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Noordheuwel broke the Kwaggas’ hearts at the Outeniqua 101-Year Sports Day, beating the home team 29-18 on Saturday in the final match of an action-packed day of rugby in George.

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When the sides met at the event last year, Outeniqua’s centenary squad kicked off their season with an 18-14 victory, but Noordheuwel was set on revenge when they returned this weekend.

The Nories’ talisman flyhalf, Jeandré Uithaler, opened their account early on with a penalty, but it was his lightning-quick winger, Lindsey Jansen, who crossed the whitewash first following an interception.

Jenemo Luiters (winger) followed suit at the other end of the field, diving over in the corner to give the visitors a 15-point buffer.

It took 26 minutes for Outeniqua to find their bearings, but when they finally did Ruan van Rensburg replied after a rolling maul.

Further tries by Keenan Jantjies (centre) and Gareth Maree (eighth man) got the hosts to within two points at one stage, but Noordheuwel’s electric centre, Cheswill Jooste, dealt the final blow with a try on the hooter to seal a win for his side.

The farmers, Framesby and Oakdale Landbou, recorded solid victories over Brackenfell and Ligbron Akademie respectively.

Brackenfell’s nippy little fullback, Zane van Schalkwyk, scored a brace to secure some pride for the Capetonians, but a stellar performance by Eden Calitz (flanker) and co for Framesby drove their side to a convincing victory.

Hooker, Ewald Muller, and flyhalf, Logan Muller, also stood out for the Gqeberha outfit.

Oakdale kept the visitors from Ermelo from scoring, while their stalwarts from last season, Kurt Coetzee (centre) and Duraan Janse van Rensburg (winger) both crossed the line for the side from Riversdal. Young guns Gustav van der Merwe (hooker), Lohan Gerber (eighth man), Kai Pratt (prop) and Lee-Winn Pretorius (winger) also added five-pointers as Oakdale scored a resounding win.

Worcester Gimnasium, who made waves last season with their exciting running brand of rugby, looked to their loosehead prop to spearhead their attack on Saturday. Armaan Adendorff crossed for two of their three tries as they ran in 21 unanswered points against Langenhoven Gimnasium.

It was a day for the forwards, it seems, as the big tighthead prop, Kian Rademeyer, muscled over for a hat-trick for Pearson when they outplayed Bredasdorp to run up a huge 71-7 victory.

A moment of magic by Bredasdorp’s flyhalf, Urlinn Henecke, got his side on the board, but it was one-way traffic throughout most of the match.

Somerset West’s representative, Parel Vallei, started the day with a bang, beating Oudtshoorn 25-7.

Michael Kent, the victors’ scrumhalf, crossed the try line twice and were it not for a bit of quick thinking by his opposite number, Ronaldo Prins, to send his fullback Imiel Viljoen over in the second half, they would have kept their opponents scoreless.

Shudley Roda, the PV flyhalf, also played a big part in his side’s success, dotting down a try of his own and adding two conversions and a penalty to their total.

They play a final pre-season friendly next weekend before returning to the Garden Route to face Oakdale in Riversdal.

Scorers:

Noordheuwel 28 (18) – Tries: Lindsey Jansen, Jenemo Luiters, Chesswill Jooste. Conversions: Jeandré Uithaler (2). Penalties: Uithaler (3). Outeniqua 19 (7) – Tries: Ruan van Rensburg, Keenan Jantjies, Gareth Maree. Conversions: Ellie Meyer (2).

Framesby 31 (24) – Tries: Johan van Zyl, Eden Calitz, Ethan Smith, Cole Hilpert, Jaiden Brewis. Conversions: Logan Muller (3). Brackenfell 12 (5) – Tries: Zane van Schalkwyk (2). Conversion: Junior Louw.

Oakdale 40 (14) – Tries: Duraan Janse van Rensburg, Gustav van der Merwe, Lohan Gerber, Kurt Coetzee, Kai Pratt, Lee-Winn Pretorius. Conversions: Coetzee (5). Ligbron Akademie 0.

Worcester Gimnasium 21 (7) – Tries: Amaan Adendorff (2), Aiden Abrajams. Conversions: Abrahams (3). Langenhoven Gimnasium 0.

Hoërskool Punt 15 (15) – Tries: Henru Kuhn, Gabriel Hinkman. Conversion: Caleb Meyer. Penalty: Meyer. Hermanus 0.

Pearson 71 (31) – Tries: Kian Rademeyer (3), Franco Erasmus, Nicholas Hughes, Christoff Williams, Mpanza Thokozane, Ethan Gorgonzola, Luke Friend, Denillo Jordaan, Bayley Roux. Conversions: Caleb Friskin (8). Bredasdorp 7 (7) – Try: Urlinn Henecke. Conversion: Henecke.

Parel Vallei 25 (10) – Drieë: Michael Kent (2), Chudley Roda; Roda (2). Penalties: Roda, Lucean Meyer. Oudtshoorn 7 (0) – Try: Imiel Viljoen. Conversion: Ronaldo Prins.

KEMPTON PARK. – Meeste van die groot honde het ontwaak en die skolerugbyseisoen van 2024 beloof om weer vir hope opwinding te sorg.

Die Hoër Jongenskool Paarl het behoorlik wraak tydens die jaarlikse Porterville Bulfees oor die Hoërskool Durbanville geneem. Boishaai het sy nederlaag verlede jaar op die einste sportdag met 73-7 gewreek.

Die Durbies het verlede jaar geskiedenis gemaak deur Boishaai met 26-25 te troef.

Noordheuwel het ook die bordjies teen Outeniqua op laasgenoemde sportdag met 28-19 verhang. Die Nories se buitesenter, Cheswill Jooste, was soos gewoonlik giftig.

Die Kwaggas was verlede jaar tydens hul Eeufees-vieringe met 18-14 oor die besoekers van Krugersdorp baas.

Framesby het ook ‘n welcome terugkeer in George gemaak en Brackenfell met 31-12 verslaan. Die span van die Baai se losskakel, Logan Muller, sal vanjaar weer spanne met sy skopvoet op die agtervoet plaas.

Oakdale Landbou het sy seisoen met ‘n klinkende sege van 40-0 oor Ligbron Akademie afgeskop. Die span se buitesenter, Kurt Coetzee, het 15 punte tot sy span se totaal via ‘n drie en vyf doelskoppe bygedra.

In die eerste ronde van die NWU Sport-reeks was daar heelwat drama.

Die Hoërskool Nelspruit se agtsteman, Vaughn van Zyl, het met ongeveer drie minute oor in sy span se kragmeting teen Hoërskool Middelburg oorgeduik om aan sy span die voorsprong te gee.

Nelspruit se Rhinos het die kragmeting met 32-26 gewen.

In Vanderbijlpark was dit danksy ‘n strafdoel in die doodsnikke deur HTS Middelburg se heelagter, Jacque Stassen, wat aan sy span ‘n sege van 20-19 oor Transvalia besorg het.

EG Jansen het met ‘n sege van 85-3 oor Kempton Park sy spiere behoorlik gebult. Dit was veral die buitesenter, Juandré Jacobs, asook die linkervleuel, Keanu van Loggerenberg, wat Kempies se verdediging probleme besorg het.

Menlopark moes so ietwat sweet om Eldoraigne met 25-19 die loef af te steek.

