{"id":95544,"date":"2026-05-15T11:04:42","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T09:04:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=95544"},"modified":"2026-05-15T11:04:42","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T09:04:42","slug":"a-contrast-of-styles-as-st-charles-tackles-glenwood-in-a-king-price-derby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=95544","title":{"rendered":"A contrast of styles as St Charles tackles Glenwood in a King Price Derby"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Glenwood makes the short trip from Durban to Pietermaritzburg to face St Charles College on the Saints’ Old Boys’ Weekend. Photo: Brad Morgan.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

St Charles College<\/strong> hosts Glenwood High<\/strong> in a King Price Derby<\/strong> clash in Pietermaritzburg on Saturday. It’s a big day for Saints<\/strong><\/em>, their Old Boys’ Weekend, and they’ll be highly motivated to get one over the visitors from Durban.<\/p>\n

Kickoff is at 15:30. Catch the action LIVE on SuperSport Schools<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

The match brings together two sides with contrasting identities. St Charles embraces an expansive game, and they try to get the ball out wide quickly. Glenwood, meanwhile, plays a more traditional game, using their forwards to soften up their opposition and suck in defenders before setting their backs moving.<\/p>\n

The different approaches reflect the backgrounds of coaches, Craig Dwyer<\/strong> (St Charles) and Justin Hollis<\/strong> (Glenwood), with Dwyer’s rugby journey including a 10-year stint coaching in New Zealand. Dwyer, it should be noted, is a Glenwood Old Boy. Hollis hails from Queen’s College<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The Saints’ forwards should not be underestimated, though. They started the season without specialist locks because of injuries, but they now boast a clean bill of health, with Joshua Harris<\/strong> and Braydon Joese<\/strong> filling the second row. Glenwood will be without their big second-rower and captain, Sambesiwe Ndamase<\/strong>, with loosehead prop, Bonga Cibane<\/strong>, taking over the leadership reins.<\/p>\n

Another big change for the visitors is Jonah Chaita<\/strong> playing flyhalf. Last weekend, Joshua Kopp<\/strong> pulled on the no.10 jersey. Opposite Chaita, Caleb Sharp<\/strong> possesses a fantastic goal-kicking boot. Regularly converting tries to turn five points into seven points is valuable.<\/p>\n

One of Glenwood’s most exciting players is their hooker, Tyler Leon<\/strong>. He’s not a tall player, but he’s rock solid and a powerful presence around the park, usually good for a bullocking highlight run or two.<\/p>\n

In the backline, fullback Rosco Williams<\/strong> provides the spark, along with inside centre, Elgenio Oerson<\/strong>. They were both included in the Sharks Academy Week<\/strong><\/a> team.<\/p>\n

Saints’ fullback PJ Dlamini<\/strong> is also a counterattacking threat, good at spotting opportunities and gaps. In the back three, his wings, Raheem Wheatley<\/strong> and the experienced Matthew Ludick<\/strong>, bring some gas to the wide attack.<\/p>\n

Both teams have found themselves just off the pace in a very competitive KZN season at the top level. Rugby in the province is in a very healthy state, and keeping up with the front-runners is a tough challenge. But they’ve both also produced some entertaining rugby.<\/p>\n

Glenwood’s played a tougher schedule and has played good rugby in spurts. In their most recent outing, they pushed Hilton College hard on Gilfillan Field<\/strong> <\/a>and trailed only 7-17 at halftime before Hilton hit their stride in the second half and pulled away to a 42-7 victory.<\/p>\n

St Charles had too much firepower for Clifton<\/strong> at the Sharks Schools Rugby Day<\/strong>. They’ll find the Green Machine<\/strong> <\/em>to be a far more abrasive challenge.<\/p>\n

In the cauldron-like setting of Old Orchards<\/strong>, with Saints vociferously backed by their schoolmates and Old Boys, Glenwood can expect a stern examination, but they’ve never shied away from a challenge, and an exciting game is on the cards.<\/p>\n

St Charles College vs Glenwood High at Old Orchards, Pietermaritzburg, at 15:30<\/strong><\/p>\n

St Charles College:\u00a015 PJ Dlamini, 14 Raheem Wheatley, 13 Nala Njabulo, 12 Likuthi Mbalana, 11 Mathew Ludick, 10 Caleb Sharp, 9 Agape Nyawo, 8 Thomas Borgen, 7 Hlubelihle Nkosi, 6 Joshua Barkhuizen, 5 Joshua Harris, 4 Braydon Joese, 3 Bonga Nkosi, 2 Dresden Coetzee, 1 Dane Allardice.<\/p>\n

Glenwood High:<\/strong> 15 Rosco Williams, 14 Lebohang Skosana, 13 Cade Isaacs, 12 Elgenio Oerson, 11 Jakub Bednar, 10 Jonah Chaita, 9 Vincenzo Loutz, 8 Inginathi Pepu, 7 Cody Sell, 6 Andile Mbokazi, 5 James Swift, 4 Nathan Lupke, 3 Zazi Msimango, 2 Tyler Leon, 1 Bonga Cibane.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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