RUGBY
KZN10 schools get ready for round 3
This week heralded the start of the 3 term for the state schools. DHS, Glenwood and Maritzburg College still have a few matches left in their winter sports season, whilst Northwood and Westville shift into soccer season.
Hockey and rugby still feature in the schools program later in the term as he shortened the versions of hockey and rugby, indoor and 7’s, come to the fore. The summer sports codes of Water Polo, Basketball and Cricket all start re-emerging after the winter hiatus with various pre season matches scheduled..
In this weekends rugby and hockey action, Maritzburg College make their second trip up to Tshwane to take on Affies in a Premier inter schools clash. The match will be televised on Super Sport @13:00 this up coming Saturday.
Joining them in travelling up the N3 will be DHS who take on Parktown in Johannesburg. Glenwood round out the weekend hosting HTS Middelburg from Mpumalanga.
Westville host Northwood in soccer inter schools clash with no less than 27 teams competing across all age groups.
8 of the KZN10 soccer 1st teams will be action this weekend at the Primo Big 8 tournament which will be taking place at the AB Jacksons football ground in Pietermaritzburg. Details here.
The Independent schools only begin next week.
Clifton all set for end of season ISRF-Fixtures
With what will be the curtain call on the 2019 rugby season for the schools competing, Clifton College have pulled out all the stops to put together a awesome end of season rugby bonanza in hosting the 2019 Independent Schools Rugby Festival from the 26 June – 1 July.
The picturesque Riverside sports complex will provide an awesome backdrop to what should be a intriguing couple of days of rugby. With many sides going for a round 2 of sorts, it will be telling as to how some schools adjust to new combinations with the call ups to the various Craven and Academy week sides affecting selection.
Competing Schools:
| KZN Schools | Eastern Cape |
| Michaelhouse | St Andrews College |
| St Charles College | Kingswood College |
| Hilton College | Gauteng |
| Clifton College | St Davids Marist |
| Kearsney College | Free State |
| South Coast Barbarians | St Andrews School |
The South Coast Barbarians are an invitational team made up of players from Kuswag, Amanzimtoti High and Kingsway High.
Fixtures:
| 27 June | Field | ||||
| 13 | : | 00 | Michaelhouse | Kingswood College | A |
| 14 | : | 15 | St Charles College | St Davids Marist | A |
| 15 | : | 30 | St Andrews School | South Coast Barbarians | A |
| 16 | : | 45 | Hilton College | St Andrews College | A |
| 18 | : | 00 | Kearsney College | Clifton College | A |
Good match ups here, especially the Hilton College vs St Andrews College game. The boys from the Eastern Cape are the only team to have beaten Hilton this year in a comprehensive 43-27 win at the Kingswood 125th rugby festival.
Both schools have their fair share of players in provincials sides so the depth of both schools will be tested. St Charles College have made steady progress this year as they take a step up in their rugby programme and against St Davids they certainly look the favourites.
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| 29 June | Field | ||||
| 13 | : | 00 | St Andrews College | St Davids Marist | A |
| 14 | : | 15 | Clifton College | St Andrews School | A |
| 15 | : | 30 | Kearsney College | Kingswood College | A |
| 16 | : | 45 | Michaelhouse | South Coast Barbarians | A |
| 18 | : | 00 | Hilton College | St Charles College | A |
A rematch for Clifton College and St Andrews School. the boys from Durban prevailed in their fixture in the rarefied air of the free State earlier in the season, 24-13, so they should enter the fixture fully aware of what needs to be done. Kearsney College would look to avenge an early season loss to to Kingswood College.
Hilton College and St Charles College finally get to play their fixture after a postponement earlier in the season.
| 01 July | Field | ||||
| 09 | : | 00 | Hilton College | St Davids Marist | A |
| 09 | : | 00 | Kingswood College | St Charles College | B |
| 10 | : | 15 | St Andrews College | Michaelhouse | A |
| 10 | : | 15 | Kearsney College | St Andrews School | B |
| 11 | : | 30 | Clifton College | South Coast Barbarians | A |
It all looks set for a great couple of days, so if you are in and around Durban head down to Riverside for some great games.
