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Hilton College showed just how much depth they have on the first day of the Independent Schools Rugby Festival at St Andrew’s in Bloemfontein when they comfortably beat St. Stithians College by 43-5 with a team consisting only of players who will still be eligible to play first-team for them next season.

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In the absence of some of their star players, like flyhalf and captain, Chris Horak, who was in action for the Sharks Craven Week team against the Bulls at the Noordvaal Bondedag, some of their stayers stepped up and showed that the future is looking bright for Hilton College rugby.

In particular, Horak’s replacement at flyhalf, Xola Makongolo and Hilton College’s 16-year-old eighth man, Emmanuel Dankwah, put on a dominant display for the team from KZN.

Hilton controlled the game from the start and showcased some exciting running rugby to set the mood for the Curry Cup final taking place at the Free State Stadium just up the road.

All the players had the opportunity to go watch the Cheetahs take on the Pumas for the title after the first day’s action.

In the penultimate matchup of day one, the hosts, St Andrew’s, showed their intent but ultimately came up just short against St David’s Marist.

In what was a thriller of a match, the hosts may feel that they left a couple of points on the field, deciding not to attempt to convert kickable penalties on two occasions.

The visitors from Johannesburg took their chances, and their lively scrumhalf, Diego Ferreira‘s penalty conversion was enough to secure the 24-21 win for St David’s Marist.

Kearsney are looking like the team to beat at the festival this year. They played against an invitational team from St Albans, also consisting of stayers.

They were ruthless in the first half and their big loose forward, Simanye Mlakalaka, looked unstoppable, scoring two tries for his team.

The boys from Pretoria did extremely well to regroup at half time though, and despite being down 40-5 at the break, they matched their opponents in the second half.

The second day of the festival takes place on Monday, when St Andrew’s faces CBC Boksburg in what promises to be an exciting matchup, and Kearsney take on Cornwall Hill in the final match of the day.

St Andrew’s will look to find the inspiration they need to live up to the promise shown on the first day, and Cornwall Hill have a big challenge waiting for them when they face Kearsney.

The scorers:

Hilton College 43 (17) – Tries: Emmanuel Dankwah (2), Michael Capes, Rowan Cox, Xola Makongolo, Luke Warren, Ollie Proudfoot. Conversions: Capes (3), Tristan Uys. St Stithians College 5 (5) – Try: Ryan Zvinavashe.

St David’s Marist 24 (17) – Tries: William Alleman, Jack Brady, Elliot Skei. Conversions: Diego Ferreira (3). Penalty Ferreira. St Andrews 21 (14) – Tries: Koena Ntsamai, Matthew Simon, Marco de Sousa. Conversions: Connor Nel (3).

CBC Boksburg 38 (12) – Tries: Chad Tullet (2), Jacques Lewis, Kyle Galliot, Mcebisi Ndimande. Conversions: Cayden Milne (4). Free State Development XV 5 (5).

Kearsney College 47 (40) – Tries: Simanye Mlakalaka (2), Seth Brown, Jarred van Staaden, Buko Hkwatika, Lindo Mpungose, Callum Steer. Conversions: Daniel Eagar (6). St Alban’s College XV 12 (5) – TBC

St Charles College 21 (14) – Tries: Marlon Mbewe, Lazola Makuala, Raphael Abijade. Conversions: Ukhanyo Ntsangani (2), Okhule Peti. Cornwall Hill College 5 (0) – Try: CJ Kapilikisha.

Clifton 29 (12) – Tries: Nathan Shotland (2), Simphiwe Ngcobo, Bryce Beeslaar, Joshau Kennedy. Conversions: Kennedy (4) Union 8 (8) – Try: Jayden Odendaal. Penalty: Hlaki Skepe.

The rest of the fixtures:

Monday:

Hickling A: 08:00 – Hilton vs St Alban’s College XV; 09:10 – St Andrews vs CBC Boksburg; 10:20 – St Charles vs Union High; 13:30 – FS Development XV vs St David’s Marist; 14:40 – Clifton vs St Stithians; 15:50 – Cornwall Hill vs Kearsney.

Wednesday:

Hickling A: 08:00 – St Charles vs St Stithians; 09:10 – St Andrews vs Kearsney.

Hickling B: 08:00 – Hilton vs St David’s Marist; 09:10 – Union High vs Free State Development XV.

Victoria Park: 08:00 – Clifton vs CBC Boksburg; 09:10 – St Alban’s College XV vs Cornwall Hill.

Scorers: 

Western Province 41 (29) – Tries: Jayden Joubert, Albert Lourens, Jadon Ocks, Jayden Brits, Jordan Jooste, Quintin Potgieter, Joshua Neill. Conversions: Leighton Brinkhuis (3). Boland 12 (0) – Tries: Jaydwill de Klerk, Junaide Stuart. Conversion: Giano da Kosta.

Free State 29 (7) – Tries: AJ Meyer, Ethan Adams, Brendon de Wee, AJ Booysen. Conversions: Tristan Maree (3). Penalty: Maree. Border 20 (13) – Tries: Sibabalwe Magwebu (2), Daniel Carr. Conversion: Bunquina Nuku. Penalty: Nuku.

Leopards 15 (10) – Tries: Tyran Masango, Waide Davey, KG Legodi. Limpopo Blue Bulls 12 (7) – Tries: Kgashane Malesa, Johannes Bezuidenhout. Conversion: Anzio Swartbooi.

SWD 36 (12) – Tries: Jemiqo Gallant, Johannes Snyman, Sinesihle Mdlankomo, Kai Pratt, Lohan Gerber, Lee-Winn Pretorius. Conversions: Warren Labuschagne (3). Griffons 12 (12) – Tries: AJ Myburgh, Gehan Hendricks. Conversion: JM  Rensburg.

Pumas 38 (10) – Tries: D’Angelo Roberts, Siyanda Dennison, Matthew Abbey, Hencoe Janse van Rensburg, Divan de Kock, Jacques Greyling. Conversions: Abbey (4). Griquas 10 (10) – Tries: Pieter Smit, Clinton Britz.

Golden Lions 39 (10) – Tries: Clinton Agu (3), Eugene de Lange, Deveno Bernado, Jade Rollinson, Jeandre Uithaler. Conversions: Uithaler (2). Valke 7 (0) – Try: Dihan Crause. Conversion: Doan Nel.

Blue Bulls 31 (10) – Tries: Albert Smit, Leskin Samuels, Zirk Meyer, Stefan McDonald. Conversions: Ruben Groenewald (4). Penalty: Groenewald. Sharks 27 (19) – Tries: Zekethelo Siyaya (2), Khazimla Makali, Josh Grant, Unknown. Conversions: Zander Vorster (2). Penalty: Stefan Moolman.

Eastern Province 26 (12) – Tries: Ross Atkinson, Matthew Harvey, Petrus Kleinhans, Gelden van Niekerk. Conversions: Travis Pheiffer (3). Border Country Districts 14 (7) – Tries: Amoyile Thole, Azukiwe Magqaza. Conversion: Thole (2).

Namibia 12 (5) – Tries: Hanre Cocklin, Dirk Farmer. Conversion: William Beukes. Zimbabwe 10 (10) – Tries: Chima Nwadike, Hunter Falkenberg.

Western Province XV 50 (26) – Tries: Tristan Joubert (2), Markus Muler (2), Leo Weber, Attie van der Lingen, Steph van der Merwe, Migael Turner. Coversions: Muller (5). Free State XV 3 (3) – Penalty: Jan Hendrik van der Linden.

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Kearsney College had to dig deep to hold on to a 15-7 lead against Cornwall Hill College on the second day of the Independent Schools Rugby Festival at St Andrew’s in Bloemfontein.

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Despite being a low-scoring game, the final match of the day provided plenty of excitement as the Cornwall Hill College boys kept asking questions of Kearsney, but the side from KZN was resolute on defence and managed to hold on to their lead.

Kearsney took an early 12-0 lead thanks to a try and conversion by their dynamic fullback, Daniel Eagar, and a try by the winger, Rogan Strydom but their opponents from Centurion never dropped their heads, and after their eighth man, Jon-Luc Snyman, got them on the board it looked like they found new energy and they kept within reach of Kearsney to the very end.

The hosts, St Andrew’s, realized some of the potential that they showed glimpses of on the first day.

After just coming up short 24-21 against St David’s Marist on day one, the home team put on an impressive performance to beat CBC Boksburg 46-5.

Their fullback and captain, Connor Nell, played a dream game, leading by example and scoring a hat-trick in front of the home crowd.

Clifton also had to hold on to survive an inspired second-half onslaught by St Stithians.

Despite looking strong and scoring three tries after the break, St Stithians had allowed Clifton to do too much damage in the first half and couldn’t make up the difference.

After this 29-19 victory and Saturday’s 29-8 win against Union High, they can leave the festival with a 100% winning record if they manage to beat CBC Boksburg in their final match.

