Author: wilouw

Paarl Gimnasium en Boland Landbou speel al vir die afgelope 30 jaar byna jaarliks teen mekaar rugby.

Paarl Gimnasium het vir die meerderheid van hierdie wedstryde nog die oorhand gehad, maar al Boland Landbou se oorwinnings het gekom waneer hulle tuis gespeel het.

Die Landbou seuns sal dus hoop dat die tuisveldvoordeel weer hierdie jaar in hul guns tel, hulle sal egter meer as net dit nodig hê om hierdie Gimmie span te ontstel waneer hulle mekaar Saterdag om 12:00 aanpak.

Die wedstryd word regstreeks op SuperSport Schools uitgesaai – Registreer nou.

Paarl Gim het nog slegs een wedstryd hierdie seisoen verloor, toe Grey College hulle met 33-12 kon wen by die Noord/Suid toernooi in Pretoria.

Hulle het verlede naweek in ‘n harde slag teen Paul Roos meegeding en 24-19 gewen, dit kom na twee groot seges by die Absa Wildeklawer toernooi die naweek voor dit teen Monument (19-5) en Helpmekaar (25-14).

Met sulke strawwe bepalings kort na mekaar is dit altyd moontlik vir van die bekende spanne om ‘n glips te begaan, maar dit lyk nie asof die Gimmies sommer weer hierdie jaar sal verloor nie.

Hul bure in die Pêrel sal egter ander planne hê. 

Boland Landbou was ook by die Wildeklawer toernooi in aksie. Hulle het met 27-5 teen die gasheerspan, Diamantveld, gewen, maar moes die knie buig teen Monument (37-26).

Die tuisspan se voorry sal moet sterk staan teen die besoekers wie tot dusver nog hul opponente fisies oorrompel.

Hul haker, Cilliers Viljoen, is die seisoen een van hul staatmakers en sal sy makkers moet bymekaartrek om die druk van die Paarl Gim pak te absorbeer.

In hul agterlyn is dit hul kaptein en senter, Albie Bester, wie sy span aanvoer.

Bester is, saam met Dewald de Villiers, die heelagter, gekies om deel te maak van die SA o.18 Sewes oefengroep met ‘n kans om die land by die 2023 Statebondspele in Trinidad en Tobago te verteenwoordig.

Boland Landbou is natuurlik baie kleiner as altwee die ander beroemde Paarl skole, maar dit het hulle nog nooit gekeer om op die topvlak te kompeteer nie.

Die Paarl Gim span bly byna onveranderd van die span wat verlede naweek met Paul Roos kon afsien, die enigste verandering is Louw du Toit wat in die plek van Nicus van Coller op agsteman sak.

Charlie Hofmeyr speel hierdie naweek teen Oakdale se tweedespan op die plaas in Riversdal.

Die skool van Ceres se losskakel, Luan Giliomee, het baie goed gedoen om uit te staan bo van die kompetisie van die groter skole in die omgewing om ook ‘n plek in die SA o.18 sewesgroep te kry.

Oakdale en Outeniqua se eerstespanspelers maak dan ook weer die meerderheid van die SWD Cravenweek span op, maar hierdie jaar het daar wel een ander speler uitgestaan en ‘n plek in die groep verdien.

Hoërskool Oudtshoorn se Logan Jantjies, slot, is ook in die span wat gekies is om die Suid-Wes Distrik te verteenwoordig by die Cravenweek in George later die jaar.

Oudtshoorn pak die naweek die lang pad aan om Saterdag, 12:10, teen Hermanus te speel, Jantjies is nie beskikbaar vir die Struisies nie nadat hy verlede naweek teen Hoërskool Punt reeds ‘n besering opgedoen het. Hy het in die week proewe gespeel met die besering, en kry dus nou kans om te herstel.

Die spanne is:

Boland Landbou t. Paarl Gimnasium om 12:00:

Boland Landbou: 15 Dewald de Villiers, 14 Wehan Lume, 13 Juan Swart, 12 Albie Bester, 11 Enslin Claasen, 10 Retagan van Rooi, 9 Turlon Adams, 8 AJ van der Merwe, 7 Alru Gous, 6 Hans Verster, 5 Ruan Viviers, 4 Karst Smits, 3 Pieter de Jager, 2 Cilliers Viljoen, 1 Christoff Etzebeth. 

Paarl Gimnasium: 15 Tazreeg Moerat, 14 Freek de Kock, 13 Hennie Otto, 12 Kobus Blanckenberg, 11 Pieter-Nel du Plessis, 10 Kyle Smith, 9 Dawid Kotze, 8 Louw du Toit, 7 Eduan Vosloo, 6 Adrúan Kotze, 5 Marco Steyn, 4 Danio Botha, 3 Nicholas Crous, 2 Jannie Grobbelaar, 1 Xander Mynhardt.

DF Malan t. Strand om 12:40:

DF Malan: 15 André Willemse, 14 Divan Louw, 13 Lester Abrhams, 12 Liam Greeff, 11 Keanu Swanepoel, 10 Zander Enslin, 9 Bernard Slabbert, 8 Xavier von Stein, 7 Ryan Williams, 6 Tyrese Consul, 5 Simon van Eeden, 4 Andries Krügel, 3 Marlo Human, 2 Joshua Kapp, 1 Christiaan Kriel.

Strand: 15 Junaim Abels, 14 Vincheslo van Wyk, 13 Gino Cupido, 12 Grezano Plaatjies, 11 Heinrich April, 10 Tyron Nicholas, 9 Leighton Fisher, 8 Ayden Afrika, 7 Michael Meyer, 6 Hanro Bezuidenhout, 5 Charlie Friess, 4 PJ van der Schyff, 3 Wikus Meyer, 2 Andre Bester, 1 Zane Fortuin.

Robertson t. Swartland om 12:30:

Robertson: 15 Brad-Leigh Cookson, 14 DG Swanepoel, 13 Mullan Burger, 12 Sean Cedras, 11 Ruwan Stevens, 10 Craig Rossouw, 9 Kyle Cedras, 8 Helgard Bruwer, 7 Luke Davids, 6 Andre Gelderblom, 5 Zakira Carlus, 4 Denzel Eyssen, 3 Petrus Coetzee, 2 Petri van Dyk, 1 Stephen Kent.

Swartland: 15 Henrico Maas, 14 Sergio Arendse, 13 Mighael Oberholzer, 12 Iminathi Njozela, 11 Deven Bocks, 10 Jordan Abels, 9 Kailen Kotze, 8 Craig Wearly, 7 Reinhardt Adonis, 6 Marko Janse van Rensburg, 5 CJ Symington, 4 Hunter Grobler, 3 Kallie Boutsikaris, 2 Hendré de Kock, 1 Ryan Brewer.

Hoërskool Vredendal t. Porterville om 14:10:

Hoërskool Vredendal: 15 Wian van Zyl, 14 Branwill Arries, 13 Theunis Roux, 12 Calvin du Toit, 11 Jaydon Volmer, 10 Derrick van der Westhuizen, 9 Thydrin Lott, 8 Benré de Waal, 7 Hansie Coetzee, 6 Eduard Kellerman, 5 Christivan Fryer, 4 AJ Botha, 3 Ewald Goosen, 2 Franco van Zyl, 1 Dayle Rademeyer.

Porterville: 15 Howard Ocks, 14 Jo Andrique Brand, 13 Brendon September, 12 Nathan Gous, 11 Henré Blom, 10 Llewellen Fransman, 9 Callum van Staden, 8 Arno Venter, 7 Asheeq Bradfortd, 6 Jandro Phutego, 5 Xavier Veloen, 4 Keanu Plaatjies, 3 RW Duggan, 2 Ricky Lesch, 1 Antwone Rudolph.

