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At SuperSport Schools, development is not only reserved for the athletes on the field, but it also lives behind the microphone, in the studio, and in the stories of young broadcasters finding their voices. This International Women’s Day, as part of the Give to Gain campaign, we celebrate a powerful example of how one woman’s growth can create space for another to rise.

The journeys of Itumeleng Banda and Yvette Mhlauli are deeply connected, a story of opportunity, courage, and the quiet power of paving the way.

For Itumeleng Banda, the beginning came long before she ever stepped in front of a camera.
“It really is true when they say, your reputation is your résumé when you’re not in the room,” she reflects.

In 2022, during the St Stithians Sports Festival, a recommendation from broadcaster Philasande Sixaba opened a door she hadn’t expected. Despite not coming from a rugby background and despite the nerves, she said yes. That decision would change everything.

What followed was a journey defined by growth. From covering mountain biking and multiple sporting codes to discovering her passion for football at the Engen Champ of Champs, Itumeleng embraced every opportunity placed before her. Working on the Gauteng Development League further sharpened her craft, immersing her in the teamwork, discipline, and behind-the-scenes collaboration that bring live sport to life.

SuperSport Schools became more than a platform; it became a launchpad.

Balancing roles at SABC while continuing her Schools journey, Itumeleng steadily built her confidence and presence as a broadcaster. Then, in 2025, a moment she thought was simply a guest appearance turned into an unexpected audition when she hosted the DStv Diski Challenge clash between Kaizer Chiefs and AmaZulu. That opportunity ultimately propelled her onto the SuperSport International stage…a dream once thought unattainable.

But perhaps the most meaningful part of her journey lies in what came next.

Recognising SuperSport Schools as a development space, much like the environment young athletes use to grow before stepping onto bigger stages, Itumeleng understood that progression also means making room for others.

And that space was soon filled by a new voice.

Enter Yvette Mhlauli.

Known to many as Flozza Bhozza, Yvette’s rise began through the nationally televised SuperSport MVP Talent Search, where her authenticity, passion, and natural storytelling ability saw her finish in the Top 3. Already a radio broadcaster at YFM and host of The Lunch League, she had been steadily blending sport into her broadcasting identity, discovering a deep love not just for watching sport, but for telling its stories.

Raised in Alberton with roots in Bizana and Umzimkhulu, Yvette’s sporting journey started with netball, touch rugby, and cricket-filled family weekends, while football became a lifelong passion shaped by Soweto Derby traditions and household rivalries.

When she stepped into the role of hostess for Football on 216, she wasn’t just joining a show, she was continuing a legacy built through opportunity and trust.

In many ways, her arrival reflects the essence of Give to Gain.

Itumeleng’s growth created momentum. Her willingness to embrace challenges opened pathways. And by stepping forward into new spaces, she unknowingly created room for Yvette to step in and have her own time to shine.

Today, Yvette carries that opportunity forward with a clear vision: to become a respected and credible sports broadcaster while inspiring other young women to see themselves represented in sports media.

Together, their stories remind us that success is rarely a solo journey. Progress happens when knowledge is shared, doors are opened, and opportunities are passed forward.

This International Women’s Day, SuperSport Schools celebrates not just two broadcasters, but a cycle of empowerment, where giving opportunities leads to collective growth.

Because when one woman rises and reaches back to lift another, everyone gains.

After defeating Hoërskool Durbanville by seven wickets to win the Sammy Bloch 25-over competition on Tuesday, Stellenberg High travelled to Bellville High for a derby showdown in their last game of the season.

The hosts batted first and made a steady start in the limited-overs clash after Stellies‘ JJ Rothman called the coin flip incorrectly.

Openers Xander Lategan and Johan Bergh combined for a measured 28 runs for the first wicket, with Lategan scoring 17 runs off 32 balls, while Bergh collected three fours in his 23 off 54.

Once the opening pair was parted, though, Bellville’s innings crumbled. They were tied down and mustered only 85 all out from 39 overs.

