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Diamantveld se eerstespan is in die middel van ‘n baie besige periode in hul rugbykalendar.

Die span uit Kimberley het verlede naweek in hul groot FNB Classic Clash teen hul buurskool Noord-Kaap gespeel.

Nou pak hulle vir Jim Fouché uit Bloemfontein aan voor hulle Dinsdag teen Hoërskool Trio speel en Saterdag weer uitdraf teen Duineveld.

Die wedstryd teen Jim Fouche word hierdie Saterdag om 13:00 regstreeks op SuperSport Schools uitgesaai – Registreer nou

Die Diamonds het daardie wedstryd teen Noord-Kaap met slegs een punt, 18-17 verloor, na ‘n langafstand strafdoel in die laaste minuut van die wedstryd en sal uitsien na die kans om weer aan die wenkant te kom teen hul besoekers uit die Rosestad die naweek.

JF sal egter ander planne vir die ontmoeting hê.

Die Bloemfonteiner beleef ‘n baie sterk seisoen en hul kaptein en uitblinker haker, Stefan Venter, sal sy span wil lei na nog ‘n groot sege in Kimberley.

Venter en sy skrumskakel, Triston van der Walt, is twee opwindende spelers om dop te hou vir JF.

Die tuisspan sal staat maak op spelers soos Marco Matthewson (losskakel), Valentino Lenge (senter) en Flip du Randt (stut) om die verskil te maak in hul wedstryd.

Matthewson speel ‘n kernrol in die Diamonds se aanval en Lenge het al gewys dat hy nie veel spasie nodig het om by die verdedigers verby te kom nie.

Die wedstryd behoort ook ‘n groot toets vir die twee spanne se voorspelers te wees.

Altwee pakke neem geweldig baie trots in hul lynstane en skrums, en die kragmeting tussen die groot seuns in die voorry gaan baie interesant wees.

Fichardtpark het ook ‘n uiters goeie seisoen, en sal uitsien na hul kragmeting teen HTS Louis Botha, wie nog nie hierdie jaar op spoed kon kom nie.

Die Fichie leeus lyk soos van die gunstelinge in beide die Kovsie- en stadsliga en hul aanslag word aangesterk deur die terugkoms van hul stervleuel, Edward Mpinga, wie uit was met ‘n besering.

Fichardtpark het reeds vir Sentraal (33-7), Jim Fouché (39-33) en Grey III (41-24) afgesien en sal hierdie rekord wil behou.

Die spanne is:

Diamantveld t. Jim Fouché om 13:00

Diamantveld: 15 Liam Ferris, 14 Kyle Taute, 13 Valentino Lenge, 12 Simon Liversage, 11 Lehan van der Westhuizen, 10 Marco Matthewson, 9 Ethan Marnus, 8 Paul Cronje, 7 Juandre Stassen, 6 Achilles de Jager, 5 JJ Fourie, 4 Diwan Muller, 3 Flip du Randt, 2 De Wet du Plooy, 1 FJ de Fries.

Jim Fouché: 15 Christian Strydom, 14 Altus du Plessis, 13 Wiandro Wiese, 12 Heinrich Hattingh, 11 Dillon Calitz, 10 Hanko Botha, 9 Triston van der Walt, 8 Calvin Bolt, 7 CJ Raath, 6 Ruan Heymans, 5 SW van der Merwe, 4 Stefan van Rooyen, 3 Stean Marais, 2 Stefan Venter, 1 Bernard Labuschagne.

Fichardtpark t. HTS Louis Botha om 12:20

Fichardtpark: 15 Martin Kalp, 14 Edward Mpinga, 13 Duan Viviers, 12 Dandré van der Merwe, 11 Janco Mollentze, 10 Dailen Geldenhuys, 9 Devanté Claassen, 8 Erick Klopper, 7 Wian Pienaar, 6 Jan-Nel du Plessis, 5 Nathan Dodd, 4 Jaco Grobbelaar, 3 Nathan Swanepoel, 2 Luhan du Plessis, 1 Zaine van Zyl.