Hilton also continued on their impressive run of form with their team of stayers blowing through St Alban’s College’s Invitational XV 64-3 after beating St Stithians 43-5 on the first day.

They face St David’s Marist on the final day and the team from Johannesburg will need to be at their best to avoid becoming Hilton’s third victim this week.

St. Andrew’s play against Kearsney in the main match of the final day and the home team will see this as a golden opportunity to show their intent by taking down a big name at their home festival.

The Kearsney boys have a day off to recover from the physical toll their last battle must have had, knowing they can also make it three from three if they beat the hosts on Wednesday.

Scorers:

Kearsney  College 15 (12) – Tries: Rogan Strydom, Daniel Eagar. Conversion: Eagar. Penalty: Eagar. Cornwall Hill 7 (7) – Try: Jon-Luc Snyman. Conversion: Tshepo Malete

Clifton 29 (24) – Tries: Matt Hammond, Adam Selikow, Joshua Kennedy, Ebeneezer Mangue, Owen Field. Conversions: Kennedy (2). St. Stithians College 19 (0) – Tries: Bongani Mudzana, Chris Anderson, Francois Botes. Conversions: Chris Anderson (2).

St David’s Marist 61 (40) – Tries: Daniel Fellingam (3), Elliot Skei, Connor McWilliams, Nick de Zwart, Kuzivakwashe Majuru, William Alleman, William Hayton. Conversions: Luca Cabion (5), Diego Ferreira (3). Free State Development 0.

St Charles College 57 (33) – Tries: Raphael Ajibade (3), Matthew Urquhart (2), Keagan Lombard, KG Mashiloane, Dean Chiwese,  Matthew Ludick. Conversions: Ukhanyo Ntsangani (6). Union High 0.

St Andrew’s 46 (22) – Tries: Connor Nel (3), Eduan van den Heever, Leon Athanasiou, Naudé Botha, Kamogelo Leshupi, Retshe Mokoena. Conversions: Nel (2), Botha. CBC Boksburg 5 (5) – Try: Cayden Milne.

Hilton College 64 (40) – Tries: Khanya Jekwa (2), Ollie Proudfoot (2), Rukudzo Madinga (2), Oli Gaboreau, Tristan Uys, Requilme Adonis, Unknown. Conversions: Michael Capes (6), Luke Warren. St Alban’s College XV 3.

 

Wednesday’s fixtures:

Hickling A: 08:00 – St Charles vs St Stithians; 09:10 – St Andrews vs Kearsney.

Hickling B: 08:00 – Hilton vs St David’s Marist; 09:10 – Union High vs Free State Development XV.

Victoria Park: 08:00 – Clifton vs CBC Boksburg; 09:10 – St Alban’s College XV vs Cornwall Hill.

 

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Nine independent schools from across South Africa will be competing at this year’s event, along with a Free State Development XV.

Two notable omissions this year are last year’s host, St Andrew’s College, from Makhanda, and Diocesan College, from Cape Town.

These two schools are playing in their own derby on the Friday before the tournament in Makhanda.

After the first round of matches of the ISRF on Saturday, the players will all have the opportunity to go to the Currie Cup final at the Free State Stadium to watch the Toyota Cheetahs take on the Airlink Pumas for the title.

Some of the teams will be affected by the loss of their players who have been selected for the different Youth Weeks which are also kicking off next week.

Both Hilton College and St Alban’s College have opted to select a team of stayers, so this festival will be a good indication of areas they can improve on before next season, and the participating boys are sure to benefit from the experience.

The teams for Saturday are:

Clifton vs Union High at 08:00

Clifton: 15 Mackenzie Haygarth, 14 Ebenezer Mangue, 13 Joshua Kennedy, 12 Joseph Ray, 11 Nkhanyiso Ntshangase, 10 Adam Selikow, 9 Michael Langston, 8 Bryce Beeslaar, 7 Owen Field, 6 Nathan Shotland, 5 Ben McElligot, 4 Ben van der Merwe, 3 Njabulo Dlomo, 2 Khanya Mgabi, 1 Simphiwe Ngcobo

Union High: 15 Hlaki Skepe, 14 Wade Edwards, 13 Jared Meyer, 12 Jude Langmead, 11 Josh Swartland, 10 Peter Michaels, 9 Camran Swartz, 8 Chuma Sobantu, 7 Josh Basson, 6 Na’eem Mohamed, 5 Josh Horne, 4 Brent Hesselink, 3 Ryan Jenneke, 2 Eli Robile, 1 Jayden Odendaal.

St Charles College vs Cornwall Hill College at 09:15

St Charles College: 15 Rashid Isaacs, 14 Matthew Ludick, 13 Connor Segar, 12 Okuhle Peti, 11 Keegan Lombard, 10 Ukhanyo Ntsangani, 9 KG Mashiloane, 8 Stephan Veldsman, 7 Marlon Mbewe, 6 Lazola Makuala, 5 Brent Marsberg, 4 Reece Curtin, 3 Christian Allardice, 2 Matthew Urquhart, 1 Lutho Mrwata.

Cornwall Hill College: 15 Tshepo Molete, 14 Jared Conradie, 13 John Martin de Jesus, 12 Eusibio Scribante, 11 CJ Kapilikisha, 10 Gideon van der Merwe, 9 Christiaan van der Merwe, 8 Jon-Luc Snyman, 7 Ryan Thompson, 6 Dade Kunneke, 5 Ruben Horn, 4 Yazan Sabah, 3 Omar Sabah, 2 Evangelos Papadopolous, 1 Max Land.

Kearsney College vs St Alban’s College XV at 10:30

Kearsney College: 15 Daniel Eagar, 14 Joe Verbaan, 13 Lindo Mpungose, 12 Jude Greig, 11 Rogan Strydom, 10 Jarred van Staaden, 9 Murray Weyer, 8 Qhamani Mlandandle, 7 Simanye Mlakalaka, 6 Callum Steer, 5 Seth Brown, 4 Joseph Roylance, 3 Nardus Grundling, 2 Luwanda Xengxe, 1 Aya Jikwana.

St Alban’s College XV: 15 Akhona Sontundu, 14 Ofentse Sema, 13 Aiden Kloppers, 12 Julian Olivier, 11 Joshua Kirkcaldy, 10 Wesley Ridgeway, 9 Joshua Verster, 8 Daniel Bouwer, 7 Ben Stevenson, 6 Logan Jones, 5 Jandré Botha, 4 Keegan Dick, 3 Andreas Philippou, 2 Craig Milne, 1 Albert Mochan.

CBC Boksburg vs Free State Development XV at 11:45

CBC Boksburg: 15 Jacques Lewis, 14 Bohlale Marutla, 13 Mcebisi Ndimande, 12 Cayden Milne, 11 Jose Bessit, 10 Cullen Pieterse, 9 Siya Gama, 8 Chad Tullet, 7 Dian Pretorius, 6 Kyle Galliot, 5 Matthew Galliot, 4 Austin Qamba, 3 Kytlwano Daza, 2 Max Sennwitz, 1 Brin Wedel.

Free State Development XV: NA

St Andrews vs St David’s at 13:00

St Andrews: 15 Connor Nel, 14 Dakalo Leketa, 13 Mlungisi Lepesa, 12 Elia Mokuoane, 11 Koena Ntsamai, 10 CM Geel, 9 Schalk Liebenberg, 8 Eduan van den Heever, 7 Mandela Sipoyo, 6 Matthew Fletcher, 5 Marco de Sousa, 4 Lesedi Sipoyo, 3 Matthew Simon, 2 Thato Kalake, 1 Ioanni Giannakopouloss.

St David’s Marist: 15 Elliot Skei, 14 Kuzivakwashe Majuru, 13 Tristan Lambe, 12 Theo Fonternel, 11 Michael Henderson, 10 Teegen Rossini, 9 Diego Ferreira, 8 Jack Brady, 7 Daniel Fellingham, 6 Brett Bulger, 5 William Alleman, 4 Julian Steven-Jennings, 3 D’Andre Mushonga, 2 Connor McWilliams, 1 William Hayton.

Hilton College vs St Stithians College at 14:15

Hilton College: 15 Daniel Sweeney, 14 Rukudzo Madinga, 13 Michael Capes, 12 Oli Gaboreau, 11 Requilme Adonis, 10 Xola Makongolo, 9 Mitchel Wilson, 8 Emmanual Dankwah, 7 Stewart Falconer, 6 Jacque Olivier, 5 Luke Warren, 4 Meyer Malherbe, 3 Rowan Cox, 2 Dylan Neill, 1 Daniel Lyon.

St Stithians College: 15 Sicelo Sakawuli, 14 Hlelo Ngwenya, 13 Rourke O’Sullivan, 12 Gabriel Hore, 11 Aphelele Ngcuka, 10 Chris Anderson, 9 Aidan Appalsamy, 8 Tashinga Chingonzo, 7 Ryan Zvinavashe, 6 Ross Turner, 5 Luke Thorrold, 4 Francois Botes, 3 Keabetswe Mapukana, 2 Oliver Groves, 1 Branden Lightfoot.

