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Die Hoërskool Eldoraigne se Groen Drake sal sy titel as kampioen van die Virsekerbeker se Plaat-afdeling teen die nuweling van dié afdeling, Ben Vorster van Tzaneen, verdedig. 

Die Groen Drake het egter eers in die tweede helfte die nodige vuur gespoeg om Montana met 29-23 te kan verslaan in die halfeindstryd op laasgenoemde se tuisveld. Montana het met die omdraaislag ‘n goeie voorsprong van 18-3 geniet. 

Eldoraigne het boonop met die sege die bordjies teen Montana verhang. Montana het twee weke gelede vir Eldos met 24-21 geklop. Eldoraigne het verlede jaar in die eindstryd van die Plaat-afdeling vir vir Noordheuwel met 40-29 geklop om as kampioen gekroon te word.  

Eldos se binnesenter, Waldo Noeth, was welverdiend as die Speler van die Wedstryd aangewys. Noeth het een van sy span se vier drieë in die tweede helfte gedruk asook drie van die drie verdoel. Hy het ook met ‘n strafdoel sy span se enigste punte in die eerste helfte aangeteken. 

Die Groen Drake se afrigter, Johan du Toit, moes self tydens die spanpraatjie tydens rustyd vuur gespoeg het om die span tot hul vertoning in die tweede helfte aan te hits. Van verlede jaar se kampioen-span is slegs die losskakel, Marvin Pietersen, en die kaptein en vaskopstut, Barend Bezuidenhout, weer vanjaar vir Eldoraigne in aksie. 

Buiten Noeth verdien die agtsteman, Francois Bezuidenhout, ook ‘n klop op die skouer vir sy vertoning. 

Ben Vorster het op ‘n nat en winderige Tzaneen vir die Hoërskool Rustenburg met 12-8 in ‘n klipharde halfeindstryd getroef. Die Vossies het teen rustyd ‘n voorsprong van 9-3 in die onplesierige weer geniet. 

Al die Vossies se punte het danksy die skopskoen van sy heelagter, Meyer Voster, via vier strafdoele gekom. Rusties se kantman Louis Vivier het die enigste drie van die wedstryd gedruk. 

Die Buffels van Tzaneen het verlede jaar in die eindstryd van die Skild-afdeling teen Oos-Moot met 20-29 die knie gebuig. Saterdag se eindstryd tussen Eldoraigne en Ben Vorster sal op Marais Viljoen se veld in Alberton beslis word. 

FOTO: Pieter Vorster

PUNTEMAKERS: 

Ben Vorster 12 (9) – Strafdoele: Meyer Vorster (4). Hoërskool Rustenburg 8 (3) – Drie: Louis Vivier. Strafdoel: Estiaan Schonfeldt.

Eldoraigne 29 (3) – Drieë: FJ Griessel (2), Waldo Noeth, Luan Oosthuizen. Doelskoppe: Noeth (3). Strafdoel: Noeth. Montana 23 (18) – Drieë: Gerhard van Niekerk, Jooste Nel, Franco Stassen. Doelskop: Stassen. Strafdoele: Stassen (2).

Ander spanne:

o.16: Zwartkop 15, Marais Viljoen 5; Nelspruit 20, Rustenburg 14.

o.15: Marais Viljoen 12, Ben Vorster 12 (Marais Viljoen dring deur na eindstryd); Zwartkop 17, Nelspruit 7.

o.14: Rustenburg 13, Montana 11; Marais Viljoen 31, Nelspruit 0.    

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Die eerste rugbyspan van die Hoërskool Menlopark het vir die tweede agtereenvolgende week vir ‘n reuse opskudding in die Virsekekerbeker gesorg. 

Die Parkies het in die halfeindstryd van die Beker-kompetisie vir die eerste keer sedert 2011 daarin geslaag om die Hoërskool Garsfontein om te dop. Die telling van 72-40 in Menlopark se guns is boonop die grootste sege wat hy nog oor die Turkoois Bere behaal het. 

Menlopark se heelagter, Niel Beukes, was op sy stukke in die geskiedkundige sege en het ‘n reuse bydra van 25 punte gelewer. Beukes het twee keer Garsies se doellyn oorgesteek, ses van sy span se 11 drieë verdoel en ook ‘n strafdoel tussen die die pale gejaag. 

