excellence, and following an outstanding 2023, they’ll go into the event carrying the weight of expectations. Their youthful, talented squad, which remains largely unchanged for the forthcoming season, positions Bosch as one of the teams to beat.

Raeeq Daniels steps into the role of Rondebosch’s 1st XI captain for 2024. His leadership will be put to the test against formidable adversaries in the form of St David’s, Waterkloof, Pretoria Boys High, Hilton, and St Charles, as the local side strives to build on the triumphs of the past season.

The participants all sport established records of cricketing success and the event offers up an early opportunity to assess those schools’ classes of 2024, some of which will, undoubtedly, rank among the best in South Africa.

FIXTURES

u19

Tuesday, 09 January 2024 (Declaration)
Diocesan College vs Hilton College (Frank Reid Oval – Diocesan College)
Rondebosch Boys’ High vs St David’s (Cricket A – Rondebosch Boys’ High)
Wynberg Boys’ High vs Waterkloof (Jacques Kallis Oval – Wynberg Boys’ High)
SACS vs Affies (De Villiers Oval – SACS)
St Charles College vs Pretoria Boys High (Rondebosch Cricket Club)

Wednesday, 10 January 2024 (Declaration)
Diocesan College vs St David’s (Frank Reid Oval – Diocesan College)
Rondebosch Boys’ High vs Waterkloof (Cricket A – Rondebosch Boys’ High)
Wynberg Boys’ High vs Pretoria Boys’ High (Jacques Kallis Oval – Wynberg Boys’ High)
SACS vs St Charles College (De Villiers Oval – SACS)
Hilton College vs Affies (Rondebosch Cricket Club)

Thursday, 11 January 2024 (50 Overs)
Diocesan College vs Affies (Frank Reid Oval – Diocesan College)
Rondebosch Boys’ High vs Pretoria Boys High (Cricket A – Rondebosch Boys’ High)
Wynberg Boys’ High vs Hilton College (Jacques Kallis Oval – Wynberg Boys’ High)
SACS vs Waterkloof (De Villiers Oval – SACS)
St Charles College vs St David’s (Rondebosch Cricket Club)

Friday, 12 January 2024 (50 Overs)
Diocesan College vs Waterkloof (Frank Reid Oval – Diocesan College)
Rondebosch Boys’ High vs Hilton College (Cricket A – Rondebosch Boys’ High)
Wynberg Boys’ High vs St Charles College (Jacques Kallis Oval – Wynberg Boys’ High)
SACS vs Pretoria Boys High (De Villiers Oval – SACS)
St David’s vs Affies (Rondebosch Cricket Club)

Saturday, 13 January 2024 (T20)
Diocesan College vs Pretoria Boys High (Frank Reid Oval – Diocesan College)
Rondebosch Boys’ High vs St Charles College (Cricket A – Rondebosch Boys’ High)
Wynberg Boys’ High vs Affies (Jacques Kallis Oval – Wynberg Boys’ High)
SACS vs St David’s (De Villiers Oval – SACS)
Hilton  College vs Waterkloof (Range – Bishops)

u15

Tuesday, 09 January 2024 (Declaration)
Diocesan College vs Hilton College (Oaks – Diocesan College)
Rondebosch Boys’ High vs St David’s (Meadow A – Rondebosch Boys’ High)
Wynberg Boys’ High vs Waterkloof (Silverhurst A – Wynberg Boys’ High)
SACS vs Affies (Memorial – SACS)
St Charles College vs Pretoria Boys High (TBC)

Wednesday, 10 January 2024 (Declaration)
Diocesan College vs St David’s (Oaks – Diocesan College)
Rondebosch Boys’ High vs Waterkloof (Meadow A – Rondebosch Boys’ High)
Wynberg Boys’ High vs Pretoria Boys High (Silverhurst A – Wynberg Boys’ High)
SACS vs St Charles College (Memorial – SACS)
Hilton College vs Affies (TBC)

Thursday, 11 January 2024 (50 Overs)
Diocesan College vs Affies (Oaks – Diocesan College)
Rondebosch Boys’ High vs Pretoria Boys High (Meadow A – Rondebosch Boys’ High)
Wynberg Boys’ High vs Hilton College (Silverhurst A – Wynberg Boys’ High)
SACS vs Waterkloof (Memorial – SACS)
St Charles College vs St David’s (TBC)