The rest of the fixtures:

Monday:

Hickling A: 08:00 – Hilton vs St Alban’s College XV; 09:10 – St Andrews vs CBC Boksburg; 10:20 – St Charles vs Union High; 13:30 – FS Development XV vs St David’s Marist; 14:40 – Clifton vs St Stithians; 15:50 – Cornwall Hill vs Kearsney.

Wednesday:

Hickling A: 08:00 – St Charles vs St Stithians; 09:10 – St Andrews vs Kearsney.

Hickling B: 08:00 – Hilton vs St David’s Marist; 09:10 – Union High vs Free State Development XV.

Victoria Park: 08:00 – Clifton vs CBC Boksburg; 09:10 – St Alban’s College XV vs Cornwall Hill.

The 2023 Youth Weeks kick off with Grant Khomo Week where the top u16 players from across the country will be representing their provinces.

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This year’s tournament has been relocated to Boland Landbouskool in the Agter-Paarl after heavy rains forced a move from the initially planned venue at Paul Roos Gimnasium in Stellenbosch.

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The following days’ fixtures will be determined by the results of the first day.

The opening day already promises a lot of excitement as the Sharks, who have only missed the main match at the Grant Khomo twice since 2015 take on a Bulls team that has shown promise and the Western Province and Boland teams finally get an opportunity to test their steel after their scheduled warm-up games against each other also fell victim to the weather.

The fixtures for the first day are:

A field: 08:00 – Pumas vs Griquas; 09:20 – Lions vs Falcons; 10:40 –  Sharks vs Bulls; 12:10 – Leopards vs Limpopo Blue Bulls; 13:40 – Free State vs Border; 15:40 – Western Province vs Boland.

B field: 08:30 – Eastern Province vs Border CD; 09:50 – Zimbabwe vs Namibia; 11:10 – Western Province XV vs Free State XV; 12:30 – Griffons vs SWD.

The annual Grant Khomo Week for u16 players will be hosted by Boland Landbou just outside Paarl from 26 June 2023.

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The tournament was scheduled to be hosted by Paul Roos Gimnasium in Stellenbosch but the adverse weather conditions bringing forth major rain storms forced the organisers to move the tournament to Boland Landbou.

The inaugural Grant Khomo Week was hosted in Johannesburg in 2003.

The teams:

Blue Bulls: 15 Matthew Seymore (Affies), 14 Waylon John Oncke (Overkruin), 13 Nicolaas Grobler (Affies), 12 Leskin Samuels (Menlopark), 11 Justin Roan Julies (Zwartkop), 10 Ruben Groenewald (Affies), 9 Zirk Ettiene Meyer (Affies), 8 Stefan McDonald (Affies), 7 Albert Smit (Affies), 6 Thabiso Mbembele (St Alban’s College), 5 Christiaan de Wet (Affies), 4 Daniel Malakiya (Heronbridge College), 3 Gideon Botes (Affies), 2 Vhutali Matsila (St Alban’s College), 1 Shiloh Beaton (Pretoria Boys’ High). Replacements: 16 Bauke Swart (Affies), 17 Roal Kruger (Affies), 18 Petrus de Bruyn (Affies), 19 Banele Mashaba (Pretoria Boys’ High), 20 Okuhle Hini (Overkruin), 21 Davoughn Banton (Zayo Sports Academy), 22 Leequin Fredericks (Overkruin), 23 Drewyn Baron (Garsfontein). Coaches: Heinrich van Jaarsveldt and Adam Barnard.

11 Affies | 3 Overkruin | 2 Pretoria Boys’ High | 2 St Alban’s College | 1 Heronbridge College | 1 Zwartkop | 1 Menlopark | 1 Garsfontein | 1 Zayo Sports Academy

Boland: 15 Junaid Stuart (Bredasdorp), 14 Danico Sass (Charlie Hofmeyr), 13 Lorenzo Kroutz (Overberg), 12 Giano da Kosta (Hermanus), 11 Lyle Pienaar (Hoërskool Stellenbosch), 10 Junade Pasensie (Hermanus), 9 Lian Lochner (HTS Drostdy), 8 Joshua Steenkamp (Porterville), 7 Callum Liedeman (Swartland), 6 Jayd-Will de Klerk (Worcester Gimnasium), 5 Clint Afrika (Hopefield), 4 Gerhard Goosen (Charlie Hofmeyr), 3 Joshua-Gerrard Swarts (Charlie Hofmeyr), 2 Henko Smit (HTS Drostdy), 1 Glen-Will Tromp (Charlie Hofmeyr). Replacements: 16 Paul Liebenberg (Hoërskool Vredendal), 17 Ruan van Wyk (Hopefield), 18 Cristof Nelson (HTS Drostdy), 19 Carlos dos Santos (HTS Drostdy), 20 Gideon Scheepers (Hermanus), 21 Kyle Albertus (Schoonspruit Secondary), 22 Ruben von Solms (HTS Drostdy), 23 Jeraldo Davids (Langberg Secondary). Coaches: Jeffrey Fransman, Dillan Demas, Renier Moolman.

5 HTS Drostdy | 4 Charlie Hofmeyr | 3 Hermanus | 2 Hopefield | 1 Worcester Gimnasium | 1 Swartland | 1 Porterville | 1 Hoërskool Stellenbosch | 1 Overberg | 1 Bredasdorp | 1 Hoërskool Vredendal | 1 Schoonspruit Secondary | 1 Langberg Secondary

Border: 15 Bunqina Nuku (Selborne College), 14 Kukhona Kettledas (Port Rex High), 13 Sbabalwe Magwebu (Queens College), 12 Njongo Mbanga (Selborne College), 11 Siposethu Mancotywa (Queens College), 10 Oliver Schmidt (Selborne College), 9 Imange Gxwem (Hudson Park), 8 Bulumko Manqina (Queens College), 7 Jeffrey Niland (Queens College), 6 Torin Dicks (Hudson Park), 5 Daniel Carr (Selborne College), 4 Matthew Bean (Selborne College), 3 Manyono Mpendo (Hudson Park), 2 Liam Hansen (Selborne College), 1 Rober John-Osunkwo (Selborne College). Replacements: 16 Joshua Pickering (Stirling High), 17 Mzi Faku (Lilyfontein), 18 Avuyile Phendu (Queens College), 19 Raynhardt Brown (Grens), 20 Ebenezer Sarpong (Dale College), 21 Ndimphiwe Songqwaba (Queens College), 22 Owam Nqweniso (Wongalethu), 23 Boikoho Motlohi (Queens College). Coaches: Clinton Loest, Miles Rayner.

7 Selborne College | 7 Queens College | 3 Hudson Park | 1 Port Rex High | 1 Stirling High | 1 Lilyfontein | 1 Grens | 1 Dale College | 1 Wongalethu 

Border Country Districts: 15 Azukiwe Magqasa (Khanyisa), 14 Linethemba Mtsewu (Dodrecht), 13 Bunono Khohliwe (Ngangelizwe), 12 Amyoli Thole (Khanyisa), 11 Inga Mnunu (Mthatha), 10 Mihlali Fayo (Thomas Ntaba), 9 Chuma Mxamli (Khanyisa), 8 Luvo Mtshiso (Tyelinzima), 7 Ayavuya Kwaza (NA), 6 Daniel Jayiya (Ngangelizwe), 5 Charles Nkelenjane (Khanyisa), 4 Simbulele Mjakuja (Ngangelizwe) 3 Papama Mda (Mthatha International High School), 2 Sakhe Ntozini (Ngangelizwe), 1 Sihle Mbembe (Khanyisa). Replacements: 16 Uyanda-Mlibo Makupula (NA), 17 Junior Ndlazi (NA), 18 Bons Mpoza (St John’s High), 19 Kungawo Sotyato (Khanyisa), 20 Liyema Bebe (Mthatha High), 21 Sbu Nkunkuma (Ngangelizwe), 22 Lime Gxotani (NA), 23 Ntsika Dubase (St John’s High). Coaches: Wanga Ntaba, Thembelani Giwu.

6 Khanyisa | 5 Ngangelizwe | 4 NA | 2 Mthatha High | 2 St John’s High | 1 Mthatha International High School | 1 Tyelinzima | 1 Thomas Ntaba | 1 Dodrecht 

Eastern Province: 15 Athelihle Bonga (Graeme College), 14 Damien Witbooi (Framesby), 13 Cole Hilpert (Framesby), 12 Erin Nelson (Graeme College), 11 Meyer Prinsloo (Grey High), 10 Tayon Matowa (Nico Malan), 9 Travis Pheiffer (Grey High), 8 Jaiden Brewis (Framesby), 7 Petrus Kleinhans (Nico Malan), 6 Likhona Bill (Graeme College), 5 Ethan Terblanche (Framesby), 4 Matthew Harvey (St Andrew’s College), 3 Mlibo Toni (Pearson), 2 Zandre van der Mescht (Die Brandwag), 1 Evan Mucka (Grey High). Replacements: 16 Avuyile Helesi (Graeme College), 17 Ross Atkinson (Grey High), 18 Damian le Roux (Die Brandwag), 19 Mikhulu Yolani (Graeme College), 20 Oliver Johns (St Andrew’s College), 21 Gelden van Niekerk (Nico Malan), 22 Joshua Smith (Westering), 23 Ikechukwe Ukekwe (Kingswood High). Coaches: Ashley Carolus, AB Smith.

