RUGBY
KZN School Match Preview College vs Westville
There is an African proverb that says, ‘when elephants fight the only thing that suffers is the grass’. This will be so true when these two rugby giants collide on Goldstones on Saturday Afternoon. Fortunately, the only thing that will suffer will be the grass and nothing else. The hallowed ground of the red, black and white is a little more forgiving these days so come sun down tomorrow the field will most certainly bear the marks of a ferocious battle.
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College come into the game with a 5 match winning streak after early season wobbles and seem to have settled on the right combinations. The inconsistency which has marked this Westville season took another twist last week as they lost to Hilton College at home in another game they had all the rights to win.
In Westville, College face a very similar team to Northwood, a brutal pack and some lighting quick backs. The key is, can the College loose forwards get around the park quick enough to plug all the holes that the likes of Westville fullback, Mbaso Nonki, may exploit.
Not that we need reminding just how dangerous they can be but here is the match winning try between Westville and Affies from just two weeks ago:
Against Northwood, College were caught a bit flat footed against the pace of Makhaza at the back. If College are going to play field position the rugby axiom of ‘a kick up field is only as good as its chase” comes into play.
There are intriguing match ups all the way through the teams. In the forwards it should be a titanic struggle for supremacy.
A player to keep an eye out for is Kgopotso Matlena of Westville in the second row. The Academy week player had a brilliant game against Hilton and has got great hands for a lock and is extremely agile. The question is can he do enough of the work in the trenches to affect play.
Wandile Hlope ready to make the hit. Photo – Maritzburg College
Opposite Matlena, is uncompromising Wandile Hlope for College. The Craven week lock may not move as well as Matlena but his brute strength in defence and general work in the tight lose sets him apart.
For College they will look for play maker Nzimande to control the game and spark their back line. A running flyhalf if ever there was one, the question that will need answering is, can he get College to play rugby in the right parts of the field? For all his great abilities he does lack that extra 10-20 metres of distance in his touch finders which could give Westville the platform to attack from.
Then there is the midfield battle between Mambo Mkhize of Westville and Kekana of College. Mkhize is a powerful ball runner, who more often than not, draws two and sometimes three defenders as he attacks the line.
Will Basher Ridge be celebrating come the final whistle this Saturday. Photo – Maritzburg College
The one weakness in his game at this stage of his rugby development is that his pass off either hand isn’t particularly convincing. He has perfected the art of the ‘Sonny Bill’ type pass out of a tackle so if he can free his arms he is capable of keeping the play moving.
Kekana is the rock of defence in the midfield between the two play makers Nzimande and Simemane and his role has certainly bought a little more balance to the College back line.
It is sure to be a great match as these two schools clash and we at KZN10 cannot wait.
Kickoff times : 1st 15:00
2nd 13:45
U16A 12:30
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Elsewhere in the province, DHS take on Voortrekker in Durban whilst Clifton College play the DHS 2nd team on stagger. DHS should be to strong with Academy week player, Darren Booysen, sure to set Van Heerdens alight with his dynamic running.
Northwood head out of the province to take on St Benedicts College. The Knights have enjoyed the comforts of home or 4 weeks now and have delivered some great performances and leave with a 3 from 4 record. This should be a weekend where Northwood take the spoils ably lead by Craven week flank and team Captain Sasko Ndlovu.
Watch: Brief highlights Hilton College vs Westville Boys
Here are the brief brief highlights from the action this last weekend, great moments from these boys!
KZN school rugby Clifton College vs St Charles College match report
It appeared evident against hosts Clifton College at Riverside on Saturday that the St Charles College first XV’s experience of playing against KZN powerhouse Glenwood last time out has certainly done them a power of good in terms of confidence and energy.
It was the first time in decades that Saints had faced Glenwood – and reports suggest they gave a good account of themselves on Old Orchards.
Duncan Andrew feature image: St Charles College centre Steven Scott was outstanding on attack and in defence.
