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Scorers:

Western Province 27 (17) – Try: Jadon Ocks, Josh Neill, Quintin Potgieter, Jeneall Davids. Conversions: Ethan van Biljon (2). Penalty: Van Biljon. South Western Districts 21 (9) – Try: Kai Pratt, Anrich Scheffer. Conversion: Virgil Pockpas. Penalties: Pockpas (3).

Free State 34 (13) – Tries: Xander Smit (2), Lamla Mgedezi, Toriq Schambreel. Conversion: Darius Erwee. Penalties: Erwee (4). Sharks 12 (0) – Tries: Jadrian Afrikaner, Zekhe Siyaya. Conversion: Stefan Moolman.

Golden Lions 27 (17) – Try: Ty Ax, Matthew Hunt, Aidan Bester. Conversion: Jeandre Uithaler (3). Penalty: Uithaler. Western Province XV 12 (7) – Try: Leighton Brinkhuis, Caleb Bell, Gershom Pieters, Caleb Koeberg. Conversions: Brinkhuis (3).

Blue Bulls 76 (26) – Try: Elwin Janse van Vuuren (2), Thabiso Simelane (2), Junaide Stuart, Stefan McDonald, Charl Els, Jeffrey Singo, Dylan Stumke, Junade Pasensie, Zirk Meyer, Dylan Stumke. Conversions: Ruben Groenewald (8). Eastern Province 24 (17) – Tries: Erin Nelson, Liyema Katikati, William Stevens. Conversions: Tristan Kemp (3). Penalty: Kemp.

Pumas 48 (12) – Tries: Kefilwe Phamotse (3), Khensani Buthelezi, Siyanda Dennison, D’Angelo Roberts. Conversions: Matthew Abbey (6). Penalties: Abbey (2). Border 12 (7) – Tries: Liam Hansen, Ncuthu Kepe. Conversion: Bungqina Nuku.

Griqualand West 26 (12) – Tries: Jaydrian Jacobs, Tiaan Serfontein, Themba Kella, Ruben van der Linde. Conversions: Jonathan Harding (2), Aidan Gadeija. Valke 19 (12) – Tries: Marco Ventura, Slade Mowbray, Dylan Jordaan. Conversions: Juan van Aswegen, Joshua van Rensburg.

Leopards 54 (40) – Tries: Brendin Mathyse, KG Legodi, Winton Abrahams, Tiaan Koen, Matthew Redelinghuys, Rea Motsusi, Bernard Niemand, Oratile Sekoto. Conversions: Eduard Dreyer (7). Limpopo Blue Bulls 7 (0) – Try: Andru de Beer. Conversion: Anzio Swartbooi.

Boland 38 (12) – Tries: Lorenzo Kroutz, West-Lee Uithaler, Johan van der Walt, Liam van der Westhuizen, Favian Arendse, Dihego Braaf. Conversions: Van der Walt (2), Arendse, Zion Rabie. Griffons 36 (12) – Tries: Qlin Booyse (2), Davian Pule, Xander Wiltshire, Myburgh Jacobs, Berto van Niekerk. Conversions: Olereko Sebatana (2), Joze Draghoender.

Former Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana goalkeeper, Brighton Mhlongo, has expressed his excitement at the level of goalkeeping talent displayed on Friday, the opening day of the 2025 Engen Knockout Challenge Cape Town leg.

Now serving as a tournament ambassador, Mhlongo has been closely following the growth of young players throughout the competition and says Cape Town’s crop of goalkeepers shows real promise.

“We always expect strong performances from outfield players, but today I was really pleased by the maturity and composure of the goalkeepers,” said Mhlongo.

“You can see they’ve put in the work. They’re not just stopping shots. They’re organising defences, reading the game, and making key decisions under pressure.”

Mhlongo also commended Engen for creating a platform that allows every position on the field to shine, including the often-overlooked role of goalkeeper.

“Goalkeepers often don’t get the same attention as goal-scorers, but Engen has created a platform where even the keepers can step into the spotlight. Today, we saw some of them take ownership of their role and show real leadership. That kind of confidence at this age is rare and it’s encouraging.”

He added that Cape Town, already known for producing technically gifted footballers, is starting to show real strength in goalkeeping, too.

“Cape Town has always been one of our strongest football regions. It’s known for developing top players, and now we’re seeing that same standard applies to goalkeepers. That balance is exactly what South African football needs.” he reckoned.