Die wenspan se binnesenter, Ruan Oosthuizen, asook vleuel Ulrich Wiese het albei ook twee keer Garsfontein se doellyn oorgesteek. Die skrumskakel, Keanan Wessels, het ook ‘n goeie wedstryd beleef. 

Garsfontein se Turkoois Bere sal nog vir lank hul wonde na die nederlaag lek. Garsies moes sonder vyf van sy beste spelers Zeilinga Strydom (heelagter), Jurich Claassens (skrumskakel), Geraldo Flusk (vleuel), Raynard Roets (kaptein en slot) asook Gerhard van der Merwe (vaskopstut) klaarkom wat vir die twee nasionale skolespanne diens doen.

Die binnesenter, AJ Johnson, se vertoning is ook sonder twyfel beinvloed deur die feit dat hy kort voor die halfeindstryd ingelig is dat hy homself ook Sondag by die SA Skole A-span moet aansluit. 

Voorlangs was die slotpaar, Ernst Simon en Theo Daily, uitstaande. Die twee het ook die toekenning as Speler van die Wedstryd gedeel. Die haker, Enrique Courtriers, was ook weer woelig.

Menlopark het verlede week vir die eerste keer ooit daarin geslaag om Monument van Krugersdorp die loef af te steek. Indien die span op sy vertonings oor die afgelope twee weke kan voortbou sal hy ‘n spesiale plek in die eindstryd Saterdag op Marais Viljoen se hoofveld in Alberton vir homself in Menlopark se geskiedenis verseker. 

Dit sal die eerste keer sedert 1991 wees dat die Parkies in ‘n eindstryd van die reeks in aksie sal wees. Menlopark het destyds met 10-18 teen HTS Middelburg in die destydse Direkteurstrofee vasgeval.  

Helpmekaar-kollege het ook vir ietwat van ‘n opskudding gesorg, maar wat is ‘n Virsekerbeker-halfeindstryd sonder ‘n opskudding of twee. Helpies het vir Monument op sy tuisveld, die Ras van Rooyen-veld, in Krugersdorp met 27-22 verslaan. Monnas was met 41-31 in die ligawedstryd tussen die twee spanne baas. 

Die halfeindstryd was ‘n klipharde kragmeting en Monnas het laat in die wedstryd ‘n geleentheid gehad om sy plek in die eindstryd te bespreek. Monnas is die verdedigende kampioen. Die Wit Bulle het uitstekend gedoen om terug in die kragmeting te kom.

Helpies het ‘n voorsprong van 20-8 in ‘n stadium geniet. Die wenspan se binnesenter, Divan Esterhuizen, het ‘n geelkaart ontvang en ook ‘n strafdrie in die proses afgestaan en dit het Monnas se terrugvegpoging ingelei. Esterhuizen was ondanks die tien minute in die koelkas een van Helpies se sterre. 

Helpies se slot, Keith Whitehead, het ook weer met sy inklimspel beïndruk. Vir die Wit Bulle het sy agtsteman, Kayle Schultz, asook die kantman Rynard Mouton goed vertoon. Schultz moes die groot skoene van Izan Esterhuizen (SA Skole A) volstaan, terwyl Monnas se kaptein en buitesenter, Henco van Wyk, se afwesigheid ook ‘n leemte gelaat het. Van Wyk was Vrydag vir die SA Skole-span teen Wallis in aksie. 

Helpies het verlede jaar in die eindstryd van die reeks teen Monument met 11-57 die knie gebuig. Helpies het voor die reeks ‘n nuwe baadjie aangetrek het ook vir drie jaar op ‘n streep (2015-17) die kroon as Grootskole-kampioen gedra. 

PUNTEMAKERS: 

Menlopark 72 (29) – Drieë: Ruan Oosthuizen (2), Niel Beukes (2), Ulrich Wiese (2), Nolan Pienaar, Tiaan Lange, Keanan Wessels, Michael Schoeman, Theo Daily. Doelskoppe: Beukes (6), Marcelle Deysel. Strafdoel: Beukes. Garsfontein 40 (19) – Drieë: Manie Potgieter (2), AJ Johnson, Carlton Bannies, Devoux Deysel, Stefan Terblanche. Doelskoppe: Wikus Basson (5).