5 Graeme College | 4 Grey High | 4 Framesby | 3 Nico Malan | 2 Die Brandwag | 2 St Andrew’s College | 1 Pearson | 1 Westering | 1 Kingswood High

Free State: 15 Tristan Maree (Grey College), 14 Siyabonga Kenny (Grey College), 13 Ethan Adams (Grey College), 12 Vuyisile Titoti (Jim Fouché), 11 Lamla Mgedezi (Grey College), 10 Toriq Schambreel (Grey College), 9 Sherwin Buys (Grey College), 8 AJ Booysen (Grey College), 7 Adem Niewoudt (Grey College), 6 Molefi Tatane (Grey College), 5 AJ Meyer (Grey College), 4 Claude Steyn (Grey College), 3 Johannes Badenhorst (Grey College), 2 Simon Steyn (Grey College), 1 Luan van der Berg (Grey College). Replacements: 16 Xander Smit (Grey College), 17 Kwanda Dyonase (Grey College), 18 Marthinus Oosthuizen (Grey College), 19 Daniel Grobler (Grey College), 20 Josh Nelson (Fichardtpark), 21 Brandon de Wee (Fichardtpark), 22 Breyton de Wee (Fichardtpark), 23 Keanu Mettler (Grey College). Coaches: Meyer van Tonder, Adolf Swiegers.

19 Grey College | 3 Fichardtpark | 1 Jim Fouché

Free State XV: 15 Neo Mokgothu (HTS Louis Botha), 14 Chad Liall (Grey College), 13 Raqiel Jaftha (Grey College), 12 Bendre Vermaak (Sand du Plessis), 11 Kaydin Langley (Jim Fouché), 10 Alldrick Johnson (Jim Fouché), 9 Johan Wessels (Grey College), 8 Johannes Fourie (Grey College), 7 Tayrian Matthys (Grey College), 6 Thiart Steenkamp (Grey College), 5 Franco Oberholzer (Jim Fouché), 4 Christiaan Opperman (Landboudal), 3 Regard Scheepers (Landboudal), 2 Luan Booysen (Landboudal), 1 Lehakoe Mkhwane (Saint Andrews). Replacements: 16 Akenji Nji Suh (Sentraal), 17 Mohale Masiteng (HTS Louis Botha), 18 Mlali Bukho (Fichardtpark), 19 Willem Bosch (Grey College), 20 Danyon Melaat (Jim Fouché), 21 Albriano Jackson (Bloemfontein Hoërskool), 22 Jan Hendrik van der Linden (Grey College), 23 Neo Lephallo (HTS Louis Botha). Coaches: Neil Murphy, Riaan Herholdt.

8 Grey College | 4 Jim Fouché | 3 Landboudal | 3 Louis Botha | 1 Saint Andrews | 1 Sand du Plessis | 1 Sentraal | 1 Fichardtpark | 1 Hoërskool Bloemfontein

Griffons: 15 Owen Pieterson (Witteberg), 14 Gehan Hendricks (Welkom Gimnasium), 13 JC van Rhyn (Hoërskool Trio), 12 Vuzimuzi Ndayi (Witteberg), 11 Jaylin Jones (Hoërskool Trio), 10 Adriaan Bonthuys (Voortrekker), 9 Johannes Rensburg (Goudveld), 8 Dirk Serfontein (Hoërskool Trio), 7 Emile Mahleblebe (Welkom Gimnasium), 6 Reabtswe Olifant (Hentie Cilliers), 5 Vincent Roberts (Hoërskool Trio), 4 Daniel Fourie (Hoërskool Trio), 3 Andre Myburgh (Voortrekker), 2 Wian Muller (Voortrekker), 1 Amaan Adendorf (Welkom Gimnasium). Replacements: 16 Barend Kriek (Hoërskool Trio), 17 Thomas Peach (Voortrekker), 18 Bokamoso Gabuse (Welkom Gimnasium), 19 Disema Mofokeng (Hentie Cilliers), 20 Theodoruis van Wyk (Voortrekker), 21 Davian Pule (Hentie Cilliers), 22 Jayden Windvogel (Hoërskool Trio), 23 Khamane Jorge (Welkom Gimnasium). Coaches: Frans Crous, Letsie Setona.

7 Hoërskool Trio | 5 Welkom Gimnasium | 5 Voortrekker | 3 Hentie Cilliers | 2 Witteberg| 1 Goudveld

Griquas: 15 Dalindyebo Gubula (Upington High), 14 Lorenzo Green (Diamantveld), 13 Clinton Brits (Diamantveld), 12 Pieter Smit (Duineveld), 11 Caylib Stevens (Noord-Kaap), 10 Aidan Gadeija (Prieska), 9 Phillip Green (Upington High School), 8 Jacobus Wessels (Upington High School), 7 Enrique Boshoff (Diamantveld), 6 Louis Fourie (Diamantveld), 5 Handre Welgemoed (Diamantveld), 4 Petrus Fourie (Upington High School), 3 Dian Ellis (Diamantveld), 2 Joshua Willemse (Noord-Kaap), 1 Letlotlolo Assegaai (Kalahari High School). Replacements: 16 Jade Coetzee (Upington High), 17 Vhandre Bezuidenhout (Diamantveld), 18 Dawid Dege (Duineveld), 19 Zuan Rautenbach (Diamantveld), 20 Cofa Azingce (De Aar), 21 Luiz Isaaks (Upington High), 22 Ryan Kotze (Postmasburg), 23 Jonathon Harding (Duineveld). Coaches: Andre Wait, Mortan Coetzee, Jaco Bezuidenhout.

9 Hoërskool Diamantveld | 6 Upington High School | 2 NoordKaap High School | 2 Hoërskool Duineveld | 1 Kalahari High School | 1 Prieska High School | 1 Hoërskool De Aar | 1 Hoërskool Postmasburg

Leopards: 15 Waide Davey (Hoërskool Rustenburg), 14 Tyran Masango (Hoërskool Klerksdorp), 13 Jordan Rathebe (Hoërskool Vryburg), 12 Wimton Abrahams (Hoërskool Klerksdorp), 11 Wesley van Loggenberg (Hoërskool  Rustenburg), 10 Claydon Karelse (Hoërskool Rustenburg), 9 Alwyn Retief (Hoërskool Rustenburg), 8 Kgolagano Legodi (Lichtenburg), 7 Dirk Huisamen (Hoërskool Rustenburg), 6 Xavier Steenkamp (Hoërskool Rustenburg), 5 Abrie Esterhuizen (Hoërskool Klerksdorp), 4 Rebaone Chabalala (Hoërskool Hartebeesport), 3 De Wet le Roux (Hoërskool Klerksdorp), 2 Luan van der Sandt (Hoërskool Rustenburg), 1 Ockert Grobler (Hoërskool Rustenburg). Replacements: 16 Christiaan Koen (Hoërskool Klerksdorp), 17 Reabetswe Ramarumo (Hoërskool Hartebeespoort), 18 Matthew Redelinghuys (Potchefstroom Gimnasium), 19 Kiaan van Deventer (Hoërskool Rustenburg), 20 Letlotlo Tobosi (Wesvalia), 21 Reamogetswe Motsusi (Lichtenburg), 22 Lesedi Motlhaping (Potchefstroom Volkskool), 23 Timothy Visagie (Hoërskool Rustenburg). Coaches: Jon-Ross Jackson, Brendan Coetzee.

10 Hoërskool Rustenburg | 5 Hoërskool Klerksdorp | 2 Hoërskool Hartebeespoort | 2 Lichtenburg | 1 Hoërskool Vryburg | 1 Potchefstroom Gimnasium | 1 Potchefstroom Volkskool | 1 Wesvalia

Limpopo Blue Bulls: 15 Joao Pinto (Ben Vorster), 14 Lerisch Duba (Pietersburg Hoërskool), 13 Kgashane Malesa (Ben Vorster), 12 Maritz Meintjies (Merensky), 11 Kamogelo Sehlabane (HTS Tom Naude), 10 Anzio Swartbooi (Frikkie Meyer), 9 Celliers van der Merwe (Pietersburg Hoërskool), 8 Johannes Bezuidenhout (Nylstroom), 7 Juan Jansen van Vuuren (Pietersburg Hoërskool), 6 Aretumisheng Ramohale (Ben Vorster), 5 Prince Leteane (Frikkie Meyer), 4 Kian du Plessis (Hans Strijdom), 3 Pieter Erasmus (Pietersburg Hoërskool), 2 Jayden Visser (Merensky), 1 Jan Moulder (Pietersburg Hoërskool). Replacements: 16 Khathutshelo Sikhwetha (HTS Tom Naude), 17 Wessel Pieterse (Frikkie Meyer), 18 John Barnard (Frikkie Meyer), 19 Thapelo Monyane (Frikkie Meyer), 20 Blessing Mathebula (Merensky), 21 Rotshidzwa Simba (Ellisras), 22 Boitumelo Makgaba (Curro Heuwelkruin), 23 Luhann Janse van Rensburg (Merensky). Coach: Adolf Ellis.