As a former goalkeeper, Mhlongo was excited by what he saw: “Some of these boys brought back memories – hungry, fearless, and determined to prove themselves. That kind of mindset, paired with the exposure this tournament gives them, is what helps shape future professionals.”

RESULTS

Ladies’ Results

Group A

Cape Town Roses 5-0 Stellenbosch FC
Magic Ladies 0-2 Cape Town Roses
Hout Bay United 3-3 Magic Ladies
Stellenbosch FC 5-0 Hout Bay United FC

Group B

Salt River Blackpool 4-1 Ikamva Ladies
Ikamva Ladies 0-2 CPUT Ladies
CPUT Ladies 0-1 Hotspurs Ladies
Hotspurs Ladies 0-2 Salt River Blackpool

Group C

Real Brazilians 0-2 RV United
RV United 5-0 Ubuntu Football
Norway Park Ladies 0-1 Real Brazilians
Ubuntu Football 4-0 Norway Park Ladies

Group D 

Goal Hunters FC 0-1 Rygate Ladies
Stanturf United 0-2 Dangerous Heroes
Dangerous Heroes 3-0 Goal Hunters FC
Rygate Ladies 1-0 Stanturf United

Boys’ Results

Cape Town City 1-0 Bellstar United
Masroosfontein FC 1-1 Valhalla United
Juventus AFC 0-1 Everton
Cape Town Spurs 3-0 Rock A Fellas FC

In a classic north versus south contest, Southern Gauteng A takes on Western Province A on Saturday in one of the two semi-finals of the u16 SASHOC National Week.

The second semi-final, between Boland A and Eastern Province A, is a rematch of the 2024 final.

Both matches will be held at Hilton College on Saturday afternoon.

Southerns and Province meet at 12:15. Not only will Southerns be eyeing a place in the final, but they’ll also be eyeing revenge. When the sides last met, in the playoff for fifth place last year, Province claimed a 2-0 win.

On their way to the semi-finals, Southerns dominated Pool B, collecting maximum points. Coach Siya Sityana’s side beat Northern Gauteng A 6-2, outplayed KZN Inland A 4-2, saw off Southern Gauteng B 5-3, defeated Eastern Province A 3-1, and then hammered KZN Inland B 7-0 in their final outing.

Blaine Candy enjoyed an outstanding Friday in the circle, scoring three times in Southerns’ back-to-back wins. That lifted him to seven goals for the tournament, just one behind the leading goal scorer, Luc Boyall of KZN Coastal A.

Candy was on the scoresheet in his side’s 3-1 triumph over Eastern Province, with Matthew Jung and Kade Lottering also finding the back of the net. Then, he was one of two Southerns’ players to bag a brace in their 7-0 romp over KZN Inland B. Rourque van Rooyen also struck twice, while Thomas Collins, Matthew Jung, and Kade Lottering added a goal each.

Province, after three wins and two draws, placed second in Pool A with 11 points. Coach Sam Holmes’ side, in a big surprise, was held to a 1-1 draw by KZN Coastal B in their first outing. They cruised past Southern Free State A next time out, winning 4-1, outplayed Western Province B 2-1, edged out KZN Coastal A 3-2 in a key clash, and then drew 2-2 with Boland A, who finished at the summit of Pool A.

Boland’s focus will be on a second title in succession. In 2024, they shared a 2-2 draw with Eastern Province A in the final but claimed the title 1-0 in a penalty shootout.

Coach Shaun McIntyre’s side won four of their five group games, beating Western Province B 7-3, Southern Free State A 5-1, KZN Coastal A 4-3, and KZN Coastal B 3-1. They drew 2-2 with Western Province, as previously mentioned.

Against Western Province, Boland overturned a 0-2 deficit to force a draw after their neighbours came out of the blocks quickly. Ross Wille put Province ahead through a short corner conversion in the 10th minute and Zach Hillman doubled Province’s lead with a second penalty corner conversion three minutes later.

Boland gained a foothold in the game when Nicholas Knoll registered his first goal of the tournament with a strike in the 18th minute, but they then spent the next 35 minutes chasing an equaliser. It came, eventually, through Luke van der Merwe.

Boland’s semi-final opponents, Eastern Province A, won four of their five group contests: beating Southern Gauteng B 4-1 in their opener, KZN Inland B 2-0, Northern Gauteng A 4-3, and KZN Inland A 5-1. Then came their loss to Southern Gauteng A on Thursday.

The Boland versus Eastern Province semi-final starts at 15:05.