Helpmekaar 27 (13) – Sebastine Watney, Brink Marx, Divan Esterhuizen. Doelskoppe: Tiaan Botes (3). Strafdoele: Botes (2). Monument 22 (8) – Drieë: Rueben Barnard (2), Strafdrie. Doelskop: Franco Hallet. Strafdoele: Hallat. 

Ander spanne:

o.16: HTS Middelburg 43, Helpmekaar 28; Noordheuwel 30, Menlopark 12. 

o.15: Helpmekaar 24, Garsfontein 5; Monument 17, Menlopark 8.

o.14: Monument 20, Menlopark 13; HTS Middelburg 15, Helpmekaar 12.

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For all the results from the Virsekerbeker please click on the following link – Al die uitslae van die Virsekerbeker – 10 Augustus 2019.

All the Results: 

EASTERN CAPE 

Brandwag (Uitenhage)	63	Pearson	22
HTS Daniël Pienaar	34	Punt	12
Dale College	24	Queen’s College	14
Hudson Park	21	Cambridge	9
Graeme College	47	Nico Malan	12

FREE STATE/GRIQUALAND WEST 

Diamantveld	32	HTS Drostdy	26
Duineveld	25	Hoërskool Upington	24

WESTERN CAPE

Boland Landbou	26	Oakdale Landbou	23
Diocesan College	18	Wynberg Boys’ High	14
New Orleans	18	Klein Nederburg	0
HTS Drostdy	26	Diamantveld	32
Hermanus	27	Overberg	27

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France opened their SA Rugby U18 International Series campaign with a commanding 43-19 win over the SA Schools ‘A’ side at Markotter Sports Fields, Paul Roos Gymnasium in Stellenbosch on Friday.

The French held a 31-14 lead at the break and although the SA team came back strongly in the second half, two late tries confirmed the dominance the Europeans had in possession and try-scoring opportunities.

They also won the physical battle, leaving the SA side unable to stop the attacking threat from their opponents.

France struck early with some solid attacking drives and flyhalf Leo Barre ran through a hole created by his pack. The conversion was good and France held an early 7-0 lead.

That was extended in the 13th minute when outside centre, Logan Tabet ran through some weak midfield defence to score under the poles. Nolann Le Garrec’s second conversion pushed the score out to 14-0.

From the restart the ball was worked wide and winger Jessy Maizier ran all of 50 meters to score in the corner.

The SA Schools A’s defence was all over the place and after some delightful interplay, centre Ethan Randale rounded off a well-deserved team try to give France a 24-0 lead.

It took the SA Schools A side all of 18 minutes to get their first points. Following solid possession and some sustained attack, left wing Indiphile Tyeda was worked into space with the softest of passes from prop Rhynardt Rinjsburger to score under the sticks.

The South Africans were finding their feet and some rhythm on attack and the pressure on the French defence became too much. Barre was yellow-carded for slapping the ball down near his line.

The locals used their forwards to commit the French defenders and prop Philip Masango crashed over from close range. Jordan Hendrikse kicked a delightful conversion to cut the lead to 14-24.

The comeback was almost thwarted when Tabet ran a great line to expose the midfield again, but his try did not count as foul play at the preceding ruck was picked up and the try was cancelled out.

The reprieve for the South Africans was short-lived however, as they were again shown up defensively in the wider channels, with winger Eric Boussard beating two players on his way to the try-line.

The second half started much more competitively, with the SA side showing a more grit in defence. They did not stop attacking though and replacement-hooker, Teague Loelly, scored from a driving maul to get the scoreboard going in the second half.

That brought them right back into the game, but another lapse of concentration cost them dearly as first no 8, Killian Tixerot, scored from a simple 8-9 move and then Theo Ntamack-Mayenga dotted down in the corner to seal a very convincing win.

SA Schools A 19 (14), France 43 (31)

Scorers:

France 43 (31) – Tries: Leo Barre, Logan Tabet, Jessy Maizier, Ethan Randale, Eric Boussard, Killian Tixeront, Theo Ntamack-Mayenga. Conversions: Nolann Le Garrec (4). SA Schools A 19 (14) – Tries: Indiphile Tyeda, Philip Masango, Teague Loelly. Conversions: Jordan Hendrikse (2).