5 Hoërskool Pietersburg | 5 Frikkie Meyer | 4 Merensky | 3 Ben Vorster | 2 HTS Tom Naude | 1 Hans Strijdom | 1 Nylstroom | 1 Ellisras | 1 Curro Heuwelkruin

Lions: 15 Jeandre Uithaler (Noordheuwel), 14 Jarrel Mbuyi (King Edwardd VII), 13 Ty Ax (Helpmekaar), 12 Clinton Cloete (Helpmekaar), 11 Aidan Bester (Noordheuwel), 10 Nehemia Hollenbach (Jeppe), 9 Gideon Diedericks (Noordheuwel), 8 Chinedu Amadi (King Edward VII), 7 Joshua Mackenzie (Northcliff), 6 Sam Bruwer (King Edward VII), 5 Zian Smith (Helpmekaar), 4 Eugene de Lange (Helpmekaar), 3 Dylan Engelbrecht (Helpmekaar), 2 Gustavus Grotius (Helpmekaar), 1 Andre Poulton (Jeppe). Replacements: 16 Clinton Agu (Marais Viljoen), 17 Divan du Preez (Monument), 18 Ayanda Funeka (Jeppe), 19 Rio Tshambalanga (Marais Viljoen), 20 Zaiden Krige (Helpmekaar), 21 Deveno Bernardo (Jeppe), 22 Jade Rollinson (Noordheuwel), 23 Matthew Hunt (Northcliff). Coaches: Darren Jordaan, Andries Botha, JD Toerien.

7 Helpmekaar | 4 Jeppe High School for Boys | 4 Noordheuwel | 3 King Edward VII | 2 Northcliff | 2 Marais Viljoen | 1 Hoërskool Monument

Namibia: 15 Frederik Fourie, 14 Dian Botha, 13 Hanre Cocklin, 12 Johann Jankowitz, 11 Dirk Farmer, 10 William Beukes, 9 Adriaan Boonzaaier, 8 Russel Bartlett, 7 Vincent Scholtz, 6 Pieter-Jan Strydom, 5 Jaythen Orange, 4 Tjeripo Karuhumba, 3 Rudolf Harmse, 2 Cicco du Plessis, 1 Jurick van der Berg. Replacements: 16 Tiaan van der Westhuizen, 17 Gideon van Rensburg, 18 Stefan Lotriet, 19 Lihan Horn, 20 Burger Oelofsen, 21 Christopher Coetzee, 22 John-Daniel Meintjies, 23 Alvandro Diergaardt. Coaches: Johannes Dames, Morne Rust, Devano Alcock.

Pumas: 15 Thabelo Moloi (Lydenburg), 14 Tinyiko Silubane (Middelburg), 13 Lungelo Maseko (Middelburg), 12 Divan de Kock (Nelspruit), 11 Kefilwe Phamotse (Middelburg), 10 Matthew Abbey (Middelburg), 9 Liam Pringle (Nelspruit), 8 Vaughn van Zyl (Nelspruit), 7 Franko Rossouw (Secunda), 6 Hencoe Janse van Rensburg (Middelburg), 5 Werno Heyns (Nelspruit), 4 Khensani Buthelezi (Middelburg), 3 Divan Scheepers (Ligbron), 2 D’angelo Roberts (Nelspruit), 1 Lindani Ndlela (Nelspruit). Replacements: 16 Wihan Jordaan (Middelburg), 17 Sillindokuhle Tshabalala (Rob Fereirra), 18 Stefan Bezuidenhout (Secunda), 19 Zanempilo Mahlangu (Middelburg), 20 Prosper Chiloane (Nelspruit), 21 Alonzo Blankenberg (Secunda), 22 Siyanda Dennison (Ligbron), 23 Jacques Greyling (Middelburg). Coaches: Johannes Hennop, Hennie Skorbinski, Lindenani Makhanya.

9 Middelburg Hoërskool | 7 Nelspruit | 3 Secunda | 2 Ligbron | 1 Lydenberg | 1 Rob Ferreira

Sharks: 15 Zekhethelo Siyaya (Northwood), 14 Lizwe Mtetwa (Clifton), 13 Jadrian Afrikaner (Westville), 12 Khazimla Makali (Hilton), 11 Lee-Rynne Sinkfontein (Maritzburg College), 10 Liyema Nela (Hilton), 9 Zander Vorster (NA), 8 Mumbere Vyambwera (Maritzburg College), 7 Andre Boshoff (Hilton), 6 Cyril Cherayi (Maritzburg College), 5 Lian Terblanche (Northwood), 4 Trent Chubb (Hilton), 3 Joseph Udo-Idung (Durban High School), 2 Josh Grant (Hilton), 1 Lebohang Theko (Westville). Replacements: 16 Asabonga Jiyane (Northwood), 17 Sphephelo Ntshangase (Northwood), 18 Tinayeishe Ruwona (Northwood), 19 Lwandile Simelane (Westville), 20 David Humphreys (Westville), 21 Liam Simpkins (Westville), 22 Stefan Moolman (Michaelhouse), 23 William Ridl (Michaelhouse). Coaches: Jacques Deen, Mzingaye Nyathi, Cameron Fraser.

6 Westville Boys High School | 5 Hilton College | 3 Northwood School | 3 Maritzburg College | 2 Michaelhouse | 1 Durban High School | 1 Glenwood High School | 1 Clifton College

South Western Districts: 15 Reinhart Viljoen (Oakdale), 14 Jenriqo Gallant (Soa Bras Secondary), 13 Lee-win Pretorius (Oakdale), 12 Warren Labuschagne (Oakdale), 11 Kudukwashe Ganniwa (Oakdale), 10 Charles Vosloo (Oakdale), 9 Jandrian Goosen (Oakdale), 8 Lohan Gerber (Oakdale), 7 Johannes Snyman (Oakdale), 6 Henru Nell (Point High School), 5 Jean Coetzee (Oakdale), 4 Liam Lightley (Oakdale), 3 Kai Pratt (Oakdale), 2 Keenan Myners (Outeniqua), 1 Jordan Ess (Oakdale). Replacements: Sinesihle Mdlankomo (Oakdale), 17 John-Daniel Lourens (Outeniqua), 18 Rezandre Gelderblom (Soa Bras Secondary), 19 Ruan Swart (Oakdale). 20 Dieriego September (Kairos Secondary), 21 Hein Olivier (Outeniqua), 22 Virgil Pockpas (Outeniqua), 23 Keanan Malgas (Bridgton Secondary). Coaches: Adriaan Jansen, Michiel Neethling.

14 Oakdale Landbou | 4 Outeniqua  | 2 Sao Bras Secondary | 1 Point High School | 1 Bridgton Secondary | 1 Kairos

Valke: 15 Kevin Oormeyer (Volkskool), 14 Tumi Moloi (Transvalia), 13 Tsepo Molakeng (Transvalia), 12 Christopher Combrink (EG Jansen), 11 Dihan Crause (Transvalia), 10 Doan Nel (Brandwag), 9 Hein Oelofse (EG Jansen), 8 Wihandre Kruger (Transvalia), 7 Alec Mohlala (Jeugland), 6 Jean Bisschoff (Transvalia), 5 Louis Mouton (Kempton Park), 4 Daniel Kazambo (Transvalia), 3 Deveraux Weideman (EG Jansen), 2 Lesego Moitse (Jeugland), 1 Ruan Rossouw (EG Jansen). Replacements: 16 Timothy Matthews (Transvalia), 17 Levino Domingo (Jeugland), 18 Khumo Maimane (Jeugland), 19 Daniel Mawina (Jeugland), 20 Luyanda Ntlebi (Jeugland), 21 Stiaan de Villiers (Kempton Park), 22 Yani Mokiri (Hugenote), 23 Royston Arendse (EG Jansen). Coaches: Collin Lloyd, Clint van Niekerk, Dirk Binneman.