RESULTS

Pool A

Boland A: 2 – Nicholas Knoll, Luke van der Merwe. Western Province A: 2 – Ross Wille, Zach Hillman.
KZN Coastal A: 5 – Daniel Rea (3), Luc Boyall, Luke Lambert. KZN Coastal B: 1 – Sibeko Sisekelo.
Southern Free State A: 3 – Eben Stander, Kaden Hendersen, Ethan Seager. Western Province B: 2 – Max Fourie, Cuan Cadiz.

Pool B

Southern Gauteng A: 3 – Blaine Candy, Matthew Jung, Kade Lottering.  Eastern Province A: 1 – James Chree.
Southern Gauteng B: 2 – Mpilo Chabe, Delon Blignaut. KZN Inland B: 0.
KZN Inland A: 3 – Santiago Matroos (2), Rayhan Fitz. Northern Gauteng A: 1 – Ethan Jaftha.
Southern Gauteng A: 7 – Blaine Candy (2), Rourque van Rooyen (2), Thomas Collins, Matthew Jung, Kade Lottering.  KZN Inland B: 0.

Southern Gauteng A pulled off a shock on Thursday at the u16 SASHOC National Week when they handed Eastern Province A their first defeat of the competition in the last round of pool matches.

Southerns’ win injected new energy into the battle for second place in Pool A, which would secure a semi-final place alongside EP, who were already assured of their semi spot.

The defending champions, who had cruised unbeaten through their first four matches, went down 1-2 to Southerns on Hilton College’s Mansergh Astro.

Giovanna Abrahams and Lucy Wells found the back of the net for Gauteng, with Kiyara Constable responding for Eastern Province.

Despite the loss, Eastern Province still finished first in Pool A. Their reward is a showdown with Boland A for a place in the final.

Meanwhile, Heather Kane slotted the only goal of the match in Western Province A‘s tight 1-0 win over Southern Gauteng B.

That proved to be just enough for the Capetonians. They claimed second place by a single goal on goal difference over Southern Gauteng A – who had been held to a 1-1 draw by Southern Gauteng B earlier in the tournament – after posting three wins, a draw, and a loss to Eastern Province.

Southern Free State A closed out their pool stage assignments with a dominant 8–1 victory over struggling Eastern Gauteng A.

Marichelle Crous stole the spotlight, scoring four times, while Carmen van Wyk added a hat-trick, with Mpho Seloane completing the Free Staters’ big win. Renette Strydom replied for Eastern Gauteng.

Thanks to her big four-goal day, Crous now tops the goal scoring charts, with six, one ahead of Charley-Rose Boyall, of KZN Coastal A, and Lucy Holderness, of Eastern Province.

In Pool B, the contest between Boland A and KZN Inland A ended in a 1–1 draw. Lakeisha Dudley struck for Boland, while Taslyn van Wyk equalised for Inland, who, after a slow start, have grown in confidence the further the tournament has progressed.

KZN Coastal A maintained their impressive form and their perfect record with a 2–1 victory over Northern Gauteng A.

Keamogelo Baakaleng and Charley-Rose Boyall scored to secure the win, while Lenique Vogel netted Northern Gauteng’s only goal.

The clash between KZN Coastal B and Boland B ended in a 1–1 draw, with Becca Short striking for Coastal and Miné King replying for the Bolanders in an evenly balanced encounter.

The first of the semi-finals, between KZN Coastal A and Western Province A takes place on the Mansergh Astro at 10:50 on Saturday, with the second semi, between Eastern Province and Boland, starting at 13:40 at the same venue.

RESULTS

POOL A

Eastern Province A 1: Kiyara Constable. Southern Gauteng A 2: Giovanna Abrahams, Lucy Wells.
Western Province A 1: Heather Kane. Southern Gauteng B 0.
Southern Free State A 8: Marichelle Crous (X4), Carmen Van Wyk (X3), Mpho Seloane. Eastern Gauteng A 1: Renette Strydom.

POOL B

Boland A 1: Lakeisha Dudley. KZN Inland A 1: Taslyn van Wyk.
KZN Coastal B 1: Becca Short. Boland B 1: Miné King
KZN Coastal A 2: Keamogelo Baakaleng, Charley-Rose Boyall. Northern Gauteng A 1: Lenique Vogel.
KZN Inland A 3: Beayu Chiang, Rebbeca Hellberg, Taslyn Van Wyk. KZN Coastal B 1: KEmily Hughes.

Bernard Wessels and Benjamin van den Berg recorded a hat-trick of tries each as Free State finally bagged a victory at this year’s Academy Week in Middelburg on Friday.