 

The SA Schools team opened their SA Rugby Under-18 International Series with a hard-fought 23-13 win over Wales thanks to a better attacking effort in the second half of their clash at Markotter Stadium at Paul Roos Gymnasium in Stellenbosch.

The SA team trailed 6-10 at the break, but managed to play the big points better in the second half to overhaul their opponents.

Wales deserved credit however, as they refused to stop chasing the game and were hard on attack at the final whistle.

The opening points came the way of SA Schools flyhalf, Kian Meadon, who slotted a penalty from close range.

SA Schools fullback, Zeilinga Strydom, intercepted a pass 60 meters out and raced in fro what appeared to be first try of the match, until he was called back for a neck roll by a team mate and the decision reversed to a penalty to Wales, allowing flyhalf Thomas Mathews to level the scores.

Wales then took the lead after a period of sustained pressure, with centre Mason Grady bursting open the midfield to dot down, with Mathews converting.

Meadon scored a second penalty kick to cut the lead to four before half time.

The South Africans regained the lead early in the second half via scrumhalf, Jurich Claasens.

From a powerful scrum, the scrumhalf played a move off the back of the scrum with No 8, George Cronje, and as the gap opened up, he raced through to score next to the poles.

The conversion was good to delight and the crowd happy with the lead and they were soon back on their feet for a great run and try in the corner from Jan-Hendrik Wessels (prop).

The lead jumped out to 18-10, as the momentum swung towards the South African side.

However Mathews kicked a second penalty to cut the lead to five once more and there were some anxious moments on both sides, with both teams coming close to claiming a decisive score.

A crucial turnover by South Africa on their own line eased the pressure and when Wales conceded another penalty via a high tackle, the SA side swooped.

They forced an attacking line-out and from that, kept plugging away with bursts close to the ruck until the Welsh defence buckled and flanker, Jarrod Taylor, burst through from close range for a try five minutes from time to seal the deal.

Scorers:

SA Schools 23 – Tries: Jurich Claasens, Jan-Hendrik Wessels, Jarrod Taylor. Conversion: Kian Meadon. Penalties: Meadon (2). Wales 13 – Try: Mason Grady. Conversion: Thomas Mathews. Penalties: Thomas Mathews (2)

The opening day of the SA Rugby Under-18 International Series delivered some cracking rugby at Markotter Stadium in Stellenbosch on Friday, with the SA Schools, Argentina and France scoring hard-fought wins over Wales, England and SA Schools A respectively.

The SA Schools team delivered a 23-13 over the Welsh, while Argentina outplayed England 29-19 in their first appearance of the Series, now in its tenth year.

In the opening match of the series, the French team had too much attacking prowess for the SA Schools A side, winning 43-19.

SA Schools A coach, Phiwe Nomlomo said their slow start cost them. “We did not start well at all,” he said. “We possibly took too long to get into the game and that cost us in the end.”

The coach remained positive that they can turn their fortunes around for their next match against Wales on Tuesday.

“Some things worked well for us. We looked good with ball in hand, our loose forwards were especially monstrous with ball in hand. We will try and get them into the game a bit more next time around.”

He warned that the team will have to improve their defence as well: “For sure, defensively we will have to improve a bit, especially our one-on-one defense and if we do that, we will be a better team already.” 

SA Schools coach, Mzwakhe Nkosi, said the second half effort from his team showed their character.

“There is a lot to take out of this game,” he said. “We won the big moments and that was important. Our attack was not the greatest. They did beat us to the breakdown in the first half, but we had a look at that and improved so much in the second half.”

They now face Argentina: “It is going to be another tough match,” he said. “We need to take the lessons from this, improve on that and then take on Argentina with those boxes ticked,” he said.

Summary of results and scorers:

SA Schools A 19 (14), France (31) 43

France – Tries: Leo Barre, Logan Tabet, Jessy Maizier, Ethan Randale, Eric Boussard, Killian Tixeront, Theo Ntamack-Mayenga. Conversions: Nolann Le Garrec (4).

SA Schools A – Tries: Indiphile Tyeda, Philip Masango, Teague Loelly. Conversions: Jordan Hendrikse (2).  