7 Transvalia | 6 Jeugland  | 5 EG Jansen | 2 Kempton Park | 1 Hugenote (Springs) | 1 Heidelberg Volkskool |  1 Brandwag (Benoni)

Western Province: 15 Francois van der Merwe (Paarl Boys’ High), 14 Jadon Ocks (Boland Landbou), 13 Albert Lourens (Wynberg Boys’ High), 12 Randall Davids (Rondebosch Boys’ High), 11 Kunene Gadu (Wynberg Boys’ High), 10 Leighton Brinkhuis (Parel Vallei), 9 Morne Noble (Wynberg Boys’ High), 8 Joshua Neill (Rondebocsh Boys’ High), 7 Gert Kemp (Paul Roos), 6 Brint Davids (Wynberg Boys’ High), 5 Jayden Joubert (Paarl Boys’ High), 4 Luke Kent (Paul Roos), 3 Andries du Toit (NA), 2 Altus Rabe (Paul Roos), 1 Jordan Jooste (Paarl Boys’ High). Replacements: 16 Sango Zanqu (SACS), 17 Luchwayito Mbaliswana (Paul Roos), 18 Henry Rudder (Boland Landbou), 19 Kody Nell (Boland Landbou), 20 Quinton Potgieter (Paarl Gimnasium), 21 Jayden Brits (Boland Landbou), 22 Dante Christians (Boland Landbou), 23 Sydney Blaauw (Boland Landbou). Coaches: Maxwell Stoffels, Marinus Pretorius, Kofi-anarfi-anokye Appiah.

6 Boland Landbou | 4 Wynberg Boys’ High | 4 Paul Roos | 3 Paarl Boys’ High | 2 Rondebosch Boys’ High | 1 Parel Vallei | 1 SACS | 1 Paarl Gimnasium | 1 NA

Western Province XV: 15 Leo Weber (Elsies High), 14 Jean-Pierre van Niekerk (Wynberg), 13 Tristan Joubert (Paarl Boys), 12 Markus Muller (Paarl Gymnasium), 11 Cole Moultrie (Paarl Boys), 10 Jeneall Davids (Paarl Boys), 9 Zheemo Isaacs (Paarl Gimnasium), 8 Jacob van der Merwe (Paarl boys), 7 Kaneya Mwamba (NA), 6 Gavie Kok (Paarl Boys), 5 Dalubuhle Kota (Wynberg), 4 Stiaan de Goede (Paarl Gimnasium), 3 Adriaan van der Lingen (Paarl Gimnasium), 2 Frans Cilliers (Paarl Gimnasium), 1 Chadley Davids (Elsies High). Replacements: 16 Ismaeel Conrad (Rondebosch), 17 Matthew van der Merwe (Rondebosch), 18 Derico Messina (Boland Landbou), 19 Migael Turner (Paarl Gimnasium), 20 Siphesile Mbungendlu (SACS), 21 Joshua le Roux (Paarl Boys), 22 Junaid Coetzee (Paul Roos), 23 Quewinn Lackay (SACS). Coaches: Frederick Muller, Curtis Beukes, Frans Cloete.

6 Paarl Gimnasuim | 6 Paarl Boys’ High | 2 SACS | 2 Rondebosch Boys’ High | 2 Elsiesrivier | 2 Wynberg Boys’ High | 1 Paul Roos Gimnasium | 1 Boland Landbou | 1 NA

Zimbabwe: 15 Scott Wenham, 14 Denzel Dhave, 13 Tendekai Mavera, 12 Thembinkosi Sibanda, 11 James Thompson, 10 Tinomuda Munzevanga, 9 Tanatswa Ndimutseyi, 8 Rory Honey, 7 Curtis Mashonganyika, 6 Ethan Fouche, 5 Joshua Green, 4 Kudzai Ndoro, 3 Russel Hawkins, 2 Connor Duckworth, 1 Tinotenda Dimhairo. Replacements: 16 Chima Nwadike, 17 Neil Rosenfels, 18 Zane Sibanda, 19 Adam Falkenberg, 20 Samuel Nduku, 21 Munatsi Gutu, 22 Mufaro Ndoro, 23 Tavonga Chirisa, 24 Earl Chitendi, 25 Ethan Chitendeni, 26 Keith Chawheta. Coaches: Maxwell Madziva, Costa Nyamadzawo, Gordon Pangeti.

 

Die 2023 Valke-liga halfeindstrydrondte vir afdeling vier en vyf vind hierdie Vrydag plaas by HTS Carel de Wet en Hoërskool Suiderlig in Vanderbijlpark.

Die gasheerskool, HTS Carel de Wet, sal hierdie geleentheid sien as ‘n kans om te wys hoe hul rugbyprogram gegroei het sedert Jacques Moorcroft by hulle aangesluit het as adjunkhoof aan die einde van 2021.

Moorcroft is ook sedert 2020 hoofafrigter van die Valke-suid span.

Hul teenstanders, Parys, het dit egter al in 2019 ook tot in die eindstryd gemaak, en weet wat dit verg om vir die top posisie te kompeteer.

Die wenner van daardie wedstryd sal in die einstryd teen of Die Anker Skool of Edenvale High speel, afhangende van wie die stryd tussen daardie twee skole wen.

In afdeling 5A is dit Heilbron teen Dr. Johan Jurgens en Olympia Park teen Generaal Smuts wat uitspeel vir ‘n posisie in die eindstryd, terwyl afdeling 5B se eindstryd bepaal sal word deur die uitslae van Glenbrack teen Elspark en Vaal High teen Reigerspark.

Die spanne is:

Afdeling 4:

HTS Carel de Wet t. Parys om 12:40 op die A-veld:

HTS Carel de Wet: 15 Fazel Motsoboloso, 14 Neo Ngosha, 13 Lesego Mquteni, 12 Setchaba Mongiwa, 11 Latickha Sonwaba, 10 Vuyo Ngosha, 9 Gift Hlubi, 8 Jenevic Kalombo, 7 Amogelang Mthombeni, 6 Thabo Matai, 5 Keimetso Moletsane, 4 Sandile Mdudi, 3 Mpho Monuetshwa, 2 Tumelo Shalaba, 1 Nicateko Shibamba.

Parys: 15 Austin Feerus, 14 Sibusiso Mmulutsi, 13 Lyton Oelofse, 12 Ian Posthumus, 11 Nathan Stassen, 10 Marnus Roets, 9 Nathan Muller, 8 Diaan Brink, 7 Gideon van Dyk, 6 Herman Steyn, 5 Benjamin De Gouvia, 4 Siyabonga Ntsuku, 3 Wuhan Mare, 2 Romé Pretorius, 1 Calvin Kruger.

Die Anker Skool t. Edenvale High om 11:30 op die A-veld:

Die Anker Skool: 15 Ryan van Wyk, 14 Riaan Putter, 13 Bjorn van der Berg, 12 Vusi Melato, 11 Tshepo Kutoane, 10 Stefan Lombard, 9 Katleho Buthelezi, 8 Jaco Pretorius, 7 Danie Fourie, 6 Zak Poolman, 5 Katiso Ramajoe, 4 Keketso Kekana, 3 Lesedi Magapa, 2 Tshebo Maduna, 1 Damion Jacobs.

Edenvale High: 15 Bradley de Beer, 14 Damian Greeff, 13 Jake Carlyle, 12 Tre Ahaiwe, 11 Moses Moyo, 10 Brandon Spencer, 9 Juan Vermaak, 8 Joshua Bell, 7 Storm Taylor-Broun, 6 Daniel Scott, 5 Christian Moore, 4 Liam van Schalkwyk, 3 Ethan Magnussen, 2 Tumiso Matabane, 1 Tino Mandula.

Afdeling 5A:

Heilbron t. Dr. Johan Jurgens om 09:10 op die A-veld:

Heilbron: 15 GC van Wyk, 14 Kagiso Radebe, 13 Andre van der Merwe, 12 Wessel Steyn, 11 Brodney Bothman, 10 Rele Mokoena, 9 Joshua van Wyk, 8 Ernst Stemmet, 7 RE Bronhorst, 6 Freddie Hausleitner, 5 Rigardt Smit, 4 Marnus Labuschagne, 3 Danie Swart, 2 Stean Lategan, 1 Ethan Mkgotsi.

Dr Johan Jurgens: 15 Jordan Low Kee, 14 Sam Ibe, 13 Smilo Zulu, 12 Given Netshivhazwaulu, 11 Nkosinathi Monedi, 10 Viwe Maduna, 9 Owethu Matshoba, 8 Mpendulo Sidibana, 7 Shervandre Eavening, 6 Eloce Ngoy, 5 Sipheshle Tshabalala, 4 Wenzile Ngcobo, 3 Puthuna Njabulo, 2 Qiyaam Sodoms, 1 Buhle Sibiya.

Olympia Park t. Generaal Smuts om 08:00 op die A-veld:

Olympia Park: 15 Dumisane Nkosi, 14 Ruan Ferreira, 13 Lesedi Mhlangu, 12 Leon Hanekom, 11 Siyabonga Takalo, 10 Rickus Els, 9, Reuben Hanekom, 8 Sihle Mazia, 7 Kgomotso Masina, 6 Reegan Grobbelaar, 5 Andrico Potgieter, 4 Juan-Pierre Paddock, 3 Freddie Basson, 2 Imannuel Beukes, 1 Juandre Ackermann.