HTS Louis Botha: 15 Kutlo Seyoko, 14 Phumelela Banti, 13 Phiwe Mkunjana, 12 Phelile Katse, 11 Babongkile Mafantere, 10 Sipho Dzingwa, 9 Oratile Maphile, 8 Kwanda Tokwe, 7 Mogomotsi Mokunyane, 6 Neo Mothibeli, 5 Ofentse Tholometsi, 4 Sakhekile Mzamo, 3 Daniel Tijmbundi, 2 Indiphile Mabilwana, 1 Tshiamo Senoamadi.

Ander bepalings, 20 Mei

13:05 – Bultfontein t. Hoopstad; 12:10 – Ficksburg t. Paul Erasmus.

KRUGERSDORP. – Die inwoners van die Wes-Rand mag dalk Saterdag ‘n bietjie meer iesegrimmig voorkom as gewoonlik in die ry by die Spar of dalk sommer net in die verkeer.

Want Saterdag pak die stad se twee voorste rugbyspanne, Noordheuwel en Monument, mekaar in ‘n kragmeting van die SDC Noordvaal Cup se Beker-afdeling.

Die Nories is gasheer vir die groot stryd wat om 12:30 afskop.

Dié tweestryd tussen die twee spanne het in 2019 herleef na Noordheuwel tot die boonste afdeling van Groep 1 van die SDC Noordvaal Cup gepromoveer is.

Die Wit Bulle moes verlede jaar hard werk om uiteindelik met 33-29 as oorwinnaars van die veld op die Ras van Rooyen-veld te stap. Nories kon laas in 2001 daarin slaag om die Wit Bulle om te dop (20-18).

Saterdag se kragmeting sal boonop ‘n spesiale mylperk vir die Wit Bulle se hoofafrigter, Tjaart van der Walt, wees. Dit is sy 100ste kragmeting aan stuur van sake by Monnas. Hy het sedert sy eerste wedstryd in 2017 teen die Hoërskool Pietersburg die Wit Bulle tot 72 seges gebrei.

Die belangriker stukkie statistiek is dat Monnas sedert Van der Walt se aankoms drie keer as kampioen van die Noordvaal-reeks (2017, 2018 en 2022) asook twee keer as kampioen van die destydse Tuks-reeks (2017 en 2018) gekroon is.

Van der Walt is nie iemand wat hom te veel stuur aan die goed wat nie tussen die vier lyne gebeur nie. Hy sal wel na afloop van die wedstryd gewis ietsie sterker as lemonade geniet om die mylpaal te vier, mits sy span vir hom rede gee om in ‘n goeie bui te wees.

Monnas se laaste nederlaag in dié kompetisie was in 2019 toe hy teen Helpmekaar-kollege in die halfeindronde met 22-27 die knie gebuig het.

Van der Walt was ook vir 50 wedstryde die hoofafrigter van die Hoërskool Garsfontein se Bere. Hy was by dié skool se eerstespan betrokke in ‘n totaal van 103 wedstryde tussen 2011 en 2016.

Noordheuwel se hoofafrigter, Stefan “Botter” Lourens, is self ‘n ervare afrigter op skolevlak. Hy is self ‘n oud-Monumentaar en weet wat sy span sal doen om ‘n sege oor sy ou alma mater te behaal.

Lourens het saam met Hans Coetzee die Wit Bulle tussen 2000 en 2003 afgerig.

Die Nories se spelskepper, JT Kapank (losskakel), kan indien hy op sy stukke is vir Monnas groot probleme veroorsaak. Die tuisspan sal boonop krapperig wees na sy nederlaag verlede week van 32-42 teen Helpmekaar-kollege.

Agterlangs sal Monnas boonop ook vir Marshall de Vos (buitesenter) en Cheswill Jooste (heelagter) moet hokslaan. Albei beskik oor die vermoë om soos ‘n kulkunstenaar uit niks iets te verskoon te laat bring.