Argentina 29 (17), England 19 (7)

Argentina – Tries: Bautista Grenon (lock), Facundo Villalba (scrumhalf), Bautista Bernasconi (hooker), Justo Piccardo (centre). Conversions: Julian Hernandez (flyhalf, 3). Penalty: Hernandez.

England – Tries: Louis-Hillman Cooper (centre), Matthew Ward (wing), Sam Bryan (replacement-flyhalf). Conversions: Orlando Baily (flyhalf, 2).

SA Schools 23 (6), Wales 13 (10)

SA Schools – Tries: Jurich Claasens, Jan-Hendrik Wessels, Jarrod Taylor. Conversion: Kian Meadon. Penalties: Meadon (2).

Wales – Try: Mason Grady. Conversion: Thomas Mathews. Penalties: Thomas Mathews (2)

Issued by SA Rugby Communications

Heilbron is die nuwe kampioen van Afdeling 5 van die Virsekerbeker na hy vir Lyttelton Manor in die doodsnikke van die eindstryd op Hans Moore se veld in Benoni met 26-22 getroef het.  

Vir al die ander skolerugby uitslae van regoor Suid-Afrika kliek asseblief op die volgende skakel – School Rugby Results – 10 Augustus 2019

Al die uitslae:  

AFDELING 1
Beker-kompetisie
Menlopark	72	Garsfontein	40
Helpmekaar	27	Monument	22
Ander spanne – o.16: HTS Middelburg 43, Helpmekaar 28; Noordheuwel 30, Menlopark 12. o.15: Helpmekaar 24, Garsfontein 5; Monument 17, Menlopark 8. o.14: Monument 20, Menlopark 13; HTS Middelburg 15, Helpmekaar 12.
Plaat-afdeling
Ben Vorster	12	Rustenburg	8
Eldoraigne	29	Montana	23
Ander spanne – o.16: Zwartkop 15, Marais Viljoen 5; Nelspruit 20, Rustenburg 14. o.15: Marais Viljoen 12, Ben Vorster 12 (Marais Viljoen dring deur na eindstryd); Zwartkop 17, Nelspruit 7. o.14: Rustenburg 13, Montana 11; Marais Viljoen 31, Nelspruit 0.
Skild-afdeling
Hugenote (Springs)	19	Lichtenburg	17
Hoërskool Middelburg	28	Heidelberg Volkskool	17
Ander spanne – o.16: Middelburg 29, Lichtenburg 17; Heidelberg Volkies 52, Florida 0. o.15: Oos-Moot 22, Florida 14; Middelburg 20, Lichtenburg 15. o.14: Middelburg 39, Lichtenburg 5; Jeugland 15, Heidelberg Volkies 0.
AFDELING 2
Pietersburg	35	Klerksdorp	29
Ligbron	65	Wesvalia	17
Ander spanne – o.16: Ligbron 29, Die Anker 20; Pietersburg 42, Dr. Malan 17. o.15: Klerksdorp 44, Wonderboom 10; Potchefstroom Volkskool 38, Ermelo 14. o.14: Secunda 25, Klerksdorp 19; Ligbron 48, Wesvalia 12.
AFDELING 3
Leeuwenhof	37	Curro Heuwelkruin	16
Ander spanne – o.16: Brits 21, Hoogenhout 21. o.15: Vryburg 20, Brits 17. o.14: Curro Nelspruit 32, Standerton 0.
AFDELING 4
Springs Boys’ High	27	Warmbad	22
Ander spanne – o.16: Goudrif 15, Gerrit Maritz 5. o.15: Elspark 21, Eric Louw 19. o.14: Carel de Wet 12, Warmbad 10.
AFDELING 5
Heilbron	26	Lyttelton Manor	22
Ander spanne – o.15: Lyttelton Manor 19, Koster 10.

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The coaches have laid out their plans, the squads are settled in and all of SA Schools, SA Schools A, Argentina, England, France and Wales are ready for the U18 International Series that will kick off at Paul Roos Gymnasium in Stellenbosch on Friday, 9 August.

The highly successful series is celebrating a decade of delivering the next generation of stars and the 2019 version will be no different, as the best age-group players of the respective countries takes to the field.

On Friday, SA Schools A will take on France in the opening match at the Markotter Sports Fields, while England and Argentina will clash before the SA Schools team round off the day with their international against Wales.