Die Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool van Pretoria het sy seisoen met ‘n sege van 33-10 oor Diamantveld aan die gang gekry.

Dit was veral die stryd tussen Affies se SA Skole-binnesenter, Janco Purchase, en sy direkte teenstander, Simon Liversage, wat vir heelwat opwinding gesorg het.

Affies se losskakel, Ruben Pienaar, het egter meeste van die aandag gegryp danksy sy skitterende skopwerk. Hy het Diamonds danksy sy skopwerk en ‘n hele paar 50/22-skoppe in hul gebied vasgepen gehou.

Helpmekaar het ‘n strawwe eerste kragmeting weg. Die span van Johannesburg het vir Michaelhouse met 10-7 geklop.

‘n Sege oor die Hoërskool Staatspresident Swart van Brandfort se Foxies op hul jaarlikse Pieter Swanepoel-sportdag is so skaars soos hoendertande.

Wessel Maree van Odendaalsrus het dit egter met ‘n naelskraapse sege van 13-12 vermag.

In Springs het Hugenote op sy tuisveld die verdedigende kampioen, Noordheuwel, se kanse op vanjaar se NWU Prestige-reeks titel ‘n reuse slag toegedien.

Hugenote het met 28-10 in die kragmeting koning gekraai. Die Nories moes Saterdag ‘n besluit neem of hulle met hul eerstekeuse spelers teen Outeniqua in George sou uitdraf of teen Hugenote in Springs.

Die kragmeting in George het voorkeur geniet, hoewel die NWU Prestige-reeks kragmeting ook ‘n eerstespan-wedstryd was.

Al die uitslae:

KWAGGA SPORTDAG

Noordheuwel 28, Outeniqua 19; Framesby 31, Brackenfell 12; Oakdale Landbou 40, Ligbron Akademie 0; Worcester Gimnasium 19, Langenhoven Gimnasium 0; Hermanus 13, Hoërskool Punt 0; Pearson 71, Bredasdorp 7; Parel Vallei 25, Oudtshoorn 7.

KWAZULU-NATAL

Kearsney College 16, Maritzburg College 14; Helpmekaar 10, Michaelhouse 7; Welkom Gimnasium 26, Glenwood 21.

NWU SPORT-REEKS

Hoërskool Nelspruit 32, Hoërskool Middelburg 26; Menlopark 25, Eldoraigne 19; EG Jansen 85, Kempton Park 3; HTS Middelburg 20, Transvalia 19.

NWU PRESTIGE-REEKS

Hugenote (Springs) 28, Noordheuwel 10; Hoërskool Klerskdorp 19, Heidelberg Volkskool 19; Wesvalia 31, Montana 21; Hoërskool Rustenburg 48, Oosterlig 8; Jeugland 38, Zwartkop 14; Marais Viljoen 28, Potchefstroom Volkskool 17.

NWU 16-REEKS

Wolmaransstad 28, Vryburg 24; Stoffberg 20, Delmas 20; Fochville 51, Schoonspruit 17; Hans Strijdom 20, Leeuwenhof 8; Riebeeckrand 38, Ben Viljoen 31; Sarel Cilliers (Glencoe) 62, Volksrust 3; Pretoria-Noord 36, Oosterland 7.

NOORDVAAL

Affies 33, Diamantveld 10; Hoërskool Pietersburg 23, Die Anker 17; Lichtenburg 39, Potchefstroom Gimnasium 19; Merensky 49, Frans du Toit 14; Bergsig Akademie 47, Hoogenhout 0; Ben Vorster 41, Lydenburg 21; Monument II 52, Ermelo 0; Overkruin 67, Centurion 14; Dr. Malan 24, Dinamika 22; Wonderboom 23, Hoërskool Alberton 19; Zayo Academy 48, Menlopark XV 5; Brandwag (Benoni) 65, Birchleigh 0; St Alban’s College 36, Sutherland 6; Hartebeespoort 26, Bekker 5; Frikkie Meyer 31, Die Wilgers 13; Piet Retief 41, Standerton 7; Northern Academy 41, Nylstroom 7; HTS John Vorster 16, HTS Tom Naudé 12; Midstream College 18, Cornwall Hill College 18.

OOS-KAAP

St Andrew’s College 24, Nico Malan 21; Marlow Landbou 16, Duineveld 5; Queen’s College 29, Stirling 3; Brandwag (Uitenhage) 36, HTS Port Rex 12; Lilyfontein 42, Aliwal-Noord 3; Cathcart 24, Stutterheim 10; Brandwag (Uitenhage) 33, Hangklip 7; Despatch 19, Union 0.

PIETER SWANEPOEL SPORTDAG

Wessel Maree 13, Brandfort 12; Bothaville 34, Hendrik Potgieter 22; Parys 24, St Andrews 19; Vaalpark 10, Sandveld 5; Ficksburg 12, Grey-kollege VI 15; Ladybrand 31, President Steyn 7; Sand du Plessis 0, Grey College V 76; Hoërskool Bloemfontein 26, Winburg 0; Louis Botha 0, Grey College IV 26.

VRYSTAAT/GRIEKWAS

Noord-Kaap 29, Landboudal 20; Hentie Cilliers 53, HTS Sasolburg 3; Hoopstad 52, Kalahari 14; Douglas 14, Postmasburg 12; Hennenman 19, Paul Erasmus (Senekal) 14; Hopetown 52, Kalahari II 14; Curro Kathu 21, Bultfontein 0; Affies II 38, Hoërskool Upington 10; Hartswater 20, Kathu 13.

WES-KAAP

Hoër Jongenskool Paarl 73, Hoërskool Durbanville 7; Overberg 21, Piketberg 12; Boishaai II 40, Porterville 8; Boland Landbou 29, Milnerton 18; HTS Bellville 38, Monumentpark 17; DF Malan 12, Melkbosstrand 5.

Hoërskool Dr. EG Jansen het ‘n asemrowende 13 keer agter Hoërskool Kempton Park se doellyn gaan kuier, om met die afskop van die nuwe seisoen hul stempel af te druk met ‘n wegholsege van 85-3.

Kyk weer na al die wedstryde van die NWU Sport-reeks op SuperSport Schools (www.supersportschools.com).

In so ‘n eensydige kragmeting is dit altyd moeilik om slegs ‘n paar spelers uit te sonder.

Die linkervleuel, Keanu van Loggerenberg, en plaasvervanger-heelagter, Deshaan Pietersen, was egter voor in die koor met twee drieë elk, terwyl bykans elkeen van EG Jansen se agterspelers minstens een keer gedruk het.

Dit was egter die vaart en voetwerk van die buitesenter, Juandré Jacobs, wat aan die wenspan die oorhand agterlangs besorg het. Dit was deurgans asof Kempies agterlangs nog ‘n verdediger of drie benodig het om Jacobs hok te kan slaan.

Pietersen het na slegs ongeveer 13 sekondes na sy verskyning sy eerste drie gaan druk. Hy het kort daarna vanaf die afskop vir sy tweede drie deurgedraf.

Matthew Bergman, die span van Boksburg se losskakel, het 17 punte bygedra deur ses van sy span se drieë te verdoel, en het self ook die doellyn oorgesteek.

Die Jansies se kaptein en vaskopstut, Duwan Potgieter, asook die flanke, Divan Francis en Zaide-Lee Rippenaar, het voorlangs ook sake beheer.