Friday, 12 January 2024 (50 Overs)
Diocesan College vs Waterkloof (Oaks – Diocesan College)
Rondebosch Boys’ High vs Hilton College (Meadow A- Rondebosch Boys’ High)
Wynberg Boys’ High vs St Charles College (Silverhurst A – Wynberg Boys’ High)
SACS vs Pretoria Boys High (Memorial – SACS)
St David’s vs Affies (TBC)

Saturday, 13 January 2024 (T20)
Diocesan College vs Pretoria Boys High (Oaks – Diocesan College)
Rondebosch Boys’ High vs St Charles College (Meadow A – Rondebosch Boys’ High)
Wynberg Boys’ High vs Affies (Silverhurst A – Wynberg Boys’ High)
SACS vs St David’s (Memorial – SACS)
Hilton  College vs Waterkloof (Silverhurst B – Bishops)

 

Western Province Cricket has announced a star-studded, albeit youthful, u19 squad to compete at this year’s Coca-Cola Khaya Majola Cricket Week from the 16th to the 20th of December.

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With Rondebosch Boys’ High captain, Jordan Neill, representing Ireland u19 this year, there will be no players returning from last year’s tournament for Western Province.

Neill played for WP in 2022, alongside Juan James and Fayaad Daniels whose younger brothers, Paul James and Raeeq Daniels, take up the mantle this year.

Juan James went on to captain the SA Schools team after his efforts at last year’s tournament.

Despite matriculating in 2022, he still qualifies for the provisional SA u19 squad, alongside Benjamin Hansen, Wynberg Boys’ High‘s Deputy Head Prefect for 2024, and Oliver Whitehead, who has been on fire for SACS this year. The two Junior Proteas will both be in action for the WP u19 team in December, alongside the younger James.

Western Province has also been allowed an additional player in their squad to lessen the playing time of the potential national representatives ahead of the 2024 u19 World Cup, which it was recently announced will take place on home soil.

The Daniels’ siblings both played first team cricket and hockey for Rondebosch last year.

Raeeq Daniels, Hansen, and James are all graduates of the 2022 WP u16 team, while Davids shared that honour with Mbulelo Dube, Joshua Wyngaard and Sibulele Sibunzana in 2021.

Dube has been an integral part of the Gugulethu Cricket Club‘s campaign in the WPCA First Division A this season.

Diocesan College‘s representative, Kashief Joseph, stepped up brilliantly to fill the boots of their SA Schools scrumhalf Haashim Pead earlier in the year. He will captain the Bishops’ first team cricket next year and will undoubtedly have a big role to play in their rugby team again as well.

Another versatile performer in the team is Ethan Kotzee, who is not only a skilled cricketer but also a record-breaking long jump athlete at Fairmont High School.

The young Western Province lineup will be out to make an impact at the prestigious tournament despite their lack of previous experience at the Khaya Majola Week.

The teams

Western Province u19: Alexander Combrinck (Rondebosch Boys’ High), Raeeq Daniels (Rondebosch Boys’ High), Fayyaad Davids (SACS), Mbulelo Dube (Gugulethu Hub), Declan Gillespie (Rondebosch Boys’ High), Benjamin Hansen (Wynberg Boys’ High), Paul James (Wynberg Boys’ High), Kashief Joseph (Diocesan College), Ethan Kotzee (Fairmont High), Sibulele Sibunzana (Khayelitsha Hub), Siyabonga Venge (Khayelitsha Hub), Oliver Whitehead (SACS), Joshua Wyngaard (SACS), Liyaka Xatoto (Khayelitsha Hub).

3 Khayalitsha Hub | 3 Rondebosch Boys’ High | 3 SACS | 2 Wynberg Boys’ High | 1 Diocesan College | 1 Fairmont High | 1 Gugulethu Hub

Western Province u16: Waco Bassick (Diocesan College), Daniel Bosman (Rondebosch Boys’ High), Daniel Cooke (Rondebosch Boys’ High), Noah Heath (Rondebosch Boys’ High), Luke Kleinsmith (Wynberg Boys’ High), Adnaan Lagadien (Diocesan College), Unathi Magaloza (Khayelitsha Hub), Singa Mayoyo (Diocesan College), Litha Mbiko (Diocesan College), Hlumelo Mweba (Rondebosch Boys’ High), Joshua Neill (Rondebosch Boys’ High), Muhammad Ameen Schroeder (Wynberg Boys’ High), Michail Tarentaal (Wynberg Boys’ High).