Dit sal veral ‘n interresante tweestryd tussen Jooste en sy direkte teenstander van Monnas, Jody Schambreel, wees. Die Wit Bulle se skrumskakel, Ceano Everson, sal ook sy lippe aflek vir sy tweestryd met Coun-Lee Koekman.

Voorlangs sal die besoekers se Uli van der Westhuizen (slot) en Jamaal Feldman (agtsteman) moet sorg dat hul span op die voorvoet bly.

Marais Viljoen en die Hoërskool Nelspruit sal poog om op die wenpad in die reeks te kom wanneer die twee spanne mekaar Saterdag om 12:20 in Alberton die stryd aansê.

Die tuisspan het vir Dr. EG Jansen van Boksburg hard laat sweet vir ‘n sege van 22-17 verlede week. Die span van kaptein en flank, Cephas van Biljon, sal dus as die vroeë gunsteling op die veld draf.

Die spanne is: 

Noordheuwel: 15 Cheswill Jooste, 14 Jade Muller, 13 Marshall de Vos, 12 Jared Coetzer, 11 Keaton van Deventer, 10 JT Kapank, 9 Coun-Lee Koekman, 8 Marco Maree, 7 Juan Fourie, 6 Ludie Schutte, 5 Donovan Breedt, 4 Rudolph Coetzee, 3 Martin Nel, 2 Juandré Schoeman, 1 Meyer Opperman.

Monument: 15 Jody Schambreel, 14 Nathan Venter, 13 Kelvin van Wyk, 12 Zain Henery, 11 Ernesto Oerson, 10 Daylon Myners, 9 Ceano Everson, 8 Jamaal Feldman, 7 RJ Barnard, 6 Tristan da Costa, 5 Uli van der Westhuizen, 4 Jacques Botha, 3 Ricardo du Plessis, 2 Stephan Uys, 1 Muller van Reenen.

Marais Viljoen vs Hoërskool Nelspruit in Alberton om 12:20: 

Marais Viljoen: 15 Giacchino Gerber, 14 Brandon Els, 13 Tyron Bouw, 12 Juandré Theron, 11 Tyler Woodruff, 10 Franco Horn, 9 Caydinn Fredericks, 8 Henrico Germishuizen, 7 Cephas van Biljon (kaptein), 6 Stephan van Deventer, 5 Phillip Jonker, 4 Bjorn Pieterse, 3 Dylan Alberts, 2 Lohan van Schalkwyk, 1 Calum Botha.

Hoërskool Nelspruit: 15 Le Riche Atchison, 14 Owen Steyn, 13 Ian Wood, 12 Heino Meiring, 11 Karl Erichson, 10 Theuns Meyer, 9 Andeon Pringle, 8 Braam Basson, 7 Bradley Claassen, 6 Banele Ngwenya, 5 Juan Bezant, 4 Luke Poison, 3 Ryan Venter, 2 Regard Vermaak, 1 Hugwin Heyman.

 

It is May, with rain about and that means one thing; another FNB Classic Clash in Centurion between two of the area’s fiercest rivals.

Expect a cold winters day with big hits and fast break aways. 

Hoërskool Eldoraigne plays host to this weekend’s much anticipated local derbies against old time foes Hoërskool Zwartkop with kick-off starting at 13:30 pm. 

Catch all the action live on SuperSport Schools (www.supersportschools.com).

Eldo’s recent form has been slightly underwhelming over the past few weeks coming off of a 32-22 loss away against Merensky in Tzaneen and then drawing to Hoërskool Menlopark which some would suggest came as a bit of an upset in their favour. 

However the side had a very good Easter Festival at King Edward VII, winning two out of their three matches and losing narrowly to a strong Hoërskool Durbanville team  20-17. The highlight of their tournament was beating Parktown Boys’ 38-0, where their forwards dominated the match scoring five tries between them. 

The team will be looking to replicate some of that early season form to inspire the side to win another derby clash. Players to watch out for include flankers Anroux Du Plessis and Divan De Jager. 

Last year Hoërskool Eldoraigne walked away victorious winning a closely contested match 18-12 in very muddy conditions. The sides could be facing similar conditions this year as the lead up to the weekend has seen some rainfall. 