Die res van die NWU Sportreeks-kragmetings het egter vir naelbytstryde gesorg.

Hoërskool Menlopark moes  spook vir ‘n sege van 25-19 oor Hoërskool Eldoraigne in Centurion. Menlopark het op die nippertjie daarin geslaag om die knoop deur te hak, toe Divan Nel, Menlo se heelagter, in die doodsnikke deurgebreek het vir die wendrie.

Menlopark het uitstekend teruggeveg om 17 onbeantwoorde punte in die tweede helfte aan te teken, nadat Eldoraigne die eerste helfde oorheers het om teen rustyd met 19-8 voor te loop. Benewens Rudolph, het Menlo se blitsvinnige Blanden Pieterse en Reinardt Herbst, sowel as, voorlangs, JN van Wyk, ook vir hulle drieë gedruk.

Eldoraigne se JP Meyer het uitgestaan in die nr. 10-trui. Hy het die veld volgespeel en het, veral in die eerste helfte, die Menlo-verdedigers lelik laat rond tas. Hy het een van sy span se twee drieë aangeteken en drie strafdoele bygevoeg. Die spoedvraat aan sy buitekant, Hendru van Zyl, het ‘n netjiese agterlynbeweging met ‘n vyfpunter afgerond.

Dissipline het die tuisspan egter gepootjie en was moontlik die rede hoekom hulle geen punte in die tweede helfte kon behaal nie.

HTS Middelburg het Hoërskool Transvalia se harte met ‘n strafdoel in die doodsnikke gebreek, om met 20-19 as oorwinnaars uit die stryd te tree. Dit was heel gepas heelagter, Jaque Stassen, wat 20 van sy span se punte aangeteken het, wat met die wenskop geslaag het.

Die kaptein en oopkantflank, Toy Engelbrecht, het ook ‘n reuse aandeel in sy span se sege gehad. Hy was die veld vol en is met ‘n drie, na ‘n uitstekende lopie, vir sy harde werk beloon.

Hoërskool Transvalia hoef egter geensins hul koppe in skaamte te laat sak nie, Die span van Vanderbijlpark het ‘n waardige vertoning opgedis, met die steelkantflank, Daniel Kazumbu, wat voorlangs die kollig gesteel het. Kazumbu het sy lyf op die spel geplaas, en was uitmuntend op sowel die aanval as verdeging.

Agterlangs het Siyabonga Khambul sy uitstappie op buitesenter geniet. Khambula se aanvalslyne het dikwels die Middelburg-verdediging oorhoops gelaat en hy is ook met ‘n drie beloon.

Hoërskool Nelspruit het ook ‘n puik terugvegpoging gelewer om ‘n 10-punt agterstand teen rustyd uit te wis en uiteindelik ‘n indrukwekkende 32-26 oorwinning oor Hoërskool Middelburg in Middelburg te behaal.

Haker, Regard Vermaak, het die besoekers se aanslag gelei, en het, na volgehoue druk, daarin geslaag om twee keer oor die die doellyn te bars. Agtsteman, Vaughn van Zyl, het vir die tweede week in ‘n ry ook uitgeblink.

Vir die tuisspan het vaskopstut, Wandisa Mthombeni, hand opgesteek het. Mthombeni het gewoeker in die vaste los en het kort voor rustyd oorgebars vir ‘n drie om sy span in ‘n stewige posisie te plaas. Sy kollega op slot, Rogan van der Walt, was ewe dinamies.

Matthew Abbey was oudergewoondte uitstekend vanaf die skopkegel en het met elke poging pale toe geslaag, om 16 van sy span se 26 punte by te dra het. Dit was egter, en ongelukkig vir die Middies, nie genoeg nie, en ‘n flater op verdediging het beteken dat hulle uiteindelik die knie moes buig teen die Laevelders.

Puntemakers: 

EG Jansen 85 (33) – Drieë: Keanu van Loggerenberg (2), Deshaan Pieterson (2), Riekus van der Merwe, Juandré Jacobs, Zaide-Lee Rippenaar, Matthew Bergman, R-Jay Petersen, Jean-dré Claassen, Zandré Naude, Duwan Potgieter, Markus Delport. Doelskoppe: Bergman (5), Delport (3), Petersen, Van der Merwe. Kempton Park 3 (3) – Strafdoel: Marko Opperman.

Menlopark 25 (8) – Drieë: Bladen Pieterse, JN van Wyk, Reinardt Herbst, Ruben Rudolph. Doelskop: Phillipus de Bruin. Strafdoel: Logan Botha. Eldoraigne 19 (19) – Drieë: JP Meyer, Hendru van Zyl. Strafdoele: Meyer (3).

HTS Middelburg 20 (10) – Drieë: Kagiso Gumbi, Toy Engelbrecht. Doelskoppe: Jacque Stassen (2). Strafdoele: Stassen (2). Transvalia 19 (14) – Drieë: Daniel Kazumbu, Siyabonga Khambula, Juan Bishoff. Doelskoppe: Dylan Steynman (2).

Hoërskool Nelspruit 32 (6) – Drieë: Regard Vermaak (2), Vaughn van Zyl, André Smith. Doelskoppe: Theuns Meyer (2), Christiaan van Deventer. Strafdoele: Divan de Kock (2). Hoërskool Middelburg 26 (16) – Drieë: Rogan van der Walt, Wandisa Mthombeni. Doelskoppe: Matthew Abbey (2). Strafdoele: Abbey (4).

Ander spanne:

o.16: Kempton Park 18, EG Jansen 0; Menlopark 48, Eldoraigne 14; Nelspruit 7, Middelburg 5; Transvalia 12, HTS Middelburg 12.

o.15: EG Jansen 29, Kempton Park 10; Menlopark 57, Eldoraigne 0; Middelburg 23, Nelspruit 6; Transvalia 24, HTS Middelburg 14.

o.14: Kempton Park 26, EG Jansen 17; Menlopark 24, Eldoraigne 5; Middelburg 17, Nelspruit 7; Transvalia 16, HTS Middelburg 0.

After a penalty shootout, The Wykeham Collegiate (TWC) scored a nervy 2-1 win over St Anne’s Diocesan College in the final of the Pietermaritzburg North Regional Spar Hockey Challenge on Saturday.

TWC, the hosts, came into the weekend aiming to repeat as champions after they won the title in 2023, while St Anne’s were hunting their 10^th North Regional title, having last won it in 2022.

The two powerhouse sides were joined by Grace College, Howick High, Linpark, Treverton, and Riverwood College.

They showed good form from their first matches, with TWC opening their account with a 4-0 win over Howick High.

St Anne’s didn’t make any mistakes in their opener. They breezed past Grace College, scoring three unanswered goals to get off the mark.

The duo continued their dominance throughout the round-robin games, with St Anne’s enjoying the upper hand, scoring 24 goals in their six matches, while keeping a clean sheet.

They also got one over the eventual winners during the round robin stages, edging TWC 1-0.

It was, however, a different story in the final. Despite the side from Hilton dominating possession, the hosts were solid defensively.

The visitors had an opportunity to open the scoring with three minutes played after receiving a penalty corner, but it was well defended by TWC’s goalkeeper, Zoe Harper, and her troops.