5 Rondebosch Boys’ High | 4 Diocesan College | 3 Wynberg Boys’ High | 1 Khayalitsha Hub

 

Still navigating his penultimate year at the prestigious St Stithians College in Sandton, Lhuan-dre Pretorius has already made his mark on the cricket scene as part of the SA u19 squad that toured Bangladesh in preparation for next year’s ICC u19 Cricket World Cup. He also raised some eyebrows when he was selected by the Paarl Royals in the SA 20 auction at the end of September.

“Sitting at the HPC (Tuks), watching the auction with Juan James, Liyema Waqu and Richard Seletswane, the night before our SA Emerging game against Northern Cape, we all watched the auction in one room, but I was never too focused on the SA20. My main focus was to make the World Cup squad,” he said about the day he received a career-shaping contract.

“I remember Richard Das Neves saying ‘R77 Lhuan-Dre Pretorius’. Everyone in the room just jumped on me from joy, and it was just amazing to see how happy they were for me.”

Born in Klerksdorp and raised in the North West, he said both he and his younger brother, Vihan, showed early signs of talent in cricket and rugby. They were fortunate to have a cricket net in their backyard, and their afternoons soon began to revolve around the game. “We used to get home and not even bother about doing our homework. We would go straight to the cricket net and play, and since then I’ve never looked back,” he recalled.

His journey took a decisive turn in grade 9, when Lhuan-dre achieved a personal milestone by earning a call-up to the St Stithians 1st XI. “Making my first team debut in grade 9 was really special and a big personal achievement,” he shared. He made it a debut to remember, too, scoring a century against St David’s.

Reflecting on his top school matches, he highlighted a double-hundred against rivals KES and a crucial century against Hilton College as defining moments.

His dominance with the bat has enabled him to add his name to the Saints’ record books, and even though a full season still lies in front of him, he has already scored the most centuries in St Stithians’ distinguished cricket history.

With an impressive 16 to his name, at an average of 67, and 4 462 runs from 82 matches, he has already achieved more than most, but, ever the competitor, Pretorius says he has his eyes set on reaching 6 000 runs and 20 centuries before the end of next year.

Reflecting on playing for the SA u19s this year in Bangladesh, he proudly stated: “Representing your country at any level is a massive honour and privilege.”

His journey, however, has not been a walk in the park. Lhuan-dre emphasized: “It was never easy, and from the start, I knew that it was going to be tough with all the talented young cricketers this country has.

“I told myself every day that I have to do extra to get to the top. I hit cricket balls every single day for two hours, five days a week, playing matches on the weekend.

“Although the series did not go our way [Bangladesh won 3-2], I feel like we, as a squad, learned a lot and grew over [the course of] that tour. It was amazing to see my game develop; I felt like a new cricketer after the Bangladesh tour.”

His alma mater boasts an impressive four players in the provisional squad for next year’s u19 World Cup, with Kwena Maphaka, Richard Seletswane and Esosa Aihevba alongside him in the South African line-up. After a recent change of venue, the Saints’ foursome is hoping to live out their dreams on home soil in 2024.

Commenting on the late change, from Sri Lanka to South Africa, he said he welcomes the news. “Although we’ve been preparing to go to the sub-continent for over a year, it won’t affect us because we play in these conditions every single day. It suits our game plan perfectly and, personally, I believe the support and home-ground advantage will give us the upper hand.”

The camaraderie within the team is of vital importance, Pretorius stated. He said he gets to feed off his teammates at school, and as they have grown into more senior roles in their various teams, they all enjoy helping out the younger players coming into the squads.

He also credits the coaches at the national side for being approachable and supportive. “Our SA under-19 coaching staff are very open and they have created a very healthy environment, which allows us to talk to them at any time.”

Acknowledging the importance of a strong support system, Lhuan-dre expressed gratitude, saying: “My Dad, Abe, is always there to help me, and he supports me in every decision I take, and I am really grateful for that.

“My mom, Alinda, unfortunately, does not know a lot about cricket but she always does what she can,” he laughed.

Off the field, he also finds a round of golf relaxing. “I play in my free time just to get my mind off cricket. I would like to say that I am pretty decent.”

Asked about his role model, he remembers wanting to play like Quinton de Kock from the first time that he saw him in action. ” I remember he still used the GM Purest [cricket bat]. I asked my dad for one of those and since then I have used GM.”

De Kock is a left-handed opening batsman and a ‘keeper, just like Pretorius, who commented: “I see a bit of myself in him and I hope that I can do what he has done in the future.”