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And in an entertaining match at Riverside two days ago, the Saints stamped their name on the match very quickly and apart from a late surge by Clifton when the Pietermaritzburg visitors already had an unassailable 30-0 lead, captain and loosehead Jason Robert’s side controlled proceedings.
In taking a look at the game let’s mix and match present- and past-tense, as it unfolded in Jono Cook’s eyes.
“A superb start for St Charles but the final pass goes astray out left with the tryline in sight. Soon after a St Charles College penalty goal by centre Steven Scott makes it
Clifton College firsts 0
St Charles College 3
4 minutes gone
Clifton flyhalf Claudio Lehman did not have the easiest of days dealing with the likes of the on-fire Saints backline duo Zukile Mbuli and Simi Ngubane. Photo Duncan Andrew
“Then a fortuitous bounce of the ball on the edge of Saints’ defensive third of the field sees the alert fullback Simi Ngubane set up a breakaway try by St Charles College right winger Ruben Jacobs. Steven Scott converts and it’s
Clifton College 0
St Charles College 10
8 minutes gone
“And it’s not long before it’s try time again for St Charles College first XV after concerted pressure, scrumhalf JJ Foord the man making the touchdown.
Clifton College 0
St Charles College 15
Midway first half
Saints scrumhalf JJ Foord was at his efficient best linking the backs and forwards at Riverside Saturday. Photo Duncan Andrew
“Then follows a great spell of fast attacking rugby that has both sets of supporters on their feet; quick, clean turnovers opening up space for both sides. Clifton number eight Phin Kalambay and fullback Tim Shangase at the forefront for the home XV with equally good stuff from combative Saints centre Steven Scott and left wing Nate Sisa.
8 minutes to go in the first half
Clifton College 0
St Charles College 15
“A strong home-team finish inspired by Phin Kalambay, powerful hooker Seb Rich, flanker Josh Platford and captain and tighthead Greg Binedell in the death throes of an energetic first half put Clifton in excellent field position inside the Saints 22 with a variety of possible plays at hand. But the tryscoring opportunities are blocked out by determined and courageous Saints defence with strong grade 11 centre Steven Scott never far from the action.
Halftime
Clifton College 0
St Charles College 15
An example of the accuracy and efficiency of the St Charles College pack in securing quick clean ball for scrumhalf JJ Foord and Co. Photo Duncan Andrew
“As in the first half, an excellent St Charles College start in the second and an inventive backline thrust leads to Saints hooker Alex Patullo powering over in the left-hand corner, towards the Spur restaurant.
Clifton College 0
St Charles College 20
3 minutes into the second half
“Then it’s loosehead and captain Jason Robert who forces his way over in the same Spur restaurant left-hand corner, as did the previous tryscorer, the Saints hooker Alex Patullo.
Clifton College 0
St Charles College 25
24 minutes to go
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“And the St Charles College first XV’s self-confidence leads to the Saints once again crashing through in that selfsame left-hand corner – this time the touchdown from lock forward Scott Haygate… the tight five clearly have a penchant for Spur restaurants.
Clifton College 0
St Charles College 30
15 minutes to go
“The 20-minute sequence from the onset of the second half was the period where St Charles College first XV took the outcome away from the home side, with Clifton trying in vain to get back in the game.
“And it might have got even worse for the home side after the re-start, when a powerful run by tough-as-teak Saints centre Steven Scott sees the midfielder having the ball dislodged from his grasp by a clutch of defenders on his back with the touchdown just a glimpse away.
“And here’s the point.
“In spite of being 30 points down with less than 15 minutes to go and the match to all intents and purposes lost, Clifton never threw in the towel – not even for a moment. To Jono Cook’s mind there was not one Clifton man who figuratively “raised the white flag of surrender”.
Clifton College had their moments (Conna Steadman in possession) but as a rule Saints had their number – until the brace of home-side tries near the end. Photo Duncan Andrew
“This Clifton spirit was perhaps personified by using one example – Tino Mazhinda, who started the match at 12 but moved to 8 and made a set of bullocking runs from the base of the scrum in the second half.