The primary reason for their batting struggles was Jan-Jak Alberts, who captured an outstanding 5/25 across 10 overs. John Naudé, meanwhile, kept the home side on the defensive, snaring 3/9 from nine overs.

Stellenberg had 50 overs to score 86 runs, and those facts favoured the visitors heavily. They duly chased down the victory target for the loss of three wickets.

Opener Aiden Pienaar led the way, striking four fours and a six in his 30 off 43. Together with Francois Hugo, who arrived at the crease after the fall of the first wicket, he added 44 runs for the second wicket.

Hugo pressed on to record the contest’s highest score of 41. It took him 71 balls and included four fours and a six.

Krige van Jaarsveld and Kian Joubert bowled tidily for Bellville and were rewarded with a wicket each. Joubert opened the bowling and snapped up 1/10 from five overs, while Van Jaarsveld bagged 1/9 from a three-over spell.

It was a fitting winning end to a memorable season for Stellenberg, who are quickly becoming one of the top sides in Western Cape cricket.

Summarised Scorecard

Bellville High 85/10 (Johan Bergh 23; Jan-Jak Alberts 5/25, John Naudé 3/9); Stellenberg High 86/3 (Francois Hugo 41, Aiden Pienaar 30). Stellenberg won by seven wickets.

Mankwana Moriri scored a priceless 44 and snapped up a crucial wicket, while Koketso Mokgara stopped the Saints Christian School batters in their tracks to help Queens High secure a tight six-run win in the girls’ final of the Switch Schools SA20 Volume Two Final Showdown on the Tuks Oval on Saturday.

At the conclusion of the event, the individual awards went to Tshepiso Dineo Motswi and Bophelo Sothoane.

Motswi, who represents the Nonkwankwa Hub, took home the Player of the Tournament and Batter of the Tournament accolades. Sothoane, from Saints Christian School, received the Bowler of the Tournament award.

The toss in Saturday’s title game went the way of Boitumelo Chuene, the Queens’ captain, and she chose to bat first.

Her batters answered the call by putting up a winning total of 96/9 in 20 overs. Then, her bowlers bowled a disciplined line, without conceding a single extra, which led to them restricting Saints Christian School to 90/8 in reply.

Moriri led the way for Queens with a brilliant 44 from 49 balls that featured six boundaries. She opened the innings and got her side going with a decisive 46-run opening stand, which she shared with Nonkululeko Mthethwa (13).

The Queens’ innings looked promising, but it lost steam when Mthethwa was dismissed in the ninth over. She was replaced by her captain, Chuene, who faced 15 balls and made six runs.

Then the wheels came off in the 14th over when the Johannesburg school lost Chuene and Tshepang Choma in the space of three deliveries. Spinner Siphokazi Duma trapped Chuene leg before wicket (LBW) and then removed Choma, who was caught after she nicked a delivery.

In the space of 13 balls, Queens scored 11 runs, but they also lost four wickets. They might have soldiered on to 100 runs had Moriri remained in the middle until the final over. Unfortunately for them, she scooped a Bophelo Sothoane delivery to Leeanny Makusha at mid-off while trying to clear the inner ring.

Despite the collapse and a lack of double-figure contributions from their lower order, Queens still mustered a winning total.

Sothoane was Saints’ most successful bowler, capturing 3/23 from four overs, while Siphokazi Duma ended her outing with 2/24 from four overs. Diarabilwe Ngubeni, Reabetswe Ditiphe, and Gogontle Padi picked up a wicket each.

Saints Christian School’s run chase hit an early snag when Siphokazi Duma exited in the fourth over. The Potchefstroom girls consolidated, however, and stabilised their reply with a 20-run second-wicket partnership between Reabatswe Dithipe (16) and Jessica Joshua (18).

That fightback was, however, halted by Koketso Mokgara, who bowled two match-winning overs that crippled the opposition’s reply.

She accounted for Joshua, who was looking comfortable at the crease, in the 11th over, and then bagged two wickets in three deliveries to dismiss Diarabilwe Ngubeni and Gogontle Padi in the 13th over.