TWC also had its chances in the St Anne’s half, with Erynne Marais causing problems for the visitors with her speed in the middle of the pitch.

There was, however, nothing to separate the two sides at the conclusion of the 20-minute one-way match, and it was down to three penalties for each side.

TWC’s Emily Wilson was first up, and missed, much to the disappointment of the home crowd.

Then, St Anne’s Ella Shuttleworth gave her side the advantage by netting their first penalty. That, however, proved to be their first and last goal in the shootout.

TWC’s Mary Jellis and Erynne Marais both converted, while their shot-stopper, Zoe Harper, kept out the sisters, Jasmin and Jade Kelly, to secure a 2-1 victory.

The win means TWC have now claimed their third North Regional title, and that has also secured them a place in the Spar Hockey Challenge Grand Final which will take place in July at St Mary’s DSG, in Kloof.

Results

Wykeham Collegiate 4-0 Riverwood College
St Anne’s 3-0 Grace College
Howick High 3-0 Linpark
The Wykeham Collegiate 5-0 Treverton College
Grace College 1-0 Riverwood College
St Anne’s 9-0 Linpark
The Wykeham Collegiate 0-0 Howick High
Grace College 0-2 Linpark
St Anne’s 5-0 Treverton College
Howick High 1-0 Grace College
Riverwood College 0-0 Treverton College
St Anne’s 1-0 The Wykeham Collegiate
Howick High 1-0 Riverwood College
Linpark 0-4 Treverton College
The Wykeham Collegiate 4-0 Grace College
St Anne’s 4-0 Riverwood College
Treverton College 1-0 Howick High
The Wykeham Collegiate 8-0 Linpark
Treverton College 0-0 Grace College
Riverwood College 1-0 Linpark High
St Anne’s 2-0 Howick High

Final

The Wykeham Collegiate 0 (2)-0(1) St Anne’s Diocesan College

In die langverwagte herontmoeting tussen Hoërskool Frikkie Meyer en Hoërskool Die Wilgers, was dit eersgenoemde wat met die louere weggestap het nadat hulle Wilgies Saterdag op hul tuisbaan met ‘n telling van 28-18 geklop het.

Frikkie Meyer het vanaf die openingsfluitjie ‘n groot vasberadenheid getoon om beheer te neem van die wedstryd en, hoewel die hele span hul bes gelewer het, was daar besliste uitblinkers.

Thuto Mano se verdediging was uitstekend in die opposisie se derde, terwyl Niche Rohrs puik beheer oor die sentergooie getoon het, wat die bal effektief na suksesvolle doele gerig het.

In ‘n vinnige eerste kwart, het Frikkie Meyer blitsig hul oorheersing laat geld om ‘n indrukwekkende 10 doele aan te teken en Wilgers tot net ses te beperk . Die momentum het voortgeduur tot in die tweede kwart, met Frikkie Meyer wat hul voorsprong na 18-10 vergroot het teen rustyd.

Ondanks Wilgers se dapper pogings om die gaping te verklein, het Frikkie Meyer vasbeslote gebly in hul strewe na oorwinning.

Die derde kwart het nietemin in ‘n hewige stryd ontwikkel, maar Frikkie Meyer kon steeds hul voorsprong teen die einde van die tydperk na 24-15 vergroot.

Frikkie Meyer, wat hulle nie deur die toenemende druk laat afskrik het nie, het in die vierde kwart ‘n meesterlike vertoning gelewer om uiteindelik welverdiend met 28-18 as oorwinnaars uit die stryd te tree.

The results from around South Africa will be updated here as we receive the results from the various schools.

If your school’s match is not listed below or you would like to send in your team’s results – please contact us via e-mail at rugby@superschoolsnews.co.za or via WhatsApp at 072 172 5455.

All the results: 

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St Andrew’s College and Nico Malan are set to ignite the rugby season with an exciting match filled with many questions their supporters would like to see answered.

Both schools boast a rich rugby history, and spectators can look forward to an exhilarating clash.

The highly anticipated 1st XV game starts at 14:30 on Lower Field at St Andrew’s.  Expect some big hits, close calls, and plenty of action.

For the visitors, Nico Malan, several standout players will lead their charge. Hannes Kleinhans, a seasoned veteran, with three years of first-team experience under his belt, brings a wealth of skill and leadership to the pitch.

At the heart of Nico Malan’s game plan is the dynamic scrum-half Jean Joubert. As a Craven Week prospect and team captain, Joubert’s leadership and playmaking abilities will be instrumental in orchestrating his team’s attacks and maintaining control of the tempo of the match.

Backing up Joubert’s leadership is Pietman Kleinhans, a former Eastern Province Grant Khomo captain, whose experience and tenacity make him a formidable force at number eight.

Alongside him, Crisjan de Lange, who, according to coach Jaco Negpen,  narrowly missed out on Grant Khomo selection last year, will be eager to showcase his skills and prove his worth on the field.

The hosts, St Andrew’s College, will also turn to some of their own experienced players to lead the way in the early-season clash, with Joe Wostenholm taking the captaincy reins.

Last year, St Andrew’s had no players in either the Eastern Province Craven Week or Academy Week teams, but there will be a number of players who will be eager to change that state of affairs this season.

Nico Malan might be slightly favoured in the contest, but playing St Andrew’s College in Makhanda is going to be a tough challenge. In last year’s encounter, Nico Malan claimed an 18-17 win in an absolute cliffhanger.

Teams

Hoerskool Nico Malan: 15 Brenda Owen, 14 Reegan Stone, 13 Enzo Mchaba 12 Gelden Van Niekerk, 11 Tequine Koopman, 10 Ruan Du Preez, 9 Jean Joubert, 8 Pietman Kleinhans, 7 Crisjan De Lange, 6 Hannes Kleinhans 5 JP Hendricks, 4 Edrich Kleu 3 Victor De Villiers 2 MC Ferreira 1 Francois Smit.

St Andrews College: 15 Karabo Van Heerden, 14 Julian Mapoore, 13 Nicholas Hall, 12 Aphindile Ngcuka 11 Aza Nonxuba (Vice-capt) 10 Scott Miles, 9 William Stern, 8 Ucwambu Mgudlwa, 7 Matthew Harvey, 6 Philipp Maske, 5 Robert Faber ,4 Roman Van Zyl, 3 Thato Machaba, 2 Joe Wostenholm (Capt), 1 Mark Were.

Fixtures

u19A 14:30 (Lower Field)
u19B 13:20 (Lower Field)
u19C 12:10 (Lower Field)
u16A 11:00 (Lower Field)
u15A 10:00 (Lower Field)
u14A 09:00 (Lower Field)

Die plattelandse rugbyseisoen is lekker op dreef met ‘n hele aantal voorseisoense sportdae wat aangebied word, en hierdie naweek kry ‘n aantal spanne nog ‘n kans om hulself te slyp, by die Pieter Swanepoel-sportdag in Brandfort, voordat die ligabepalings amptelik afskop.

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Hoërskool SPS Brandfort meet hulself in die hoofwedstryd teen Wessel Maree Hoërskool. Die manne van Odendaalsrus het reeds vanjaar die kollig gesteel toe hulle vir Hoërskool President Steyn by hul eie sportdag met 13-0 kon afstof.