Generaal Smuts: Onbekend

Ander bepalings:

Afdeling 4: 

B-veld: 08:00 – Elspark II t. Belvedere II.

C-veld: 08:00 – CBC o.14 t. Voortrekker o.14; 09:00 – CBC o.15 t. HTS Carel de Wet o.15; 10:00 – Die Anker Skool II t. CBC II; 11:00 – CBC o.16 t. Suiderlig o.16.

D-veld (Suiderlig A): 09:00 – Belvedere o.16 t. Parys o.16; 10:00 – Parys o.15 t. Voortrekker o.15.

E-veld (Suiderlig B): 09:00 – Elspark o.14 t. HTS Carel de Wet o.14.

Afdeling 5:

A-veld: 09:10 – Glenbrack t. Elspark (Afdeling 5B halfeindrondte).

B-veld: 09:00 – HTS Rhodesfield o.17 t. Kwa Tsa Duza o.17; 10:00 – Vaalpark o.15 t. Drie Riviere o.15; 11:00 – Birchleigh o.17 t. Olympia Park o.17.

D-veld (Suiderlig A): 08:00 – HTS Rhodesfield o.15 t. Heilbron o.15; 11:00 – Vaal High t. Reigerspark (Afdeling 5B halfeindrondte).

E-veld (Suiderlig B): 08:00 – Alra Park o.15 t. Riverside o.15; 10:00 – Sizanane o.15 t. Elspark o.15.

Afdeling 3 van die Valke-liga se halfeindstryde vind hierdie naweek by Hoërskool Hans Moore in Benoni plaas.

Na ‘n harde seisoen word die twee top spanne in die afdeling hierdie Vrydag bepaal waneer Vereeniging Gimnasium teen Stoffberg speel en Overvaal vir Delmas aanpak.

Overvaal sal hul kampioen-status wil behou hierdie jaar, na hulle verlede jaar die einstryd teen HTS Sasolburg met 17-12 gewen het, ondanks die feit dat hulle op ‘n stadium slegs 12 spelers op die veld gehad het.

Hul teenstander, Delmas, sal egter ander planne inhou vir die heersende kampioene hierdie naweek, en daardie wedstyd beloof om ‘n massiewe stryd te wees.

Die tweede- en laer ouderdomsgroep-spanne in die afdeling se halfeindstryde word ook op die dag beslis, so daar is heel dag opwindende rugby op skou in Benoni.

Hans Moore, wie se velde vir die byeenkoms gebruik word, is op hul beurt weer in aksie by Brandwag waar hulle teen Oosterlig in afdeling twee se halfeindrondte speel, saam met Brandwag wat teen Leeuwenhof speel.

Die spanne is:

Delmas t. Overvaal om 11:30 op die A-veld:

Delmas: TBC

Overvaal: 15 Jamie van det Lilth, 14 Dwayne Oosthuizen, 13 Tristen Ward, 12 Miguel Carolus, 11 JP le Roux, 10 Jason Pretorius, 9 Wynand Vermeulen, 8 Sean Dubery, 7 Zander de Leeuw, 6 CJ du Toit, 5 Hanré Mans, 4 Vian Kruger, 3 Ewaldt de Klerk, 2 Ruan Krauze, 1 Branden Mocke.

Vereeniging Gimnasium t. Stofberg om 12:40 op die A-veld:

Vereeninging Gimnasium: 15 Ryan Thompson, 14 Henno van Heerden, 13 Shuan van der Merwe, 12 Tony Prince, 11 Duncan Scheun, 10 Neil Helberg, 9 André Labuschagne, 8 Thato Lehohla, 7 Dominique Britz, 6 Zander Jonck, 5 Hennie Coetsee, 4 Werner Lottering, 3 Janco Nel, 2 Marco Steyn, 1 Handré Britz.

Stoffberg: 15 Justin Green, 14 Juan-Ray van Eenden, 13 Zander Fourie, 12 Dudley Mans, 11 Matthew Smith, 10 Eben Botes, 9 Christian Birks, 8 Luquinn Coetzer, 7 Dewald Wolfe, 6 Keenan van Wyk, 5 Cayden Vogel, 4 Candan Olsson, 3 Hannes Pretorius, 2 Leigh du Plessis, 1 Gareth Willemse.

Ander bepalings:

A-veld: 08:00 – Birchleigh II t. Stofberg II; 09:10 – HTS Sasol II t. John Vorster II; 10:20 – Vereeniging Gimnasium o.16 t. Delmas o.16.

B-veld: 08:00 – Vereeniging Gimnasium o.14 t. Birchleigh o.14; 09:10 – John Vorster o.14 t. Delmas 0.14; 10:10 – John Vorster o.15 t. Birchleigh o.15; 11:10 – Delmas o.15 t. Overvaal o.15; 12:20 – Overvaal o.16 t. Birchleigh 0.16.

The Sharks High Schools Association is hosting a fundraiser event, in which they host teams from the Griffons and Pumas in preparation for the various youth weeks that will be taking place over the next month.

This event over the weekend will provide the coaches and players an opportunity to spend some more time together and work out their final niggles before the provincial competitions begin.

In the final match of the weekend, the Sharks Craven Week team will be playing against the Puma Craven Week team as a curtain-raiser before the Currie Cup semi-final between the Cell C Sharks and the Airlink Pumas which will be a special opportunity for the boys.

It will be interesting to see how the Griffons Craven Week team stack up against the Sharks on Friday, having already competed as a group twice before.

They played against the Free State Academy team at the Free State Bondedag, winning 27 -19, before coming up short 41-8 against the Free State Craven Week team at the Griqua Bondedag the following week.

The Craven Week teams:

Sharks: 15 Jaco Williams (Glenwood), 14 Hopewell Ntshangase (Durban High School), 13 Campbell Ridl (Michaelhouse), 12 Zingce Simka (Durban High School), 11 Luyanda Kunene (Maritzburg College), 10 Chris Horak (Hilton College), 9 Luke Watt (Hilton College), 8 Wandile Mlaba (Michaelhouse), 7 Akhona Kunene (Hilton College), 6 Devahn van der Walt (Kearsney College), 5 Kuhle Mthimkulu (Maritzburg College), 4 Hanu Pieterse (Hilton College), 3 Simphiwe Ngobese (Durban High School), 2 Christian Everitt (Durban High School), 1 Phiwayinkosi Khubeka (Maritzburg College). Replacements: 16 Elbie Mouton (Maritzburg College), 17 Lithemba Mpufi (Glenwood), 18 Aiden Botha (Maritzburg College), 19 Liam Terblanche (Glenwood), 20 Sasha Kadira (Maritzburg College), 21 Matthew Fick (St Charles College), 22 Sisa France (Kearsney College), 23 Siya Ndlozi (Westville Boys’ High).

6 Maritzburg College | 4 Durban High School | 4 Hilton College | 3 Glenwood | 2 Michaelhouse | 2 Kearsney College | 1 St Charles College | 1 Westville Boys’ High

Pumas: 15 Luan Lottering (Secunda), 14 Jodi Berlington (Curro Nelspruit), 13 Tyron Moolman (Secunda), 12 Kyle Alves (Ligbron), 11 Kuloane Seabela (HTS Middelburg), 10 Zander Erasmus (HTS Middelburg),9 Andeon Pringle (Hoërskool Nelspruit), 8 Tjaart Joubert (Hoërskool Middelburg), 7 Hanré Hattingh (Secunda), 6 Loyiso Ngcobese (Piet Retief), 5 Juan Bezant (Hoërskool Nelspruit), 4 Sifiso Nhleko (Piet Retief), 3 Tebogo Nkosi (Hoërskool Middelburg), 2 Fumani Chauke (Hoërskool Middelburg), 1 Rowan Mitchelson (Piet Retief). Replacements: 16 Jayden Schnuir (Secunda), 17 Thumelo Mtshali (Secunda), 18 Ryan Venter (Hoërskool Nelspruit), 19 Kaylin Mtphutu (Hoërskool Middelburg), 20 Braam Basson (Hoërskool Nelspruit), 21 Njabulo Dladla (Hoogenhout), 22 Johnny de Santos (HTS Middelburg), 24 Tiaan Steyn (Secunda).