“And after over an hour of toil without the electronic scoreboard reflecting any reward… that never-say-die Clifton College first XV spirit was finally acknowledged in the numbers when it looked like – possibly… I think, I hope – it was centre Conna Steadman who went over (why do this year’s KZN10 first team players persist in scoring at the furthest possible distance from where I am standing lol).
So
Clifton finally on the scoreboard…
It’s
Clifton College 5
St Charles College 30
7 minutes left
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And Clifton continue their strong finish when energetic fullback Tim Shangase crashes over under the posts and flyhalf Claudio Lehman converts.
Clifton College 12
St Charles College 30
And soon after it’s…
Yes, it’s GAME OVA-AAA!
Congratulations to both sides on your skill, teamwork and spirit, which added up to great entertainment for the appreciative crowd, who got on very well as a group, notwithstanding their allegiances.
The Saints were confident from start to finish at Riverside Saturday. Photo Duncan Andrew
1ST XV STARTING LINE-UPS
CLIFTON
1 Mike Bensch
2 Seb Rich
3 Greg Binedell (capt)
5 James Feuilherade
6 Scott Cliff
7 Josh Platford
8 Phin Kalambay
9 Luke Ashton
10 Claudio Lehman
11 Seb Marshall
12 Tino Mazhinda
13 Conna Steadman
14 Jason Nieuwenhuis
15 Tim Shangase
ST CHARLES COLLEGE
1 Jason Robert (capt)
2 Alex Patullo
3 Erich Ortmann
4 Scott Haygate
5 James Laynes
6 Jacob Queen
7 Justin Cloete
8 Sanele Mdingi
9 JJ Foord
10 Eyethu Majozi
11 Nate Sisa
12 Steven Scott
13 Zukile Mbuli
14 Ruben Jacobs
15 Simi Ngubane
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KZN School rugby match report Westville vs Hilton 18 May
Perhaps you would think it strange that we would use this now famous picture of Naas Botha’s clean pants in a match report between Westville Boys and Hilton College. But, this is probably the most vivid way to describe what happened on Bowdens on Saturday afternoon as Hilton College walked away with a 25-22 victory over Westville Boys High School.
Despite playing all the rugby and dominating territory for large portions of the game, Westville couldn’t make it count where it mattered most, and that was on the scoreboard. Pacey and dynamic in attack, with game breakers all over the park, the griffins will look back on this game and realise that costly errors at key moments contributed to their loss.
Hilton, for their part, were clinical and efficient in almost every aspect of the game. Seldom did they play above themselves, seldom did they make errors. Make no mistake, Hilton College are far from perfect, neither do they have other worldly talent that just overwhelms the opposition. Rather, this a team that is extremely well coached, and where everyone just does his job, to borrow a quote from the New England Patriots Head Coach, Bill Bilechick.
The opening score in the 4 minute epitomised everything about this Hilton team. A penalty deep inside the Westville 22 metre led to a text book score via a rolling maul. A pin point throw from Holdsworth found Luke van Ryswyk and, with perfect technique, the Hilton pack marched over to score. Simple rugby, done with excellence. Wilmans missed the conversion to make the scores 5-0
From then on it was Westville who spent the larger part of the next ten minutes camped inside the Hilton half. Their
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ball carriers ran with purpose and in the 15th minute were rewarded with a try of their own. A great line busting effort from Kgopotso Matlena who, quite literally, dragged defenders with him, was rewarded with an offload to Ockie Barnard who scored next to the uprights. Redemption for the big number eight who had knocked the ball on with the goal line begging a few minutes earlier. Grove Akker stepped up to convert making the scores 7-5 to Westville and just rewards for some great play.
Hilton scored almost immediately after Westvilles opening salvo. A high, hanging kick from Wilmans at the restart was knocked on by Westville handing Hilton vital field position inside the Westville half. From the resulting phases Westville were penalised for being offside in the midfield and in the 18 minute Wilmans slotted the penalty making the scores 8-7 to the visitors.