Hermanus t. Oudtshoorn om 12:10:

Hermanus: TBC

Oudtshoorn: 15 Jordan Browers, 14 Divan Rademeyer, 13 Imiel Viljoen, 12 Waylinn McDillon, 11 Shane Draai, 10 Delaud Baartman, 9 Sachin Wagenaar, 8 Xavion Galant, 7 Uviwe Masola, 6 Louwayne Wagenaar, 5 Naydon Jackson, 4 Sinebongo Moyeni, 3 Jeandre Jaftha, 2 Andri Raal, 1 Thomas Schäfer.

Oakdale II t. Charlie Hofmeyr om 12:40:

Oakdale II: 15 Duraan Janse van Rensburg, 14 De la Rey du Preez, 13 Lorenco Crous, 12 Michael Fourie, 11 Tristan Atsell, 10 Shayden Fourie, 9 Lukas Olivier, 8 D’Neil de Wet, 7 George Coetzee, 6 Zack Wessels, 5 Sebastian Lötter, 4 Daniël le Roux, 3 Zak van Heerden, 2 Gustav van der Merwe, 1 Louwrens van der Linde.

Charlie Hofmeyr: 15 Ronwill Frans, 14 Lawrence Jantjies, 13 Kyle Swartland, 12 Phillip du Plessis, 11 Matthew Syster, 10 Luan Giliomee, 9 Iza-Vin van Wyk, 8 Johann Coetzee, 7 LeRoux Groenewald, 6 Tyron Davids, 5 Benja Muller, 4 Conrad Weber, 3 Duran Shiba, 2 Connor Baron, 1 Niquin Petersen.

Vredendal Sekondêre t. Augsburg Lanbouskool om 10:30:

Vredendal Sekondêre: 15 Devan Ghall, 14 Edward Jacobs, 13 Vian Don, 12 Zandre Beukes, 11 Ashten Swanepoel, 10 Diego Minnaar, 9 Garneth Farao, 8 Raymond Khatamba, 7 Bahle Sidukwana, 6 Jaiden de Bruin, 5 Anchulle Beukes, 4 Ashley Smith, 3 Jo-Cray Burggraaf, 2 Nickquin Scholtz, 1 Juandry van Wyk.

Augsburg Gimnasium: 15 Danru Christopher, 14 Lucardo Swarts, 13 Heinricho Waldeck, 12 Hanré Swarts, 11 Grayton van Maroe, 10 Matthew Moolman, 9 Jeruze Ukena, 8 Leon Loots, 7 Moegamad Engelbrecht, 6 Jacques Marais, 5 JJ van der Merwe, 4 André Vermeulen, 3 Ian Pinto, 2 Neelum Jafta, 1 Ulrich Brits.

Die stryd vir spogregte in Bethlehem vind hierdie Saterdag plaas waneer Hoërskool Witteberg en Bethlehem Voortrekker mekaar aanpak om 14:00 op Witteberg se veld vir hul jaarlikse FNB Classic Clash.

Die wedstryd word regstreeks op SuperSport Schools uitgesaai – Registreer nou. 

Albei die spanne het gemengde seisoene tot dusver, en dit lyk asof hierdie ‘n baie taai wedstryd kan wees tussen twee skole wat op dieselfde vlak speel.

Hulle het al in die verlede sussies gesoen, en dit sal nie verbasend wees as daar hierdie naweek weer bitter min is om hulle te skei nie.

Verlede jaar het hulle drie keer kans gehad om mekaar te toets. BVHS het die eerste wedstryd 20-16 gewen, en die twee spanne het gelykop gespeel met 17 elk in hul tweede ontmoeting, voor BVHS later in die jaar met 32-20 kon wen toe hulle weer in mekaar vas loop in die Griffons-liga halfeindstryd.

Witteberg het al meer sukses gehad hierdie seisoen, met seges oor Goudveld (23-19), Diamantveld (30-21) en Sentraal (25-12), terwyl Voortrekker teen Goudveld kon wen met 29-19 en Hoërkool Trio 24-18 kon afsien.

Witteberg het egter in hul vorige twee wedstryde gesukkel op verdediging toe hulle met 22-22 teen Hentie Cilliers gelykop gespeel het en met 41-19 teen Welkom Gim verloor het.

Dries Stemmet (skrumskakel) is ‘n sleutelspeler vir Witteberg. 

Nie net is sy verdoelings in die kol nie, maar hy speel ook ‘n groot rol in die organisering van sy span se aanval.

Vir Bethlehem Voortrekker is dit hul senter, Tumi Khoza, en heelagter, Kaneng Komane, wie ‘n bedreiging inhou waneer hulle ‘n gaping vind.

Hierdie bepaling tussen die buurskole is belangrik vir albei spanne se veldtogte in die Wesgrow-reeks, maar dit is die trots wat die grootste beloning is vir die wenners van so ‘n kragmeting tussen twee skole wat skaars ‘n klipgooi van mekaar geleë is.

Die spanne is:

Witteberg t. Voortrekker om 14:00:

Witteberg: 15 Ashton Diedericks, 14 Sydwell Sethi, 13 Janus Breytenbach, 12 Kenoyen Morat, 11 Xavier Lotter, 10 Curtley Smith, 9 Dries Stemmett, 8 Daniel Meintjies, 7 Marco Grobler, 6 Llewellyn Beukes, 5 Nico van Rensburg, 4 Pieter Nel, 3 Bongi Mbambo, 2 Kobus Hefer, 1 Gerhardt Stone.

Bethlehem Voortrekker: 15 Kaneng Komane, 14 Hein Smit, 13 Tumi Khoza, 12 Frederik Fourie, 11 Kamohelo Moses, 10 Tiaan van Rooyen, 9 Alexander Maree, 8 Archie Gertenbach, 7 Juan Duminy, 6 Jayden de Jesus, 5 Harry Kymdell, 4 Alberto Argentino, 3 Cecil Parsons, 2 Arnold Ras, 1 Francois Maree.

Ander bepalings, (tuisspanne eerste):

11 Mei 2023

16:10 – Ficksburg t. Marquard; 16:00 – Ladybrand t. New Horizon College.

12 Mei 2023

14:15 – Harrismith t. Ntsu;

13 Mei 2023

10:30 – Vrede t. Reitz; 13:00 – Zastron t. President Steyn.

The final of the 2023 NWU Prestige Series has arrived and it promises to be an epic matchup after the drama that has unfolded throughout the series so far.

The deciding match will be played on Saturday, the 6th of May, by the reigning champs, Noordheuwel, and the unlikely challengers, Oos-Moot, who reach the final for the first time ever.

Both teams thoroughly deserve their place in the final after two very different, but equally entertaining campaigns.

Noordheuwel has been unbeatable in the series so far, dominating their group stage and already managing a convincing 48-7 victory over Oos-Moot in their first game of the season before doing away with Oosterlig (55-10) and Potch Volkskool (54-0).

The team from Krugersdorp then eliminated a promising Die Anker in the quarter-finals 69-22.

Their first real test of the season came in the penultimate round against an inspired Heidelberg Volkskool attack, yet the Nories still managed to win that game 29-17.

For Oos-Moot the road to the final has been much more challenging. 

The team from Pretoria beat Oosterlig (48-16)  in their first match of the season before running into Noordheuwel.

They managed to qualify for the quarter-finals by beating Potch Volkies 31-19 in their last group stage match.

Qualifying second in their group meant that they faced Rustenburg in the playoff stages. Rustenburg were unbeaten in their group and looked to be one of the favourites to reach the final. 

The Oos-Moot team galvanized and put in a stunning performance to progress to the semis, beating Rustenburg 37-30 thanks, in part, to a heroic shift put in by their flyhalf, Charl van der Sluis, who managed five penalties, two conversions and a spectacular drop goal, adding 22 points with his boot.

The Pretoria boys then defied the odds again against Hoërskool Middelburg in the semi-finals, winning that match with a relatively comfortable 29-10, looking as if they are only getting better as the season progresses.

So will the rematch be a repeat of the first encounter, or does Oos-Moot have more magic left in them for a big upset?