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Wessels and Van den Berg, both playing in the backline for the Free Staters, used the platform laid by their dominant pack to lash the opposition as the men in white and orange romped to a 61-3 win against Border.

Upfront, No. 8, Franco Oberholzer, who will, from next week, be known as Franco Teixeira, taking his father’s family name, left the best for last with a tireless performance across the park. This ignited the Free State pack, who gave Border a torrid time in the forward exchanges.

Captain Thristan Maree, Tian Fourie and Hennie Bredenhann were the other try-scorers for Free State, while Samson Lackay slotted seven conversions.

In the opening match on the C-Field, Namibia and Zimbabwe kicked off the last day’s proceedings in customary fashion with the annual international between the two sides. This year, the bragging rights belonged to the men from Zimbabwe as they sealed a 36-26 victory thanks to a brace from blindside flanker Tapiwanashe Mujuru.

Jason Coetzer helped the Valke to yet another victory via his boot. Although not as accurate as on the second day, his solitary penalty goal helped his side over the line in a tightly contested 15-14 victory over traditional rivals, the Limpopo Blue Bulls.

For the men from the most northern province, No. 8 Ignus Ferreira carried the baton. Ferreira’s ferocious outing on defence, combined with some rampaging runs, was a thorn in the Valke’s side.

The Griffons continued their stellar comeback following the hiding they had suffered on the first day, to achieve a second win on the trot. Two tries each from Vusi Ndayi and Darius Job proved enough for the Purple People Eaters to outclass the hosting Pumas by 29-24.

Scorers: 

Hoërskool Middelburg B-Field: 

Free State 61 (33) – Tries: Bernard Wessels (3), Benjamin van den Berg (3), Tian Fourie, Thristan Maree, Hennie Bredenhann. Conversions: Samson Lackay (7), Okuhle Dyani. Border 3 (3) – Penalty: Iganathi Mnunu.

Valke 15 (12) – Tries: Liam Hector, Reuben Bothma. Conversion: Jason Coetzer. Penalty: Coetzer. Limpopo Blue Bulls 14 (7) – Tries: Lourens Pieterse, Reabetswe Senyolo. Conversions: Juan Randall (2).

Griffons 29 (16) – Tries: Vusi Ndayi (2), Darius Job (2). Penalties: Jaydon Windvogel (3). Pumas 24 (12) – Tries: Bismarck Jansen, Hanro Terblanche, Lesego Rakale, Dewald du Toit. Conversions: Buhle Mphahlaza, John Duncan.

Hoërskool Middelburg C-Field:

Griquas 29 (17) – Tries: Thabo Thole, Amiel Soudens, Kitso Lephoi, Bernard Daniel. Conversions: HG van Heerden (2), Dohan Dege. Border Country Districts 10 (7) – Try: Ntsika Dubase. Conversion: Ntsika Jele. Penalty: Jele.

Leopards 47 (14) – Tries: Wian Vieter (2), Omphile Aplane, Luan Snyman, Diale Keabetswe, Laurenzo Louw, Marnus Dercken. Conversions: Luan Snyman (4), Wian du Preez (2). LSEN XV 14 (7) – Tries: Rigen Chigosie, Jordan Derrocks. Conversions: Yusuf Hannibal (2).

Zimbabwe 36 (22) – Tries: Tapiwanashe Majuru (2), Curtis Mashonganyika, Mufaro Ndoro, Rukudzo Mayida. Conversions: Mayida, Denzel Dhave, Mashongantika. Namibia 26 (20) – Tries: Pieter-Jan Strydom, Ethan Sinden. Conversions: Williams Beukes (2). Penalties: JD Jankowitz (3), MC van Wyk.

Jaydon Viljoen capped a memorable week in Middelburg as the tournament’s leading points-scorer by guiding the Golden Lions to a third consecutive Academy Week title.

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The Hoërskool Monument flyhalf once again starred, contributing 16 points towards his side’s 31–20 victory over Western Province in Friday’s final. It also marked the Lions’ ninth consecutive win at the Academy Week, maintaining an unbeaten streak that began with their first fixture of the 2023 edition.

In addition to his reliable kicking, which was a highlight throughout the week, Viljoen also opened the scoring in the unofficial final with a try. Inside centre, Samuel Smith, delivered another commanding attacking display in midfield, and scored arguably the try of the match to seal the win for the red-and-whites.

