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  • School Profile – Fichardtpark

    Fichardtpark Founded: 1984 Fichardtpark Trui
    Motto:  Glo, Werk en Dien
    Website: www.fpark.co.za 
    Teams:  2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013.

    The Hoërskool Fichardtpark hosts the biggest single schools’ sports day in South Africa on an annual basis. This sports’ day started back in 2002 with the highlight of gathering being the First XV 

    CAPTAINS:

    2020 – JT v/d Walt; 2019 – Nicholas du Buison; 2018 – Andrew Fischer; 2017 – Estian de Klerk; 2016 – Johan Slabbert; 2015 – Hugo Maartens; 2014 – Jaco Potgieter/Luan Louw; 2013 – Morné de Beer; 2012 – Morné de Beer; 2011 – Conray Flynn; 2010 – DJ Oosthuizen; 2009 – Stefan Swanepoel; 2008 – Jaco Delport; 2007 – Jean Victor; 2006 – Werner Pretorius; 2005 – Stephan Fick; 2004 – Jan-Harm Steenkamp; 2003 – Phillip Steyn; 2002 – George Key.

    Cravenweek Players (7): Morné Nel (Free State XV – 1992), Johan Griesel (Free State XV – 1992), Gerrit van Zyl (1993-94), R Jansen (2004), Wayne Smith (2005), Lionel Mapoe (2006), Eddie Davids (2016).

    Provincial Players: Ockie van Zyl, Phillip Steyn, Lionel Mapoe.

    Springbok (1): Lionel Mapoe. 

  • School Profile – Eldoraigne

    School Profile – Eldoraigne

    Eldoraigne Founded: 1974 Eldoraigne trui
    Motto: Vervul jou Roeping
    Website: www.hseldo.co.za
    Teams:

    Craven Week Players: Sarel-Marco Smith,  Mornay Smit. 

    SA Schools’ Players: Sarel-MArco Smith, Mornay Smit.

    First Class Players: Robbie Coetzee, JW Bell, Willem Odendaal, Stephan Lewies.

    Springboks: Stephan Lewies.

  • School Profile – Durbanville

    School Profile – Durbanville

    Durbanville Founded:  1827 Durbanville Trui
    Motto: Labor Ornat
    Website: www.durbanvillehs.co.za
    Teams: 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012.

    Craven Week Players:

    First Class Players:

    Springboks (1): Johnny Trytsman.

  • School Profile – Daniel Pienaar THS

    Teams: 2008.

    Cravenweek Players: RW Kember (2001), Christie Dorfling (2001), Dewald Potgieter (2005), Shaun Davids (2005), Luthando Show (2005), Vincent Gwavu (2005).

     

    Founded: 1895

    Teams: 2000, 2008, 2009.

    Cravenweek Players: Daniël Saayman (1992), Johan Barnard (1992), Ginkel Venter (1992), JP van der Mescht (1992), Tom Stokes (1992), Luvuyo Mhlobiso (2003), Louis Kruger (2007), Maurice Rudman (2007), Johan van Niekerk (2007), Mandoda Yako (2007), Johan Louwrens (2009), Ruan Roberts (2009).

    South African Schools’ Players:  Daniel Saayman (1992) and JP van der Mescht (1993).

    Provincial Players: André Victor, Ticky Transell, Kriek Erasmus, Thys van der Merwe, Fanie Cloete, Pieter Zemke, Henry Bezuidenhout, Hennie Lotz, Dons Vermaak, Hansie Ferreira, Khaki Ferreira, Jacques Greeff, Daniel Saayman, Schalk de Klerk, JP van der Mescht, Gert Schoombee, Dewald Senekal (2005), RW Kember (2006), Dewald Potgieter (2007), Lubabalo Gwavu (2008), Kleinjan Ferreira (2008).

    Springbok Player: Dewald Potgieter (2009).

     

  • School Profile – Bothaville

    School Profile – Bothaville

     

    Bothaville
    Founded:
    1894
    Motto: Wie Wil Die Kan
    Website: www.bhvhs.co.za

    Teams: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012.

    Springbok Players: Wessel Roux.