Whatever the case, spectators at the NWU Puk field in Potchefstroom are sure to be entertained with an epic finale to what has been a rollercoaster of a series.

As mentioned, Van der Sluis is one to watch for Oos-Moot, as is his winger, Tapiwa Rwafa.

They play without their other winger, Ewald Wolmarans, who had the misfortune of being injured in the final training session on Thursday before the big game. Van Zyl Myburgh moves into his position from centre and Ruwan Allen steps up to start in the 12 jersey.

For the team from Krugersdorp, JT Kapank (flyhalf) has also looked sensational this season and is someone who can decide a game, and Keaton van Deventer (winger) has scored some scintillating tries for his side.

The teams:

Noordhewel vs Oos-Moot at 15:30 on the A field

Noordheuwel: 15 Jade Muller, 14 Keaton van Deventer, 13 Marshall de Vos, 12 Jared Coetzee, 11 Divan Cruywagen, 10 JT Kapank, 9 Coun-Lee Koekman, 8 Marco Maree, 7 Ludie Schutte, 6 Jaun Fourie, 5 Donovan Breedt, 4 Rudolph Coetzee, 3 Martin Nel, 2 Jaundre Schoeman, 1 Meyer Opperman.

Oos-Moot: 15 Jeandre de Bruyn, 14 Van Zyl Myburg , 13 Stian Oosthuizen, 12 Ruwan Allen, 11 Tapiwa Rwafa, 10 Charl van der Sluis, 9 Jacques Benade, 8 Gert Hendrik Grobler, 7 Wade Williams, 6 Nathan Kleynhans, 5 Jaydon Botha, 4 Zander Kumm, 3 Christian Smith, 2 Ryan Scott, 1 Braam Bezuidenhout. 

Heidelberg Volkskool vs Hoërskool Middelburg at 13:00 on the A field

Heidelberg Volkskool: 15 Kayle Venter, 14 Jeandre Kleynhans, 13 Joshua Booysen, 12 Ruduwaan Rodgers, 11 Rhys Thompson, 10 Keane Duckitt, 9 AJ Engelbrecht, 8 Dian la Grange, 7 Daniel Munro, 6 Francois le Roux, 5 Joshua Munro, 4 Wilco Janse van Rensburg, 3 Handre Strydom, 2 Lian Pelzer, 1 Botshelo Motsepe.

Hoërskool Middelburg: 15 Divan van der Westhuizen, 14 Mthokozisi Yende, 13 Smiley Sibande, 12 Luke Geldenhuys. 11 Blessing Hamandishe, 10 Crawford Joubert, 9 Simtha Maseko, 8 Tjaart Joubert, 7 Tyrell Isaacs, 6 Ronin van Niekerk, 5 Kaylin Maphutha, 4 Paul van der Merwe, 3 Tebogo Nkosi, 2 Ruben Salzwedel, 1 Shaun Marx.

Die Anker vs Rustenburg at 13:00 on the B field

Die Anker: 15 Damian Muller, 14 Marcel Engelbrecht, 13 Duhan du Plessis, 12 Branden Crous, 11 Christiaan Nel, 10 Benton Giessing, 9 Danie Smit, 8 Hanru Pienaar, 7 Divan du Plooy, 6 AJ roux, 5 Reagan Pretorius, 4 Ruben Herbst, 3 Luke Bosley, 2 Dihan de Villiers, 1 Buks Britz.

Rustenburg: 15 Lorenzo Snyers, 14 Christiaan van der Berg, 13 Adriaan Liebenberg, 12 Awie Alberts, 11 Zulu Khumalo, 10 Jaden Meyer, 9 Nathon van Aswegen, 8 MC Smit, 7 Adrian Young, 6 Coenraad Coetzer, 5 Sybrandt Byleveldt, 4 Edrich Potgieter, 3 Carlo van Wijk, 2 Zander Steenkamp, 1 Werner Kinnear.

Wesvalia vs Marais Viljoen at 14:10 on the B field

Wesvalia: 15 Ben Bierman, 14 Teboho Sekonyela, 13 Xander Smit, 12 Deon Viljoen, 11 Werner Kruger, 10 Richardt van Heerden, 9 Chad Hoffmeyer, 8 Hanre Venter, 7 Hennoh Visser, 6 Francois Dumond, 5 Geo van der Smit, 4 Marco Dreyer, 3 Koos Kleynhans, 2 Andre Taute, 1 Heinrich Jansen van Vuuren.

Marais Viljoen: 15 Tyron Bouw, 14 Brandon Els, 13 Tyler Woodruff, 12 Huandre Theron, 11 Trent Casarotti, 10 Franco Horn, 9 Weon van der Vyver, 8 Henrico Germishuizen, 7 Cephas van Biljon, 6 Stephan van Deventer, 5 Dian Scheepers, 4 Bjorn Pieterse, 3 Dylan Alberts, 2 Lohan van Schalkwyk, 1 Calum Botha.

Hugenote vs Lichtenburg at 15:20 on the B field

Hugenote: 15 Leon Jacobs, 14 Ruan van Biljon, 13 Jason Joubert, 12 Vian van Dyk, 11 Tiaan Smit, 10 Corné Pretorius, 9 Miguelle Schoultz, 8 Hendrik Eybers, 7 Tyron Hand,6 Anthony Smith, 5 Zandre van der Schyff, 4 Xavier Ungerer, 3 Liam Davidtz, 2 Diaan Pretorius, 1 Aiden Mazirel.

Lichtenburg: 15 Collen Pereira, 14 Johandre van der Walt, 13 Antonio Vajsel, 12 Benre Pollard, 11 Lukie Benson, 10 Albert Joubert, 9 Nicolas van Staden, 8 Dries Scheepers, 7 Tiaan Booysen, 6 DG Jacobs, 5 John Kleynhans, 4 GJ Malan, 3 Tommie Scott, 2 Eddie du Preez, 1 Donovan Rosato.

Montana vs Potch Gim at 13:00 on the C field

Montana: 15 Divan Nel, 14 Joshua Fouché, 13 SW Nel, 12 JF Venter, 11 Ewald Willemse, 10 Rigard van Rensburg, 9 Ewan Korb, 8 Devan van der Merwe, 7 Eduard Retief, 6 Zandré van Niekerk, 5 Justin Herbst, 4 Danie Rossouw, 3 Henco Brits, 2 Christiaan Coetzee, 1 Rico Herholdt.

Potch Gim: 15 Jean Groenewald, 14 Jason Greyvenstein, 13 David Ndala, 12 GJ Hayward, 11 Toks Becker, 10 Justin Oosthuizen, 9 Cronje du Plooy, 8 Dewald Lubbe, 7 Bart du Plooy, 6 Johan Malan, 5 Tobias van Dyk, 4 Daneil Potgieter, 3 Altus van Zyl, 2 Franco van Dyk, 1 Cobus van Rooyen.

Zwartkop vs Jeugland at 14:10 on the C field

Zwartkop: 15 Kieraan Krotz, 14 Milton Naude, 13 Waldo Smith, 12 Wihan van der Berg, 11 Denilson Metcalfe, 10 Jonathan Wilson, 9 Xavier Rabie, 8 Nathan van Aswegen, 7 Jeandre Hanse, 6 Dehan Smit, 5 Ian van der Westhuizen, 4 Johan van Heerden, 3 Xavier Muhua Boikanyo, 2 Reagan Smith, 1 Diaan Franco de Beer.

Jeugland: 15 Oregopotse Shilubane, 14 Billy Rheeder, 13 Lynghe Pretorius, 12 Jeandre Momberg, 11 Thando Ngomane, 10 Nhlanhla Nglovu, 9 Marno Maritz, 8 Mihle Cholepi, 7 Thadiwa Zvomuyo, 6 Rynhardt Olivier, 5 Sharon Nsenda, 4 Shamma Nsenda, 3 Mundile Emeraude, 2 Siyanda Mbanjwa.