Die Steyners sal daardie eerste nederlaag agter hulle wil sit, wanneer hulle hierdie naweek vir Hoërskool Ladybrand aandurf.

Brandfort was ook by daardie geleentheid betrokke, met hul agsteman, Greuven Dempsey, wat twee keer agter die doellyn kon gaan kuier, maar dit was slegs genoeg om “sussies te soen” teen Postmasburg, met die kragmeting wat met 24-24 gelykop geëindig het.

Hierdie slag speel SPS Brandfort egter met die plaaslike ondersteuning aan hul kant en vir die trots van hul tuisveld, so die besoekers sal op hul beste moet wees om in nog ‘n hoofwedstryd koning te kraai.

Grey-kollege stuur ook drie van hul senior spanne om vir Ficksburg High School, HTS Louis Botha en Hoërskool Sand du Plessis aan te vat.

Die byeenkoms belowe ‘n dag gevul met klipharde rugby in die Vrystaat. Die aksie skop reeds om 07:40 af wanneer Hoërskool Marquard vir Brebner High School die stryd aansê.

Die spanne:

SPS Brandfort t. Wessel Maree om 17:30:

Hoërskool SPS Brandfort: 15 TK Lichaba, 14 Johan van Wyk, 13 Stephen Komen, 12 Franco de Klerk, 11 Prince Mbulangwe, 10 Amolang Maloisane, 9 Altus Coetsee, 8 Greyven Dempsey, 7 Cecil Lee, 6 Pieter Bezuidenhout, 5 Heinis Janse van Vuuren, 4 Malan Kriel, 3 Brandon van der Westhuizen, 2 Xander van Heerden, 1 Frikkie Smith.

Wessel Maree Hoërskool: 15 Kananello Mabelle, 14 Tshepo Fako, 13 Junior Moroke, 12 Kabelo Oliphants, 11 Thato Lebitso, 10 Retabile Letanta, 9 Lesego Monyaki, 8 Ntute Tsotsotso, 7 Mpumelelo Dumako, 6 Dehandre Geldenhuys, 5 Thabang Sithole, 4 Jeff Khobi, 3 Andile Gumedi, 2 Kamohelo Mohoje, 1 Thabang Lenyane.

St Andrew’s t. Hoërskool Parys om 16:20:

St Andrew’s School: 15 Tsebo Malakoane, 14 David Grivas, 13 Leon Athanasiou, 12 Naudé Botha, 11 Tumelo Lebepe, 10 CM Geel, 9 Kaelo Monyaki, 8 Eduan van der Heever, 7 Chris Jordaan, 6 Jiovanio Alexander, 5 Olin Hirwa, 4 Hloni Mkwane, 3 Kamogelo Leshupi, 2 Lucien Hugo, 1 Brett Barnes.

Hoërskool Parys: 15 Chris Bothma, 14 HJ Hayes, 13 Arno Snyder, 12 Qenan Bekker, 11 Sibusiso Mmlutsi, 10 Marnus Roets, 9 George Marais, 8 Divan Borman, 7 Gideon van Dyk, 6 Herman Steyn, 5 Siya Ntsuku, 4 JJ de Beer, 3 Kai Koekemoer, 2 Romé Pretorius, 1 Relo Masilo.

Bothaville t. Hendrik Potgieter om 15:15:

Bothaville Hoërskool: 15 Hayden Fraser, 14 Divan Coetzee, 13 Josh Petersen de Andrade, 12 TJ de Jager, 11 Kamo Mothabe, 10 Hanru Coetzee, 9 Francois Rossouw, 8 Frans Eloff, 7 Hanco van der Walt, 6 Thinus Kruger, 5 Ludolf Hoggman, 4 Richter Scholtz, 3 Chris Erasmus, 2 Paul Verwey, 1 Schalk Engelbrecht.

Hoërskool Hendrik Potgieter: 15 Boitshepo Nthipe, 14 Denver Jacobs, 13 Waylon Strydom, 12 JW Mortlock, 11 Tumi Pholoane, 10 Sterling Batties, 9 Theang Mononyane, 8 Unathi Ngeyakhe, 7 Hannes Jacobs, 6 Bin Laden Macholo, 5 Daniel Lombaard, 4 Kallie Erasmus, 3 Attie Melato, 2 Janco Roberts, 1 Pieter Jacobs.

Ficksburg t. Grey-kollege VI om 13:05:

Ficksburg High School: 15 Motlatsi Mohapi, 14 Joseph Mokhele, 13 Boitumelo Hlalele, 12 Oratilwe Shata, 11 Xander Myburgh, 10 Evert Strydom, 9 Itumeleng Mafane, 8 JJ Nell, 7 Thato Tsilo, 6 Lerato Makibi, 5 Gert Bezuidenhout, 4 Mothandazo Khaoletsa, 3 Kamohelo Mokamatsili, 2 Mzilikazi Mokamatsili, 1 Lebo Lehohla.

Grey-kollege VI: 15 Matt Botes, 14 Luan Naude, 13 Bjorn Niewoudt, 12 Chris Louw, 11 Kutlwano Matlakatla, 10 Burger Horn, 9 Nico Corbett, 8 Hennie Grobbelaar, 7 Jason Rip, 6 MJ van den Heever, 5 Louis van Deventer, 4 Thomas Halse, 3 Tiaan Coetzer, 2 Louis Veitch, 1 Kwanda Dyonase.

Grey-kollege IV t. HTS Louis Botha om 12:00:

Grey-kollege IV: 15 David van der Merwe, 14 Benjamin van den Berg, 13 Clements van Tonder, 12 Divan Roux,  11 CJ Coetzee, 10 Marx van Wyk, 9 Hanno Kruger, 8 JB Wessels, 7 Tatane Molefi, 6 Thinus Nieuwoudt, 5 Stephan Jacobs, 4 Thiart Steenkamp, 3 JG Badenhorst, 2 Hanu Hoffman, 1 Collin Basson.

HTS Louis Botha: 15 Kamohelo Mofokeng, 14 Refilwe Motelung, 13 Siya Myosana, 12 Nkokheli November, 11 Lebohang Setai, 10 Phiwe Mkunjana, 9 Babongkile Mafantere, 8 Kwanda Tokwe, 7 Rapeo Mokoena, 6 Musa Motlolane, 5 Nomganga Themba, 4 Mogomutsi Mokunyane, 3 Daniel Tjimundi, 2 Neo Mothibeli, 1 Tshireletso Shongwe.

Ladybrand t. President Steyn om 10:55:

Hoërskool  Ladybrand: 15 Bokang Sehloho, 14 Katleho Ramakone, 13 Itumeleng Monyatsi, 12 Calvin Lambrechts, 11 Lucky Ratutubala, 10 Calvin Molete, 9 Tumi Nketo, 8 Isaac Maqelepo, 7 Tumi Sefako, 6 Lemosang Lebakeng, 5 Nathan Jacobs, 4 JC Kotzé, 3 Rethabile Tlatsa, 2 Mareon Maré, 1 Karabo Shale.

Hoërskool President Steyn: 15 Xander van Biljon, 14 JJ Rossouw, 13 Antonio Louw, 12 Brandon Parkin, 11 Malan Laubscher, 10 Divan Greyling, 9 Dewald Vorster, 8 Tiaan Saayman, 7 Erenst Grobler, 6 Breyston Viljoen, 5 Kristian Kock, 4 Ettienne Lourens, 3 Roedolf Erasmus, 2 Justin van Lingen, 1 Divan Bekker.

