Author: zlouw

Hudson Park were wasting no time to get things started on Saturday, finding a break in the defence less than two minutes in, Babalo Mtshini offloaded to Likho Gidi, Gidi faked a pass right and it was try time for Hudson.

This was one of many successful plays that would lead to a 43-12 victory. 

Jacyl Wright kept the momentum going when he made the conversion, bringing the score to 7-0.

Hudson were brushing off tackles with determination to reach the finish line. Mtshini once again broke through when he deflected the tackle attempt from Cambridge and offloaded to Gidi. Gidi would not let the vicious take down stop him, he made it over the line and scored his second try of the game.

Using the scrum on Cambridge’s two metre line as a decoy, Hudson once again found an opening in Cambridge’s defensive line, the left field was wide open for Qiqa Qwesha who was waiting for the pass and made the quick trip to try town. 

The conversion was good and the game was now heavily skewed in Hudson’s favour. 

Cambridge found their opportunity for retaliation when they won their lineout in Hudson’s red zone, pairing that with a decoy of their own, with a fake offload diversion to Bongani Cele from Sibongintsika Maki, making the real pass to Lina Mtatase who scored Cambridge their first try and put them on the board.

Maki made the conversion, and it was now 19-7.

Hudson were showing a lot of unity and coordination in their plays, the ball would not be released without knowing its final destination. 

Getting within five metres of Cambridges try line, they set off a great set of passes from Msuthu Mbane, to Luthando Yase and finally a quick offload from Yase to Dante Mey who dived ahead for the try.

Wright would go on to not only succeed in the next conversion, but also follow that up with a try. 

Halftime arrived with a score of 31-7.

Hudson entered the second half with the same level of energy, a brilliant interception from Qiqa Qwesha stopped the opposition in their tracks and led to him scoring the opening try of the second half and his second of the game. 

Cambridge fought at Hudson’s try line against some solid defence, Solam Jamela eventually broke through and scored Cambridge their second try. 

Mtshini would score Hudson their final try of the game, after creating many opportunities and defending Hudson’s line relentlessly, he capitalized on an opportunity of his own and brought the score to 41. 

Jacyl Wright put the final conversion over and Hudson took the victory at 43-12.

Hudson Park High School 43 – Tries: Likho Gidi (2), Qiqa Qwesha (2), Dante Mey, Jacyl Wright, Babalo Mtshini. Conversions: Jacyl Wright (4). Cambridge High School 12 – Tries: Lina Mtatase, Solam Jamela. Conversion: Sibongintskia Maki.

After being successful in their last four games, most recently their 17-14 defeat of Dale College last Saturday, and amassing ten wins so far this season, Hudson Park will be looking for yet another win on Saturday. 

In addition to this, this will not be Hudson and Cambridge’s first encounter this year. On the 15th of April, the Eastern Cape rivals took the field which ultimately culminated in a 43-29 victory for Hudson Park. 

If Hudson Park are successful on Saturday, it will be their fourth consecutive win and their eleventh of the season. 

Another big rivalry taking place this weekend is Queen’s College vs Dale College. 

In a tradition that began over a century ago, in 1891, Queen’s and Dale will once again take the field this Saturday. 

To say that Queen’s has had a strong season would be an understatement, they have accumulated fourteen victories so far and will be looking for number fifteen this Saturday. 

One of their fourteen victories took place against Dale, at their first encounter, earlier this year. 

In 2019, Dale won on both occasions. After a two hiatus, in 2022, Queen’s took the victory at both encounters. 

Dale has certainly taken some big wins of their own this year, and if they are successful this Saturday, it will be their tenth this year. 

This rematch will definitely provide some high-stakes, competitive rugby. 

The teams: 

Cambridge vs Hudson Park at 14:30:

Cambridge: 15 Mhle Makubalo, 14 Lisakhanya Magoxo, 13 Bongani Cele, 12 Lina Mtatase, 11 Hlumelo Nyongo, 10 Sibongintsika Maki, 9 Solam Jamela, 8 Ungakuthi Bottoman, 7 Milani Bityo, 6 Avumile Gulwa, 5 Mbalentle Siswana, 4 Lizalise Gam, 3 Lukhanyo Makeleni, 2 Liyabusiswa Mlakalaka, 1 Lwando Mabandla.