Oosterlig vs Potch Volkskool at 15:20 on the C field

Oosterlig: 15 Jayden Bouwer, 14 Joshua Booyens, 13 Joel Jordaan, 12 Jan-Daniel Smit, 11 Dewet Delport, 10 Tristan Els, 9 Jaco du Toit, 8 Ettienne Harmse, 7 Juandre Bekker, 6 Ryan de Sousa, 5 Ruben van der Westhuizen, 4 Keanu Fourie, 3 Heinard Stroebel, 2 Gunther Nel, 1 Divan van der Walt.

Potch Volkskool: 15 Ludwich Shulds, 14 Andre Zillie, 13 Dimiel Nortier, 12 Ethen Leggat, 11 Francois Smit, 10 Diaan van der Merwe, 9 Johandre Maree, 8 Dewald Groenewald, 7 Christof Nel, 6 Wian Alberts, 5 Konrad Pretorius, 4 Johan Malherbe, 3 Johan van Tonder, 2 Andre van Zyl, 1 Brendon Steenkamp.

Other fixtures:

u19B – 11:00: Noordheuwel vs Rustenburg, B field; 11:00: Middelburg vs Wesvalia, C field; 11:00: Die Anker vs Potch Gim, D field; 11:00: Oos-Moot vs Heidelberg Volkies, E field; 11:00: Zwartkop vs Montana, F field; 11:00: Potch Volkies vs Marais Viljoen, G field; 11:00: Jeugland vs Lichtenburg, Gimmies A Field; 11:00: Oosterlig vs Hugenote, Gimmies B field.

u19C – 11:00: Noordheuwel vs Heidelberg Volkies, B field; 15:00: Rustenburg vs Middelburg, D field; 15:00: Die Anker vs Jeugland, E field; 15:00: Oos-Moot vs Potch Gim, F Field; 15:00: Zwartkop vs Wesvalia, G field; 15:00: Montana vs Hugenote, Gimmies A field; 15:00: Marais Viljoen vs Lichtenburg, Gimmies B field; 09:00: Oosterlig vs Potch Volkies, Gimmies C field.

u16A – 13:00: Noordheuwel vs Marais Viljoen, A field; 12:00: Oos-Moot vs Middelburg, C field; 12:00: Rustenburg vs Wesvalia, D field; 12:00: Hugenote vs Heidelberg Volkies, E field; 12:00: Montana vs Die Anker, F field; 12:00: Zwartkop vs Lichtenburg, G field; 12:00: Oosterlig vs Jeugland, Monnas A field; 12:00: Potch Volkies vs Potch Gim, Gimmies B field.

u16B – 08:00: Noordheuwel vs Rustenburg, C field; 09:00: Middelburg vs Marais Viljoen, C Field; 09:00: Die Anker vs Zwartkop, D field; 09:00: Potch Volkies vs Lichtenburg, E field; 09:00: Hugenote vs Wesvalia, F field; 09:00: Montana vs Jeugland, G field; 09:00: Oosterlig vs Heidelberg Volkies, Gimmies A field.

u15A – 12:00: Noordheuwel vs Heidelberg Volkies, A field; 10:00: Zwartkop vs Rustenburg, C field; 10:00: Middelburg vs Potch Gim, D field; 10:00: Potch Volkies vs Hugenote, E field; 10:00: Jeugland vs Wesvalia, F field; 10:00: Die Anker vs Montana, G field; 10:00: Oos-Moot vs Oosterlig, Gimmies A field; 10:00: Lichtenburg vs Marais Viljoen, Gimmies B field.

u15B – 08:00: Zwartkop vs Rustenburg, B field; 14:00: Heidelberg Volkies vs Noordheuwel, D field; 14:00: Die Anker vs Wesvalia, E field; 14:00: Potch Volkies vs Potch Gim, F field; 14:00: Middelburg vs Jeugland, G field; 14:00: Montana vs Hugenote, Gimmies A field; 14:00: Marais Viljoen vs Lichtenburg, Gimmies B field; 08:00: Oosterlig vs Oos-Moot, Gimmies C field.

u14A – 11:00: Noordheuwel vs Rustenburg, A field; 10:00: Zwartkop vs Middelburg, B field; 08:00: Marais Viljoen vs Potch Gim, D field; 08:00: Die Anker vs Oos-Moot, E field; 08:00: Montana vs Wesbalia, F field; 08:00: Potch Volkies vs Heidelberg Volkies, G field; 08:00: Hugenote vs Oosterlig, Gimmies A field; 08:00: Lichtnburg vs Jeugland, Gimmies B field.

u14B – 12:00: Marais Viljoen vs Middelburg, B field; 13:00: Rustenburg vs Noordheuwel, D field; 13:00: Die Anker vs Zwartkop, E field; 13:00: Potch Volkies vs Potch Gim, F field; 13:00: Oos-Moot vs Montana, G field; 13:00: Wesvalia vs Lichtenburg, Gimmies A field; 13:00: Hugenote vs Jeugland, Gimmies B field; 10:00: Oosterlig vs Heidelberg Volkies, Gimmies C field.

Daar is weer harde rugby voorspel vir die naweek in die Vrystaat.

Die Bloemfonteinse buurskole, Sentraal en Fichardtpark, pak mekaar amper presies ‘n jaar na hul vorige Wesgrow ontmoeting aan, toe Sentraal op 7 Mei 2022 met 36-32 baas was.

Die wedstryd, asook die ander Wesgrow en Griffons bepalings word regstreeks op SuperSport Schools uitgesaai – Registreer nou

Die Fichie Leeus sal hul trots wil herstel die jaar, en sal die Tralies graag ‘n pakslae voor hul eie tuisskare wil gee om op te maak vir verlede jaar.

Die twee spanne loop boonop ook nog heeltyd in mekaar vas in die Rosestad, nadat Sentraal deelgeneem het aan die Fichardtpark sportdag vroeër in die seisoen en Fichardtpark ook verlede naweek twee wedstryde by die Sentraal Sporttoernooi gespeel het en die spelers sal mekaar teen die tyd al goed uitgekyk het.

Die Fichies het hul spiere gebult by Sentraal se byeenkoms deur om hul onoorwonne status te behou met twee goeie seges oor Pearson (38-10) en Duineveld (41-31).

Sentraal het baie meer aanvallend gelyk in hul wedstryd teen Hoërskool Alberton die naweek, maar hulle was ongelukig vir die gasheerskool met 10-7 agter toe die wedstryd weens die gevaar van weerlig kortgesny is.

Fichardtpark speel Saterdag sonder hul elektriese vleuel, Edward Mpinga, wie al talle van sy span se drieë gedruk het, sy afwesigheid sal definitief van die sny uit die Fichie aanval haal.

Martin Kalp skuif na regtervleuel en Pule Motsilili, wie ook al baie indrukwekkend van die bank af was, begin op heelagter.

Die ander gevaarmanne, Dailen Geldenhuys (losskakel), Devante Claassen (skrumskakel), Jaco Janse van Rensburg (haker) en kaptein, Jaco Grobbelaar (slot) is egter almal op hul pos en kan vir Sentraal groot moeilikheid veroorsaak.

Sentraal het ook ‘n besering, hul groot baldraer stut, AJ Senekal, is nie beskikbaar vir hulle nie. EJ van der Berg neem sy plek op die dag in.

Die ander Wesgrow bepaling vind in Kroonstad plaas waneer Hoërskool Trio teen Goudveld te staan kom.

Goudveld word aangevul deur die terugkoms van hul losskakel, Ruben Crous, wie in Indië op ‘n kriekettoer was.

Quinton Davids, wie baie goed ingestaan het op losskakel vir sy span, skuif na heelagter vir die naweek.

Trio was verlede naweek by die Menlo-rugbytoernooi. Hulle kon vastrap en met twee goeie seges terugkeer na hulle vir Heidelberg (10-6) en Transvalia (29-21) kon oorkom.