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Dream chance in American Football for Hilton Old Boy Tristan Blewett!
In breaking news yesterday, Hilton College Old Boy and former Cell C Sharks centre Tristan Blewett (22) has been invited to try out for National Football League (NFL) side the New Orleans Saints.
American Football is of course big-money massive in the USA.
“It’s too good a story, I can’t tell you,” New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton said about his surprise invitation to Blewett.
“If I told you a local artist texted me about this rugby player…
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“Here’s what you have to understand,” explained Saints coach Payton:
“When someone sends you something about a player, obviously that happens a lot.
“If it’s a College (university) player, I might forward it to Jeff Ireland. If it is a pro player I will forward it to Terry Fontenot.
“When someone’s recommendation comes, you go about the process every time.
“Knowing that there might be 44 out of 44 (players) where there’s nothing… but then the 45th one…
It’s NFL try-out time for Hilton College Old Boy and rugby star Tristan Blewett.
“It was an email, a text forwarded. It is easy to work out a player who’s right here. That was kind of it,” Saints coach Payton added.
An American Football League try-out – a chance to play in the NFL – was definitely not on the Tristan Blewett radar, but now that the chance has presented itself, he’s going to give it a full go.
“When I first came over with my coach, I was joking about it, saying, ‘I am going to live here to play American football’, and then two weeks ago – when I got the call – we both laughed like, “It has actually happened!’
“I told my mom a day or two ago, but I think no one back home really knows much about (American) football – and neither do I. So I think, as I learn, I’ll sort of explain it to them.”
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On Tuesday in the USA: Tristan Blewett, who plays outside centre for the NOLA Gold rugby franchise, discusses his mini-camp try-out with the New Orleans Saints NFL (professional American football) franchise team.
Tristan gets a big plus from New Orleans-based Maritzburg College Old Boy Benjamin Haswell:
“Tristan has been a credit to his family and his country over here in New Orleans, with his stellar play (for the New Orleans Gold rugby union team) — and that South African gentlemanly humbleness has made him a fan favourite.
“Tristan’s come a long way since turning out for the Impi at Maritzburg Varsity!”
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Johannesburg-born and Durban raised, Tristan represented the Sharks before a brief stay with the Kings in PE in 2018.
Tristan signed a two-year contract with the New Orleans Gold rugby union team towards the end of last year, where he has excelled in the USA Major League and captured the attention of both rugby union and influential American Football personalities.
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COMMENTS FROM NEW ORLEANS SAINTS FANS
about Hilton College Old Boy Tristan Blewett:
Howard Jackson – “So what position this guy supposed to play?”
Chance Cooper – “They’re playing him as a DB, and punt returner.”
Geoffrey Ormsby – “He’ll definitely show people how to properly tackle!!”
DaPinkBubble – “I sure hope so; I still have nightmares of how bad the defence used to be at tackling…”
Eddie Scott – “Kicker or punter.”
Cash Money Gee – “Probably won’t drop a pass!”
Jerry Cave – “Give him the ball, you’ll see!”
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Rafael Delgadillo – “He’ll most likely play… as a returner and a gunner. Though playing at running back will not be out of the question.
Gerardo Aguilera – “Running back or line backer.”
KZN10.com says – “Well, there is a lot of interest in Tristan but some confusion amongst New Orleans Saints fans as to what position Tristan is likely to play!
“The best of KZN10.com wishes to you Tristan!”
A final comment – this one from John Enslin: “Good luck young man… living the dream.”
Yes indeed.
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3 from 3: Captain Ben Parham tells how the Michaelhouse 1st XV’s of 1996/97 beat Hilton 3 times in succession
It’s Michaelhouse vs Hilton College on Saturday – here are the 1996/97 matches in the words of 96/97 Michaelhouse head boy first XV flank and captain Ben Parham, when Men of House won 3 from 3. Hopefully many of you will share this with like-minded friends.
Feature image: Captain Ben Parham and the magnificent Michaelhouse first XV of 1997.
“Jono, it’s good to hear from you after many years… and what a privilege it is to be asked to reminisce about such a special and influential time of my life.