Hudson Park: 15 Msuthu Mbane, 14 Qiqa Qwesha, 13 Moyisi Siyaphi, 12 Luthando Yase, 11 Lebogang Madikane, 10 Jacyl Wright, 9 Landile Gidi, 8 Babalo Mtshini, 7 Liyema Hiltane, 6 Dante Mey, 5 Mikhulu Jakavula, 4 Caleb Redcliffe, 3 Linamandla Sonjani, 2 Ludwe Vinjwa, 1 Tyrique Peters. 

Queen’s College vs Dale College at 15:00: 

Queen’s College: 15 Siya Konki, 14 Jed Stone, 12 Litha Kulashe, 11 Thina Fenako, 10 Turshaan Hare, 9 Ryan Denston, 8 Axola Khatshwa, 7 Mbasa Nda, 6 Sisipho Mpaka, 5 Uyanda Mlungwana, 4 Thina Jaxa, 3 Abulele Bolotini, 2 Sbongakonke Mfeya, 1 Kyle Aylwin. 

Dale College: 15 Oyama Kuse, 14 Cole van Staden, 13 Athenkosi Msileni, 12 Sokonwabo Ngcete, 11 Owethu Mpondo, 10 Phikolomzi Mtyalela, 9 Linembasa Mayoyo, 8 Lindokuhle Xozwa, 7 Uphendule Ntsomi, 6 Uminathi Ntsomi, 5 Sinovuyo Xuma, 4 Josh Hall, 3 Anda Bukula, 2 Liyabona Matyana, 1 Lwahluma Maki. 

The fixtures:

14:30 Cambridge vs Hudson Park; 15:00 Queen’s College vs Dale College. 

As Pearson and Die Brandwag finish off their 2023 season, they will both be looking for a win on Saturday.

Pearson is leading the charge with 11 victories so far this year.

In their last fixture against Parel Vallei, they managed a solid 38-12 victory. 

In June, they took the win over Daniel Pienaar at 48-17. 

When Die Brandwag encountered Daniel Pienaar last week, Daniel Pienaar secured a 20-13 victory. 

In their three most recent match ups, in 2018, 2019 and 2022, Die Brandwag was undefeated. 

In 2022, it was extremely close, ending at 20-19. 

Despite previous successes, with Pearson’s performance this year, Die Brandwag will have to fight if they want to continue this streak.

Nico Malan and Framesby will take the field together on Saturday to end off their 2023 season. 

Nico Malan will be aiming for their 5th consecutive win and their 13th this year. 

They took a massive victory over Die Brandwag on the 5th of August, ending the game at 59-3, and defeated Hoërskool Punt 31-7 this past weekend. 

Framesby will too be entering the game as champions after defeating Marlow 30-25 last Saturday. 

The teams:

Pearson vs Die Brandwag in Gqeberha at 14:20: 

Hoërskool Pearson: 15 Caleb Friskin, 14 Luyolo Mba, 13 Troy Hargreaves, 12 Casper Fouché, 11 Erin Baisley, 10 Darren Julies, 9 Luke Friend, 8 Emile van Dyk, 7 Franco Erasmus, 6 Nicholas Hughes, 5 Dalton van Wyk, 4 Kian Rademeyer, 3 Ockert Strydom, 2 Andrew Hall, 1 Lunathi Njara. 

Die Brandwag: 15 Androcles Adams, 14 Bihaco Japhta, 13 Jamiane Dampies, 12 Godwin Fillis, 11 Caleb Williams, 10 Ethan George, 9 Lu-Crain Muggels, 8 Janu van Jaarsveld, 7 Connor Crouse, 6 Ruan Meyer, 5 Remy Heymans, 4 Ruan Engelbrecht, 3 Hanré Coetzee, 2 Zak Rudman, 1 Eu-Lynn Williams/ Kyle Thysse. 