The U18 International Series continues in Paarl on Tuesday 13 August and conclude at in Wellington on Saturday, 17 August.

SA Schools captain and hooker, Jacques Goosen, said they are very keen to get going and test themselves against Wales, a team they hold in high regard.

“We have settled in nicely and everyone is very keen to get going,”said Goosen, who hails from Selborne College in East London.

“We came together nicely as a squad and the guys are ready to go out and execute on our plans. Wales are a tough side, I recall that last year we only managed a win in the last minute of play. So we are taking nothing for granted. We just want to go out and enjoy the moment of playing for our country.”

The SA Schools A side will be keen to keep the enjoyment factor in mind in their match against France, said their No 8 and captain, Jarod Cairns. It will be a memorable day for the loose forward, who hails from Paul Roos Gymnasium and will be leading the side at his alma mater.

“We are all very proud to be selected for sure, said Cairns.

“We want to play to the best of our ability and enjoy the honour of playing for your country. We have plans in place on how we want to play and will try and do that. This is a great opportunity also to learn from and experience the playing styles from the opponents and we are looking forward to the match-up of our skills against theirs.”

The SA Schools team to play Wales:

15. Zeilinga Strydom (Assupol Blue Bulls / HS Garsfontein)
16. Keane Galant (Boland / HTS Drostdy)
17. Henco van Wyk (Bidvest Waltons Golden Lions / Monument)
18. Tyler Bocks (DHL Western Province / Paarl Boys High)
19. Tharquinn Manuel (DHL Western Province / HS Stellenberg)
20. Kean Meadon (DHL Western Province / Paarl Boys High)
21. Jurich Claasens (Assupol Blue Bulls / HS Garsfontein)
22. George Cronje (Bizhub Free State Cheetahs / Grey College)
23. Jarrod Taylor (Border / Selborne College)
24. Keketso Morabe (Thepa Trading Griffons / Welkom Gymnasium)
25. Dylan de Leeuw (DHL Western Province / Paul Roos Gymnasium)
26. Simon Miller (Assupol Blue Bulls / St Albans)
27. Blaine Golden (Cell C Sharks / Glenwood HS)
28. Jacques Goosen (Border / Selborne College; captain)
29. Jan-Hendrik Wessels (Bizhub Free State Cheetahs / Grey College)

Replacements:

16. Andre Venter (Bizhub Free State Cheetahs / Grey College)
17. Okuhle Siyeni (Cell C Sharks / Westville Boys High)
18. Sibusiso Shongwe (Bidvest Waltons Golden Lions / Jeppe Boys High School
19. Wandile Hlope (Cell C Sharks / Maritzburg College)
20. Siyemukela Ndlovu (Cell C Sharks / Northwood HS)
21. Dylan Alexander (DHL Western Province / Paarl Gymnasium)
22. Boldwin Hansen (Boland / HS Hermanus)
23. Mntungwa Mapantsela (Border / Selborne College)
24. Quan Horn (Western Province / Paarl Boys High)
25. Gideon van Wyk (DHL Western Province / Paarl Boys High)
26. Connor Evans (DHL Western Province / Bishops)

The South Africa Schools A side to play France:

15. Sibusiso Javu (Border / Selborne College)
16. Joseph Iye (Bidvest Waltons Golden Lions / King Edward School)
17. Jacques Rossouw (DHL Western Province / Paarl Boys High)
18. Sihlalo Benge (Border / Queens College)
19. Indiphile Tyeda (Border / Dale College)
20. Jordan Hendrikse (Cell C Sharks / Glenwood HS)
21. Daimon O’Connell (Border / Selborne College)
22. Jarod Cairns (DHL Western Province / Paul Roos Gymnasium, c)
23. Izan Esterhuizen (Bidvest Waltons Golden Lions / Monument)
24. Josh van Vreden (Border / Selborne College)
25. Marco van Rhyn (DHL Western Province / Paarl Gymnasium)
26. Sisonke Vumazonke (Bizhub Free State Cheetahs / Grey College)
27. Philip Masango (DHL Western Province / Wynberg Boys High)
28. Jacques-Lois du Toit (Assupol Blue Bulls / Afrikaans Boys HS)
29. Rynhardt Rijnsburger (DHL Western Province / Paarl Boys High)

Replacements:

16. Teague Loelly (Cell C Sharks / Westville Boys High).
17. Dimakatso Lebelo (Assupol Blue Bulls / HS Waterkloof)
18. Gerhard van der Merwe (Assupol Blue Bulls / HS Garsfontein)
19. Raynard Roets (Assupol Blue Bulls / HS Garsfontein)
20. Pierich Siebert (DHL Western Province / Paarl Gymnasium)
21. Kabelo Mokheti (Bidvest Waltons Golden Lions / Jeppe Boys High)
22. Nsuku Baloyi (Assupol Blue Bulls / HS Menlo Park)
23. Sonwabo Sokoyi (Bizhub Free State Cheetahs / Grey College)
24. Cornelus Rahl (South Western Districts / Oakdale HS)
25. Renzo du Plessis (Unitrans Limpopo Blue Bulls / HS Ben Vorster)

Fixtures: U18 International Series at Paul Roos Gymnasium, Stellenbosch

SA Schools A vs France U18

Kick-off: 13h00

Referee: Adam Jones (Wales)

England U18 vs Argentina U18

Kick-off: 14h30

Referee: Divan Uys (SA Rugby)

SA Schools vs Wales U18

Kick-off: 16h00

Referee: Pali Deluca (Argentina)

Issued by SA Rugby Communications

Die eindstryde van Afdeling 3, 4 en 5 van die Virsekerbeker word Saterdag op die velde van Hans Moore in Benoni beslis. In Afdeling 3 se eindstryd kom Leeuwenhof teen Curro Heuwelkruin te staan.

Warmbad vanaf Bela-Bela kom in die eindstryd van Afdeling 4 teen Springs Boys’ High te staan. In Afdeling 5 sal Heilbron en Lyttelton Manor sake om die titel uitspook.

In Afdeling 1 sal Menlopark in sy halfeindstryd teen Garsfontein poog om ‘n lang droogte te verbreek. In die ander halfeindstryd kom Monument teen Helpmekaar-kollege te staan.

Al die wedstryde van die Beker-kompetisie asook die Plaat-kompetisie sal regstreeks deur DigiTV.co.za gebeeldsend word.

Ben Vorster speel gasheer vir die Hoërskool Rustenburg in die halfeindronde van die Plaat-kompetisie. In die ander halfeindstryd kom Montana op sy tuisveld teen Eldoraigne te staan.

In Afdeling 2 wag daar ‘n riller van ‘n wedstryd wanneer die Hoërskool Pietersburg en Hoërskool Klerksdorp mekaar in die halfeindronde in Polokwane pak. Die wenner van die kragmeting sal die gunsteling wees om volgende week as kampioen van die afdeling gekroon te word.

In die ander halfeindstryd sal Wesvalia op sy tuisveld in Klerksdorp vir Ligbron van Ermelo inwag.

Al die wedstryde van die naweek in die Virsekerbeker (tuisspanne word eerste vermeld): 