“Andy Vincent (Vinno) took over the first team coaching role in 1995. And was a fierce competitor and expected the same of his squad.
“Vinno played in-form players over historical performance, and was not afraid to let you know if your game was not up to scratch.
“He created a squad that would do absolutely anything for each other… He created ‘brothers-in-arms’.
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“1996 was the Michaelhouse centenary year, and the boys were tasked with making it a highlight in the school’s history.
“Rugby was the showpony, and the pressure was on House to overturn a record 6 straight defeats against Hilton College, spanning from 1993-1995.
“If there is one rule about the Hilton/Michaelhouse sporting derbies, it is that there is no such thing as an underdog.
“Names on paper mean absolutely nothing on this occasion, because love, passion and a desire to be swamped by 500 like-minded ‘brothers’ is far stronger than a player with exceptional skill and flair.”
Skipper and flank forward Ben Parham and his Michaelhouse first XV of 1996 had a massive psychological barrier to overcome against a Hilton that had prevailed for far too long (if one was in the House supporters’ club, that is).
1996 Michaelhouse first XV
1) Henk Diederichs
2) Luke Flemington
3) Mike Fell
4) Wayne Lister-James
5) Brian Dalton
6) Richard Parks
7) Ben Parham
8) Gary Laue
9) JP Coppez
10) Andrew Caldwell
11) Simon Bridges / Euan Dixon-Smith
12) Justin Sage / Simon Bothner
13) Dino Papadopoulos
14) James Le Cordeur
15) Choppies (Emile) Marais
“In June 1996, Michaelhouse were the form team, coming into the match at Hilton’s Gilfillan Field on the back of 18 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss… However, three of our most experienced players were not available for selection, but as mentioned, during a derby, history and form mean nothing.
“It was a day of big boots and tough forward battles in what was a hard-fought match, and neither team managed to open a gap on the scoreboard.
“The flyhalves, Andrew Caldwell (MHS) and Grant Gove (Hilton) used their big boots to alleviate the pressure as soon as one team charged into the other team’s 22-metre area.
“Hilton took an 8-3 lead into half-time and Vinno didn’t need to say too much to us. We knew we had a mountain to climb, but we knew what to do. The forward pack, from prop to number 8, covered the pitch and rumbled forward.
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“Mike Fell, steered by Wayne Lister-James, crossed the line from a maul. Justin Sage converted to give Michaelhouse a slender 10-8 lead with 20 minutes to play.
“Each team took advantage of a penalty and even though Hilton pressed hard for a try in the dying moments, Michaelhouse narrowly held out for a 13-11 victory… and the hoodoo was broken.
“It was game-on for the August return match at Meadows. Unfortunately the match was never to be… Hilton came down with a very serious flu bug which affected most of the school and the return derby was cancelled.
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1997 Michaelhouse first XV
1) Marc Larsen / Gavin Erasmus
2) Thomas Modinger
3) Alex Akron
4) Guy Slater
5) John Delport
6) Angus Martyn
7) Ben Parham
8) Barry Jacobsz
9) John Harris
10) James Carmichael
11) Jackal Tshikosi
12) Attie Geldenhuys
13) Simon Greyvensteyn
14) James Le Cordeur
15) Jason McCormick
Michaelhouse number 8 Barry Jacobsz shone in both matches in 1997.
“The Michaelhouse 1997 team grabbed the baton from day one.
“This team ‘gelled’ like no other team that I had been part of. These were big characters and with some incredible individual skill.
“We came into the first Hilton Michaelhouse match on Meadows in a confident mood – on the back of 19 wins and 1 very narrow loss (19-20) away against Maritzburg College.
“We had scored over 700 points and only conceded 220 points. This team did not need to ask for directions to the try-line.
“The first match in 1997 was an open game.
“Both teams spread the ball wide and it was beautiful open running rugby. John Harris, Jackal Tshikosi, Barry Jacobsz and Simon Greyvensteyn all shone, and Michaelhouse grabbed a 32-24 victory.
The Michaelhouse flanker and captain in 1996 and 97 Ben Parham led his side to victory in all 3 derbies against Hilton College during that time.