Elders is daar ook ‘n Griffonsliga bepaling om af te handel tussen ‘n witwarm Welkom Gim span en Bethlehem Voortrekker wat ook nou momentum begin bou.

Welkom Gim speel uiters opwindende rugby hierdie seisoen en hul agterlyn het skynbaar ‘n kompetisie vir wie die mooiste drie kan druk, spelers soos Naylen Goeda (heelagter), Naven Goeda (vleuel), Kamohelo Mokoena (vleuel) en Renaldo Kiewiet (losskakel) het al uitmuntende drieë gedruk om die Welkom span te help om seges oor ‘n paar van die groot name te kry.

Helpmekaar (25-16), Monument (31-26) en Framesby (54-19) is net van die skole wat al die knie moes buig teen Welkom, en die tuisspan het in hul vorige wedstryd met slegs een punt na ‘n strafdoel in die laaste oomblikke van die wedstryd 17-16 teen Glenwood verloor by die Absa Wildeklawer toernooi in Kimberley.

Voortrekker het ‘n moeilike seisoen tot dusver, maar hul vorige wedstryd teen Goudveld, wat hulle met 29-19 gewen het, het belowend gelyk.

Die span van Welkom is egter giftig op hul tuisveld en die besoekers sal moet bontstaan om die Gimmies se aanval in toom te hou.

Die spanne is:

Sentraal t. Fichardtpark om 13:00

Sentraal: 15 Pat Cloete, 14 Lee-Yagin Arendse, 13 Hanco Smith, 12 Ruan van Niekerk, 11 JP Pretorius, 10 Hendrik Jonker, 9 Johan van der Merwe, 8 Sarel Taljaard, 7 Stephan de Lange, 6 Chris Kachelhoffer, 5 Steven Smit, 4 Damian van Zyl, 3 EJ van der Berg, 2 Marnus Earle, 1 Van Zyl Hetzel.

Fichardtpark: 15 Pule Motsilili, 14 Martin Kalp, 13 Duan Viviers, 12 Dandré van der Merwe, 11 Janco Mollentze, 10 Dailen Geldenhuys, 9 Devante Claassen, 8 Erick Klopper, 7 Wian Pienaar, 6 Jan-Nel du Plessis, 5 Nathan Dodd, 4 Jaco Grobbelaar, 3 Nathan Swanepoel, 2 Jaco Janse van Rensburg, 1 Zaine van Zyl.

Goudveld t. Hoërskool Trio om 16:20

Goudveld: 15 Quinton Davids, 14 Wilbrie van Zyl, 13 Urban Pienaar, 12 Henro Boardman, 11 Junior Motsamai, 10 Ruben Crous, 9 Ryan de Jager, 8 Schalk du Plessis, 7 Juanricht Cloete, 6 Kabous du Plooy, 5 Lodie van Dyk, 4 Heinru Carstens, 3 Marco-Jan Pretorius, 2 Jan Coetzee, 1 Pieter Reyneke.

Hoërskool Trio: 15 Jaco Steyn, 14 Haaron Kabeya, 13 Charlten Basson, 12 BJ Pelser, 11 Thuto Kekane, 10 Byron Bienas, 9 CJ Taljaard, 8 Tapiwa Mundeta, 7 JD Kirstein, 6 JP Botha, 5 Hencoe Kriek, 4 Pieter van Schalkwyk, 3 Anrhu Mulder, 2 Justino Matteus, 1 Dandre Bloem.

Welkom Gim t. Bethlehem Voortrekker om 13:00

Welkom Gim: 15 Naylen Goeda, 14 Naven Goeda, 13 Taschen Meas, 12 Mojalefa Mathoka, 11 Khamohelo Mokoena, 10 Renaldo Kiewiet, 9 Julian Samuels, 8 Ethan Jones, 7 Rylen Kirsten, 6 Rovaun van Niekerk, 5 Jayden Auld, 4 Tristan Appollis, 3 Keanan August, 2 Dante Smith, 1 Buchle Ngxabayi.

Bethlehem Voortrekker: 15 Tumi Khoza, 14 Kamohelo Moses, 13 Hein Smith, 12 Frederik Fourie, 11 Kaneng Komane, 10 Tiaan van Rooyen, 9 Alexander Maree, 8 Archie Gertenbach, 7 Juan Duiminy, 6 Jayden de Jesus, 5 Harry Kymdell, 4 Luttig Roux, 3 Cecil Parsons, 2 Arnold Ras, 1 Francois Maree.

Grey College return from the long weekend’s Absa Wildeklawer action triumphant, having added two more big names to the list of schools to have fallen short against the Bloemfontein powerhouse this season, after beating Garsfontein (23-9) and Stellenberg (33-8).

They play host to their old rivals from East London, Selborne, this weekend and will look to assert their dominance even further in their first home game of the season.

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Selborne was also in action this past weekend at the Grey High Rugby Festival in Gqeberha where they beat Brandwag 32-0 and their match against Jeppe ended equal 34-34.

Daniel Larkan, their flyhalf, has stood out because of his exceptional work rate on defence and ability to guide their attack.

Much like the old Selbornian, Brent Russel, what he lacks in size he more than makes up for in athleticism, skill and passion.

He and his team will have their work cut out for them though, as they try to defend against the likes of Vincent Wolhuter (fullback), Hayden Tolmay (winger), Benito Goeda (centre) and Pieter van der Merwe (centre) who have been slicing through teams, playing off their general, Ian van der Merwe (flyhalf).

This is, of course, only possible because of the work of the forwards and captain, JJ Theron (no. 8), Keegan Scholtz (flanker) and Jean-Henri Smit (flanker) have been excellent at powering over the advantage line when carrying, and providing good, clean ball for their scrumhalf. 

They are without their other big carrier, Jean Erasmus (prop), for this fixture.

Josh Carr (lock), Jordan Luck (hooker) and captain, Grant Day (flanker), have stood out among the Selborne forwards but it will take an exceptional effort to outgun the Grey pack in Bloemfontein. 

Grey College are still to play Paarl Boys’ High, Affies, Monument, Grey High, Oakdale and Paul Roos after Selborne this season, and one wonders if their schedule against this calibre of opponents might cause them to trip up at some point, but judging on the form they’re in it looks like it might be another perfect season for Grey Bloem.

The teams:

Grey College: 15 Vincent Wolhuter, 14 Hayden Tolmay, 13 Benito Goeda, 12 Pieter van der Merwe, 11 Martin Botha, 10 Ian van der Merwe, 9 Christiaan van der Westhuizen, 8 JJ Theron, 7 Keegan Scholtz, 6 Jean-Henri Smit, 5 Juan Venter, 4 Schalk du Plessis, 3 Danie Kruger, 2 Liam van Wyk, 1 Ranon Fouché. 

Selborne: 15 Siya Sakhela, 14 Thomas Braun, 13 Cole Schonknecht, 12 Chad de Beyer, 11 Anjolauluwa Sogbanmu, 10 Daniel Larkan, 9 Armani Somane, 8 Dewan du Preez, 7 Grant Day, 6 Gcina Puzi, 5 Josh Carr, 4 Zuko Poswa, 3 Nathi Nthuli, 2 Jordan Luck, 1 Sandi Msengana.

Other fixtures, 6 May:

11:15 – Staatspresident Swart vs President Steyn; 13:15 – Hentie Cilliers vs Witteberg.

Rustenburg is a hub of activity over the long weekend, with 26 rugby teams and 44 hockey teams all competing at the annual Rolyn Bergsig Sports Festival.

The Bergsig Eagles were able to start off their campaign well, beating their first challenger, Rob Ferreira by 12-10.

It was a closely fought battle between the locals and the team from White River, but a brace by Bergsig’s winger, MJ Pretorius, and a conversion by their centre, Simeon Botha, was enough secure the victory.

The Bergsig boys face Riebeeckrand and Kagiso Stings (Krugersdorp Rugby Club) in their remaining fixtures and will have to work hard to maintain a perfect record at their festival.