AFDELING 1
Beker-afdeling
12:30	Garsfontein		Menlopark
12:30	Monument		Helpmekaar
Ander spanne – o.16: 11:15 – HTS Middelburg vs Helpmekaar; 11:10 – Menlopark vs Noordheuwel. o.15: 10:05 – Helpmekaar vs Garsfontein; 10:05 – Monument vs Menlopark. o.14: 09:00 – Monument vs Menlopark; 09:00 – HTS Middelburg vs Helpmekaar.
Plaat-afdeling
12:40	Ben Vorster		Rustenburg
12:20	Montana		Eldoraigne
Ander spanne – o.16: 11:20 – Marais Viljoen vs Zwartkop; 11:00 – Rustenburg vs Nelspruit. o.15: 10:10 – Ben Vorster vs Marais Viljoen; 10:00 – Zwartkop vs Rustenburg. o.14: 09:00 – Montana vs Rustenburg; 09:00 – Marais Viljoen vs Nelspruit.
Skild-afdeling
12:30	Lichtenburg		Hugenote
12:10	Hoërskool Middelburg		Heidelberg Volkskool
Ander spanne – o.16: 11:00 – Middelburg vs Lichtenburg; 11:00 – Heidelberg Volkies vs Florida. o.15: 10:00 – Florida vs Oos-Moot; 10:00 – Lichtenburg vs Middelburg. o.14: 09:00 – Lichtenburg vs Middelburg; 09:00 – Jeugland vs Heidelberg Volkies.
AFDELING 2
10:20	Pietersburg		Klerksdorp
10:00	Wesvalia		Ligbron
Ander spanne – o.16: 09:30 (Donderdag) Ligbron vs Die Anker; 09:00 – Pietersburg vs Dr. Malan. o.15: 09:00 (Vrydag) – Klerksdorp vs Wonderboom; 09:00 (Vrydag) – Potchefstroom Volkskool vs Ermelo. o.14: 09:00 – Klerksdorp vs Secinda; 09:00 – Wesvalia vs Ligbron.
AFDELING 3
12:30	Leeuwenhof		Curro Heuwelkruin
Ander spanne – o.16: 11:45 – Hoogenhout vs Brits. o.15: 09:30 – Brits vs Vryburg. o.14: 09:30 – Standerton vs Curro Nelspruit.
AFDELING 4
10:30	Warmbad		Springs Boys’ High
Ander spanne – o.16: 10:30 – Gerrit Maritz vs Goudrif. o.15: 08:30 – Elspark vs Eric Louw. o.14: 08:30 – Warmbad vs Carel de Wet.
AFDELING 5
08:30	Lyttelton Manor		Heilbron
Ander spanne – o.15: Lyttelton Manor vs Koster.

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What do Siya Kolisi, Zain Davids, Phendulani Buthelezi, Owen Farrell, Billy Vunipola, Jefferson Poirot and Adam Beard have in common?

The U18 International Series celebrates its 10-year anniversary this season, and judging by the growing list of national players who have come through the ranks, including Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and his 2019 Junior Springbok counterpart Phendulani Buthelezi, it has become an invaluable stepping stone in the various participants’ careers.

The junior international competition had humble beginnings in 2009 with Italy, France and England touring the Western Cape, and over the years it was adapted to include a few Under-19 players from some visiting teams, which saw a change to the U19 International Series.

The tournament has become a key feature on the South African rugby calendar, with every player participating in the U18 SA Rugby Youth Weeks competing for places in the SA Schools and SA Schools A teams.

With the likes of Kolisi, Buthelezi, Frans Malherbe, Bongi Mbonambi, Steven Kitshoff, Malcolm Marx, Handré Pollard, Damian Willemse, Jesse Kriel, Warrick Gelant, Zain Davids, Stedman Gans, Curwin Bosch and Salmaan Moerat taking their first steps in the international arena in the competition, it is no surprise that players regard it is the ultimate achievement at school level.

The same applies to the visiting teams – which has included England, France, Wales and Italy over the years – who have seen the likes of Billy Vunipola, Owen Farrell, George Ford, Jonathan Joseph (all England), Galletier Kellian, William Demotte, Jonathan Danty and Jefferson Poirot (all France) and Adam Beard (Wales), among others advancing to their senior national teams.

What makes the tournament particularly significant is that for all of the players who are selected to represent the SA Schools and SA Schools teams, in particular, it marks the first time they achieve national honours and the first time they face international sides wearing the Springbok on their chests.

The short turnaround time between matches also exposes them to the high demands of international rugby, especially for those who advance to the Junior Springbok team where they are tested to the limit physically with five matches less than three weeks at the World Rugby U20 Championship.

This year, we welcome Argentina to the Series for the first time, and given the strong statement they are making in the international arena through the Los Pumitas and the Pumas senior side, and at provincial level in the Currie Cup First Division and Vodacom Super Rugby level, there is no doubt that their up-and-coming junior players will use this as a platform to launch their careers.

U18 International Series Fixtures:

Friday 9 August 2019 – Paul Roos Gymnasium, Stellenbosch

13h00: SA Schools A vs France U18
14h30: England U18 vs Argentina U18
16h00: SA Schools vs Wales U18

Tuesday 13 August 2019 – Paarl Gymnasium, Paarl

13h00: SA Schools A vs Wales U18
14h30: SA Schools vs Argentina U18
16h00: England U18 vs France U18

Saturday 17 August 2019 – Hugenote High School, Wellington

12h00: SA Schools A vs Argentina U18
13h30: France U18 vs Wales U18
15h00: SA Schools vs England U18