With De Kock recently retiring from the ODI format after South Africa’s heroic Cricket World Cup campaign in India, Proteas’ fans will be happy to know that his potential successor has been preparing studiously for quite some time.

While he is keeping his options open as he heads into his final year of school, one thing is certain: if Pretorius can keep up his work-rate and dedication for another season, he is odds-on to continue breaking records and terrorizing bowlers.

A young prospect with a promising future, fuelled by passion, talent, and the unwavering support of those around him, Lhuan-dre Pretorius continues to grow both on and off the field, and the cricketing world eagerly awaits the next chapter in his journey.

Die Oakdale Klein Karoo Saadproduksie Rugbyweek is al vir bykans ‘n halwe eeu die wegspringplek van die o.19-rugbyseisoen.

In 2024 gaan 32 eerstespanne van regoor die land weer bymekaarkom op die plaas net buite Riversdal tussen 20 en 25 Maart om kragte te meet voordat hul onderskeie ligas begin.

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Die jaarlikse byeenkoms is een van die oudste en grootste hoërskole-rugbytoernooie in die land en trek spanne van wyd en suid om mee te ding.

Die nuwe spanne by volgende jaar se geleentheid is Charlie Hofmeyr van Ceres, wie sal wil bou op die skitterende 2023 seisoen wat sy jong span beleef het, asook Hoërskool Pietersburg en Wagpos, al die pad uit die Noordwes.

Zwartkop is ook terug nadat hulle verlede jaar nie in aksie was nie.

Die gasheer word verteenwoordig deur ‘n 15-tal terwyl die Oakdale Bulle deelneem by die Noord/Suid-toernooi in Pretoria wat ook gedurende daardie week plaasvind. Die uitnodigingspan speel in die laaste wedstryd van die eerste dag teen Bredasdorp.

Van die ander interessante bepalings op die eerste dag is die nuwelinge uit Ceres wat vir Die Anker uit Brakpan aandurf en Wellington se Hoërskool Hugenote teen die 2023 Noord-Kaap kampioene, Hoërskool Upington.

Die twee spanne wat in die SDC Noordvaal Skild afdeling deelneem, Kemptonpark en Hoërskool Middelburg, se wedstryde teen hul Weskaapse mededingers, Brackenfell en Strand, kan ook vroeë hoogtepunte oplewer.

Die volgende dae se wedstryde sal bepaal word deur die eerste dag se uitslae, met die wenspanne wat mekaar aanpak. So terwyl die saamtrek ‘n geleentheid is vir die afrigters om kombinasies uit te toets en vir spelers om roes af te skud, is elke wedstryd van belang en kan daar van die eerste dag al vuurwerke verwag word.

Bepalings:

DE EIKE-VELD

08:45 – Montagu t. Hoër Volkskool Graaff-Reinet; 09:55 – Charlie Hofmeyr t. Die Anker; 11:05 – Langenhoven Gimnasium t. Wagpos; 12:15 – Brackenfell t. Kemptonpark; 14:00 – Hugenote t. Hoërskool Upington; 15:10 – Pearson t. Zwartkop; 16:20 – Hoërskool Strand t. Hoërskool Middelburg; 18:00 – Die Brandwag (Uitenhage) t. Hoërskool Pietersburg; 19:10 – Oakdale XV t. Bredasdorp.

POPULIERSBOS-VELD

08:45 – Overberg t. Augsburg Gimnasium; 09:55 – Parel Vallei t. Oosterlig; 11:05 – Labori t. Westering; 12:15 – Hermanus t. Merensky; 14:00 – Robertson t. Vryburg; 15:00 – Sentraal t. Potchefstroom Gimnasium; 16:20 – Swartland t. Lichtenburg.

 

The 2024 cricket season will roar into action on the 11th of January next year at the annual Paarl Boys’ High Cricket Festival. With 28 first teams and 24 u15 teams competing over the four days, it is one of the largest festivals of its kind in South Africa.

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With strong competition travelling from all over the country to face some of the Boland’s best over the course of four days, it promises to be an action-packed introduction to the new season.

The hosts begin the proceedings with a timed cricket match against Hoërskool Outeniqua, from George, on the first day.

On the second day, Boishaai face Garsfontein in a 50-overs showdown before taking on Noordheuwel on the Saturday.

They end their campaign with an exciting fixture against St John’s College, from Johannesburg.