Nico Malan vs Framesby in Humansdorp at 14:30: 

Nico Malan: 15 Jaden Witbooi, 14 Owen Breda, 13 Themba Hlela, 12 Simphiwe Dlamini, 11 Leo Lategan, 10 Blaine Isaacs, 9 Jean Joubert, 8 Geovani Francis, 7 Hannes Kleinhans, 6 Mias Bierman, 5 Xadrien Rupping, 4 Edrich Kleu, 3 Cobus Vlok, 2 Steven Flemming, 1 Francois Smit.

Framesby: 15 Tristan Afrika, 14 Co-Zay Hendriks, 13 Regardt Viljoen, 12 Tony Williams, 11 Hugo Notnagel, 10 Logan Muller, 9 Johnny Antonio, 8 Zander van Zyl, 7 Johan van Zyl, 6 Gideon Barnard, 5 Jaco Pretorius, 4 Ryan Rousseau, 3 Zanco Els, 2 Hein Terblanche, 1 Sean Vermaak. 

A rivalry that spans 102 years and 175 games, there is no shortage of history between these schools. 

In the 2022 season, Glenwood was a dominating force, defeating College in both encounters. Although close victories at 23-22 and 28-22, the Green Machine managed to secure the win each time. 

The 2023 season paints a slightly different picture. At their first game this year, Maritzburg took a 42-15 victory over Glenwood. 

This is not to say Glenwood hasn’t had a great season, earning ten victories against some formidable competition. 

Maritzburg is leading the charge, however, with fourteen victories so far. One of these successes was against Affies, earning an 50-31 win over the Pretorians. 

Saturday should provide some highly competitive rugby in what will be both schools final fixture of the season.

Although Glenwood and Maritzburg will be rivals this weekend, their players will be allies in the days to come as they form part of the SA u8 squad that takes on France and England on the 15th and 19th of August respectively. 

Glenwood will be represented by Lithemba Mfupi, and Maritzburg will be represented by Phiwayinkosi Kubeka and Luyanda Kunene. 

 The teams: 

Glenwood High School – 15 Jaco Williams, 14 Okonta Chijindu, 13 Johandrê van Rooyen, 12 M.J Schoeman, 11 Bakhosibakhe Gamede, 10 Andrew Martins, 9 Tyrique Hartnick, 8 Siya Klaas, 7 Tumisho Mofidokoane, 6 Keegan Goosen, 5 Kwandokuhle Dlamini, 4 Siphe Xaba, 3 Bongani Dlamini, 2 Michael Betts, 1 Njemba Mgomba. 

Maritzburg College – 15 Swelihle Mbatha, 14 Langelihle Makhathini, 13 Ayrton van der Linde, 12 Nkululeko Sithole, 11 Colm Reardon, 10 Luc du Toit, 9 Rhett Quinn, 8 Sasha Kadira, 7 Kevin Ayliffe, 6 Travis Walton, 5 Jake Jansen, 4 Bohlale Maphisa, 3 Aiden Botha, 2 Elbie Mouton, 1 Codi Robinson.

 

Selborne College and Grey High School are certainly not strangers on the rugby field, they have met for battle regularly and have each gone through periods of consecutive victories. The rivalry started nearly a hundred years ago and shows no signs of slowing down. 

Going back to 2009, Selborne held on to the title for three years up until 2011. Grey then flipped the script, winning three games from 2012 to 2014. 

This pattern has continued throughout their history, Grey even held an eight-game winning streak from 2000 until 2008. 

After a two-year hiatus, the competition recommenced in 2022, this saw Grey go on to take a 32-26 victory. 

Both sides have of course been strong this year, with Selborne leading by 10 wins to 9.

Additionally, both schools were represented by one of their players on the SA Schools ‘A’ side. Zuko Poswa, of Selborne College, and Imaani Pemba, of Grey High School.