“The August return match was at Hilton’s Gilfillan Field. There was a buzz around the school all week as this the first-ever televised Hilton Michaelhouse derby.
The spirit in the camp was high and confidence was reaching complacency levels. There was a very large crowd engulfing Gilfillan. It was a quiet first 10 minutes with too many errors.
“Hilton’s left wing, Muzi Tembe, scored the opener after flying around the outside; this after fullback Andrew Richmond joined the line and created an overlap.
“I pulled the team together but did not have to say much.
“Just a quiet reminder about how much this meant. It was our very last match in the Red & White… selfishly; this one was for ‘us’!
The victorious Michaelhouse 1997 first XV players on Hilton’s Gilfillan Field are 12 Attie Geldenhuys 14 James Le Cordeur 7 Ben Parham 13 Simon Greyvensteyn 9 John Harris and 6 Angus Martyn.
Soon after that, fullback Jason McCormick took a gap created by outside centre Simon Greyvensteyn. McCormick let winger James Le Cordeur loose down the right and he popped it back inside for flanker Angus Martyn to score.
James Carmichael popped it over for a slender 7-5 half time lead. We knew we had a lot left in the tank. The final 30 minutes of our Michaelhouse rugby careers was memorable.
We scored another two tries, myself and James Le Cordeur going over in the right-hand corner, both very well converted by James Carmichael.
“Our flyhalf Carmichael added another penalty and Michaelhouse closed out the match 24-5.
Michaelhouse flyhalf James Carmichael was in top form with the boot in The 24-5 Match in front of a very big crowd at Hilton’s Gilfillan Field.
“The Hilton Michaelhouse derby days were not easy.
“The Hilton and Michaelhouse players spent a lot of time together at several events and became good friends off the field, but on the field, with pride at stake, those friendships were put on hold.
“To this day I still have some very close friends who wore the Fleur de Lys while we donned the St Michael’s cross with equal pride.
“I’m still in contact with most of my team-mates from those days. I still treasure my Michaelhouse days like no other period of my life. The bonds and friendships forged during that time are life-long.
“I may not chat to my school friends on a weekly basis as I live in Abu Dhabi, but I have regular contact with them via social media and I see them when we visit South Africa.
“There is something so powerful about the friendship and support bonds forged at an all-boys boarding school, which are almost totally unexplainable to someone who has never experienced it.
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“Spending every waking moment together makes you open your mind and heart to the needs of those around you.
“With that bond comes the passion displayed across all events in which the boys represent the school, be it sport, music, academics or stage productions… and Michaelhouse was certainly no exception.”
*****
Thanks Ben. I felt like I was at the matches! Your detailed memory of those matches all of 22 and 23 years ago is quite remarkable.
It is what I have noticed when asking similar questions to Old Boys of the KZN10 schools. And such detail pays homage to the fortunate few who are so privileged to be part of something so special.
Wonderful to hear from you and may the best team win on Meadows Saturday, the arena of which you have so many unforgettable memories.
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KZN School rugby results 8 June – KZN10
Results for KZN School rugby in the KZN10 schools.
Northwood finish their season on a high against Kearsney College at a stunning Reece Edwards (Feature image – Northwood School).
Hilton College were to good for Sarel Cilliers on Gilfillan.
Maritzburg College turn around their fortunes against Michaelhouse on Goldstones
St Charles overwhelm Voortrekker on Old Orchards.