Ben Vorster and Jim Fouché also had a rare opportunity to face each other, and the Buffalo managed to come out on top in that encounter, winning 38-31.

JF have been playing extremely well this year, and they put up a fight to the bitter end, managing to have the last word with a try in the final moments of the match, but the boys from Tzaneen had the upper hand on the day.

In what was a highly entertaining match, Ben Vorster managed to score five tries, including two by their energetic centre, Tihandre Reyneke, while the Bloemfonteiners managed to cross the try-line four times.

Ben Vorster look like the team to beat at this year’s event, Parel Vallei and Randburg will have their work cut out for them over the rest of the weekend.

The Kagiso Stings team stepped in as a late replacement for Queen’s High, who had to withdraw from the tournament, and it will be interesting to see what they can muster us over the rest of the weekend after suffering a heavy 62-10 loss to the Bergsig second team, the Hawks, on the first day.

They face the Rustenburg Rugby Academy on Saturday before they play Bergsig’s first team, the Eagles, in the final match of the tournament on Monday. 

Hopefully, with more time to prepare, the local club team can put up a show against the hosts.

Before that game, however, Bergsig will also need to get through Riebeeckrand in the main event on Saturday. 

Scorers:

Bergsig 12 – Tries: MJ Pretorius (2). Conversion: Simeon Botha. Rob Ferreira 10 – Try: Tlotlo Ratshwene. Conversion: Vhugala Mbedzi. Penalty: Londani Nyathikazi. 

Randburg 33 – Tries: Anton van Tonder (2), Charl le Roux, Gerhard Moller, AJ Vogel. Conversions: Pieter Naude (3), Dewald Booysen. Parel Vallei 15 – Tries: Liam Toring, Anithan Claassen. Conversion: Bongi Bawuti. Penalty: Bawuti.

Ben Vorster 38 – Tries: Tihandre Reyneke (2), Chadwin Storm, Divan Spangenberg, Nkateko Phakula, Ruan Sutherland. Conversions: P Naude (3), D Booysen. Jim Fouché 31 – Tries: Dillon Calitz, CJ Raath, SW van der Merwe, Waydon Marais, Ruan Heymans. Conversions: Wiandro Wiese (2), Triston van der Walt.

Frikkie Meyer 26 – Tries: Christopher Koekemoer, Prince Sekoboanie, Edward Terblanche, Lefoko Mothula. Conversions: Terblanche (3). Riebeeckrand 7 – Try: Jeandre Smit. Conversion: Andrich Harmse.

Linden 32 – Tries: Francois Steyn, Sandile Gumede, Adrian Snyman, Nicolas Meintjies. Conversions: Steyn (2), Meintjies. Penalty: Steyn (2). Krugersdorp High 14 – Tries: Ryan Khumbula, Lesego Mabaso. Conversions: Monaheng Pule (2).

Bergsig Hawks 62 – Tries: Zach de Meyer (2), Kwesi Tong, Luan Duvenhage, Waldo Pretorius, Johandre Steyl, Deon Groenewald, Ethan Rautenbach, K Adams, Unknown. Conversions: Pretorius (6). Kagiso Stings 10 – Tries: T Motsog, S Skhakane.

Other results:

u16 – Riebeeckrand 48, Die Wilgers 14; Randburg 20, Parel Vallei 17.

u15 – Bergsig 34, Riebeeckrand 5; Randburg 67, Die Wilgers 0.

u14 – Bergsig 7, Riebeeckrand 7; Randburg 22, Die Wilgers 5.

Fixtures for Day 2 and 3:

Saturday, 29 April 2023

A Field

10:00 – Bergsig Hawks vs Krugersdorp High
11:20 – Kagiso Stings vs Rustenburg Rugby Akademie
12:40 – Rob Ferreira vs Frikkie Meyer
14:00 – Randburg vs Jim Fouché
15:20 – Ben Vorster vs Parel Vallei
16:40 – Bergsig Eagles vs Riebeeckrand

B Field

09:00 – U14 – Bergsig Akademie vs Die Wilgers
10:00 – U14 – Randburg vs Riebeeckrand
11:00 – U15 – Bergsig Akademie vs Die Wilgers
12:00 – U15 – Randburg vs Riebeeckrand
13:00 – U16 – Parel Vallei vs Invitational XV
14:10 – U16 – Randburg vs Die Wilgers
15:20 – U16 – Bergsig Akademie vs Riebeeckrand 

Monday, 1 May 2023

A Field

08:00 – Parel Vallei vs Frikkie Meyer
09:20 – Rob Ferreira vs Krugersdorp High
10:40 – Randburg vs Ben Vorster
12:00 – Jim Fouché vs Riebeeckrand
13:20 – Bergsig Hawks vs Rustenburg Rugby Academy
14:40 – Bergsig Eagles vs Kagiso Stings

B Field

08:00 – U16 – Parel Vallei vs Riebeeckrand
09:10 – U14 – Riebeeckrand vs Die Wilgers
10:00 – U14 – Bergsig vs Randburg
11:10 – U15 – Riebeeckrand vs Die Wilgers
12:10 – U15 – Bergsig Akademie vs Randburg
13:10 – U16 – Randburg vs Invitational XV
14:10 – U16 – Bergsig vs Die Wilgers

Daar sal heel naweek in die Moot feesgevier word na Oos-Moot se groot sege oor die Hoërskool Middelburg om sy plek in die NWU Prestige-reeks eindstryd vas te pen.

Oos-Moot se staatmaker haker, Ryan Scott, kon deur die Middelburg verdediging breuk en Jacques Benade, hul skrumskakel, het ook bygedra met ‘n drie.

Dit was egter weereens die briljante skopvoet van hul losskakel, Charl van der Sluis, wat die uitkoms van hierdie wedstryd bepaal het.

Van der Sluis het 19 punte aangeteken en die Middelburg span se aanval uitgewurg deur om hulle vir elke fout te straf en nie toe te laat dat hulle enige momentum bou nie.

Hulle sal op 6 Mei te staan kom teen die heersende kampioene, Noordheuwel, nadat laasgenoemde ‘n opgewekte Heidelberg Volkskool kon tem om die ander plek in die eindstryd vir hulself te eis.

Die Heidelberg Volkies het goed begin, en het in die eerste helfte twee drieë aangeteken deur hul haker, Dian la Grange, en hul losskakel, Keane Duckitt, terwyl hul teenstanders slegs een drie kon druk, danksy hul blitsige vleuel, Keaton van Deventer.

Heidelberg Volkies se senter Kayle Venter kon in die tweede helfte ook ‘n drie druk, maar ‘n tweede drie vir Van Deventer, asook drieë deur Noordheuwel se heelagter, Jade Muller, en linkervleuel, Diwan Cruywagen, saam met die onvergewensgesinde skopstewel van JT Kapank, hul losskakel, het beteken dat die kampioene weer beheer van die wedstryd kon neem.

Kapank, Muller en Cruywagen is nog heel seisoen onmisbaar vir die Nories.

Noordheuwel en Oos-Moot het mekaar vroeg in die seisoen al ontmoet, toe die Nories gemaklik met 48-7 gewen het.

Die span van Krugersdorp is dus die definitiewe gunstelinge, maar Oos-Moot het sedert daardie ontmoeting al reeds gewys dat hulle opdaag waneer dit saak maak in die groot wedstryde.

Hierdie sal die eerste keer wees dat Oos-Moot in die reeks se eindstryd in aksie sal wees. Die span van die noordelike voorstede van Pretoria kan reeds met trots terugkyk op wat hulle hierdie seisoen al bereik het, maar hulle sal ongetwyfeld hul oë vierkantig op die trofee hou.

Die geveg tussen die losskakels, Kapank en Van der Sluis, gaan baie interessant wees, albei het al gewys dat hulle heeltemal van ‘n wedstryd beheer kan vat, en wie okal se visier op die dag ingestel is mag dalk net die verskil maak wat bepaal wie die eindstryd gaan wen.