Those three scalps undermined the run pursuit, and the Potch girls were unable to recover fully. Leeanny Makusha (18) and Siphumelele Duma (12*) launched a lower-order fightback, but the Queens’ bowling attack maintained its discipline and Saints were unable to generate the runs required for victory.

Mokgara was the leading Queens’ bowler, knocking over 3/14 in four overs. Thanya Nkuna, Karabo Matlaila, Mankwana Moriri, and Bonolo Phalane chipped in with a wicket each to help their team hold off Saints and claim a nail-biting win.

Summarised Scorecard

Queens 96/9 (Mankwana Moriri 44, Nonkululeko Mthethwa 13; Bophelo Sothoane 3/23, Siphokazi Duma 2/24). Saint Christian 90/8 (Joshua Jessica 18, Leeanny Makusha 18; Koketso Mokgara 3/14, Thanya Nkuna 1/9). Queens won by six runs.

Jeppe High School for Boys is the new champion of the Switch Schools SA20 Volume Two competition.

The team from Johannesburg defeated Bloemfontein’s St Andrew’s School by six wickets in the final at the Tuks Oval. Last year, Cape Town’s Diocesan College became the inaugural winners of the competition.

Saints were the only undefeated side in the tournament before the final. Jeppe, meanwhile, had suffered only one defeat, going down to East London’s Selborne College in their final pool match.

When the toss went the way of St Andrew’s, they opted to bat, but their batting effort was undermined by the run outs of three batsmen.

After 20 overs, they had tallied only 105/7. Grové du Preez (36*) led the way, while FG Botha (17) and Harbin Smith (16) made good starts but failed to convert them into more telling scores.

Jeppe’s Phemelo Sekopane (1/11) boasted the best bowling figures.

From the start of their run chase, Jeppe went hard at the Saints’ bowling. It took them until the 14th over to overhaul the Bloemfontein boys, with opening batsman, Vegas Scott, who was unbeaten on 45, continuing his excellent form with the willow. He received the Switch Batter of the Tournament Award after scoring 163 runs at an average of 81.5.

He and Zizi Mkhize (32) shared a crucial 47-run partnership for the second wicket, which laid the foundation for the Black Caps‘ victory. Mkhize’s performance in the final also helped him to bag the Switch Player of the Tournament Award.

He scored 49 runs at an average of 16.33 during the tournament, and also picked up seven wickets at an average of 10.43 runs per victim.

Saints didn’t go home empty-handed as Erhard Barends was named the Switch Bowler of the Tournament. Barends removed nine batsmen at only 8.1 runs per wicket.

For the second successive year, St Andrew’s also received the Spirit Award for the manner in which they played the game.

Summarised Scorecard:

St Andrew’s School 105/7 (Grové du Preez 36*, FG Botha 17, Harbin Smith 16; Phemelo Sekopane 1/11); Jeppe High School for Boys 106/4 (Vegas Scott 45*, Zizi Mkhize 32; Erhard Barends 1/23). Jeppe High School for Boys won by six wickets.

Boland Landbou almost delivered one of the upsets of the season in May last year, but they came up just short against Paul Roos Gimnasium at home, going down 36-40.

At the end of the season, in August, though, they succeeded in pulling off a big upset – albeit that Oakdale Landbou was without five players representing the SA u18 and SA u18A sides – winning 34-27 in Riversdal.

Historically, they are a tough and ferocious rugby school, with centre and wing, Canaan Moodie, their most recent old boy to be capped by the Springboks.

Looking ahead to the 2026 season, head coach Nico Breedt told SuperSport Schools Plus about some exciting talent in the Farmers‘ squad: “We have a few matrics who collected caps last year,” he said. “Those include Juan Visagie (eighthman), Chad Meintjies (lock), and Gehano van Bo (flyhalf/fullback).

“We also have some strong Grade 11 talent from last year’s Grant Khomo [team] coming through to the u19 level, including the likes of Divan Meyer, at inside centre, and Oloff Bergh, at scrumhalf.”