From the kick off Westville again started to apply pressure on Hilton who just couldn’t seem to get out of their half. In the 22 minute a brilliant box kick from Braden Van Wyk led to a key moment in the half. With Westville metres from the line, Hilton were penalised for not rolling away at a ruck. Westville Captain, Gareth Bevan, sensing that they had the momentum took a quick tap and charged at the line.
The ball was recycled quickly and with a huge overlap on the left a try looked certain. Instead it was taken to the line and a ruck was set up in front of the Hilton uprights. A quick pick and go from ever lively Matlena got him close to the line and as he was tackled he slammed the ball over the line, or had he knocked it on? The ref, being unsighted, ruled knock on. So close for Westville after some great build up play once again.
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In the 43 minute, after another line break from Ockie Barnard, Hilton were penalised for tackling a player without the ball. Akker duly stepped up adding the the 3 points making the score 10-8
Hilton came back immediately with some bone jarring runs, from particularly Zigiriadis, the ball was passed to Wilmans who spun a teasing pass in front of the defence to Mark Armstrong. With the defence slightly out of alignment Armstrong beat the the first tackler. The eighth mans explosive pace drove him through the gap before unleashing a beautifully floated pass as he was falling to the ground to find flying fullback Thabiso Dlamini to score in the 47 minute. Wilmans converted making the score 15-10.
Hilton scored again in 52nd minute. After going through a number of phases Hilton had set up a pod on the Westville left. Zigiriadis who had been a willing ball carrier the whole game just held his run for a moment and threw a
Hilton Colleges Leftheri Zigiriadis continued his fine play with some powerful ball carry’s against Westville. Photo Credit Hilton College
perfectly timed inside pass to hit a speeding Latica Nela who sliced through the gap near the ruck. The graceful outside centre sped away and with a beautiful step off his right foot beat the fullback to score to the right of the uprights. Wilmans converted making the score 22-10 with 18 minutes left.
Westville, though, were the next to score in the 56th minute. After a great run by fullback Mbaso Nkonki set up the
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play inside the Hilton half the ref awarded a penalty to Westville on the Hilton 5 metre line. A dominant Westville scrum gave the necessary platform for dynamic runner Mambo Mkhize to crash over next to the posts. Akkers converted making the score 22-17.
Hilton again scored straight from the kick off in the 57th minute. Another perfect restart from Wilmans was knocked on by Westville and smartly collected by Hilton. The composure shown by the Hilton players in the next few passages of play was exemplary as they calmly worked through the phases creating a great angle for Wilmans who, taking a neat drop kick, made the scores 25-17. Great game control from the pivot putting Hilton two scores ahead with 13 minutes to play.
Back came Westville in the 60th minute, Hilton, trying to play the territory game, kicked deep to the Westville right. A long pass infield from Barnard found Nkonki who, with blazing acceleration, got around the edge of the Hilton cover. The Hilton defensive line was to slow and disorganised and up the field flew the diminutive fullback making his way to the Hilton 22 metre line. After some great support from Josh Aigner the ball was recycled and got into the hands of Simelela Nkomo who released Cameron Best to score in the corner.
With 5 minutes left to play Westville had their chance to possibly win the game. One of the few errors on the day from Wilmans handed possession to Westville on the Hilton 22 metre line. From the throw in Mkhize fed Khalishwayo who passed to Nkonki who stretched play all the way to the left. Westville recycled and Matlena putting his head down charged to the line.
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After another ruck, the ball was passed to Barnard who seemingly ran straight at the base of the poles and somehow didn’t score. With numbers to burn the ball was swung to the right and with a clear run in to score the ball was knocked on. Oh my word an absolute heartbreaker for the Westville boys!
Hilton had dodged a bullet and fittingly it was Wilmans that iced the game for the visitors who, with a telling touch finder, took the game to within 7 metres of the Westville line. Another line out error from Westville handed possession to Hilton who ran out the clock to win 25-22.