Sand du Plessis t. Grey-kollege V om 09:55:

Hoërskool Sand du Plessis: 15 Junior Morolons, 14 Raseate Seleteng, 13 Oleboheng Salomane, 12 Keanu Rafferty, 11 Diesel Motsumi, 10 Zander du Toit, 9 Junior Mto, 8 Siya Sebata, 7 Malebo Lebetsa, 6 Mcdonald Ried, 5 Shadrek Khoza, 4 Jermairon Pietersen, 3 Beast Lesenyeho, 2 Boitshepo Boom, 1 Ru-Ahl Meyer.

Grey-kollege V: 15 Justus Naude, 14 Eligh Raath, 13 Arno du Plessis, 12 Willem Bosch, 11 Riku le Roux, 10 Juan Erasmus, 9 Luke Wolhuter, 8 Ruben Kruger, 7 Jayden Marais, 6 Jatin Marais, 5 Doughie Davidson, 4 Stephan Meintjies, 3 CM Opperman, 2 Ethan Botha, 1 Jan Muller.

Bloemfontein t. Winburg om 08:45:

Hoërskool Bloemfontein: 15 Ferlin Rulf, 14 Jamie Brown, 13 Keanu van Heerden, 12 Kenslin Collins, 11 Junior Kalobo, 10 Jano Jackson , 9 Arthur Maasdorp, 8 Wessel van der Merwe, 7 Brandon Erasmus, 6 Zander Pretorius, 5 Katleho Ramohaoua, 4 Bokang Maichu, 3 Jamal Pretorius, 2 Mosa Diphoko, 1 Sammy Kraalshoek.

Winburg Hoërskool: 15 Dillo Motseki, 14 Modupi Feta, 13 Tshepo Majola, 12 Lebohang Senoko, 11 Thulo Mojau, 10 Thabang Nyaredi, 9 Mojalefa Maleke, 8 Daniel Letebele, 7 Pule Pitso, 6 Lebohang Hlaodi, 5 Mojalefa Makanyane, 4 Judah Mabote, 3 Nelson Makhetha, 2 Fusi Mathobisa, 1 Bonga Konyongo.

Marquard t. Brebner om 07:40:

Hoërskool Marquard: 15 Gift Shabangu, 14 Omogolo Joale, 13 Tshepang Lekhase, 12 Tshepiso Mokone, 11 Relebohile Morobe, 10 Thabo Lebas, 9 Kutloane Hlalele, 8 Thlokomelo Roelane, 7 Renang Shelile, 6 Jabulani Masiza, 5 Mokhele Mokheti, 4 Keketso Seeta, 3 Keketso Monye, 2 Samekelo Tshaka, 1 Sheldon Mohapi.

Brebner High School: Nie beskikbaar.

Hoërskool Pietersburg behoort op hul hoede wees wanneer hulle Hoërskool Die Anker Saterdag in Polokwane verwelkom.

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Die twee spanne het onlangs nog in die 2023 SDC Noordvaal-reeks se Bowl-afdeling meegeding, en dit sal ook nie die laaste keer wees wat die twee mekaar vanjaar tussen die vier lyne raakloop nie. Albei spanne het van die Bowl- na die Skild-afdeling opgeskuif en hierdie sal dus maar slegs die eerste van ‘n paar kragmetings tussen die ou vyande wees.

Die Pieties het soos ‘n wafferse atleet uit die blokke gespring met ‘n intrukwekkende oorwinning van 25-20 oor Hoërskool Montana verlede naweek. Die span van Pietersburg se sege was grotendeels as gevolg van ‘n uitmuntende vertoning deur die senterpaar van Nick Jones en Hanno van Zyl. Van Zyl was die groot gevaarman, en sal ook sy goeie ritme met die skopskoen wil voortsit.

Voorlangs sal agtsteman, Hardus Otto, weer hand opsteek. Otto se bedrieglike spoed en venynige systappie sal Die Anker se vededigers deurgaans op hul tone hou. FC Smit, die Pieties se steelkantflank, wat verlede jaar reeds beïndruk het, sal selfs ‘n groter bydrae hierdie slag wil lewer, vernaam op die verdediging.

Die twee Pieties-senters kom egter teen die gesoute Branden Crous in die middeveld te staan. Crous, wat reeds verlede seisoen vir die span van Brakpan op binnesenter uitgedraf het, is welbekend vir sy goeie hardlooplyne en soliede verdedigeing.

Onder die swaargewigte voor, behoort die agtsteman en kaptein, Ruben Herbst, prominent te vertoon. Indien die span van Brakpan met ‘n oorwinning kan wegstap Saterdag, sal dit hul eerste een van die jaar wees en heelwat druk van Herbst en kie afhaal. Siya Shongwe (oopkantflank) sal sy kaptein met ywer ondersteun, veral in die vaste los.

Hoër Volkskool Potchefstroom sou hul feesvieringe na verlede naweek se naelskraapse sege van 30-29 oor Hoër Volkskool Heidelberg kortgeknip het, ten einde volledig voor te berei vir die reuse taak wat hierdie naweek op hulle wag. Volkies ontvang Hoërskool Marais Viljoen Saterdag in Potchefstroom.

Volkies-losskakel, Johandre Maree, sal van meet af poog om die span van Alberton onder druk te plaas, terwyl die oopkanflank, Henre Nel, tesame met sy lostrio-maters, Christof Nel en Dewald Groenewald, onder die groot manne behoort te woel.

Dit wil blyk asof die besoekers reeds vroeg-vroeg lekker ritme begin vind het. Kaptein, Rekkie Gerber (losskakel), en onderkaptein, Dian Scheepers (flank), neem met hul voorbeeld die leiding, en die Volkies sal verál op hul dissipline wil let aangesien Gerber die bal uit alle hoeke van die veld deur die pale kan jaag.

Scheepers is uiters waardevol vir sy span in aanvallende situasies, met ‘n lekker systappie, terwyl sy verdediging ook uit die boonste rakke is.

Hoërskool Ben Vorster durf die pad Lydenburg toe aan waar Hoërskool Lydenburg vir hulle inwag. Dit sal albei spanne se openingswedstryd van die seisoen wees. Die Tzaneeners het ‘n strawwe seisoen deurgemaak in 2023, maar kan moed skep uit die feit dat hulle ‘n groot gros van verlede jaar se groep behou het.

Die veelsydige haker, Christopher Janse van Vuuren, neem weer leiding onder die Tzaneen-pak, en geniet vanjaar ekstra ondersteuning in Tumi Ramohlale, wat op agtsteman diens doen. Ramohlale, ‘n uitstekende 400 m-atleet, se lopies laat ‘n mens nogal dink aan dié van Pierre Spies in sy fleur.

Aza Mabe, wat verlede jaar die nr. 8-trui gedra het, draf vanjaar op binnesenter uit, met, aan sy buitekant, die bekende gesig van Tihandre Reyneke, wat van die Vossies se middeveld ‘n uiters gedugte een maak.