Pemba will form part of the SA u18 squad that takes on France on the 15th of August and England on the 19th of August. 

Other fixtures in the Eastern Cape this weekend include Graeme College vs Muir College and Cambridge High School vs Queen’s College, amongst others. 

Graeme College will also have one of their players, Bathlo Hlekani, form part of the SA U18 squad that takes on the international rivals later this month. 

The teams: 

Selborne College: 15 Daniel Larkan (vice-captain), 14 Thomas Braun, 13 Siyamthanda Sakhela, 12 Chad de Beyer, 11 Anjolauluwa Sogbanmu, 10 Erich Gravett, 9 Paige Fennel, 8 Gcina Puzi, 7 Dewan du Preez, 6 Grant Day (captain), 5 Charles du Plessis, 4 Zuko Poswa, 3 Nathi Nthuli, 2 Jordan Luck, 1 Sandisiwe Msengana.

Grey High School: 15 Joshua Bands, 14 Dylan Garrod, 13 Kyle Callaghan, 12 Tobias Nota, 11 Kaiden Titus, 10 Divan Lamprecht, 9 Aza Ncula, 8 Mark Brombacher, 7 Likona Sodlaka, 6 Reece Miles, 5 De Wet Goedhals, 4 Josh Durrheim, 3 Aidan Wilkinson, 2 Jon Hobson, 1 Daniel de Lange.

The fixtures: 

12:30 – Dale College vs Hudson Park; 13:30 – Cambridge vs Queen’s College; 13:45 – Muir College vs Graeme College; 14:10 – Hoërskool Punt vs Hoërskool Nico Malan; 14:30 – Selborne College vs Grey High School; 14:50 – Die Brandwag vs HTS Daniel Pienaar; 15:00 – Hoërskool Framesby vs Marlow Landbou; 15:30 – Hoërskool Pearson vs Parel Vallei. 

Nico Malan took a massive victory over Die Brandwag on Saturday, securing a final score of 59-3. 

Nico Malan applied pressure from the very beginning, but just short of the 12 minute mark, they really took control of the game. 

Mias Bierman scored the first try of the game with a solid drive from Nico Malan against Die Brandwag’s defence. 

Nico Malan managed to maul up until Die Brandwag’s try line, they then sent the ball wide to their eighth man, Geovani Francis, who broke through the defence, and it was try time. 

Dominic Malgas put the conversion through for the extra two points, bringing them to a 12-0 lead. 

Brandwag received a penalty advantage, opted for kick for poles and got three points on the board by way of Lu-Crain Muggels.

Nico Malan continued to gain ground, find the opportunity and then seize it. 

They did just this when Bierman scored his second try, getting near to the opposition’s try line and offloading to Bierman to make the final charge.

Malgas once again came through with the conversion. 

Nico Malan ended off the first half with some pace from the backline, they maintained possession in their lineout, offloaded to Malgas who sent it to Themba Hlela and the outside centre earned them their fourth try. 

Another successful conversion from Malgas left the halftime score at 26-3.

The second half followed a similar trajectory, once again using a lineout to score early on. Francis through the ball in, charged towards the maul, got possession of the ball and scored his second try. 

Momentum was really building at this point, a thirty-point lead was achieved after Malgas made the kick.

After a lull, Nico Malan noticed an opening on the far right of Brandwag’s try line, Owen Breda sprinted ahead to secure another try.

With less than five minutes left in the game, there was great foresight from Nico Malan. A scrum was underway, but they were already thinking of their next move. 

The ball was offloaded to the backs who got within metres of Brandwag’s try line, Jean Joubert would not let the opportunity pass and put another try on the board for Nico Malan. 

Pace became the modus operandi; Blaine Isaacs got control of the ball and made the sprint to the try line. Once again, it was try time.

Although the victory had already been secured, Nico Malan played until the very end. The final try of the game was by Themba Hlela, the third player from Nico Malan to score two tries this game. 

Nico Malan did a great job of maintaining control of this game and not letting go of their lead. 