  • School Profile – AHS Kroonstad

    School Profile – AHS Kroonstad

    AHS Kroonstad Founded: 1957
    Motto: Werk Veredel
    Website: www.rooiskool.co.za 

    Teams

    2017 2016 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
    2009 2008 2007 2006

    Captains: 2012 Francois van Biljon, 2011 Pierre Uys, 2010 Cloete Wessels, 2009 Richard Webber, 2008 Ludwig Erasmus, 2007 Ludwig Erasmus, 2006 Johan Wessels, 2005 Alwyn Hugo, 2004 Marnus Barnard, 2003 Frikkie Spies, 2002 Henk Verkes, 2001 Gerrie Cilliers, 2000 Arno van der Merwe, 1999 Shaun Coad, 1998 Jan-Harm Bosch, 1997 Willie Conradie, 1996 Christo Zietsman, 1995 Albert Deetlefs, 1994 Dirk van Niekerk, 1993 Charles Taljaard, 1992 Arno Barnard, 1991 Francois Smit, 1990 Jeffrey Vlok, 1989 Frikkie Dreyer.

    Cravenweek Players: Erik Veldsman (1968), FP Dippenaar (1969), Johan Vorster (1969), Jannie Lubbe (1969-70), John Bell (1970), Jan Rademan (1970-71), Andries Burgers (1972), Frik Campher (1972), Hennie Bester (1973), Theo Fourie (1973), André Esterhuise (1976), Hannes Loubser (1976), Kulu Ferreira (1976-77), Jannie Theron (1976-77), Theuns Botha (1978), Danie Human (1979), Rodney van Vuuren (1983), Jannie Swanepoel (1985), Jan Roux (1985-86), Kobie Appelgryn (1986), Kobus Henning (1987), Braam Els (1988-90), Henk Visagie (1991), Davel Kirsteyn (1991), Francois Smit (1991-92), Arno Barnard (1991-92), Dirk van Niekerk (1992-94), Charles Taljaard (1993-94), Jaco Barnard (1993-95), Christo Zietsman (1995-96), Capiet Campher (1996), Willie Conradie (1997), Stefan Buys (1997), Gerhard van der Walt (1997), Cor Dreyer (1998), Rudie Pretorius (1998), Janus Sassenberg (1998), Arno van der Merwe (1999), Jean Kearney (1999), Jeffrey Jacobs (2000), Jean Coetzee (2000), Peter Coetzee (2000), Gerrie Cilliers (2001), Hendrik Zietsman (2001), Pieter Nel (2002), Abri Smit (2002-03), Albert Wessels (2002-03), Frikkie Spies (2003), Niekie Potgieter (2003), Christiaan Bam (2003), Marnus Barnard (2003-04), Gert Erasmus (2003-04), Ernst Bruwer (2004), Alwyn Hugo (2004), Stoffel Boshoff (2005), Francois Swanepoel (2005), Pieter Rademan (2005), Jan du Toit (2006), Jacci van Niekerk (2006), Johan Wessels (2006), Jaco Saayman (2006), Hannes Snyman (2006-07), Jean Olivier (2007), Ludwig Erasmus (2008), Pieter Griessel (2009), Andries Kruger (2009), Lenro Vergottini (2009), Cloete Wessels (2009-10), Everhardt Laing (2010), Francois van Biljon (2011-12).

    Provincial Players: Jan Schlebusch, Braam Els, Kobie Appelgryn, Jaco Barnard, Arno Barnard, Willie Conradie, Johan Wessels, Tiaan van Wyk, Hannes Snyman, Ludwig Erasmus.

    Springboks: Jan Schlebusch, Kulu Ferreira and Braam Els.

  • School Profile – Louis Botha

    School Profile – Louis Botha

    Louis Botha Founded:  1898
    Motto:  Labor Omnia Vinci
    Website:  www.htslouisbotha.co.za
    Teams:

    2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990. 