Die twee kom te staan teen Lydenburg se vlugvoetige buitesenter, Curtleigh Koetzee, wie se spoed en vaardighede beduidende gevaar vir die Vossies inhou. Losskakel, Milandre Lodewyk, se vermoë om die bal effektief te versprei sal dus ‘n deurslaggewende rol speel indien die span van Lydenburg hoop om die Vossies te pootjie.

Voorlangs behoort die agsteman, Lesedi Mahlangu, beslis die mas te kan opkom met sy brute krag, op sowel die aanval as verdediging. Haker, FJ Terblanche, sal ook geensins terugstaan vir die Tzaneeners nie.

Hoërskool Lichtenburg behoort uit te sien na die geleentheid om op te maak vir sy nederlaag van 14-17 teen Bergsig Akademie verlede naweek. Die span van Lichtenburg is in Potchefstroom in aksie, waar hulle vir Potchefstroom Gimnasium die stryd aansê.

Losskakel, Albert Joubert, sal al sy ervaring inspan om sy span op die voorvoet te plaas, en sal heelwat op Benre Pollard, wat op binnesenter diens doen, staatmaak.

Onder die voorspelers sal die flankpaar, Tiaan Booysen en Kgolagano Legodi, hul deel met oorgawe doen, terwyl haker, Juan van Ryhn, à la “Akker van der Merwe”, in die vaste los sal wil werskaf.

Die spanne:

Hoërskool Pietersburg t. Die Anker om 12:45 in Polokwane:

Hoërskool Pietersburg: 15 Brydan Retief, 14 Lerisch Duba, 13 Hanno van Zyl, 12 Nick Jones, 11 AJ Loots, 10 Vincent Luckhoff, 9 Divan Brown, 8 Hardus Otto, 7 FC Smith, 6 Tiaan Vermeulen, 5 Juan Jansen van Vuuren, 4 Etienne van Jaarsveld, 3 Elardus Erasmus, 2 Dewald de Beer, 1 Floris Venter.

Hoërskool Die Anker: 15 Paul Schutte, 14 Ruan Smith, 13 Troy Joubert, 12 Branden Crous, 11 Jayden Steenkamp, 10 Callum Nel, 9 Danie Smit, 8 Ruben Herbst, 7 Xander Fraser, 6 Siya Shongwe, 5 Brendan van Lutterfield, 4 Gerhard Oosthuizen, 3 Zander Nel, 2 Rico Goosen, 1 Branden Sauerman.

Volkskool Potchefstroom t. Marais Viljoen om 12:30 in Potchefstroom:

Hoër Volkskool Potchefstroom: 15 Diaan van der Merwe, 14 Ethan Leggat, 13 Hennie Pretorius, 12 Francois Smit, 11 Berno de Klerk, 10 Johandre Maree, 9 Juhan Geldenhuys, 8 Dewald Groenewald, 7 Christoff Nel, 6 Henre Nel, 5 Konrad Pretorius, 4 Altus de Jager, 3 Jaco van der Merwe, 2 Marlu du Preez, 1 Daniel Strydom.

Hoërskool Marais Viljoen: 15 Tyron Bouw, 14 Tiaan Joubert, 13 Brandon Els, 12 Claudo do Couto, 11 Ethan Weideman, 10 Rekkie Gerber, 9 Weon van der Vyver, 8 Rio Tshimbalanga, 7 Divan Scheepers, 6 Lloyd Shoko-Shenck, 5 Rynier Welgemoed, 4 Bjorn Pieterse, 3 Sifiso Shongwe, 2 Tiaan Bruyns, 1 Clayton Gagiano.

Lydenburg t. Ben Vorster om 12:40 in Lydenburg:

Hoërskool Lydenburg: 15 Pieter Maritz, 14 Tlologelo Makola, 13 Curtleigh Koetzee, 12 Pogisho Mohlala, 11 Candice Kok, 10 Milandre Lodewyk, 9 Elje Kok, 8 Lesedi Mahlangu, 7 Kobus Oosthuizen, 6 Diego Mbanjwa, 5 PP Malan, 4 Leam Fourie, 3 AJ van Deventer, 2 FJ Terblanche, 1 Phillip Pienaar.

Hoërskool Ben Vorster: 15 Caleb Mokgalabata, 14 Nikelo Moyo, 13 Tihandre Reyneke, 12 Aza Mabe, 11 Damain Bye, 10 Nkateko Ngoveni, 9 Pontsho Selowa, 8 Tumi Ramohlale, 7 Chifu Banda, 6 Lethabo Sejake, 5 Lourens Harmse, 4 Raluano Ramano, 3 Makondolelele Musekene, 2 Christopher Janse van Vuuren, 1 Ewald Kirstein.

Potchefstroom Gimnasium t. Hoërskool Lichtenburg om 12:20 in Potchefstroom:

Potchefstroom Gimnasium: TBC

Hoërskool Lichtenburg: 15 Luan Snyman, 14 Tyrell Schalkwyk, 13 Dundre Dempers, 12 Benre Pollard, 11 Rea Motsusi, 10 Albert Joubert, 9 Willem van Niekerk, 8 Abrie Coetzee, 7 Tiaan Booysen, 6 Kgolagano Legodi, 5 John Kleynhans, 4 Regardt Jacobs, 3 JJ Jonker, 2 Juan van Ryhn, 1 Dononvan Rosato.

 

The Garden Route will be treated to some exciting schoolboy rugby to kick off the new season at Outeniqua’s 101 Year Sports Festival.

The Kwaggas take on Noordheuwel in the final match of the day, where they will hope to start the season in a similar fashion to the manner in which they began their centenary last year, with a win over a highly rated opponent.

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Seven players will debut for the home team on Saturday, but the squad is balanced out by the experience of the likes of Michael Cronje, who has 24 caps to his name already.

Captain Luca Potgieter was also a mainstay in the 1st XV last season, and along with Juan Kleinhans, Ruart Curtlewis, Ellie Meyer, Andrew Stopforth and Keenan Jantjies, will help the newcomers transition to the intensity of first team rugby.

Meyer came on as a substitute last year to slot the winning penalty against a fired-up Stellenberg as Outeniqua claimed a narrow 10-8 victory at Kwagga Park.

Their first challenge comes in the form of the NWU Prestige and NWU Sevens champions of 2023, Noordheuwel. The Nories also gave the SDC Noordvaal champions, Garsfontein, a run for their money when the two met last year, falling just short and going down 28-30.

Last weekend, they recorded a 20-12 victory over Hoërskool Trio in Kroonstad, where their dynamic flyhalf Jeandré Uithaler controlled the game for his side.

Far from being a one-man team, though, the Nories are filled with dynamic players in their backline, including Jade Muller, Jenemo Luiters, Cheswill Jooste, Jared Coetzee and Lindsey Jansen, who have demonstrated an ability to punish any team when given space.

In a match that promises to be a thriller, Framesby and Brackenfell tackle each other in the penultimate game, which pits the Eastern Cape against the Western Cape.

Oakdale Landbou starts a challenging season against Ligbron Akademie, from Ermelo.

The Riversdal farmers have retained some of their standout players from last season, including Waylon Kortjie, Kurt Coetzee, Duraan Janse van Rensburg and Roy Viljoen, who will be eager to start their campaign with a bang on Saturday.

Earlier in the day, clashes between Pearson and Bredasdorp, Langenhoven Gimnasium and Worcester Gimnasium, as well as the opener between Oudtshoorn and Parel Vallei, promise exciting action.

