{"id":73072,"date":"2025-05-23T10:48:50","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T08:48:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=73072"},"modified":"2025-05-23T10:48:50","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T08:48:50","slug":"derby-day-in-humansdorp-nico-malan-prepares-for-marlow-onslaught","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=73072","title":{"rendered":"Derby Day in Humansdorp: Nico Malan prepares for Marlow onslaught"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Marlow’s Wolramme visit Humansdorp for a big clash against<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The hosts, Nico Malan<\/strong>, are gearing up for a massive onslaught across the board when they tackle the dangerous Marlow Landbou<\/strong> in what is set to be a fascinating King Price Derby Series<\/strong> showdown in Humansdorp, on Saturday, at 15.30.<\/p>\n

Both sides have scored some notable victories this season, and it appears there is little to choose between them as they aim for the bragging rights in a match that is always competitive.<\/p>\n

Under coach Jaco Nepgen<\/strong> and captain Pietman Kleinhans<\/strong>, the home side is fresh off a hard- earned win over Pearson, but they will know they have to show intensity of the highest order to handle the Wolramme<\/strong><\/em> challenge.<\/p>\n

“There is always a huge amount of respect between the two schools, and we know that Marlow has developed a lethal combination of physicality and skill,” the Nico Malan mentor said.<\/p>\n

“They have always been a physical team, but they have brought a new dimension to their game with skilful backs who can attack from coast to coast.<\/p>\n

“There is so much pride and passion in their ranks that we know we will have to lift our intensity for the full duration of the 70 minutes.”<\/p>\n

Nico Malan are also no slouches when it comes to toughness and skills, and they will take heart from the sort of performance they put in when beating Glenwood 41-39 at the Absa Wildeklawer Festival<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

It was a display which epitomised their attacking talent as well as their defensive systems, and they will need more of the same against Marlow.<\/p>\n

The Wolramme have a good record against their Humansdorp rivals, even away from home, but coach Derik Olivier<\/strong> acknowledged that they are in for a serious battle.<\/p>\n

“Nico Malan is very strong this year, with several provincial players in their ranks,” he pointed out.<\/p>\n

“Their play in the tight phases is outstanding, and they always play at pace and with great commitment.<\/p>\n

“We know we will have to match them physically, but we are up for the challenge because the pressure will be on them, playing on their home ground.”<\/p>\n

Marlow has compiled an impressive record this season, and although there have been three defeats, those have all been by narrow margins \u2013 Selborne (22-26), Brandwag (31-36) and Glenwood (9-8).<\/p>\n

They also drew 25-25 with St Andrew’s College, while they produced one of their best performances at the Wildeklawer Festival when they beat Welkom Gimnasium 25-22.<\/p>\n

With both sides bristling with talent and no shortage of commitment in either camp, it promises to be an afternoon to remember in Humansdorp.<\/p>\n

The teams:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nico Malan:<\/strong> 15 Alarno Primo, 14 Reagan Stone, 13 Gelden van\u00a0Niekerk, <\/span>12 Enzo Machaba, 11 Tequane Koopman, 10 Leighton Lawrence, 9 Lleyton\u00a0Mienie,\u00a0<\/span>8 Pietman Kleinhans (captain), 7 Neil Lategan, 6 MC Ferreira, 5 Ruben van Dijk, 4 Ulrich van\u00a0Zyl,\u00a0<\/span>3 Andr\u00e9 van der Merwe, 2 Janu Janse van Rensburg, 1 Waldo Krige.<\/p>\n

Marlow Landbou:<\/strong> 15 Du\u00a0Preez Vermaak,\u00a0<\/span>14 Logan van Vuuren,\u00a0 13 Dawid-Malan de Ridder, 12 Ockert du Preez, 11 WJ Pienaar, 10 Cole Hurter, 9 Gian Steyl,\u00a08 GD Jordaan (vice-captain), 7 Adrian Joubert, 6 CJ Botha, 5 Marnus Malan,\u00a0<\/span>4 Burgert van Heerden, 3 Herman le Roux, 2 Markus Bester, 1 Zian Jacobs.\u00a0Replacements:<\/strong> 16 Wikus van der Merwe, 17 Izak Steyn, 18 Sinqobili Siyengo, 19 Ruan van Deventer, 20 AC du Toit, 21 Jurgens van Staden, 22 Pierre Marais.<\/p>\n

Kick Off:<\/strong> 15:30<\/p>\n

Other matches in the Eastern Cape:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

13:15 –<\/strong> Muir College vs Pearson; 13:30 –<\/strong> Kingswood College vs Port Rex THS; 13:40 –<\/strong> Die Brandwag (Uitenhage) vs Westering; 13:40 –<\/strong> Hudson Park vs Graeme College; 13:45 –<\/strong> Cambridge vs Dale College; 14:30 –<\/strong> Queen’s College vs Grey High School; 14:30 –<\/strong> St Andrew’s College vs Selborne College.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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