Scorers:

Nico Malan 59 – Tries: Mias Bierman (2), Geovani Francis (2), Themba Hlela (2), Owen Breda, Jean Joubert, Blaine Isaacs. Conversions: Dominic Malgas (7). Die Brandwag 3 – Penalty: Lu-Crain Muggels.

Other results: 

Hudson Park 27, Hoërskool Grens 12 ; Grey High School 58, Muir College 5; Hoërskool Punt 24, HTS Daniël Pienaar 18; Graeme College 24, Queen’s College 21; Dale College 36, Selborne College 31.

 

In a tradition that has spanned three centuries, Dale and Selborne come together for their second game of 2023. 

The first encounter took place on the 20th of May, with Selborne taking a 31-23 victory on their home soil. 

Dale will look to even the score as they host Selborne this Saturday.

In terms of historic victories, Dale has earned 103, while Selborne has earned 75. 

Saturday will provide some of the most competitive as well as anticipated fixtures of the year for both schools.

Graeme College and Queen’s College will also take the field this Saturday in what should be a high paced match. 

Queen’s has proven time and time again that they are a team to be reckoned with this year. With 13 victories so far for 2023, it is clear that they can hold up against any competition that is put before them. 

Graeme College has also had a successful season; they have earned nine victories and will be fighting for their tenth on Saturday. 

Although the end of the rugby season is drawing near, there will be a number of fixtures taking place this weekend. 

The teams:

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

Dale College – 15 Oyama Kuse, 14 Cole van Staden, 13 Athenkosi Msileni, 12 Sokonwabo Ngcete, 11 Owethu Mpondo, 10 Phikolomzi Mtyalela, 9 Linembasa Mayoyo, 8 Lindokuhle Xozwa, 7 Uphendule Ntsomi, 6 Uminathi Ntsomi, 5 Sinovuyo Xuma, 4 Josh Hall, 3 Anda Bukula, 2 Liyabona Matyana, 1 Lwahluma Maki. 

Graeme College vs Queen’s College at 14:00:

Graeme College – 15 Hlombe Kepe, 14 Olona Ngcobondwana, 13 Mu-Eed Fritz, 12 Kenneth Magau, 11 Licebo Ngwentle, 10 Xolisa Mdyesha, 9 Steven du Preez, 8 Fumani Baloyi, 7 Bhato Hlekani, 6 Ncwane Mbanjwa, 5 Abongile Golela, 4 Ayola Mali, 3 Sipho Mgidlana, 2 Soso Sizani, 1 Sango Mayekiso.

Queens’s College – 15 Siya Konki, 14 Jed Stone, 12 Litha Kulashe, 11 Thina Fenako, 10 Turshaan Hare, 9 Ryan Denston, 8 Axola Khatshwa, 7 Mbasa Nda, 6 Sisipho Mpaka, 5 Uyanda Mlungwana, 4 Thina Jaxa, 3 Abulele Bolotini, 2 Sbongakonke Mfeya, 1 Kyle Aylwin. 

The fixtures: 

12:30 – Hoërskool Grens vs Hudson Park; 12:40 – Grey High School vs Muir College; 14:00 –  Graeme College vs Queen’s College; 14:30 – Nico Malan vs Die Brandwag (Uitenhage); 15:00 – Selborne College vs Dale College.

 

Selborne College is entering this game on a three-game winning streak, starting with their 70-12 defeat of Cambridge on the 10th of June, followed by their 63-8 victory over Stirling five days later and finally their 36-22 defeat of Hudson Park last week. 

Queen’s College is also entering the game is victors after their 34-8 win over Hoërskool Grens last Saturday. 

Selborne has totalled ten wins so far, while Queen’s has amassed twelve. 

Collectively, Selborne and Queen’s contributed 17 of the 23 players on the Border Craven Week squad. The former was represented by ten players, namely Sandi Msengana, Jordan Luck, Zuko Poswa, Grant Day, Dewan du Preez, Josh Carr, Daniel Larkin, Chad de Beyer, Amani Somana and Siya Sakhela. Poswa went on to be selected for the SA Schools ‘A’ side. 