Zwartkop’s come into the match off the back of two consecutive wins beating HTS Middelburg last weekend 37-14 at home and beating Brakenfell recently 33-12. 

Zwartkops will be looking at fullback Kieraan Krotz to provide impetus in the backline and could look to play more of a kicking game which will bring in flyhalf Jonathan Wilson’s boot. Zwarries will also be relying on their forward pack to win possession during some hard-headed scrumming and chasing down any sort of aerial play. 

The sides should match up nicely with each school boasting a strong line-up of players. But who will come out on top this year? 

Both sides will want to gain the bragging rights but will need to overcome the wet muddy conditions which may result in a change of tactics from the coaching staff as they enter into this much anticipated Classic Clash.

The teams:

Eldoraigne: 15 JP Meyer, 14 Hendru Van Zyl, 13 Marchand Nel, 12 Rynahardt Gelderblom, 11 Juan Bothma, 10 Reynier Kidson , 9 Donnevin Naude, 8 Johan Coetsee, 7 Divan De Jager, 6 Anroux Du Plessis, 5 Myburgh Van Wyk, 4 Shane Henery, 3 Willie Diffenthal, 2 Wickus Diffenthal, 1Jaydon Niehaus. 

Zwartkop: 15 Kieraan Krotz, 14 Stiaan Bekker, 13 Milton Naude, 12 Wihan Van Der Berg, 11  Denilson Metcalfe, 10 Jonathan Wilson, 9 Waldo Smith, 8 Nathan Van Aswegen, 7 Ian Van Der Westhuizen, 6 Jeandre Hanse, 5 Johan Van Heerden, 4 Dehan Smit, 3 Xavier Boikanyo, 2 Reagan Smith, 1 Julian Lubbe. 

Fixtures:

u19A: 13:30
u19B – 11:00
u19C – 10:00
u16A – 12:05
u15A – 9:00
u14A – 8:00

The KZN Coastal League is divided into three ranked pools.

Each team from the region competes to be part of Pool A where the best teams appear.

Durban Girls High School hosted Durban Girls College on Thursday for a league match.

The two schools are currently sitting in Pool A and if they do not defend their positions, they could be relegated to the other two pools.

Durban College is one of the strongest teams in the region and they made sure they traveled to Glenwood for a clean victory.

Their first team defeated Durban High 27-16. The u15B match was a rather challenging game for both sides but Durban College managed to keep control of their attack, gaining a 8-2 win over Durban High. 

Kingsway High School, also part of the KZN Coastal League Pool A category, hosted Danville Girls High School on Thursday. The league matches were exciting to experience with both teams fighting tooth and nail in each game.

Danville’s first team could not participate but their second team managed to take one victory home. It was a stimulating second team match with both teams showing how badly they needed the win.

By the end of the first half, the teams were sitting on an equalizing 6-all score. The second half was more challenging with the pressure hanging over the players. With just a difference of one goal, Danville took the 10-9 victory against Kingsway.

Kingsway’s junior teams were very impressive, playing great netball and winning their games with superb scores. Their u14A team controlled the game with ease, only allowing their competitors a chance to score three goals. They snatched the victory with a 14-3 win against Danville. 

Kingsway hosted its annual netball tournament on Saturday. The tournament was canceled due to weather conditions, but four matches were played in two Pools.

Kingsway’s second team gave Durban Girls College a challenge where they failed to gain control of the game. They won the game 19-2 against Durban Girls. 