Oos-Moot het verlede jaar die Noordvaal-trofee se skildafdeling gewen, maar om ‘n span van die gehalte van Noordheuwel te oorkom in ‘n finaal sal ‘n ander tipe toets vir die Pretorianers wees.

In van die ander uitspeelwedstryde kon die Bloumasjien van Lichtenburg vir Montana ontstel deur om 24-21 te wen danksy die drie drieë deur hul agtsteman, Dries Scheepers.

Hoërskool Rustenburg moes ook staat maak op ‘n driekuns deur hul senter, Adriaan Liebenberg, en die skopskoen van hul vleuel, Lorenzo Snyers, om vir Marais Viljoen met 19-18 te wen.

Puntemakers:

Oos-Moot 29 – Drieë: Ryan Scott, Jacques Benade. Doelskoppe: Charl van der Sluis (2). Strafskoppe: Van der Sluis (5). Hoërskool Middelburg 10 – Drieë: Fumani Chauke, Kaylin Maphutha.

Noordheuwel 29 – Drieë: Keaton van Deventer (2), Jade Muller, Divan Cruywagen. Doelskoppe: JT Kapank (3). Strafdoel: Kapank. Heidelberg Volkskool 17 – Drieë: Keane Duckitt, Dian la Grange, Kayle Venter. Doelskop: Venter

Hoërskool Rustenberg 19 – Drieë: Adriaan Liebenberg (3). Doelskoppe: Lorenzo Snyers (2). Marais Viljoen 18 –TBC 

Lichtenburg 24 – Drieë: Dries Scheepers (3), Eddie du Preez. Doelskoppe: Albert Joubert (2). Montana 21 – Drieë: Devan van der Merwe, Divan Nel, Ewald Willemse. Doelskoppe: Rigard van Rensburg.

Jeugland 41 – Drieë: Thando Ngomane (2), Oregopotse Shilubane (2), Lynghe Pretorius, Billy Rheeder, Hassan Ruhongole. Doelskoppe: Marno Maritz (3). Potchefstroom Volkskool 26 – Not Available.

Zwartkop 33 – Drieë: Xavier Boykano (3), Wihan van der Berg, Milton Naude. Doelskoppe: Jonathan Wilson (4). Oosterlig 12 – Drieë: Ryan le Roux, Joel Jordaan. Doelskop: Tristan Els.

Die Anker 30 – Drieë: Buks Britz, Dihan de Villiers, Ruben Herbst, AJ Roux, Damien Muller. Doelskop: Benton Giessing. Strafdoel: Giessing. Wesvalia 24 – Drieë: Chad Hofmeyer, Heinrich Janse van Vuuren, Andre Taute. Doelskoppe: Rickardt van Heerden (3). Strafdoel: Van Heerden.

Hugenote (Springs) 22 – Drieë: Ruan van Biljon, Vian van Dyk, Diaan Pretorius. Doelskoppe: Miguelle Schoultz (2). Strafdoel: Schoultz. Potchefstroom Gimnasium 15 – Drieë: David Ndala, Dewald Lubbe. Doelskop: Daniel Vorster. Strafdoel: Vorster.

Ander spanne: 

o.16: Marais Viljoen 20, Oos-Moot 10; Noordheuwel 23, Middelburg 12; Wesvalia 15, Hugenote 5; Rustenburg 34, Heidelberg Volkies 7; Die Anker 22, Lichtenburg 12; Montana 15, Zwartkop 15 (Montana dring deur – eerste drie gedruk); Oosterlig 14, Potch Gimmies 10; Jeugland 33, Potch Volkies 19.

o.15: Noordheuwel 12, Zwartkop 11; Heidelberg Volkies 11, Rustenburg 5; Middelburg 17, Potch Volkies 5; Potch Volkies 21, Hugenote 15; Wesvalia 12, Montana 0; Jeugland 15, Die Anker 12; Oos-Moot 17, Lichtenburg 0; Oosterlig 26, Marais Viljoen 12.

o.14: Rustenburg 39, Zwartkop 10; Noordheuwel 20, Middelburg 7; Die Anker 14, Marais Viljoen 0; Potch Gimmies 12, Oos-Moot 7; Wesvalia 34, Potch Volkies 14; Montana 10, Heidelberg Volkies 0; Hugenote 20, Lichtenburg 10; Oosterlig 15, Jeugland 12.

 

The semi-finals of the NWU Prestige series have arrived, after an enthralling quarter-final round last weekend.

Oos-Moot defeated Hoërskool Rustenburg by 37-30 in the quarter-finals to cause a stunning upset, completely shaking up the groups and adding even more excitement to the tournament.

Coach Braam Pretorius’ team played excellently against the big boys from Rustenburg, managing to score three tries courtesy of their electric wingers, Ewald Wolmarans and Tapiwa Rwafa, and their centre, Ruwan Allen. 

But it was the trusty boot of flyhalf, Charl van der Sluis, that made the difference in this epic encounter, with their unfaltering number ten converting two tries and five penalties, and adding a superb 47m drop-goal à la Jannie de Beer for a total of 22 points for his team.

The Rusties played well and should be favourites to win the playoffs for fifth now.

Lorenzo Snyers (winger) has been excellent all season, and played a major role again, scoring a try and adding two conversions and two penalty kicks for his team.

Reigning champs, Noordheuwel, managed to beat Die Anker in a try-scoring bonanza 69-22 with 15 tries scored between the two teams.

Their centre, Marshall de Vos, played an unforgettable game, crossing the line four times for the Nories, and flyhalf, JT Kapank, was prominent again,  adding 14 points through conversions.

Though they are still definite favourites to defend their title, they should heed the warning of the Oos-Moot victory, the oval ball can do funny things in knockout rugby and no team is guaranteed a place in the final. 

The next round takes place this Saturday at Hugenote in Springs and Die Anker in Brakpan, where Oos-Moot faces Middelburg High School, who reach the semi-finals after a hard-fought victory over Marais Viljoen, and Noordheuwel plays against Heidelberg Volkies, who also exceeded all expectations, beating Wesvalia in the quarter-finals.

Middelburg High also relied on their kicker, Divan van der Westhuizen, who added 14 points off the tee in their 24-11 victory over Marais Viljoen. 

The importance of the kickers in all the quarter-final matches highlights the competitiveness of this tournament and is a great service to South African rugby in general, as the professional game has been emphasizing the role of the kicker for quite some time now, and depth and stability at the flyhalf position often making the difference in big matches.

Heidelberg Volkskool underlined this point, having to make use of two kickers, Keane Duckitt (flyhalf) and Kayle Venter (centre) to secure their one-point winning margin over Wesvalia.

As we approach the business end of the tournament the stakes are higher than ever, and this weekend’s matches promise to repeat the excitement of the previous round to determine the two teams who will be vying for the ultimate prize. 

The semifinalists are:

Noordheuwel: 15 Jade Muller, 14 Keaton van Deventer, 13 Marshall de Vos, 12 Jared Coetzee, 11 Divan Cruywagen, 10 JT Kapank, 9 Coun-Lee Koekman, 8 Marco Maree, 7 Ludie Schutte, 6  Jaun Fourie, 5 Donavan Breedt, 4 Rudolph Coetzee, 3 Martin Nel, 2 Jaundre Schoeman, 1 Meyer Opperman.

Heidelberg Volkies: 15 Joshua Booysen, 14 Tristan la Grange, 13 Kyle Venter, 12 Ruduwaan Rodgers, 11 Rhys Thompson, 10 Keane Duckitt, 9 AJ Engelbrecht, 8 Daniel Jordaan, 7 Joshua Munro, 6 Francois le Roux, 5 Dylan Stuart, 4 Wilco Janse van Rensburg, 3 Lian Pelzer, 2 Dian la Grange, 1 Handre Strydom.