Northwood vs Kearsney College
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | |||||||||||||||||
| 20 | ~ | 12 | 15 | ~ | 23 | 5 | ~ | 55 | 7 | ~ | 17 | |||||||||
| U16A | U16B | U16C | 5th | |||||||||||||||||
| 19 | ~ | 40 | 0 | ~ | 40 | 14 | ~ | 34 | 5 | ~ | 56 | |||||||||
| U15A | U15B | U15C | U15D | |||||||||||||||||
| 14 | ~ | 17 | 17 | ~ | 14 | 7 | ~ | 35 | 19 | ~ | 17 | |||||||||
| U14A | U14B | U14C | U14D | |||||||||||||||||
| 20 | ~ | 17 | 14 | ~ | 0 | 10 | ~ | 15 | 22 | ~ | 0 | |||||||||
| Played | Won | Draw | Lost |
| 16 | 6 | 0 | 10 |
Maritzburg College vs Michaelhouse
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | |||||||||||||||||
| 42 | ~ | 17 | 22 | ~ | 19 | 28 | ~ | 5 | 31 | ~ | 5 | |||||||||
| 7th/6th | 8th/7th | |||||||
| 47 | ~ | 0 | 19 | ~ | 14 | |||
| U16A | U16B | U16D/U16C | U16E/U16D | ||||||||||||||||||
| 36 | ~ | 26 | 54 | ~ | 3 | 69 | ~ | 22 | 69 | ~ | 0 | ||||||||||
| U15A | U15C/U15B | U15D/U15C | U15E/U15D | ||||||||||||||||||
| 67 | ~ | 12 | 53 | ~ | 5 | 60 | ~ | 15 | 60 | ~ | 15 | ||||||||||
| U14A | U14B | U14D/U14C | |||||||||||||
| 24 | ~ | 19 | 50 | ~ | 0 | 15 | ~ | 17 | |||||||
| Played | Won | Draw | Lost |
| 18 | 17 | 0 | 1 |
HIlton College vs Sarel Cilliers
| 1st | U16A | U15A | U14A | |||||||||||||||||
| 50 | ~ | 0 | 54 | ~ | 0 | 50 | ~ | 0 | 50 | ~ | 5 | |||||||||
| Played | Won | Draw | Lost |
| 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
St Charles College vs Voortrekker
73-5 – Results pending.
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KZN School rugby results 1 June- KZN10
This weekend had it all from hulking green men to Griffins and of course rugby. Check all the results from this weekends KZN10.
St Charles College vs Northwood
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | |||||||||||||||||
| 17 | ~ | 29 | 22 | ~ | 27 | 10 | ~ | 31 | 5 | ~ | 40 | |||||||||
| U16A | U16B | U15A | U15B | |||||||||||||||||
| 26 | ~ | 28 | 15 | ~ | 14 | 15 | ~ | 27 | 31 | ~ | 14 | |||||||||
| U14A | U14B | U14C | U15C | |||||||||||||||||
| 14 | ~ | 7 | 24 | ~ | 19 | 5 | ~ | 10 | 29 | ~ | 5 | |||||||||
| Played | Won | Draw | Lost |
| 12 | 5 | 0 | 7 |
Hilton College vs Maritzburg College
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | |||||||||||||||||
| 21 | ` | 17 | 8 | ~ | 34 | 13 | ~ | 10 | 10 | ~ | 19 | |||||||||
| 5th | 6th | 7th vs MC 8th | ||||||||||||
| 0 | ~ | 29 | 0 | ~ | 44 | 0 | ~ | 41 | ||||||
| U16A | U16B | U16C | ||||||||||||
| 7 | ~ | 7 | 10 | ~ | 31 | 0 | ~ | 48 | ||||||
| U15A | U15B | U15C/U15D | U15D/U15F | ||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | ~ | 31 | 5 | ~ | 7 | 0 | ~ | 43 | 5 | ~ | 51 | ||||||||||
| U14A | U14B | U14C | U14D/U14E | ||||||||||||||||||
| 33 | ~ | 26 | 17 | ~ | 28 | 0 | ~ | 41 | 0 | ~ | 50 | ||||||||||
| Played | Won | Draw | Lost |
| 18 | 3 | 1 | 14 |
Clifton College vs St Davids Marist Inanda
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | U16A | |||||||||||||||||
| 17 | ~ | 20 | 14 | ~ | 22 | 39 | ~ | 0 | 5 | ~ | 41 | |||||||||
| U15A | U15B | U14A | U14B | |||||||||||||||||
| 12 | ~ | 10 | 10 | ~ | 26 | 26 | ~ | 19 | 0 | ~ | 56 | |||||||||
| Played | Won | Draw | Lost |
| 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
DHS vs Glenwood
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | |||||||||||||||||
| 19 | ~ | 59 | 17 | ~ | 26 | 0 | ~ | 56 | 0 | ~ | 54 | |||||||||
| U16A | U16B | U16C | U14E | |||||||||||||||||
| 10 | ~ | 41 | 0 | ~ | 48 | 0 | ~ | 48 | 0 | ~ | 45 | |||||||||