For Province, flyhalf Francois van der Merwe demonstrated class and vision to keep his team in contention. After the break, momentum briefly shifted as captain Sango Zangqa powered over through a driving maul, followed by tries by Eathon Williams and Deros Manya. It was too little, too late, though, as the Lions’ defence stood firm during the latter stages to secure yet another title.

In the curtain-raiser, the South Western District Eagles edged past the Lions XV in a nail-biting encounter, preserving their unbeaten record with a 20–19 win. Caleb Williams’ mighty boot proved decisive, with two long-range penalty goals that extended the Eagles’ lead beyond reach, although late tries from the Welpies’ Siyabonga Ncube and Juandré Ehlers nearly turned the tide.

Eagles’ hooker Adrian Smith deserves a special mention for his tireless grafting and ball-carrying efforts that ignited his pack, even though he did not cross the whitewash himself.

Eastern Province returned to winning ways in emphatic fashion, running in seven tries for a 45–24 victory over Boland. Nippy scrumhalf Oliver John opened the scoring and backed it up with a composed display behind a dominant pack. The solid platform provided to him and flyhalf Bulomko Kilani enabled Eastern Province to play with freedom, unleashing their pacy outside backs who thrived in open space.

In Friday’s opening match, the Sharks mounted a remarkable comeback from 12-29 down to defeat the Blue Bulls 33–29. Hooker Theo Boshoff continued his rich vein of form behind the driving maul to conclude the week with a hat-trick of tries.

The Bulls dominated the first half, with flyhalf Tilon Baron dictating play well, but were shut out in the second stanza. The Sharks controlled the final 35 minutes to convert the increased pressure into 21 unanswered points, with Cilermo Carolus scoring the match-winning try on the final hooter.

Scorers: 

Hoërskool Middelburg A-Field: 

Golden Lions 31 (24) – Tries: Jaydon Viljoen, Manuel Motsi, Samuel Smith, Michael Nwogwungwu. Conversions: Viljoen (4). Penalty: Viljoen. Western Province 20 (3) – Tries: Sango Zangqa, Eathon Williams, Deros Manya. Conversions: Francois van der Merwe (2). Penalty: Van der Merwe.

South Western Districts 20 (7) – Tries: Wayne Ganniwa, Hayden Luiter. Conversions: CT Volsoo (2). Penalties: Caleb Williams (2). Lions XV 19 (0) – Tries: Francois Tonkin, Siyabonga Ncube, Juandré Ehlers. Conversions: Daniel Soekoe (2).

Eastern Province 45 (21) – Tries: Oliver Johns, Moah Mbizi, Chuma Bloouw, Bradley Myburgh, Wendall Uithaler, Silinde Ntshokoma. Conversions: Boland 24 (17) – Tries: Anwill Jacobs, Jano van Deventer, Favian Arendse, Morné Roos. Conversions: Van Deventer (2).

Sharks 33 (12) – Tries: Theo Boshoff (3), Andrew Schnell, Cilermo Carolus. Conversions: Lwazi Mbebe (3), Lux Sonkononkono. Blue Bulls 29 (24) – Tries: Tilon Baron, Marko Kok, Ronan Bastiaanse, Justin Blom. Conversions: Bastiaanse (3). Penalty: Bastiaanse.

From Tuesday, 15 July, to Thursday, 17 July, King Edward VII School (KES) is set to host the Association of Public Boys’ Schools of South Africa (APBSA) Football Festival.

The festival, which makes its bow this year, will feature some of the most competitive u19 schoolboy football teams in South Africa.

The competition will be played on two fields over three days.

Among the schools in action will be Paul Roos Gimnasium (PRG), primarily recognised for its robust rugby programme and for being a regular supplier of Springbok rugby players, including Damian Willemse, Willie le Roux, Steven Kitshoff, and Herschel Jantjies.

PRG, though, also excels in football and not only in the Western Cape. It’s one of the country’s top football institutions and its alumni includes Ziyaad Eksteen, who has played for Ajax Cape Town and Maritzburg United in the top tier of South African football, the Premier Soccer League.

Former Orlando Pirates‘ wing, Riyaad Norodien, is also a product of the PRG football programme. With their rich history in the sport, Paul Roos will be one of the teams to keep an eye on.

Another school with a rich rugby history, which also excels on the football field, is Grey College. Up against many of South Africa’s top teams, the Bloemfontein boys placed sixth at the Absa Wildeklawer Soccer Tournament in May.

While Grey College is renowned for its legendary rugby programme, it is also recognised as one of the most formidable and daring schools in South African football.

Under the leadership of Monde Hlatshwayo, the Director of Football at Grey College – a passionate football aficionado and the holder of a CAF A License, which he obtained in 2024 – Grey has excelled on the football field.