Oos-Moot: 15 Jeandre de Bruyn, 14 Ewald Wolmarans, 13 Stian Oosthuizen, 12 Van Zyl Myburgh, 11 Tapiwa Rwafa, 10 Charl van der Sluis, 9 Jacques Benade, 8 Gert Hendrik Grobler, 7 Wade Williams, 6 Nathan Kleynhans, 5 Jaydon Botha, 4 Zander Kumm, 3 Christian Smith, 2 Ryan Scott, 1 Braam Bezuidenhout.

Hoërskool Middelburg: 15 Divan van der Westhuizen, 14 Mthokozisi Yende, 13 Smiley Sibande, 12 Luke Geldenhuys, 11 Blessing Hamandishe, 10 Crawford Joubert, 9 Simtha Maseko, 8 Tjaart Joubert, 7 Tyrell Isaacs, 6 Ronin van Niekerk, 5 Kaylin Maphutha, 4 Paul van der Merwe, 3 Tebogo Nkosi, 2 Fumani Chauke, 1 Shaun Marx.

First-team fixtures at Hoërskool Hugenote in Springs:

12:20 – Potch Volkies vs Jeugland; 13:40 – Montana vs Lichtenburg; 15:00 – Oos-Moot vs Middelburg Hoërskool; 16:20 – Hugenote vs Potchefstroom Gimnasium.

First-team fixtures at Die Anker in Brakpan:

12:20 – Oosterlig vs Zwartkop; 13:40 – Rustenburg vs Marais Viljoen; 15:00 – Noordheuwel vs Heidelberg Volkskool; 16:20 – Die Anker vs Wesvalia.

Hoërskool Sentraal en Diamantveld ontmoet mekaar Saterdag om 13:00 weer in hul Wesgrow-liga bepaling in Kimberley. 

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Diamantveld het nog nie teen die Tralies verloor sedert 2015, toe Sentraal met 24-22 gewen het, nie. 

Oor die laaste drie wedstryde tussen die skole het Diamonds 137 punte opgestapel teenoor die 10 van die Tralies kon aanteken.

Hierdie seisoen beleef die span van Kimberly nog gemengde resultate, maar hulle sal uitsien om Saterdag op hul tuisveld op te draf teen ‘n Sentraal span wat die jaar nog sukkel om aan die gang te kom. 

Die Bloemfonteiners het al tekens van gevaar gewys hierdie seisoen, maar dinge het nog net nie heeltemal vir hulle in plek geval nie.

Spelers soos Marnus Earle (haker) en AJ Senekal (stut) het al gewys dat hulle die vermoë het om die bal te dra vir Sentraal, terwyl Chris Kachelhoffer (flank) nog bankvas in verdediging gestaan het.

Sentraal kon egter nog  nie ‘n wedstryd hierdie seisoen wen nie, hul gelykop spel teen Langenhoven Gim by die Oakdale rugbyweek is tot dusver hul beste vertoning maar dit sal vir hulle groot genot bring om die Diamante in Kimberley te ontstel die naweek.

Diamantveld sal voel dat, ondanks ‘n paar skitterende vertonings deur spelers soos Simon Liversage (senter), Kyle Taute (vleuel),  Marco Mathewson (losskakel) en Stiaan van Loggenberg (no. 8), hulle nog nie naby hul volle potensiaal bereik het nie, en hierdie wedstryd teen hul ou vyande is die perfekte geleentheid om ‘n stelling te maak met ‘n groot wen.

In van die ander Wesgrow bepalings hierdie naweek gaan lê Goudveld besoek af in Bethlehem by Voortrekker en Louis Botha speel teen Jim Fouché by JF.

Die spanne is: 

Diamantveld: 15 Liam Ferris, 14 Kyle Taute, 13 Valentino Lenge, 12 Simon Liversage, 11 Lehan van der Westhuizen, 10 Marco Mathewson, 9 Dirk van Heerden, 8 Stiaan van Loggenberg, 7 De Villiers Straus, 6 Achiles de Jager, 5 JJ Fourie, 4 Diwan Muller, 3 Heinrich Nel, 2 De Wet du Plooy, 1 FJ de Vries.

Sentraal: 15 Pat Cloete, 14 Zander Britz, 13 Henco Smith, 12 Ruan van Niekerk, 11 JP Pretorius, 10 Hendrik Jonker, 9 Johan van der Merwe, 8 Sarel Taljaard, 7 Robert van Eeden, 6 Chris Kachelhoffer, 5 Stephan de Lange, 4 Damian van Zyl, 3 AJ Senekal, 2 Marnus Earle, 1 Van Zyl Hetzel.

Ander bepalings op Saterdag, 22 April:

12:10 – Jim Fouché t. Louis Botha; 13:30 – Bethlehem Voortrekker t. Goudveld-Hoërskool.

The table is set for a the toughest interschools between Hoërskool Durbanville and the visiting Hoërskool Outeniqua in years.

Durbies have been playing some superb rugby this year, and have already done away with Paarl Boys’ High (26-25) and Rondebosch Boys’ High (35-19), only narrowly losing out against Pretoria Boys’ High (31-35) and Noordheuwel (32-41) at this year’s North/South festival.

This weekend they play an Outeniqua side who have simply been a cut above the rest this season.

It is the Kwagga’s centenary year and they will be disappointed by the narrow 19-17 loss against Grey College last weekend in George.

A wounded Kwagga is dangerous though, and the visiting team will be looking to make another statement on Saturday with a return to winning ways.

The game kicks off at 13:20 in Durbanville and the home crowd will be out in full support of their team.

Kwagga wingers, JJ Daters and Keenan Jantjies have been phenomenal this year, but they face a Durbanville backline who are no slouches themselves.

Shaun Klein (flyhalf) and James Nero (centre) have stood out for the Durbies in the attack.

Between these two teams, we are sure to see some tries for the highlight reels on Saturday, but the game will be determined by the competition up front. 

Outeniqua’s forwards played exceptionally to match Grey’s physicality last weekend, if they are able to bring the same intensity Durbanville may have some trouble.

It is also possible, of course, that such an epic encounter last weekend has depleted the travelling pack, leaving them vulnerable for Durbanville to pull off another famous victory.

There are some other big matches also being played in the Western Cape this weekend.

Stellenberg play host to Wynberg Boys’ High at 16:30 on Friday evening. The Stellenberg boys have been competing at the highest level this year, narrowly missing out with five points or less against Grey High School, Paarl Gimnasium and Garsfontein. 

Wynberg started their season with four big wins but just fell short against Paarl Gim last weekend, so they will be looking to get back to winning ways as well.

The teams:

Durbanville: 15 Valrhino Olckers, 14 Naldo Klein, 13 Shadwill Engelbrecht, 12 James Nero, 11 Cayden Louw, 10 Shaun Klein, 9 Monray Daars, 8 Jayden Nell, 7 Evert Bouwer, 6 William Goldswaine, 5 Liam Baird, 4 Jacobus Botha, 3 Anru van Rhyn, 2 Devon Strydom, 1 Wian Koen.

Outeniqua: 15 JT Strydom, 14 JJ Daters, 13 Ashwin Damons, 12 Estiaan Cronje, 11 Keenan Jantjies, 10 Andrew Stopforth, 9 Jamil Pretorius, 8 Brendan Gouws, 7 Dewald Gerber, 6 Jefwinn Wesso, 5 Jayden Potgieter, 4 Michael Cronje, 3 Juan Kleynhans, 2 Nathan Smit, 1 Ruan Swart.

Fixtures (home sides mentioned first):

Friday, 21 April 2023

16:30 – Stellenberg vs Wynberg Boys’ High.

Saturday, 22 April 2023

12:05 – Brackenfell vs DF Malan; 12:15 – Boland Lanbou vs Rondebosch Boys’ High; 12:30 – SACS vs Paarl Boys’ High; 12:30 – Hoërskool Bellville vs Parel Vallei; 12:45 – Worcester Gimnasium vs Hoerskool Punt; 13:20 – Durbanville vs Outeniqua.