Breedt, who was in charge of the Maritzburg College 1st XV in 2025, will be assisted by Liaan Scriven, Albertus Buckle, and Juan Mostert. Johan van Rooyen serves as the side’s strength and conditioning coach.

“We’re excited about all our matches, especially the festivals,” Breedt said with optimism. “At the North-South Festival, we’ll get to play Menlopark and Helpmekaar. Then, at the Wildeklawer Festival, we’ll get to play Jeppe and Noordheuwel.”

While the Farmers have traditionally been competitive, their goal is to consistently challenge South Africa’s leading teams. “We want to be seen among the top 10 best rugby schools in the country,” Breedt explained.

If that’s their goal, they need look no further than their fellow Paarl schools, Paarl Boys’ High and Paarl Gimnasium, for a reminder of the standard that will be required to be regarded as one of the best.

Boland Landbou Fixtures 2026

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Oranje and the hosts, Our Lady of Fatima, recorded emphatic victories on the first day of the inaugural edition of the Coastal Hockey Festival on Friday.

The event, which runs from 6 to 8 February, features some of the best hockey-playing schools in the country.

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Oranje issued a firm statement of their intentions for both the festival and season by scoring 15 unanswered goals across their two games.

The ladies from Bloemfontein defeated St John’s DSG 4-0 before hitting their stride in an 11-0 thumping of St Stithians College in their second outing.

Our Lady of Fatima recorded a 1-0 win over  Hoërskool Waterkloof in their first match before romping to a 7-0 win over Helpmekaar Kollege later in the day.

Their provincial counterparts, St Mary’s DSG Kloof, also won comfortably against Helpmekaar, cruising to a 5-0 win.

Eunice and Die Hoërskool Menlopark also ended the opening day among the unbeatens.

Eunice edged out St John’s 2-1 in their first match before undergoing a tough examination from Durban Girls’ College (DGC), with their clash ending goalless. Menlopark played only once and impressed, handling DGC comfortably to win 4-0.

RESULTS

St John’s 1-2 Eunice
Fatima 1-0 Waterkloof
DGC 0-4 Menlopark
St Mary’s 5-0 Helpmekaar
Oranje 4-0 St John’s
DGC 0-0 Eunice
Fatima 7-0 Helpmekaar
St Stithians 0-11 Oranje
Waterkloof 2-0 St Anne’s

FIXTURES

Saturday, 7 March

07:30 – 08:45: St Mary’s vs Menlopark; 08:55 – 10:10: DGC vs Waterkloof; 10:20 – 11:35: Our Lady of Fatima vs Oranje; 11:45 – 13:00: St John’s vs Helpmekaar; 13:10 – 14:25: Menlopark vs Eunice; 14:35 – 15:50: St Stithians vs St John’s; 16:00 – 17:15: St Mary’s vs Oranje; 17:25 – 18:40: DGC vs Helpmekaar; 18:50 – 20:05: Our Lady of Fatima vs Menlopark; 18:20 – 19:35: St Stithians vs Waterkloof; 19:45 – 21:00: St Mary’s vs Eunice.

Sunday, 8 March

07:30 – 08:25: Helpmekaar vs Oranje; 08:35 – 09:30: Our Lady of Fatima vs Eunice; 09:40 – 10:35: St Mary’s vs Waterkloof; 10:45 – 11:40: St Stithians vs DGC; 11:50 – 12:45: St John’s vs Menlopark.

The title of champions of the Switch Schools SA20 Volume 2 Final Showdown will belong to either St Andrew’s School, of Bloemfontein, or Jeppe High School for Boys, from Johannesburg.

These sides will face each other in the final on Saturday morning at the Tuks Oval in Pretoria.

Saints enter the final as the only undefeated side after their convincing semi-final victory of 98 runs, according to the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern Method.

The team from Bloemfontein blasted the highest score so far of The Final Showdown, scoring 171/5 in their 20 overs with FG Botha (66) and Johnathan Hickley (52*) sharing a 95-run partnership for the third wicket.