    Cravenweek Players: Jan Combrinck (1964), A Blaauw (1967), Christo Steyn (1976), Chris van Zyl (1976), Johannes Potgieter (1976), Boeta Nel (1979), Jannie Coetzee (1983), Riaan van der Berg (1983), John Baard (1983), Hercules Snyman (1983), Leon Breytenbach (1983), Kobus Waldeck (1985), Hennie Labuschagne (1986), Pierre van Zyl (1986), Stevie Roberts (1986), Jaco Verster (1986), Lafras Troskie (1986), Dirk Kotze (1987), AJ Venter (1991), Manie Fourie (1993), Frikkie Bekker (1997), Alrich Muller (1999), H Pietersen (2000), Bramwell Douw (Central Region XV, 2001), Barry Jacobus (Central Region XV, 2001), Frans Mortlock (2002), Teboho Dlamini (2002), Devon Wilson (2004), Vernal Jacquire (2004), Elgranto Tobias (2005), David Chevu (2005), Moekoa Bolofo (2005-07), Tammy Mcinga (2006-07), Tumelo “Milo” Moholo (2007-08), Teboho “Oupa” Mahoje (2008), Oscar Limani (2008-09), Nkululeko Mthethwa (2008-09), Mzuvukile “Zuluboy” Duma (2008-09), Thuso Mokgwetsi (2008), Tsholofelo “T-man” Mojanaga (2008), Siyasanga Mkunku (2009), Lerato Ramahlape (2009), Heinrich Douglas (2009-10), Raymond Rhule (2010), Dylan Douglas (2010), Thuso Chalatsi (2010-11), KK Hlongwane (2010-11), Vincent Maruping (2011), DK Mukendi (2011) Kwena Moremi (2011), Ox Nche (2012), Refiloe Rampeta (2012), Sheldon Fortuin (2012), Olwethu Ndakisa (2012), Othello Sebotsa (2012), Byron Matthews (2012), Luke Cyster (2012), Guillermo Minnie (2012), Mpolokeng Ramoetsana (2012).

    SA School Players: Jannie Coetzee (1983), Moekoa Bolofo (2007), KK Hlongwane (2011), Ox Nche (2012).

    First Class Players: Hugo Erasmus, AJ Venter, Daan Human, Leroy Bitterhout, Raymond Rhule (2012), Oupa Mahoje, Ox Nche (2015), Jospeh Dweba.

    Springboks (6): AJ Venter (2000), Daan Human (2002), Oupa Mahoje (2014), Raymond Rhule (2017), Ox Nche (2018), Joseph Dweba (2021).

  • School Profile – Bishops Diocesan College

    School Profile – Bishops Diocesan College

    Diocesan College Founded: 1849
    Motto: Pro Fide et Patria
    Website: www.bishops.org.za
    Teams: 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1951.

    Cravenweek Players: Guy Kebble (1983), Adrian Plantema (1986), Michael Ehrentraut (1989), Haldane Murray (1989), Andrew Lanning (1989), Rowan Bouchers (1989), Graeme Köster (1989), Andrew North (1989), Paul Searson (1989), David von Hoësslin (1992), Herschelle Gibbs (1992), Hilton Houghton (1992), S. Gcilitshana (1992), Damion Stander (2004), Martin Muller (2006), Nick Köster (2006-07), William Durandt (2008), Nizaam Carr (2008-09), Tshepo Motale (2010-11), Tim Swiel (2011), Tarquin Carlson (2011).

    South African Schools’ Players: Robert Bolus (1974-75), Pieter Loubser (1976), Mark Burton-Moore (1978), Peter Kuttel (1983), Jaco van der Merwe (1983), Lee Feurer (1988), Michael Ehrentraut (1989), Andrew North (1989), Andrew Lanning (1989), Paul Searson (1989), Herschelle Gibbs (1992).

    First Class Players: Guy Kebble, David von Hoeslin, Michael Ehrentraut, Stuart Abbott and Tshepo Kokoali.

    Springbok Players: Mauritz van Buuren, Harry Boyes, Frank Guthrie, Bill Bisset, Jack Hartley, Charlie van Renen, Willie van Renen, Percy Twentyman Jones, Biddy Anderson, FR Myburgh, Paul Scott, Davey Cope, Theo Samuels, Barry Heatlie, Long George Devenish, Joe Barry, yd Ashley, Bertie Gibbs Paddy Carolin, Mary Jackson, Barley Burdett, Noel Howe-Browne, Bai Wrentmore, Geoff Gray, DO Williams, George D’Alton, Dendy Lawton, Peter Whipp, Guy Kebble, Christian Stewart, Robbie Fleck, Selborne Boome, Dave von Hoeslin, Francois Louw (2010), Dillyn Leyds (2017).