They’ve qualified for the Curro Halala Cup Finals, where they are scheduled to face Curro Soshanguve on 7 August at HeronBridge College. That makes them one of only six in the running to lift the inaugural Curro Halala Cup. Relentless, they’ll be a team to watch at KES.

The hosts, KES, should not be overlooked. They boast a commendable reputation and a robust and successful football programme. Their old boys include Cape Town City midfielder Thabo Nodada and former Manchester United goalkeeper Gary Bailey.

Historically, the school has enjoyed title-winning success in national tournaments, including the Grey College Football Tournament, the St David’s Challenge Cup, and the St Peter’s Tournament.

Northwood School will represent KZN interests in Johannesburg. They’ve played plenty of football already this year, participating in the Absa Wildeklawer Soccer Tournament and the Mancosa KwaZulu-Natal High Schools Football Association Coastal A-League. It has, thus far, been a challenging year for the Durban school, but they have shown signs of improvement in recent outings.

The APBSA Football Festival does not declare a winner. It is, instead, intended to be a celebration of the beautiful game.

It will also serve, for many of the participants, as ideal preparation for the forthcoming fixtures in the third term.

Among the other teams that will be in action are Jeppe High School for Boys, Dale College, Pretoria Boys High, Parktown Boys’ High, Rondebosch Boys’ High, St David’s Marist Inanda, St Andrew’s School, Springs’ Boys’ High, Potchefstroom Boys’ High, and Queen’s College.

With a high calibre of schools gracing the inaugural Association of Public Boys’ Schools of South Africa (APBSA) Football Festival, top quality football and competition is on the cards.

Tuesday, 15 July

Field A

08:00 – KES vs Paul Roos
09:00 – Jeppe vs Northwood
10:00 – Queen’s College vs Pretoria Boys High
11:00 – Grey College vs KES
13:00 – Dale College vs Parktown Boys’ High
14:00 – Saint Andrew’s School vs Jeppe
15:00 – St David’s vs Rondebosch Boys’ High

Field B

08:00 – Grey College vs Dale College
09:00 – Parktown Boys’ High vs Saint Andrew’s School
10:00 – Rondebosch Boys’ High vs Springs Boys’ High
11:00 – St David’s vs Potchefstroom Boys’ High
13:00 – Northwood vs Paul Roos
14:00 – Queen’s College vs Springs Boys’ High
15:00 – Pretoria Boys’ High vs Potchefstroom Boys’ High

Wednesday, 16 July

Field A

08:00 – Parktown Boys’ High vs Northwood
09:00 – Grey College vs Rondebosch Boys’ High
10:00 – Springs Boys’ High vs Saint Andrew’s School
11:00 – Dale College vs St David’s
13:00 – Parktown Boys’ High vs Potchefstroom Boys’ High
14:00 – KES vs Rondebosch Boys’ High
15:00 – Saint Andrew’s School vs Pretoria Boys High

Field B

08:00 – Jeppe vs Queen’s College
09:00 – KES vs Potchefstroom Boys’ High
10:00 – Pretoria Boys High vs Paul Roos
11:00 – Northwood vs Queen’s College
13:00 – Jeppe vs Grey College
14:00 – Dale College vs Springs Boys’ High
15:00 – St David’s vs Paul Roos

Thursday, 17 July 

Field A

08:00 – Paul Roos vs Springs Boys’ High
09:00 – Potchefstroom Boys’ High vs Saint Andrew’s School
10:00 – Grey College vs Parktown Boys’ High
11:00 – KES vs Queen’s College

Field B

08:00 -Rondebosch Boys’ High vs Jeppe
09:00 – Dale College vs Pretoria Boys High
10:00 – St David’s vs Northwood

Scorers: 

Hoërskool Middelburg A-Field: 

Golden Lions 31 (24) – Tries: Jaydon Viljoen, Manuel Motsi, Samuel Smith, Michael Nwogwungwu. Conversions: Viljoen (4). Penalty: Viljoen. Western Province 20 (3) – Tries: Sango Zangqa, Eathon Williams, Deros Manya. Conversions: Francois van der Merwe (2). Penalty: Van der Merwe.

South Western Districts 20 (7) – Tries: Wayne Ganniwa, Hayden Luiter. Conversions: CT Volsoo (2). Penalties: Caleb Williams (2). Lions XV 19 (0) – Tries: Francois Tonkin, Siyabonga Ncube, Juandré Ehlers. Conversions: Daniel Soekoe (2).