Botha was in a devastating mood, scoring his runs from only 38 deliveries, which included four fours and six sixes. Schalk van Rensburg also added a valuable 29 runs in a 50-run partnership with Hickley for the fourth wicket.

In the other semi-final, Jeppe eased past Cricket South Africa‘s Hub Invitational side by six wickets. The Hub side was bowled out for only 66, with South African Schools‘ captain, Enathi Kitshini (23), and Moeketzi Beya (21) making the biggest contributions with the bat.

The 11^th over, bowled by Reza Ayob (3/21), was eventful. He removed Nkosibonile Sibisi (3) and Kamogelo Matlala (0) with successive legal deliveries. There was, however, a wide bowled between the two dismissals. He picked up his third wicket two deliveries later when Ducayne Plaaitjies (0), facing his first ball, was caught by Shreshth Kumar.

Opening batter Vegas Scott (31*) led his side’s run pursuit, getting them over the line with six overs to spare.

Saints Christian School, from Potchefstroom, will face Queens High in the final of the Girls’ Section on Saturday. Saints lost against Steyn City in last year’s final, who benefitted from a magnificent century by Karabo Meso (117*).

The finalists had to wait for the final scheduled pool match between HTS Drostdy and Nomandi to learn their fate. The match had been unable to be played because of rain throughout the event.

When Saints and Queens faced one another in the opening match of The Final Showdown, Queens came out on top by one wicket.

HTS Drostdy was especially unlucky as all three of their games in the pool stage were called off before a ball was bowled. They did, however, get a chance to play for third place on Friday.

The Nkowankowa Hub side, from Tzaneen, defeated the Western Cape champion by seven wickets, thanks to a brilliant all-round performance by Respect Mabasa. She first picked up three wickets at the cost of only one run in two overs, before also contributing 21 runs with the bat.

Tshepiso Motswi (4/22) was, however, the pick of Nkowankowa’s bowling attack. The duo also received excellent assistance from Ivy Manyiki (2/14).

The team from Worcester started well, with Daneli Boshoff (30) and Mia-lize van der Vyver (18) sharing an opening partnership of 51 runs before Van der Vyver lost her wicket in the 12th over.

In the other play-off match, for fifth place, the Chatsworth Hub scraped past Nomandi, winning by a single run on the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern Method.

Shreeya Subbiah, who picked up four wickets at the cost of a mere 13 runs, starred for Chatsworth.

Summarised Scorecards:

SEMI-FINALS

CSA Hub Invitational 66 (Enathi Kitshini 23, Moeketsi Beya 21; Reza Ayob 3/21, Shreshth Kumar 3/18); Jeppe High School for Boys 72/4 (Vegas Scott 31*; Taywin Adams 2/6). Jeppe High School for Boys won by six wickets.

St Andrew’s School 171/5 (FG Botha 66, Johnathan Hickley 52*, Schalk van Rensburg 29; Avetandwa Manyongo 3/26); Selborne College 47/8 (Erhard Barends 6/21). St Andrew’s School won by 98 runs (DLS Method).

GIRLS SECTION PLAYOFFS

HTS Drostdy 84/9 (Daneli Boshof 30, Lize de Waal 21, Mia-lize van der Vyver 18; Tshepiso Motswi 4/22, Respect Mabasa 3/1, Ivy Manyiki 2/14); Nkowankowa 85/3 (Tshepiso Motswi 34, Respect Mabasa 21, Extras 18; Mia-lize van der Vyver 2/25). Nkowankowa won by seven wickets.

Nomandi 63 (Extras 17; Shreya Subbiah 4/13, Sihana Naidu 2/13); Chatsworth 35/4 (Hailey-Ann Hampson 13; Yamkela Mnqabashe 3/11). Chatsworth won by one run (DLS Method).

In 2025, Michaelhouse had an experienced 1st XV, but, as sometimes happens with teams that are good on paper, they struggled to click.