All The Results:

11 May 2023

1st Team: Durban Girls College 27, Durban Girls High 16

2nd Team: Danville 10, Kingsway 9; Durban Girls College 26, Durban Girls High 6

u16A: Kingsway 18, Danville 14; Durban Girls College 24, Durban Girls High 9

u15A: Kingsway 11, Danville 8; Durban Girls College 24, Durban Girls High 11

u15B: Durban Girls College 8, Durban Girls High 2

u14A: Kingsway 14, Danville 3; Durban Girls College 20, Durban Girls High 1

u14B: Durban Girls College 23, Durban Girls High 9

13 May 2023

u19A: Durban Girls College 18, Maris Stella 2; Durban Girls High 16, Westville 1; Kingsway 19, Durban Girls College 2; Maris Stella 12, Durban Girls High 7; Kingsway 10, Curro Salt Rock 4; Ashton College 10, Kuswag 7; Northlands Girls High 10, Fatima 6; Kuswag 13, Kingsway 2

Selborne College’s first team captain, Ben van der Merwe, says he is embracing the challenge of leading a strong side as the East London team prepares to host their oldest rivals, Dale College, this coming weekend.

Van der Merwe, among eight other team members, has been selected to represent the Amathole Schools in this year’s IPT tournament, set to take place in Bloemfontein from the 24th of June to the 30th.

In an interview with SuperSport Schools during the week, the skipper outlined the positive start his side has had this season and how he’s managed to lead the side to some impressive results along the way. 

“We have had a pretty good start to the season, winning some big games at the Tony Godding festival before playing well in the Netherlands tour and finishing third behind Paul Roos and SACS in the Hibbert Shield,” he said. 

“In terms of the leadership role, it’s not easy, but I’ve enjoyed captaining the side.”

“The boys in grades 11 and 10 have made it easy for us as seniors. They have risen to the challenge and respect the older guys in the team.”

The current season sees Van der Merwe play his third consecutive season in black and white hoops; a feat achieved by a few players in their time at the school.

He admits, however, that getting first-team experience at an early stage has helped fast-track his game and got him used to the intensity quite early.

“I played a bit of first-team hockey in grade 10 (2021) but didn’t play many matches as we were coming out of COVID,” he revealed.

“However, I got a lot of experience learning from the older guys, and then playing last year and now leading the side has been a great learning experience.”

“Coming from u16, it’s a lot faster and more intense; starting at a young age helped me because I now know the intensity, and I can develop my skills and get better every year.”

Coming off a break last weekend, Van der Merwe and his troops will take on Dale on Friday, a team he says, they’re not undermining despite their current run this season. 

“They come off a loss in their reunion this past weekend and may not have the confidence to play against us.”

“As a team, we’re very excited, we had a bye this past weekend, so the excitement has carried through from the Grey College match. We’re going to respect them, but we want to beat them in our territory.”

To beat their opposition convincingly, the side will be relying on the huge role played by their coaches, KJ Friend, and Luke Ferreira, who have contributed to the development and confidence of the side. 

Other senior players to look out for in the side include a handful of the players selected for the provincial team, namely: Tre’ Gilbert, Lunga Malusi, Cade Kock, Masibulela Siswana, Daniel Sirgel, Charlie Cawell, James Carr, and Waeden Plaatjes.

The match between the two sides kicks off at 18:30 on Friday under the lights.

In other matches, St. Andrews College hosts Hudson Park, while Queens College welcomes Gqeberha’s Grey High School. 

The teams: 

Selborne College: Charlie Caswell, Gray van Heerden, Daniel Gaylard, Shane Stagg, Ben van der Merwe ( C ), Masibulela Siswana, Tre’ Gilbert, Daniel Conroy, Jaques van der Merwe, James Carr, Daniel Sirgel, Lunga Malusi, Waeden Plaatjes, Cade Kock. 

Dale College: Inga Mafanga, Gavin Walton, Sbongisile Nzima, Kamva Tolwana, Hlumelo Ntlola, Joe Mendoza, Siyabonga Madlwabinga, Akanani Msutu, Lihumelo Ncukana, Caleb Ellis, Amangile Songelwa, Endinako Mnguni, Hlomla Kostauli, Naledi Mosebi. 

Fixtures:

Friday, 19 May 2023

17:15 – St. Andrews College vs Hudson Park

17:30 – Queen’s College vs Grey High School

18:30 – Selborne College vs Dale College 

Afrikaanse Hoër Seunsskool steamed through with a very comfortable 23 point win over King Edward VII (43-20) in Pretoria leaving the boys in red and white much to think about. 