| U15A | U15B | U15C | U15D | |||||||||||||||||
| 17 | ~ | 26 | 17 | ~ | 10 | 7 | ~ | 12 | 12 | ~ | 15 | |||||||||
| U14A | U14B | U14C | U14D | |||||||||||||||||
| 0 | ~ | 14 | 5 | ~ | 29 | 0 | ~ | 54 | 0 | ~ | 39 | |||||||||
| Played | Won | Draw | Lost |
| 16 | 1 | 0 | 15 |
Westville Boys vs Kearsney College
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | |||||||||||||||||
| 34 | ~ | 12 | 54 | ~ | 10 | 31 | ~ | 21 | 34 | ~ | 0 | |||||||||
| 5th | 6th | U16A | U16B | |||||||||||||||||
| 36 | ~ | 0 | 0 | ~ | 19 | 26 | ~ | 7 | 28 | ~ | 14 | |||||||||
| U16C | U16D | U15A | U15B | |||||||||||||||||
| 47 | ~ | 7 | 47 | ~ | 0 | 22 | ~ | 30 | 19 | ~ | 0 | |||||||||
| U15D/15C | U15E/15D | ||||||||
| 29 | ~ | 7 | 55 | ~ | 5 | ||||
| U14A | U14B | U14C | U14D | |||||||||||||||||
| 14 | ~ | 32 | 10 | ~ | 14 | 22 | ~ | 33 | 24 | ~ | 28 | |||||||||
| Played | Won | Draw | Lost |
| 18 | 12 | 0 | 6 |
Michaelhouse vs St Johns College(away)
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | ||||||||||||
| 16 | ~ | 33 | 28 | ~ | 18 | 47 | ~ | 0 | ||||||
| U16A | U16B | U15A | U15B | |||||||||||||||||
| 29 | ~ | 7 | 47 | ~ | 7 | 21 | ~ | 9 | 12 | ~ | 33 | |||||||||
| U14A | U14B | U14C | ||||||||||||
| 14 | ~ | 0 | 21 | ~ | 7 | 26 | ~ | 7 | ||||||
| Played | Won | Draw | Lost |
| 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
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Watch: Pepsi, JJ and Fez share their thoughts on the U20 World Championship
With the U20 Rugby World cup just a few days away, some of the past rugby stars of the KZN10 who are representing the Junior Springboks in Argentina, share their thoughts.
Fixtures:
Scotland 4th June
kick off: 15:30 SA time
Georgia 8th June
kick off: 15:30 SA time
New Zealand 12th June
kick off: 20:30 SA time
Pepsis Buthelezi(C)
JJ van der Mescht
‘Fez’ Mbatha
We wish the boys well as they try to reclaim the world crown.
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KZN 10 Super Saturday – The 26-28 Match… as Jono saw it… in the moment…
Aaaaaa-aaand on the first minute it’s a Westville try by outside centre Mlu Khalishwayo in front of the Kent Pavilion after a judicious kick towards the corner.
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College infringe 30 metres out and the low Grove Akker kick sees the 10’s effort flash a metre over the crossbar.
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Westville 11
27 minutes to go.
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16 minutes to go
But it’s never over till the full-figured lady sings…
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Then it’s Maritzburg College first XV flyhalf Anele Nzimande who smashes through for a Henry Trodd converted try!
Maritzburg College 19
Westville 25
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And this KZN10 Super Saturday 1 June it’s the formidable Hilton first XV on Graeme Gilfillan Field in the lovely land of the Hiltonians.
A buoyant Westville tackle Kearsney on WBHS OB Day.
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The Maritzburg College Westville Goldstones epic: How the WBHS coaches saw it
“Throughout history a win on Goldstones has always been a difficult thing to obtain, but on Saturday after a hard-fought game the Westville 1st XV managed to hold on to their lead to win 28-26.
“1 minute into the game Westville were already on the score sheet with a try through outside centre Mlu Khalishwayo.