Logan Jantjies excelled for Oudtshoorn last year when he was selected for the SWD Craven Week team – the only player not from either Outeniqua or Oakdale – despite heavy competition for his position of 8th-man from some of the bigger local schools.

His head coach, Walt Böhme, has also recently been announced as the head coach of this year’s SWD Craven Week team after several years of serving as an assistant coach, so Oudtshoorn should be an exciting squad to keep an eye on this season.

TEAMS

Outeniqua vs Noordheuwel at 16:00

Outeniqua: 15 Virgil Pockpas, 14 Xavier Salmons, 13 Keenan Jantjies, 12 Luca Potgieter, 11 Kerwin Scott, 10 Andrew Stopforth, 9 Ellie Meyer, 8 Gareth Maree, 7 Michael Cronje, 6 Nicholas Duvenage, 5 Ruart Curlewis, 4 Ruben Rossouw, 3 Juan Kleinhans, 2 Ruan van Rensburg, 1 Deven Kleingeld.

Noordheuwel: 15 Jade Muller, 14 Jenemo Luiters, 13 Cheswill Jooste, 12 Jared Coetzee, 11 Lindsey Jansen, 10 Jeandré Uithaler, 9 Ignatius Jantjies, 8 Brad Brown, 7 Juandre de Villiers, 6 Andrew Lambert, 5 Xander Buytendag, 4 Alex Greeff, 3 Martin Nel, 2 Mpho Madisaotsile, 1 Meyer Opperman.

Framesby vs Brackenfell at 14:50

Framesby: 15 Damion Witbooi, 14 Cole Hilpert, 13 Ethan Smit, 12 Regardt Viljoen, 11 Jayden Brewis, 10 Logan Muller, 9 Lafras Aylward, 8 Johan van Zyl, 7 Eden Calitz, 6 Juan Grigor, 5 Zanco Els, 4 Nathan Birkholtz, 3 Sean Vermaak, 2 Ewald Muller, 1 Ewald Labuschagne.

Brackenfell: 15 Zane van Schalkwyk, 14 Cwenga Ntshapo, 13 Jaydon La Douce, 12 Marquine Abrahams, 11 Liam Lucas, 10 Junior Louw, 9 Jaydin Basson, 8 Wade Fortuin, 7 Dawson Lombard, 6 Dante Johnson, 5 Ntsikayomzi Njongonkulu, 4 Zander van Zyl, 3 Graigan Matroos, 2 Matthew Wyngaard, 1 Siraaj Cook.

Oakdale Landbou vs Ligbron Akademie at 13:40

Oakdale Landbou: 15 Waylon Kortie, 14 Duraan Janse van Rensburg, 13 Kurt Coetzee, 12 Christian Vorster, 11 Lee-Winn Pretorius, 10 Warren Labuschagne, 9 Dewalt Jonck, 8 Lohan Gerber, 7 Bernard Erasmus, 6 Zack Wessels, 5 Roy Viljoen, 4 Ruan Swart, 3 Tiaan Turck, 2 Gustav van der Merwe, 1 Kai Pratt.

Ligbron Akademie: 15 Ntando Simelane, 14 Siyanda-Brett Dennison, 13 Anele Ngwenya, 12 Lethi Ngwenya, 11 Bandile Thanjwekwayo, 10 Divan van Jaarsveldt, 9 Renier van Staden, 8 Jurgens Bezuidenhout, 7 Lusanda Nkosi, 6 Janco Claassen, 5 Jaco van Wyk, 4 Tiaan Botha, 3 Sabelo Nhlapho, 2 Marnus Marx, 1 Tiaan Groenewald.

Langenhoven Gimnasium vs Worcester Gimnasium at 12:30

Langenhoven Gimnasium: 15 Tamrin Pietersen, 14 Evan Delport, 13 EG Marais, 12 Kevin Kennedy, 11 Sinclair Lottering, 10 Cade Ayford, 9 Jayden Arends, 8 Ethan Schoeman, 7 Michael Smith, 6 Keith van Zyl, 5 Marchant Smit, 4 Stephane du Plessis, 3 PJ Coericeus, 2 Stefan Cloete, 1 Louis van Wyk.

Worcester Gimnasium: 15 Lorenzo Harmse, 14 Conzay Roelf, 13 Elrenzo Swartz, 12 Lukewin van Heerden, 11 Vuyolwethu Bavuma, 10 Aiden Abrahams, 9 Luke Cupido, 8 Ryan Jacobs, 7 Waylan Pienaar, 6 Valentino Nomadluka, 5 Joshua Coetzee, 4 Chris O’Neill, 3 Wilfred Slingers, 2 Armand Croeser, 1 Armaan Adendorff.

Hoërskool Punt vs Hermanus at 11:20

Hoërskool Punt: 15 Keanu October , 14 Dailin Daniels, 13 Jannas Pieterse, 12 Goshen Bolegela, 11 Gabriel Hinkman, 10 Caleb Meyer, 9 Dailin Erasmus, 8 Ruan van Zyl, 7 Dean Vorster, 6 Hero Kuhn, 5 Steven Terblanche, 4 Leo Fraser, 3 Deacon Cooper, 2 Wikus Smit, 1 Hendrico Schrader.

Hermanus: Not available.

Pearson vs Bredasdorp at 10:10

Pearson: 15 Luyolo Manelli, 14 Christoff Williams, 13 Troy Hargreaves, 12 Ithani Shoba, 11 Luyolo Mba, 10 Caleb Friskin, 9 Luke Friend, 8 Mark Anderson, 7 Cameron Knoetze, 6 Nicholas Hughes, 5 Franco Erasmus, 4 Dalton van Wyk, 3 Kian Rademeyer, 2 Mpanza Thokozane, 1 Ethan Gorgonzola.

Bredasdorp: 15 Kyle Willeman, 14 Markus de Villiers, 13 Miguyel Johnson, 12 Goni Fortune, 11 Ronaldino September, 10 Urlinn Henecke, 9 Nolez Sedras, 8 Wynand Wessels, 7 Prosper Kaitano, 6 Norte Mintoor, 5 Albert Lambrecht, 4 Alex Janse van Rensburg, 3 Liam Engel, 2 TJ du Plessis, 1 Ismail Jongie.

Oudtshoorn vs Parel Vallei at 09:00

Oudtshoorn: 15 Imiel Viljoen, 14 Brad Avontuur, 13 Mcegan Tiemie, 12 Waylinn Mc Dillon, 11 Denzey Plaatjes, 10 Sidey Lourence, 9 Ronaldo Prins, 8 Logan Jantjies, 7 Sinebongo Moyeni, 6 Andri Raal, 5 Naydon Jackson, 4 Neavon Jackson, 3 Achumile Vava, 2 Geo Bruintjies, 1 Kamvalethu Ndoda.

Parel Vallei: 15 Luchen Meyer, 14 Junion Ruzvidzo, 13 Caleb Maasdorp, 12 Noah Enyang, 11 Liam de Villiers, 10 Shudley Roda, 9 Michael Kent, 8 Boaz Sterley, 7 Chris de Jager, 6 Dylan Cockroft, 5 Thomas Hoffmeyer, 4 Renato Tosi, 3 Ian Kleynhans, 2 Diaan du Toit, 1 Ayandisa Mpumlwana.