The first half saw an even match up with both teams showing some fight and not wanting to let the other side pull-away too early on. 

Affies scored through  trustworthy fullback Miguel De Lange and the tenacious number nine Hendre Schoeman both putting the ball past the try line. 

At halftime the score was neck and neck with Affies going into the break with a two point lead. The score sat 12-10 with KES showing some serious promise and would have felt right in with a chance. 

The score ran away from The Red Army, with Affies scoring a flurry of points with outside centre Antonie Fourie and stocky hooker Ethan Van Dyk both getting stuck into the opposition. Each scoring two crucial tries.

Flyhalf Ruben Piennar converted four of his attempted seven conversions but had a solid performance throughout the match. 

KES managed to score two additional tries in the second half with forwards Siphosethu Mnbelele and Thomas Beling both adding much needed points to the scoreboard.

The KES coaching staff will be disappointed with their team’s kicking display as they struggled to convert any of their kicks and will need to work on it during the week before next weekend. 

The Witbulle will be hoping to carry over the momentum created against KES into next weekend’s fixture against a strong Grey College. 

Scorers:

Affies 43 (12) – Try: Miguel De Lange, Hendre Schoeman, Antonie Fourie (2), Braam Swanepoel, Ethan Van Dyk (2). Conversions: Ruben Pienaar (4). King Edward VII 20 (10) – Try: Tristan Maugeri, Joshua Aube, Siphosethu Mnbelele, Thomas Beling.

The teams:

Affies: 15 Migael De Lange, 14 Stephen Brits, 13 Antonie Fourie, 12 Janko Purchase, 11 Ivandre Van Wyk, 10 Ruben Pienaar, 9 Hendre Schoemen, 8 Dieter Schubert, 7 Ruan Lippoldt, 6 Braam Swanepoel, 5 JD Hattingh, 4 Jonathan Eloff, 3 Ruan Smuts, 2 Ethan Van Dyk, 1 Steyn Truter.

King Edward VII: 15 Tristan Maugeri, 14 Haniel Monkoti, 13 Olunje Mehlomakulu, 12 Caleb Lomabard 11 Timi Oluwele, 10 Vusi Moyo, 9 Ruan Van Rensburg, 8 Kebotile Maake, 7 Thandolwethu Biyela, 6 James Kobrowhisky, 5 Andrew Engelbrecht, 4 Thomas Beling, 3 Joshua Aube, 2 Siphosethu Mnbelele 1 Lesedi Moloi. 

Other results: 

u19A – Affies 43, King Edward VII 20
u16A – Affies 41, King Edward VII 12
u15A – Affies 36, King Edward VII 0
u14A – Affies 28, King Edward VII 0

Twee van die land se top meisieskole, Hoër Meisieskool Oranje en die Afrikaanse Hoër Meisieskool (Affies) pak mekaar Vrydag in ‘n opwindende netbalwedstryd in Bloemfontein.

Dit is nie die eerste keer dat dié twee skole mekaar vanjaar op die netbalbaan ontmoet nie.

Hulle het vroeër vanjaar by die Wildeklawer-sporttoernooi teen mekaar gespeel, waar Affies met ‘n telling van 22-21 oor Oranje uit die stryd getree het.

Vrydag se wedstryd sal ‘n groot een vir albei skole wees met albei wat hoop om ‘n sege te behaal.

Oranje was nog altyd ‘n gedugte teenstander, met ‘n ryk geskiedenis van sukses in netbal.

Affies, aan die ander kant, het gewys dat hulle ‘n span is om mee rekening te hou en met albei skole was as top netbalskole gereken word, sal dit interessant wees om te sien wie hierdie keer met die louere gaan wegstap.

Die spelers is vasbeslote om hul beste voetjie voor te sit en dit beloof om ‘n opwindende wedstryd te wees, met albei spanne wat hul A-wedstryd na die tafel sal bring.

Oranje het Dinsdag teen Sentraal gespeel, waar hulle met ‘n telling van 40-28 gewen het, terwyl Affies Woensdag teen Garsfontein gespeel het en met ‘n kop-aan-kop-telling van 25-23 as die wenners uit die stryd getree het.