Eastern Province 45 (21) – Tries: Oliver Johns, Moah Mbizi, Chuma Bloouw, Bradley Myburgh, Wendall Uithaler, Silinde Ntshokoma. Conversions: Boland 24 (17) – Tries: Anwill Jacobs, Jano van Deventer, Favian Arendse, Morné Roos. Conversions: Van Deventer (2).

Sharks 33 (12) – Tries: Theo Boshoff (3), Andrew Schnell, Cilermo Carolus. Conversions: Lwazi Mbebe (3), Lux Sonkononkono. Blue Bulls 29 (24) – Tries: Tilon Baron, Marko Kok, Ronan Bastiaanse, Justin Blom. Conversions: Bastiaanse (3). Penalty: Bastiaanse.

Hoërskool Middelburg B-Field: 

Free State 61 (33) – Tries: Bernard Wessels (3), Benjamin van den Berg (3), Tian Fourie, Thristan Maree, Hennie Bredenhann. Conversions: Samson Lackay (7), Okuhle Dyani. Border 3 (3) – Penalty: Iganathi Mnunu.

Valke 15 (12) – Tries: Liam Hector, Reuben Bothma. Conversion: Jason Coetzer. Penalty: Coetzer. Limpopo Blue Bulls 14 (7) – Tries: Lourens Pieterse, Reabetswe Senyolo. Conversions: Juan Randall (2).

Griffons 29 (16) – Tries: Vusi Ndayi (2), Darius Job (2). Penalties: Jaydon Windvogel (3). Pumas 24 (12) – Tries: Bismarck Jansen, Hanro Terblanche, Lesego Rakale, Dewald du Toit. Conversions: Buhle Mphahlaza, John Duncan.

Hoërskool Middelburg C-Field:

Griquas 29 (17) – Tries: Thabo Thole, Amiel Soudens, Kitso Lephoi, Bernard Daniel. Conversions: HG van Heerden (2), Dohan Dege. Border Country Districts 10 (7) – Try: Ntsika Dubase. Conversion: Ntsika Jele. Penalty: Jele.

Leopards 47 (14) – Tries: Wian Vieter (2), Omphile Aplane, Luan Snyman, Diale Keabetswe, Laurenzo Louw, Marnus Dercken. Conversions: Luan Snyman (4), Wian du Preez (2). LSEN XV 14 (7) – Tries: Rigen Chigosie, Jordan Derrocks. Conversions: Yusuf Hannibal (2).

Zimbabwe 36 (22) – Tries: Tapiwanashe Majuru (2), Curtis Mashonganyika, Mufaro Ndoro, Rukudzo Mayida. Conversions: Mayida (2), Denzel Dhave, Mashongantika. Namibia 26 (20) – Tries: Pieter-Jan Strydom, Ethan Sinden. Conversions: Williams Beukes (2). Penalties: JD Jankowitz (3), MC van Wyk.,

DHL Western Province and Eastern Province claimed crucial derby wins on the fourth day of the FNB U18 Craven Week at Hoërskool Middelburg.

WP maintained their perfect record at this week’s tournament after downing the Sharks High Schools on Thursday, while EP proved too strong for Border in the Eastern Cape derby.

Earlier on Thursday, the Valke and Suzuki Griquas secured their first wins of the competition when they beat Sanlam Boland and the Leopards, respectively.

The first quarter of the Coastal Derby was fiercely contested, with the Sharks stretching the WP defence and wing Jadrian Afrikaner touching down for a hard-earned try.

WP hit back with tries by centre Markus Muller and prop Matthew van der Merwe, while flyhalf Ethan van Biljon slotted a penalty goal on the stroke of half-time to boost his team’s lead to 11 points.

Province continued to dominate after the break, and went on to finish with six tries in an emphatic 45-13 win, with the impressive Muller bagging a brace.

After losing 41-10 to the Sharks earlier this week, EP made a statement when they put three early tries past Border in the Eastern Cape derby. Flyhalf Tristan Kemp kicked three conversions and three penalty goals to steer his side to a convincing 30-12 victory.

The game between the Valke and Boland was in the balance at half-time, before the boys from the East Rand shifted through the gears in the second stanza to secure a convincing 35-19 win.

Meanwhile, Griquas bounced back from their recent loss to Border to down the Leopards 46-34, with flyhalf Aidan Gadeija scoring two tries and four conversions.

The last round of the FNB u18 Craven Week will be staged at Hoërskool Middelburg on Saturday, with WP taking on South Western Districts in the final match of the tournament.