Three tight losses at the start of the season to three strong opponents set off a domino effect. In their opener, ‘House went down 10-17 to Helpmekaar after leading at halftime. They led Northwood in their second outing into the last minute of the match before losing to a last-second penalty, with the contest ending 13-15.

Then, at home, on Meadows, they led Durban High School (DHS) 11-0, but the Horseflies turned the tide to snatch a 17-14 lead at halftime. It was 22-22 late in the second half before DHS slotted two late kicks to win 28-22.

Draws against Grey High (28-28) and St Andrew’s College (22-22) sandwiched a 17-25 loss to Bishops, and it was only in the seventh game of the season that Michaelhouse won for the first time, swamping St John’s College (Harare) 65-14.

By then, though, the damage had been done. Michaelhouse finished the season with four wins, two draws and 10 losses.

They enter 2026 with less experience, but they have players with 1st XV experience in crucial positions, with four of the front five – prop Nicola Salamousas, hooker Max Oliva, lock Oliver Vickery, and lock/flank Reese Hill – having run out last year. Add Oliver Guy, who will play either flank or 8th-man, and you have the potential for a solid pack.

In the backline, flyhalf Jack Carmody, wing Laird Hamilton-Brown, and fullback/centre Alex Jankowitz all offer 1st XV experience and bite.

Jankowitz’s father, Anton, represented SA Schools in 1989, but not as a Michaelhouse boy. He attended Hilton College!

Laird Hamilton Brown’s father, David, represented South Africa in sprint paddling, while Doug Carmody turned out for the Kearsney 1^st XV for three years. Reece Cole played for the 2^nd XV last year, and his brother, Jared, is the u16A team’s flyhalf. Their dad, Neil, played for The Sharks, Leicester Tigers, and Worcester Warriors.

All of this is to say, there are significant sporting genes in the Michaelhouse ranks.

Three players who helped The Sharks to win the Grant Khomo Week in 2025 in very impressive fashion will also challenge for 1^st XV places: flank/8th-man Jaydon Jubber, scrumhalf Ben Hughes, and centre Fabiano Fierro.

The team will be further boosted by loosehead prop Aphelele Chamane, who joined Michaelhouse from Dundee High last year.

There are also changes to the coaching set-up. Director of Rugby James Fleming will focus his energy on overseeing the Michaelhouse rugby programme, which, apart from the 1st XV, enjoyed a strong year in 2025.

Last year’s disappointing campaign shouldn’t be laid at his feet. It is often said that coaches get too much credit when their teams win and too much blame when their teams lose. The overall success of Michaelhouse’s rugby programme, though, offers a far wider sample size of Fleming’s ability and impact. He’s a top man.

Marco Engelbrecht, formerly with King Edward VII (KES), takes over the 1st XV coaching reins. He’ll be assisted by forwards’ coach Cameron Lindsay, backline coach Josh Alderman, strength and conditioning coach Ross Dubazana, and manager Marcel Cornelius.

As always, pride of place on the fixture list belongs to the home and away fixtures against Hilton College. With the black and white winning both matches last year, Michaelhouse will be champing at the bit to have another crack at their rivals.

James Fleming expressed his excitement with the schedule that awaits ‘House in 2026. He said facing Affies in April would be a huge highlight. Only two days after that, another highlight follows, with a game against Jeppe.

“We very seldom play Jeppe. With Brendan Gittins leaving us to take up their position of Headmaster, it will raise the interest levels,” Fleming explained.

“Grey High and St Andrew’s College, on our Eastern Cape tour, are always a treat.

“Kearsney at the Sharks Schools trials day will bring added fizz!”

The Hilton/Michaelhouse derbies, he termed “massive”.

Perhaps one of the primary challenges that Michaelhouse will face in 2026 is geographical in nature.  They play only four matches at home. They have 10 away, although two of those will be at the Pretoria Boys High 125th Rugby Festival, and two others at the Grey High Rugby Festival.

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Bishops‘ results in the 2025 rugby season were inconsistent: up one week and down the next.