Hierdie onlangse wedstryde dien as bewys dat beide Oranje en Affies formidabele spanne is en albei spanne ‘n groot kans staan om die meeste punte op die telbord te sit. Hierdie oorwinnings gee Oranje en Affies die selfvertroue wat hulle nodig het vir een van hul grootste wedstryde die seisoen.

Die wedstryd begin Vrydag, 16:45, by die Universiteit van die Vrystaat se netbalbane.

Grey College will be hosting Affies this Friday at 18:00 in an inter school match up heavily weighted.

Be sure to keep updated on the SuperSport Schools website at www.supersportschools.com.  

The clash against Affies will be a tough one for Grey College, having travelled to and from Paarl in the Western Cape, causing disruptions in the team’s practice schedule due to much of the team being affected physically by the wet weather and travelling time.

The last time these schools faced each other, Grey College walked away with bragging rights having defeated Affies 3-1.

Affies, however, will be looking for their revenge and the less-than-optimum Grey side forecasts rocky waters for the team from the City of Roses. 

 “There is a lot hanging in the balance, that we need to put back, and establish our strength over the whole, entire program,” says Wayne Coetzee, head of hockey at Grey College.

The teams: 

Grey College: Roan Janse van Rensburg (captain), Eben Joubert, Gerrie Greyling, Jayden Leach, Jordan Verster, Wian du Plooy, Duncker Hohls, Dayne Kitching, Samu Lephoto, Luke Mosala, Dunrich Hoffmann, AC Delport, Handre van Staden, MJ Bam, Botha Barnard, Luhan Prinsloo.

Affies: Owen Kleinhans, Jacques Lamprecht, Liam de Waal, Wian van Rooyen, Uys Prinsloo, Hendrik Combrink, Thato Mamogale, Louw du Preez, Guihom Mouton, Wimpie Pohlman, Wian Boshoff, Wouter Cloete, Kyle Cronje, Henri van Tonder, Eno Swart, Wian van Schalkwyk.

Parktown Boys’ High flanker Okwenkisi Sibeko scored a hat-trick of tries to secure a comprehensive 13 point win over Johannesburg locals Northcliff High School.

Northcliff were the first side to register points from an easily converted penalty by inside center  Luke Roos, who scored a further penalty later in the half.

The teams were evenly matched with the halftime score sitting at 7-6 to Parktown Boys’ High. Parktown carried most of the possession throughout the first half.

Winger Revel Meth had a fantastic run weaving between the Northcliff defense, where he was taken down just before the try line. He put his team in a good position to score their third try of the match through scrumhalf Thembela Folo who scored a diving try. 

During the second half Northcliff were not going to back down from the challenge, scoring three  and were looking at putting together a fightback to try claw their way back into contention. Ethan Hayes, Ziyaad Bhyat and Jordan Swanepoel all adding points next to their names. 

However Parktown scored again with captain Sandsiso Sitole accumulating more points this season, he was impressive in both offensive and defensive play. Along with eight man Busisizwe Mngomezulu taking the match further away from the visitors and putting the nail in the coffin. 

Rewatch the action on SuperSport Schools (www.supersportschools.com).

The Parktown band was in full-swing throughout the match providing energy throughout. The first XV will go into next week’s fixture against St John’s College feeling confident.  

Northcliff have shown glimpses of promise this season and are a team which are willing to put in the hard yards against the bigger more traditional boys schools where the pool and depth of players is slightly larger. 

Scorers: 

Parktown Boys’ High 38 (12) – Tries: Okwenkisi Sibeko (3), Thembela Folo, Sandsiso Sitole, Busisizwe Mngomezulu. Conversions: Sebastian Sekoto (4). Northcliff 25 (6) – Tries: Ethan Hayes, Ziyaad Bhyat, Jordan Swanepoel. Conversions: Luke Roos (2) Penalties: Roos (2). 