FNB U18 Craven Week day four results (Thursday, 10 July):

Sanlam Boland 19 (14) Valke 35 (20)
Suzuki Griquas 46 (19) Leopards 34 (24)
Border 12 (5) Eastern Province 30 (27)
DHL Western Province 45 (24) Sharks High Schools 13 (13)

FNB u18 Craven Week day five fixtures (Saturday, 12 July):

A-field:

09h00: EP vs Bulls
10h15: Lions vs WP XV
11h30: Sharks vs Free State
12h45: WP vs SWD

B-field:

09h00: Boland vs Griffons
10h15: Limpopo vs Leopards
11h30: Griquas vs Valke
12h45: Border vs Pumas

Issued by SA Rugby Communications

The 2025 edition of the u16 SASHOC National Week is reaching its business end, which was brought into focus on Thursday when four teams secured their places in the semifinals.

The event, being hosted at Hilton College, St Anne’s DSG, and St John’s DSG, culminates with the boys’ and girls’ finals on Sunday.

The opening two days produced some thrilling action on the turf, lots of goals, and upsets, which has made for great viewing.

Heading into day three, Eastern Province (EP) A and Boland A, last year’s finalists, were in commanding positions in Pools A and B, respectively. Both were unbeaten and intent on securing their places in the last four.

EP, led by coach Keanon Geldenhuys, took on KZN Inland A and picked up from where they left off on Wednesday, powering their way to a 5-1 victory.

It was a clinical performance from the Eastern Cape boys, who led 3-0 at the break, courtesy of goals by Vuyo Mazwai, Dante Elkington, and James Chree.

Santiago Matroos pulled one back for Inland in the third chukka, but further goals from Luke Mason and Logan Meyer completed a convincing win for EP.

That victory left EP atop Pool B with the maximum haul of 12 points from their four matches, ahead of their final pool match against Southern Gauteng A on Friday morning.

Whatever happens in that game, Eastern Province’s progress to the semi-finals is assured.

Speaking of Southern Gauteng, the boys in yellow sit are in second spot behind EP, with nine points after three outings.

On Thursday, they mustered a 5-3 win over Southern Gauteng B.

On Friday, they play twice. The equation is simple for coach Siya Sityana‘s boys. They need at least one point from their remaining two matches to progress.

If Southerns lose both matches, they could still make it into the semi-finals based on goal difference, even if KZN Inland A wins their final match against Northern Gauteng A.

Inland A needs to beat Northerns by six or more goals and hope that Southerns doesn’t score in either of their games. That’s an extremely unlikely scenario.

While the situation in Pool B is mathematically not yet complete, Boland A and Western Province A, in Pool A, will head into Friday’s schedule knowing their semifinal places are secure.

Boland, after a hard-fought 4-3 victory over KZN Coastal A, leads Pool A with 12 points, with four wins from four matches, while WP, following their 2-1 defeat of Western Province B, have 10 points, also after four outings.

The table-topping neighbours square off on Friday in their final pool game. The winner of that fixture will finish in first place while also grabbing Western Cape bragging rights. Of course, a draw is possible, too.

It promises to be a thrilling day four, and all the action will be LIVE on SuperSport Schools.

Day 3 | Results and scorers

Western Province A 2: Zach Hillman, Daniel de Wet. Western Province B 1: Troy Loots.

Boland A 4: Stephan Malan (2), Caleb Cilliers, Christiaan Fouché. KZN Coastal A 3: Dylan Forbes, Luc Boyall, Daniel Rea.

Southern Free State 3: Eben Stander, Isak van der Merwe, Kamo Mohlomi. KZN Coastal B 3: Ryan Willis (3).

Southern Gauteng A 5: Blaine Candy (2), Matthew Jung (2), Kgotsofalang Lehloenya. Southern Gauteng B 3: Mpilo Chabe, Endre Ludick, Thoriso Motsepe.

Northern Gauteng A 3: Zeann Marais, Luke Payne, Kean Cornelissen. KZN Inland B 1: Luthando Shelembe.

Eastern Province A 5: Vuyo Mazwai, Luke Mason, Logan Meyer, James Chree, Dante Elkington. KZN Inland A 1: Santiago Matroos.

KZN Coastal A 4: Matt Potgieter (2), Luc Boyall (2). Western Province B 0.

Boland A 3: Luke van der Merwe, Jamie Kock, Khumbulani Nongogo. KZN Coastal B 1: Aaron Blackburn.

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