“The try was unconverted but more points were to follow with flyhalf Grove Akker kicking two penalties for 11-0 up.
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Westville were looking comfortable and clinical, however College were to step up their performance and in the 25th minute replied with a converted try of their own.
“The score was to remain the same till halftime 11-7 in favour of Westville.
“The momentum shifted with about 10 minutes to go in the first half and continued with College scoring a try from deep in their half just 3 minutes into the second half for the home team to take the lead for the first time (12-11).
Maritzburg College outside centre Philani Simamani on his way to scoring a magical try in the corner. All photos Martin Ashworth.
“College were now finding space in the wider channels and had Westville’s defence scrambling, but Westville managed to somehow hold them from scoring and instead responded with two beautiful tries of their own through right wing Simemela Nkomo and tighthead Okuhle Siyeni.
“The tries were converted by Grove Akker and, at 25-12 to Westville, yet again it seemed as though Westville had taken the game away from College, but yet again College showed that they are a team who never say die as they rallied together to score two converted tries in quick succession to regain the lead at 26-25 and set up a nervy last couple minutes of the game.
“Westville got a penalty right in front of the poles, though, and Akker’s kick reclaimed the lead for Westville at 28-26 and that is how it would stay till the final whistle.
“That final whistle seemed to take an age to come, though, as Westville had to defend and survive the relentless College attack at the death.
“Westville seemed to be camped for an age on their tryline. In the final moments College were awarded a penalty in front of the poles to win the game but inexplicably they turned it down and took a quick tap instead.
“Westville breathed a sigh of relief and tackled with renewed gusto. College eventually knocked the ball on and Westville had survived the tidal wave to record a 28-26 victory on the hallowed turf of Goldstones.”
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KZN School rugby results 25 May – KZN10
In a quiet weekend for the KZN School Rugby results Westville had a great win at Maritzburg College. Northwood were to good for St Benedicts whilst DHS played Clifton on staggers. The rest of the KZN10 were on half terms.
Maritzburg College vs Westville Boys
featured pic – Mutual respect – Photo Westville Boys
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | |||||||||||||||||
| 26 | ~ | 28 | 15 | ~ | 28 | 12 | ~ | 14 | 46 | ~ | 0 | |||||||||
| 5th | 6th | |||||||
| 59 | ~ | 0 | 57 | ~ | 0 | |||
| U16A | U16B | U16C | U16D | |||||||||||||||||
| 33 | ~ | 17 | 35 | ~ | 7 | 26 | ~ | 0 | 24 | ~ | 5 | |||||||||
| U15A | U15B | U15C | U15D | |||||||||||||||||
| 36 | ~ | 10 | 24 | ~ | 24 | 35 | ~ | 8 | 17 | ~ | 14 | |||||||||
| U14A | U14B | U14C | U15E | |||||||||||||||||
| 24 | ~ | 21 | 50 | ~ | 0 | 46 | ~ | 0 | 20 | ~ | 21 | |||||||||
| Played | Won | Draw | Lost |
| 18 | 13 | 1 | 4 |
Northwood vs St Benedicts
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | U16A | |||||||||||||||||
| 36 | ~ | 20 | 38 | ~ | 0 | 44 | ~ | 22 | 17 | ~ | 21 | |||||||||
| U15A | U15B | U14A | U14B | |||||||||||||||||
| 56 | ~ | 5 | 58 | ~ | 0 | 53 | ~ | 0 | 44 | ~ | 0 | |||||||||
| Played | Won | Draw | Lost |
| 8 |
7 |
0 |
1 |
Cilfton College vs DHS
| 1st | 3rd | U16A | U15A | ||||||||||||||||||
| DHS 2nd | 26 | ~ | 17 | ||||||||||||||||||
| DHS 3rd | 29 | ~ | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||
| DHS U16B | 24 | ~ | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| DHS U15B | 7 | ~ | 17 | ||||||||||||||||||
| U14A | U14B | ||||||||
| DHS U14B | 34 | ~ | 14 | ||||||
| DHS U14C | 25 | ~ | 27 | ||||||
| Played | Won | Draw | Lost |
| 6 |
4 |
0 |
2 |
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DHS vs Voortrekker
Results pending