The teams:

Parktown Boys’ High: 15 Sihle Mncube, 14 Karabo Phokwane, 13 Bhukiso Moyo, 12 Lissasa Mnukosi, 11 Reval Meth, 10 Sebastian Sekoto, 9 Thembela Folo, 8 Busisizwe Mngomezulu, 7 Olwenkosi Sibeko, 6 Thuba Ncube, 5 Joshua Yoane, 4 Sandsiso Sitole, 3 Kabelo Matabola, 2 Chris Junio Maile, 1 Unathi Haas.

Northcliff: 15 Dylan Fourie, 14 Ziyaad Bhyat, 13 Jordan Swanepoel, 12 Luke Roos, 11 Gerrit Mull, 10 Dylan Venter, 9 Zenovian Johnson, 8 Jaden Ballie, 7 Chad Matthews, 6 Ethan Hayes, 5 Peter Diesel, 4 Jaden Carter-Johnson, 3 Mpumolelo Bhebhe, 2 Tshiamo Makobo, 1 Blake Neale.

Other results: 

u19A – Parktown Boys’ High 38, Northcliff 25.
u19B – Parktown Boys’ High 31, Northcliff 12.

u16A – Northcliff 66, Parktown Boys’ High 14.
u15A – Parktown Boys’ High 7, Northcliff 0.
u14A – Northcliff 35, Parktown Boys’ High 14.

St Stithians College walked away victorious in the annual pink-day fixture against long standing rivals St John’s College winning the match 31-19. 

The two Joburg powerhouses have a rich history of playing against each other and the pink-day fixture has become a prominent feature in the two schools sporting calendars.

Since 2016 the teams match up against each other and where all funds raised on the day go towards the PinkDrive an NGO focused on Breast Cancer Awareness.

St Stithians scored two tries from their backline players, inside centre Nthabeleng Mafole and winger Tinashwe Gweshe each having a piece of the pie. 

Finlay Holden, Vincent Miles and Reece Watson all scored tries for St Johns but too many errors resulted in a large number of penalties being awarded to the host side.

Saints number ten Chris Anderson had a good day in front of the poles, scoring 16 points from his placement kicks and capitalised on the opportunities presented.  

St Johns will need to wait until next year to have the opportunity to take home any sort of bragging rights when they put on their bright pink socks in this derby game again. 

St Stithians will be playing up against St Alban’s this coming weekend, who played in the St Stithians Easter Festival debut earlier this year. St Stithians will be going into the fixture as favourites.

The next encounter for St Johns will be facing a high spirited Parktown Boys High who are fresh from their win against Northcliff High School where they won 38-25. 

Scorers: 

St Stithians College 31 – Tries: Nthabeleng Mafole, Tinashe Gweshe, Tashinga Chingoza. Conversion: Chris Anderson (2) Penalties: Anderson (4). St John’s College 19 – Tries: Finlay Holden, Vincent Miles, Reece Watson. Conversions: Luke Francis (2).

The teams: 

St Stithians College: 15 Lebo Mofolo, 14 Hlelo Ngwenya, 13 Nthabeleng Mafole, 12 Gabriel Hore, 11 Tinashe Gweshe, 10 Chris Anderson, 9 Byron Grobler, 8 Mathula Sikhakhane, 7 Tiago Kostov, 6 Ethan Jacobs, 5 Tashinga Chingonzo, 4 Ryan Zvinavashe, 3 Keabetswe Mapukana, 2 Braeden Hollingworth, 1 Branden Lightfoot.

St John’s College: 15 Oliver Tait, 14 Thomas Ivers, 13 Reece Watson, 12 Nkosi Sibanda, 11 Jacob Smith,  10 Luke Francis, 9 Thomas Kruger,  8 Yannis Patu, 7 Kakuhle Tunguta, 6 Grant Barnes, 5 Liam Brodie, 4 Dominic Kamangu, 3 Vincent Miles  2 Christian Venter, 1 Finlay Holden.

Other results: 

(St Stithians College Score First):

u14A: 27-33
u15A: 5-5
u16A: 21-12
u19B: 41-41
u19A: 31-19