    International Players: Michael Ehrentraut (Germany), Stuart Abbott (England), Daniel Vickermann (Australia),

  • School Profile – Die Brandwag (Uitenhage)

    School Profile – Die Brandwag (Uitenhage)

     Brandwag Founded: 1937
    Motto: U Dienswillige Dienaar
    Website: www.brandwag.co.za 
    Teams: 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995.

    Die Brandwag in Uitenhage produced the first player of colour to lead the South African Schools’ side in 1996 when flanker Sean Plaatjies had the honour to lead the national schools’ side. The school has also produced notable provincial players in Wylie Human and Wayne van Heerden.

    Cravenweek Players: Dirk van Dyk (2001), Jandre Potgieter (2001), Theo Barnard (2001), Pierre Hammond (2003), Ashwin van Heerden (2004), Riaan Arendse (2007), Cornelius van Vuuren (2008), Elandre Basson (2008), Emile Klassen (2008-09), Heinrigch Leonard (2009), Dillon Hopshire (2009), Franz Botha (2009-10), Llewellyn Pieterse (2010), Enrico Koester (2011), Wayne Gardner (2011), Matthew Moore (2011-12).

    South African Schools’ Players: Freddie Ferreira (1980), Sean Plaatjies (1996), Riaan Arendse (2007), Malcolm Jaer ().

    Provincial Players: Streicher Botha (1997), Wylie Human, Sean Plaatjies, Michael Vermaak, Wayne van Heerden (2000) and Willie Bouwer (2002).

  • School Profile – Diamantveld

    School Profile – Diamantveld

    Diamantveldlogo   Founded: 1935 Diamantveld
    Motto: A Posse ad Esse 
    Website: www.diamantveld.co.za 
    Teams:  

    Cravenweek Players: Flip van der Merwe (1974-75), Rudolph Steyn, De Villiers Schmidt (1992), Henk Diedericks (1992), Louis Carney (1992), Tertius Steyn (1992), C van Wyk (1995), R Fincham (1995), C van der Merwe (1995), Adriaan Stander (1999-00), Daniel Melaat (2000), James Stander (2003), Divan Manus (2003), Izak van der Westhuizen (2003-04), Ryno Booysen (2004), Deon Assegaai (2004), Glen Poulton (2004-05), Jacques Roberts (2005), Ashlin Nicholas (2005), Edrich Herbst (2005), Willie Britz (2005-06), Nathan Plaatjies (2005-06), André Heyns (2006), Willem Steenkamp (2006), Wessel Lourens (2006-07), Jaco van der Westhuizen (2007), Juan van Deventer (2007), Byron Booysen (2007), Joe van Niekerk (2006-07), Hennie Cloete (2007), Janneman Jordaan (2007), SW van der Merwe (2008), Fritz Wagner (2008), Jacques Malan (2008), Ruan Burger (2008), Heindrich Momberg (2008-09), Werner van Zyl (2008-09), Neil Nieklaassen (2008-09), Nico van der Westhuizen (2010), Herman Groenewald (2010), Renier Botha (2010), Noël Marx (2010), Garneth Kock (2010), Jean McLean (2010-11), Elrico Fielies (2010-11), Boetie Maketlo (2011), Pieter Scholtz (2011), LP Potgieter (2011), Graham de Reuck (2011), Herman Scholtz (2011), Adriaan Smit (2011), Curtley Kiewiet (2011), Granville Adams (2011-12).

    Provincial Players: Tos Smith, Peet Smith, André Markgraaff, Zillen Roos, Henk Diedericks, Louis Carney, Luther Bakkes, Izak van der Westhuizen, Japie Naude, Jacques Ackermann (2019).

    Springbok Players: Mannetjies Gericke and Flip van der Merwe.