Queen’s was represented by seven players, namely Abulele Boltini, Sbongo Mfeya, Kyle Alwin, Turshaan Hare, Lwandele Gaba, Jed Stone and Thina Mfenako. 

These are certainly two of the top contenders in the Eastern Cape and the game on Saturday will be emblematic of just that. 

There will be a number of other noteworthy games taking place in the Eastern Province on Saturday. 

Kingswood College will take on Graeme College; Kingswood already has 14 wins this season and, seeing as this is their last fixture, will look to secure their 15th. 

Although this is not Graeme’s last match up, they will be on top form as they attempt to secure their tenth win. 

Hoërskool Pearson will host Marlow Landbou for what should be a great game of rugby, and there will be several other matches taking place. 

The teams: 

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

Queen’s College: 15 Siya Konki, 14 Jed Stone, 12 Litha Kulashe, 11 Thina Fenako, 10 Turshaan Hare, 9 Ryan Denston, 8 Axola Khatshwa, 7 Mbasa Nda, 6 Sisipho Mpaka, 5 Uyanda Mlungwana, 4 Thina Jaxa, 3 Abulele Bolotini, 2 Sbongakonke Mfeya, 1 Kyle Aylwin.

Other fixtures:

13:15 Stirling vs Hudson Park; 13:30 HTS Daniel Pienaar vs Nico Malan; 14:00 Dale College vs St Andrew’s College; 14:00 Pearson vs Marlow Landbou; 14:30 Kingswood College vs Graeme College; 15:00 Selborne College vs Queen’s College.

 

Maritzburg College and Pretoria Boys High School are racking up the fixtures and more importantly the wins this year with an impressive volume of games. Saturday will be the 18th game for both schools, and it should be quite the encounter. 

To add even more ante to the event, it will serve as a rematch. Maritzburg won the first game, defeating Pretoria Boys High on their home turf. This time round, Maritzburg will be hosting. 

Maritzburg has earned 12 wins so far against top competition from around the country. In their last game, they took a massive victory over Affies, ending the game at 50-31. 

Maritzburg’s successful season was evident through their representation on the Sharks Craven Week side. Seven of their players made the squad, namely, Phiwayinkosi Khubeka, Sasha Kadira, Luyanda Kunene, Elbie Mouton, Aiden Botha, Kuhle Mthimkulu and Jake Jansen. In addition to this, Kunene and Khubeka were selected for the SA Schools side.

Pretoria currently has 11 seasonal wins, meaning this game could bring them and College to a tie or put Maritzburg one more game ahead. 

Pretoria was represented by Kitso Mokoena and Ntsako Ndhlovu on the Bulls Craven Week side. 

Another game to look out for is Northwood vs Durban High School, also taking place this Saturday. 

DHS has secured their position as one of the best rugby schools in KZN, and the country, in 2023.

Six of Durban High School’s players were selected for the Sharks Craven Week side, those being Christian Everitt, Simphiwe Ngobese, Hopewell Ntshangase, Weinrich Basson, Maurice Willemse and Zingce Simka. Ngobese was selected for the SA Schools side, Everitt was selected for the SA Schools ‘A’ side and Ntshangase was selected for the SA u18 Sevens squad. 

Northwood was represented by Vuyo Gwiji on the Sharks Craven Week side; Gwiji was subsequently selected for the SA Schools ‘A’ side. Siyanda Nkosi, of Northwood, was selected for the SA U18 Sevens squad. 

When the Knights and DHS take the field on Saturday, it will be both schools’ final fixture of 2023. This game will also serve as a rematch. Durban won the first encounter on their turf, while Northwood will be hosting on Saturday.