However, an assessment of their performances over a longer period reflects a rugby programme on the up.

Newly appointed Head Coach Sam Mofokeng told SuperSport Schools Plus about the talent he has at his disposal in 2026: “Ten players with 1st XV experience return for the new season: Dan Coetzee, Alex Vintcent, Connor Clark, Ethan Venter, Jack Venter, Christian Toweel, Boytjie Fyfer, Eljaron Geduld, Miyolo Ngculu, and Lulibo Nyawula.

“Caleb Clark, who played in the Grant Khomo Week and was included in the SA u17 Elite Player Development (EPD) squad, is also available for selection. We also have two new boys from out-of-province joining us.”

Mofokeng enjoys the support of a strong coaching staff, with Norman Mukondiwa and Tank Lanning serving as his assistants, while Matt Hoole looks after strength and conditioning.

Looking ahead to the forthcoming season, the 1st XV coach didn’t hesitate when asked to name the highlights of the fixtures that await his charges: “The southern Suburbs derbies, both home and away,” he stated. “Our neighbours have exciting squads with experienced and innovative coaching teams. These games will serve as the highlights for a competitive season.”

Mofokeng also noted the connections of some current learners whose relatives hold a special place in Bishops’ rugby history: “Joe Lanning is the son of Tank Lanning, our assistant coach, who also played for Western Province. Sam Bey is the grandson of Basil Bey, the legendary Bishops’ coach.”

Teams always play to win, but Mofokeng said he was keen to have his team win in the traditionally exciting and inventive Bishops’ manner. “We want to play the traditional Bishops brand of rugby, one that both the present and past school community can be proud of,” he explained.

With a healthy number of returning players, the Bishops’ 1st XV heads into the 2026 season with some familiar pieces in their puzzle. That means there is no need to start from scratch, but coach Sam Mofokeng will, no doubt, add his own tweaks. It will be up to the players to implement them.

Diocesan College Fixtures 2026

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Die spanne is: 

Heidelberg Volkskool t. Jeugland om 13:30 op Heidelberg: 

Heidelberg Volkskool: 15 Tyrone Munro, 14 Jason Brits, 13 Jerado Tafel, 12 Vaughn Steynvaart, 11 Steph Loubser, 10 Tristan Munro, 9 Hein Oelofse, 8 Juandré Pretorius, 7 Klaas Venter, 6 Jaco Botha, 5 Albie Botha, 4 Jano Dietrechsen, 3 Darius Milne, 2 Henru Coetzer, 1 Reuben Bothma.

Jeugland: 15 Tshepang Dhlomo, 14 Kevin Sangombe, 13 Benya Nyathi, 12 Innocent Vilakazi, 11 Jan Romano, 10 Koketso Maphopa, 9 Pieter Taaibos, 8 Atreyo Jooste, 7 David Morka, 6 Sinothile Masondo, 5 Junior Cholepi, 4 Phenyo Nkoana, 3 Johan Hess, 2 Lwazi Molotja, 1 Lebogang Mosethla.

Wagpos t. Die Anker om 13:20 op Brits: 

Wagpos: 15 Dylan Joubert, 14 Pieter Steenekamp, 13 Ivan du Preez, 12 Divan Theron, 11 Franco van Molendorff, 10 Raymond Language, 9 Myburgh Henning, 8 Hendrik de Jager, 7 Luan Kotze, 6 Wian Botha, 5 Anthony Steyn, 4 Dilan Strauss, 3 MG Hattingh, 2 Adriaan Venter, 1 Kobus Coetzee.

Die Anker: 15 Ethan Minnie, 14 Ruan Britz, 13 Dyllon Le Roux, 12 Edrick Pienaar, 11 Christiaan van den Berg, 10 Jean Blignaut, 9 Livan Cilliers, 8 Nathan Schoeman, 7 Markus Herbst, 6 Byron van Zyl, 5 Duwan Dubery, 4 Oswald Schoeman, 3 Xavier Momberg, 2 Tyroone Baatjies, 1 Louis Harding.