6 Secunda | 4 Hoërskool Middelburg | 4 Hoërskool Nelspruit | 3 HTS Middelburg | 3 Piet Retief | 1 Curro Nelspruit | 1 Ligbron | 1 Hoogenhout

Griffons: 15 Andisile Mentz (Hentie Cilliers), 14 Sydwell Sethi (Witteberg), 13 Charlton Basson (Hoërskool Trio), 12 Kenyon Moerat (Witteberg), 11 Thuto Kekane (Hoërskool Trio), 10 Renaldo Kiewiet (Welkom Gimnasium), 9 Alexander Maree (Voortrekker), 8 Jonathan Olivier (Goudveld), 7 JD Kirstein (Hoërskool Trio), 6 Schalk du Plessis (Goudveld), 5 Jayden Auld (Welkom Gimnasium), 4 Juanricht Cloete (Goudveld), 3 Cecil Parsons (Voortrekker), 2 Dante Smith (Welkom Gimnasium), 1 Buhle Ngxabayi (Welkom Gimnasium). Replacements: 16 Heinrich Loubscher (Hoërskool Trio), 17 Dandre Bloem (Hoërskool Trio), 18 Lungile Samson (Hentie Cilliers), 19 TBC, 20 Tapiwa Mundeta (Hoërskool Trio), 21 CJ Taljaard (Hoërskool Trio), 22 Paseka Mokoena (Hentie Cilliers), 23 Tumi Khoza (Voortrekker).

7 Hoërskool Trio | 4 Welkom Gimnasium | 3 Voortrekker | 3 Goudveld | 3 Hentie Cilliers | 2 Witteberg

The fixtures:

Friday (HollywoodBets Kings Park): 14:30 – Sharks vs Griffons; 13:00 – Sharks U17 vs Pumas; 11:40 – KZN XV vs Griffons Academy; 11:40 – Sharks U17 XV vs Pumas Academy; 10:20 – Sharks U16 vs Griffons U16; 10:20 – Sharks U16 B vs Pumas U16; 09:00 – Sharks U15 vs Pumas U15; 09:00 – Sharks U15 B vs Griffons U15.

Saturday (Durban High School): 12:00 – Sharks U17 vs Griffons; 10:40 – Sharks U17 XV vs Griffons Academy; 10:40 – KZN XV vs Pumas Academy; 09:20 – Sharks U15 vs Griffons U15; 09:20 – Sharks U16 B vs Griffons U16; 08:00 – Sharks U16 vs Pumas U16; 08:00 – Sharks U15 B vs Pumas U15.

Saturday (HollywoodBets Kings Park, before the Currie Cup semi-final): 14:15 – Sharks vs Pumas.

Die Vrystaatse o.18-span het hierdie naweek met sy eweknie van die Griffons (43-8) afgereken tydens die Griekwa Bondedag in Kimberley. Die Bondedag is gehou ter voorbereiding van die jaarlikse Cravenweek wat op 3 Julie by Outeniqua in George afskop.

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Die Vrystaters lyk soos een van die gunsteling spanne by vanjaar se Cravenweek, hulle het nou al 22 drieë in hul vorige twee wedstryde gedruk, en nog net drie afgestaan.

Verlede naweek het hulle die Griekwas met 97-10 verbrokkel by die Vrystaat Bondedag.

Grey-kollege se senter, Benito Goeda, was weer ‘n gevaar waneer hy die bal ontvang het. Hy en die blitsige vleuel, Junior Claassen, kon albei twee drieë druk.

Sy skoolspanmaat flank, Keagan Scholtz, was ook deurlopend betrokke. Hy het selfs die laaste 5 minute in die nommer 11 trui op die vleuel gespeel.

Vrystaat lyk goed ingerig om die sterkste span in die land te wees, maar die wedstryd teen die Griffons het ‘n paar areas ontbloot waar ‘n vinnige verdediging hul aanval kon keer. Dit is egter waarvoor hierdie wedstryde gespeel word, om aspekte van hul spel te identifiseer waarop hulle kan verbeter, en hulle het nog genoeg tyd om mekaar en die strukture te leer ken voor die Cravenweek afskop.

Die oefenlopies kom egter met ‘n prys, en hul staatmaker losskakel, Grey-kollege se Ian van der Merwe, moes die veld verlaat met ‘n besering.

Die Griffons se enigste drie was dalk ook die mooiste drie van die dag. Voortrekker Bethlehem se breker stut, Cecil Parsons, het ‘n briljante drie afgerond, na Sydwell Sethi, Witteberg se vleuel, goed gedoen het om die verdedigingslyn te breek.

Die Vrystaat Akademiespan het ook ‘n indrukwekkende oorwinning oor die Griekwa se Cravenweek-span behaal.

Dit wys hoeveel diepte daar in die Vrystaat is, hierdie span sal ongetwyfeld een van die pasaangeërs by die Akademieweek wees.

Die Griekwas sal nie baie gelukig daarmee wees om vir die tweede naweek vyftig punte of meer af te staan nie, maar hulle kon hierdie week meer van hul aanval ten toon stel.

PA Karsten, Hoërskool Upington se staatmaker stut was te sterk om te keer toe hy die bal naby aan die Vrystaat doellyn ontvang. Hy druk toe die eerste drie van die wedstryd om die tuisspan op die voorvoet te kry.

Grey-kollege se heelagter, Vincent Wolhuter, het baie goed gelyk. Hy het ‘n aangee onderskep en die Griekwas in sy stof gelos vir die Vrystaat se eerste drie, maar hy moes ongelukig 10 minute voor die einde van die wedstryd ook die veld met ‘n besering verlaat.

Oratile Maphile, Vrystaat se plaasvervanger skrumskakel, moes ook weens ‘n harde hou teen die kop sy wedstryd kortsny.

Hopelik is geen van die beserings op die dag ernstig genoeg om die seuns te ontneem van ‘n kans om hul provinsies by die verskillende jeugweke te verteenwoordig nie.

Fichardtpark se losskakel, Dailen Geldenhuys, was ook op topvorm vir die Vrystaat Akademiespan. Hy het sy span se aanval goed beheer met sy taktiese spel en het ‘n paar moeilike verdoelings oorgeskop.

Die Griekwas het in die eerste helfte die skrums oorheers, maar Vrystaat se plaasvervanger haker, Liam van Wyk van Grey-kollege het ‘n definitiewe impak gehad en Fichardtpark se stut, Nathan Swanepoel, was deurlopend ‘n uitblinker.

Van Wyk het ook ‘n drie as beloning vir sy harde werk gekry. Hy het die bal in die vleuelposisie ontvang en langs die kantlyn afgenael asof hy in die agterlyn hoort.

Die Griekwalanders het werk om te doen op hul verdediging voor die Craven Week, maar hul senterpaar, Dwayne Lubbe van Hoërskool Prieska en Kimi van der Horst van Noord-Kaap het goed kombineer op die aanval.

Valentino Lenge, Diamantveld se senter, het nie vandag gespeel nie, maar hy het laas week gewys hoe effektief hy kan wees toe hy albei die Griekwas se drieë teen die Vrystaat Cravenweekspan gedruk het.

Dit is egter die Vrystaters wat die toon stel in die Sentrale streke, en dit gaan interesant wees om te sien hoe van die ander provinsiale spanne teen hulle vaar.

Puntemakers:

Vrystaat 43 (24) – Drieë: Benito Goeda (2), Junior Claassen (2), Keagan Scholtz, Alzeadon Felix, JJ Theron. Doelskoppe: Ian van der Merwe (3), Felix. Griffons 8 (3) – Drie: Cecil Parson. Strafdoel: Renaldo Kiewiet.

Vrystaat Akademie 50 (31) – Drieë: Vincent Wolhuter, Schalk du Plessis, Masoeu Rorisang, Calvin Bolt, Martin Botha, Erich Visser, Liam van Wyk, Tumelo Leputla. Doelskoppe: Dailen Geldenhuys (5). Griekwas 31 (17) – Drieë: PA Karsten, Junior Kettledas, Thaylin Rose, Dwayne Lubbe, Jaco Fourie. Doelskoppe: Kimi van der Horst (2), Eldridge Jack.

Vrystaat Rhinoweek 28 (21) – Drieë: De Wet du Toit, Philip McLaren, Emile McGeer, Marcel Coetzee. Doelskoppe: Heinz Stockenstrohm (4). Griekwas Akademie 14 (0) – Drieë: Tyron China, Khayalenkosi Maganga. Doelskoppe: Simon Liversage (2).

Griffons Platteland 62 (26) – Drieë: Thlompo Motsapi, AB Muller, PJ Botha, HG Muller, Arrie Ferreira, Hano Botha, NW de Beer, Franko van Heerden, Hennie Barnard, Henco Crause. Doelskoppe: Wian Muller (5), Ferreira. Vrystaat Platteland 5.

Ander tellings:

o.19 – Griffons Rhinoweek 24, Griekwas Reitzweek 22; Vrystaat Arende 31, Griffons Akademie 14; Oos-Vrystaat 16, Vrystaat Kiewiete 5; Sandveld 38, Vrystaat LSEN 5.

o.16 – Vrystaat 66, Griekwas 7; Griffons 10, Vrystaat XV 10; Oos-Vrystaat 43, Vrystaat Platteland 0; Griffons Akademie 36, Vrystaat Kiewiete 7; Griekwas Valkeweek 19, Griffons Platteland 19.