The teams: 

Maritzburg College vs Pretoria Boys’ High in Pietermaritzburg at 14:00: 

Maritzburg College: 15 Luyanda Kunene, 14 Langelihle Makhathini, 13 Ayrton van der Linde, 12 Swelihle Mbatha, 11 Colm Reardon, 10 Luc du Toit, 9 Rhett Quinn, 8 Sasha Kadira, 7 Kevin Ayliffe, 6 Travis Walton, 5 Jake Jansen, 4 Bohlale Maphisa, 3 Aiden Botha, 2 Elbie Mouton, 1 Phiwayinkosi Kubheka. 

Pretoria Boys’ High School: 15 Kyle Hezlett, 14 Itu Baloyi, 13 Christopher Smith, 12 Rickus Wessels, 11 Ntsako Baloyi, 10 Keethan Fitz, 9 Joshua Naude, 8 Etienne du Preez, 7 Stephen Adams, 6 Thapelo Mphela, 5 Tshepiso Shikhibana, 4 Randy Muzungu, 3 Ofentse Moeng, 2 Shaun Schurmann, 1 Kitso Mokoena. 

Northwood vs Durban High School in Durban at 19:30: 

Northwood School: 15 Ramutuku Sikhakhane, 14 Kwenzo Dlamini, 13 Siyanda Nkosi, 12 Cade Latham, 11 Nokutenda Gunda, 10 Keith Chirwa, 9 Graeham de Swardt, 8 Siyanda Mabuza, 7 Enzo van Niekerk, 6 Alu Nte, 5 Vuyo Gwiji, 4 Ethan Macey, 3 Phiko Zuka, 2 Luthando Makula, 1 Reuben Vos. 

Durban High School: 15 Bandile Zama, 14 Ntando Mavuso, 13 Amahle Mazibuko, 12 Hlumelo Madikane, 11 Maurice Willemse, 10 Deano Boesak, 9 Florensen Ockhuis, 8 Sibusiso Mahlangu, 7 Siseko Mani, 6 Dale Hendrike, 5 Weinrich Basson, 4 Sima Hlabisa, 3 Simphiwe Ngobese, 2 Christian Everitt, 1 Siyanda Dlamini. 

 

The tradition of long-standing rivalries is part and parcel of the game of rugby, and when Grey High School and Grey College take the field this Saturday, it will be no exception. 

The battle began in 1929 and continues to this day. 

These are two undeniably big names in rugby and the encounter should prove to be one of the most competitive games of the year. 

Grey College is on quite the winning streak, taking the victory in all thirteen of their games so far this year. 

These victories have taken place against some top tier competition. 

On the 20th of May, College defeated Affies 60-19 of took the win over Monument at 31-10 just a week later. 

It is no surprise then that Grey College made up more than half of the Free State Craven Week side, with a total of thirteen players. 

College will also be represented by four players on the SA Schools side, namely Ian van der Merwe, JJ Theron, Jean Erasmus and Christiaan van der Westhuizen, as well as three players on the SA Schools ‘A’ side, namely Benito Goeda, Pieter van der Merwe and Ranon Fouché. Marno Stopforth, of Grey College, was selected for the SA U18 Sevens Squad. 

Grey High School has earned eight victories this year, including their 19-13 defeat over Queen’s and their 19-0 defeat over St Andrew’s. 

Grey High was represented by Imaani Pemba and Joshua Bands on the Eastern Province Craven Week side, with Imaani Pemba also making it onto the SA Schools ‘A’ side. 

Lavela Pongolo, of Grey High, was chosen for the SA u18 Sevens Squad. 

Both Grey College and Grey High School have clearly been on top form this year, and Saturdays match should provide the same level of pedigree. 

The teams: 

Grey High School: 15 Joshua Bands, 14 Divan Lamprecht, 13 Kyle Callaghan, 12 Tobias Nota, 11 Onika Sethosa, 10 Jordan Strydom, 9 Azakhanye Ncula, 8 Mark Brombacher, 7 Likona Sodlaka, 6 Reece Miles, 5 De Wet Goedhals, 4 Joshua Durheim, 3 Aidan Wilkinson, 2 Imaani Pemba, 1 Daniel de Lange.

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