With a selection of 26 games available each day, there will undoubtedly be an abundance of high-quality cricket to enjoy, and after the 2023 festival, expectations are high.

After Boishaai’s first match against Garsfontein ended undecided at this year’s event, despite a massive innings of 182 by Johan Wege, they went on to beat Noordheuwel and Westville Boys’ High before coming up tantalisingly short against St John’s College on the final day, losing by just 14 runs.

The locals will have a shot at redemption when they again face St John’s on the final day of the 2024 event.

The Fixtures

11 January 2024 (Time cricket)

Paarl Boys’ High vs Hoërskool Outeniqua (Brug A)
Paarl Gimnasium vs Marais Viljoen (Paarl Gimnasium A)
Paul Roos Gimnasium vs St John’s College (Paul Roos Oval)
Hoërskool Bellville vs Noordheuwel (Bellville A)
Stellenberg vs Montana (Stellenberg A)
Parel Vallei vs Cornwall Hill College (Parel Vallei A)
Brackenfell vs J.T.G (Brackenfell A)
Curro Durbanville vs Northcliff (Curro Durbanville A)
Hoërskool Durbanville vs Waterkloof (Durbanville A)
Somerset College vs Helpmekaar (Somerset College A)
HTS Drostdy vs Centurion (HTS Drostdy A)
Boland Landbou vs Noord-Kaap (Boland Landbou A)
Garsfontein vs Westville Boys’ High (Schalk Burger)
Hans Moore vs Diamantveld (Paul Roos B)

12 January 2024 (50 Overs)

Paarl Boys’ High vs Garsfontein (Brug A)
Paarl Gimnasium vs Noordheuwel (Paarl Gimnasium A)
Paul Roos Gimnasium vs Marais Viljoen (Paul Roos Oval)
Hoërskool Bellville vs Northcliff (Bellville A)
Stellenberg vs Helpmekaar (Stellenberg A)
Parel Vallei vs Noord-Kaap (Parel Vallei A)
Brackenfell vs Montana (Branckenfell A)
Curro Durbanville vs Centurion (Curro Durbanville)
Hoërskool Durbanville vs Cornwall Hill College (Durbanville A)
Somerset College vs St John’s College (Somerset College A)
HTS Drostdy vs J.T.G (HTS Drostdy A)
Boland Landbou vs Diamantveld (Boland Landou A)
Hans Moore vs Westville Boys’ High (Paul Roos B)
Hoërskool Outeniqua vs Waterkloof (Schalk Burger)

13 January (50 Overs)

Paarl Boys’ High vs Noordheuwel (Brug A)
Paarl Gimnasium vs Cornwall Hill College (Paarl Gimnasium A)
Paul Roos Gimnasium vs Westville Boys’ High (Paul Roos Oval)
Hoërskool Bellville vs Hoërskool Outeniqua (Bellville A)
Stellenberg vs St John’s (Stellenberg A)
Parel Vallei vs Waterkloof (Parel Vallei A)
Brackenfell vs Noord-Kaap (Brackenfell A)
Curro Durbanville vs Marais Viljoen (Curro Durbanville)
Hoërskool Durbanville vs Hans Moore (Duranville)
Somerset College vs Garsfontein (Somerset College A)
HTS Drostdy vs Montana (HTS Drostdy A)
Boland Landbou vs Helpmekaar (Boland Landbou A)
Northcliff vs J.T.G (Paul Roos B)
Diamantveld vs Centurion (Schalk Burger)

14 January 2024 (50 Overs/T20)

Paarl Boys’ High vs St John’s College (Brug A)
Paarl Gimnasium vs Garsfontein (Paarl Gimnasium A)
Paul Roos Gimnasium vs Marais Viljoen (Paul Roos Oval)
Hoërskool Bellville vs Diamantveld (Bellville A)
Stellenberg vs Noordheuwel (Stellenberg A)
Parel Vallei vs Hoërskool Outeniqua (Parel Vallei A)
Brackenfell vs Centurion (Brackenfell A)
Curro Durbanville vs Cornwall Hill College (Curro Durbanville)
Hoërskool Durbanville vs Helpmekaar (Durbanville)
Somerset College vs Westville Boys’ High (Somerset College A)
HTS Drostdy vs Waterkloof (HTS Drostdy A)
Boland Landbou vs Montana (Boland Landbou A)
Noord-Kaap vs Northcliff (Paul Roos B)
Marais Viljoen vs JTG (Schalk Burger)