{"id":76448,"date":"2025-06-30T19:52:23","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T17:52:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=76448"},"modified":"2025-06-30T19:52:23","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T17:52:23","slug":"new-unofficial-u13-craven-week-champions-to-emerge-after-bulls-stumble","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=76448","title":{"rendered":"New unofficial u13 Craven Week champions to emerge after Bulls stumble"},"content":{"rendered":"
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PHOTO: Frans Lombard\/Actionpix<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The quality of rugby during the opening day of the annual u13 Craven Week<\/strong> at Selborne College in East London was of a high standard.<\/p>\n

The tone was set early with the Griffons<\/strong> producing an impressive performance as they defeated the Border Country Districts<\/strong> by 37-7 in the first match of the day.<\/p>\n

Watch all the action again on SuperSport Schools<\/strong><\/a> (www.supersportschools.com<\/a>).<\/p>\n

The Sharks<\/strong> came out on top by 15-14 in a fiery contest with the defending unofficial champions, the Blue Bulls<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The Sharks managed to build up a 10-0 lead at half-time after playing with the wind behind their backs.<\/p>\n

Captain and eighthman, Siphesihle Shitlhangu<\/strong>, scored a vital try to see his side home with about 12 minutes left on the clock. Their left wing, Bamidele Ambali<\/strong>, scored his side’s other try in the first half. Ambali is a big and intimidating runner with the ball in hand.<\/p>\n

The winning side’s hooker, Sethabiso Mdakane<\/strong>, also produced a good performance in a very physical encounter. For the Bulls their eighthman, Jason Steyn<\/strong>, as well as hooker, Jovan van Dyk<\/strong>, deserves a pat on the back for their performances.<\/p>\n

The Sharks will face South Western Districts in the main match of the second day. South Western Districts also produced a superb performance during the opening day with a 59-12 victory over the Valke. The team’s midfield pairing of Miguel Prins<\/strong> and Jordan-Ronan Sydon<\/strong> was on fire.<\/p>\n

Prins scored a hat-trick of tries, while Sydon completed a brace. In the front their hooker, Jaydwin Jafta<\/strong>, put in some bullocking runs.<\/p>\n

The Pumas<\/strong> also showcased that they are a force to be reckoned with at this year’s tournament as they defeated the Limpopo Blue Bulls<\/strong> by 25-0. Their outside centre, Joseph Mthetwa<\/strong>, was the biggest thorn in Limpopo’s side.<\/p>\n

The Free State played some exciting running rugby as they downed the Leopards by 48-7. Their eighthman, Bakang Kgware<\/strong>, and hooker, Delmar Fick<\/strong>, both scoring a brace of tries in the victory.<\/p>\n

The Golden Lions<\/strong> centre Francois du Toit<\/strong>\u00a0played a major role in his side coming out on top by 24-12 against Griqualand West<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Western Province<\/strong> is without a doubt also contenders for the title of unofficial champions this year. They will however face the Free State in their second clash.<\/p>\n

WP defeated Eastern Province by 31-7 in their opening match. It was a very physical encounter in which locks, Rohlandt Roos<\/strong>\u00a0and Isak Swanepoel,<\/strong> as well as prop Philip du Toit,<\/strong> thrived.<\/p>\n

Scorers:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

CRAVEN WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Boland 27 (5) –<\/strong> Tries: Chamielo Smith, Rachaan Visagie, Evan Berling, Eltino Edons. Conversion: Berling. Border 5 (5) –<\/strong> Try: Mshengu Mzendana.<\/p>\n

Sharks 15 (10) \u2013<\/strong> Tries: Bamidele Ambali, Siphesihle Shitlhangu. Conversion: Quade Nicholls. Penalty: Nicholls. Blue Bulls 14 (0) \u2013<\/strong> Tries: Hanru Louwrens, Jason Steyn. Conversions: Liam Gwavu (2).<\/p>\n

Western Province 31 (17) \u2013<\/strong> Tries: Rudi Coetzee, Willem Lubbe, Isak Swanepoel, Francois Gouws. Conversions: Jonathan van der Byl (4). Penalty: Van der Byl. Eastern Province 7 (0) \u2013 <\/strong>Try: Bulelani Norman. Conversion: Siyambonga Mila.<\/p>\n

Golden Lions 24 (12) \u2013<\/strong> Tries: Moses Ugboke, Nkosinathi Maseko, Lehumo Kgongoana, Francois du Toit. Conversions: Hanro de Beer, Lemuel Fourie. Griqualand West 12 (0) \u2013<\/strong> Tries: Brayden Matshoba, Angus Hattingh. Conversion: 10.<\/p>\n

Free State 48 (29) \u2013<\/strong> Tries: Bakang Kgware (2), Delmar Fick (2), Kaelan Joubert, RJ de Vos, Jozua Heckroodt, Avan Hoon. Conversions: Falie Oelschig (4). Leopards 7 (0) \u2013<\/strong> Try: Alru Ross. Conversion: Ross.<\/p>\n

South Western Districts 59 (26) \u2013<\/strong> Tries: Miguel Prins (3), Jordan-Ronan Sydon (2), Keanan Agulhas (2), Jaydwin Jafta, Hanco Zevenster. Conversions: Sian Potgieter (4), Lucan Scholtz (3). Valke 12 (5) \u2013<\/strong> Tries: Nieuwoudt Rossouw, Gert-Daniel van den Berg. Conversion: Rossouw.<\/p>\n

Pumas 25 (8) \u2013 <\/strong>Tries: Joseph Mthetwa, Avuyile Bilatyi, Sandile Msipa. Conversions: Brussow Francke (2). Penalties: Francke (2). Limpopo Blue Bulls 0<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Griffons 37 (22) \u2013<\/strong> Tries: Wian van der Merwe (2), Amohelang Mahlale, Moeketsi Chweu, Kgoanthi Molupe, Hendrik Cronj\u00e9, Tefo Motloung. Conversion: Kamohelo Mahlale. Border Country Districts 7 (0) \u2013<\/strong> Try: Limise Vusani. Conversion: Avongwa Limana.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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