{"id":38046,"date":"2024-03-15T15:07:08","date_gmt":"2024-03-15T13:07:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=38046"},"modified":"2024-03-15T15:07:08","modified_gmt":"2024-03-15T13:07:08","slug":"more-than-a-game-as-two-schools-look-to-honor-jeppes-kaiden-bowie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=38046","title":{"rendered":"More than a game as two schools look to honor Jeppe’s Kaiden Bowie"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Luke Cannon firing for Jeppe Photo Credit: Theo Garrun<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Jeppe High School for Boys has endured some tough off the field in recent weeks, as the school mourns the passing of Kaiden Bowie.<\/strong><\/p>\n

A talented young rugby player, he tragically passed away after a trial match against Ho\u00ebrskool Die Anker on the 5th of March.<\/p>\n

Kaiden Bowie was a promising player who was described as a selfless young man, who would go the extra mile for his teammates, according to a recent article published by News24.<\/p>\n

The school will have a number of initiatives happening throughout the day to pay respect to the young man.<\/p>\n

Before every game, a moment’s silence. Both the second and first XV will observe a full minute’s silence.<\/p>\n

A lone piper will play before the second’s match. The full pipe band will play before the first team game as well.<\/p>\n

Additionally in the school hall, there will also be a memorial site for people to pay respects throughout the day as well.<\/p>\n

The Candies will be hoping to put to to bed a long run of poor form against the hosts Jeppe High School for Boys who have won nine out of the ten last matches played between these two sides.<\/p>\n

In what was an epic encounter, last year’s second fixture saw Boys High lose narrowly in the dying minutes of a really exciting match which ended 22-16 at home.<\/p>\n

Tomorrow’s kick-off takes place at 13:45. Catch all the action live on <\/span>SuperSport Schools<\/a><\/strong> (www.supersportschools.com)<\/span><\/a>.<\/b><\/p>\n

Pretoria Boys’ High will be squaring off against Jeppe High School for Boys in what has been a long-standing clash between these two schools.<\/p>\n

The first match was played way back in 1961. Boys High currently holds a win ratio of 53% compared to Jeppe’s 39% spanning across 89 matches that have been played.<\/p>\n

Jeppe’s captain and outside centre Khuthadzo <\/strong>Rasivhaga <\/strong>who featured for the Lions Craven Week last year will hope to dominate teams this season again – the young player is strong and packs a mean punch in his offensive play.<\/p>\n

In a midweek fixture, Jeppe played up against a loaded Garsfontein side, where Garsies won 37-31.<\/p>\n

Boys High has a formidable side this year with ten players returning who all made appearances last year, which includes 2023’s leading point scorer Ntsako Ndlovu<\/strong> who will be rearing to get more points in the bag.<\/p>\n

The side is skippered by Thsepisio<\/strong> “Legs” Shikhibana<\/strong>, the lanky lock will be dangerous in the lineouts as the tall player will look to make use of his height advantage – winning balls for his side in 50\/50 throws will be a big factor this season.<\/p>\n

In what is expected to be a tough and competitive match, both teams will run out and cherish the opportunity to play the game we all dearly admire.<\/p>\n

The teams:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jeppe High School for Boys:<\/strong> 15 Sanele Simelane, 14 Lesego Zungu, 13 Kuthadzo Rasivhaga (captain), 12 McMillen Mongwana, 11 Leruo Dithagiso, 10 Matthew Coetzee, 9 Talent Sithole, 8 Risima Khosa (vice-captain), 7 Nathan Classen, 6 Wanga Ndou, 5 Luke Cannon, 4 Nathan Boyder, 3 Luca Trevisan, 2 Bonga Nxumlao, 1 Andre Poulton.<\/p>\n

Pretoria Boys’ High:\u00a0 <\/strong>15 Luyanda Khumalo, 14 Itu Baloyi, 13 Ntsako Nhlovu, 12 Londie Nemudzivhadi, 11 Ompfuna Tsanwani, 10 Rickus Wessels, 9 Tumisho Motswi, 8 Katlego Shebu, 7 Seth Venter, 6\u00a0 Panyaiotis Ellinas, 5 Tshepiso Shikhibana 4 Stephen Adams 3 Ofentse Moeng, 2 Thapelo Mphela, 1 Matthew Parrot.<\/p>\n

Fixtures:<\/strong><\/p>\n

COLLARD FIELD\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

13:45 – u19A –<\/strong> Jeppe High School for Boys’ vs Pretoria Boys’ High
\n12:15 – u19B –<\/strong> Jeppe High School for Boys’ vs Pretoria Boys’ High
\n11:00 – u16A –<\/strong> Jeppe High School for Boys’ vs Pretoria Boys’ High
\n10:00 – u19C –<\/strong> Jeppe High School for Boys’ vs Pretoria Boys’ High
\n09:00 – u19D –<\/strong> Jeppe High School for Boys’ vs Pretoria Boys’ High
\n08:00 – u19E –<\/strong> Jeppe High School for Boys’ vs Pretoria Boys’ High<\/p>\n

WHITE FIELD\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

12:00 – u16C –<\/strong> Jeppe High School for Boys’ vs Pretoria Boys’ High
\n11:00 – u15B –<\/strong> Jeppe High School for Boys’ vs Pretoria Boys’ High
\n10:00 – u15A –<\/strong> Jeppe High School for Boys’ vs Pretoria Boys’ High
\n09:00 – u16B –<\/strong> Jeppe High School for Boys’ vs Pretoria Boys’ High
\n08:00 – u14A –<\/strong> Jeppe High School for Boys’ vs Pretoria Boys’ High<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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