Well played to Hilton College who continue their unbeaten march through KZN opposition. They head into half term with some big matches still to come but quietly building a great body of work. Westville will again rue some costly errors and with a trip to Martizburg College next week things aren’t going to get any easier.
WESTVILLE BOYS: 22 (7)
Tries: Ockie Barnard, Mambo Mkhize, Cameron Best
Con : Grove Akkers (2)
Pen: Grove Akkers
HILTON COLLEGE: 25 (8)
Tries: Connor Holdsworth, Thabiso Dlamini, Latica Nela
Con: Ruan Wilmans (2)
Pen: Ruan Wilmans
Drop kick: Ruan Wilmans
KZN School Rugby Results 18 may – KZN10
Here are the KZN School rugby results of all the games played today between the KZN10 schools. There were some tight matches all they way down the age groups. Home team score first.
Great results for the youngsters from Westville who won the U16A, U15A and U14A matches.
Northwood vs Michaelhouse
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | |||||||||||||||||
| 20 | ~ | 13 | 37 | ~ | 7 | 0 | ~ | 38 | 10 | ~ | 29 | |||||||||
| U16A | U16B | U16C | ||||||||||||
| 0 | ~ | 53 | 14 | ~ | 14 | 5 | ~ | 7 | ||||||
| U15A | U15B | U15C | U15D | |||||||||||||||||
| 31 | ~ | 7 | 55 | ~ | 0 | 39 | ~ | 0 | 34 | ~ | 12 | |||||||||
| U14A | U14B | U14C | ||||||||||||
| 24 | ~ | 14 | 45 | ~ | 0 | 24 | ~ | 12 | ||||||
| Played | Won | Draw | Lost |
| 14 |
9 |
1 |
4 |
Westville vs Hilton College
featured image – beautiful Autumn day on Bowdens – Photo Credit Westville Boys High
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | |||||||||||||||||
| 22 | ~ | 25 | 29 | ~ | 20 | 27 | ~ | 15 | 19 | ~ | 21 | |||||||||
| 5th | 6th | |||||||
| 7 | ~ | 12 | 12 | ~ | 27 | |||
| U16A | U16B | U16C | U16D | |||||||||||||||||
| 21 | ~ | 10 | 12 | ~ | 10 | 19 | ~ | 17 | 24 | ~ | 10 | |||||||||
| U15A | U15B | U15C | U15D | |||||||||||||||||
| 25 | ~ | 15 | 19 | ~ | 0 | 34 | ~ | 7 | 39 | ~ | 5 | |||||||||
| U14A | U14B | U14C | ||||||||||||
| 17 | ~ | 13 | 5 | ~ | 48 | 0 | ~ | 34 | ||||||
| Played | Won | Draw | Lost |
| 17 |
11 |
0 |
7 |
Clifton College vs St Charles College
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | ||||||||||||
| 12 | ~ | 30 | 5 | ~ | 26 | 33 | ~ | 12 | ||||||
| U16A | U15A | U15B | U14A | U14B | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 0 | ~ | 43 | 5 | ~ | 54 | 5 | ~ | 50 | 10 | ~ | 24 | 0 | ~ | 29 | ||||||||||||
| Played | Won | Draw | Lost |
| 9 |
1 |
0 |
8 |
Kearsney College vs Glenwood
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15 | ~ | 52 | 22 | ~ | 19 | 41 | ~ |
29 |
17 |
~ |
22 |
10 |
~ |
5 | ||||||||||||
| U16A | U16B | U16C | U16D | |||||||||||||||||
| 7 |
~ |
33 |
0 | ~ | 39 | 23 |
~ |
57 |
12 |
~ |
60 | |||||||||
| U15A | U15B | U15C | U15D | |||||||||||||||||
| 10 | ~ | 40 | 0 |
~ |
33 |
5 |
~ |
10 |
22 |
~ |
32 | |||||||||
| U14A | U14B | U14C | U14D | |||||||||||||||||
| 7 | ~ | 36 | 5 |
~ |
52 |
5 |
~ |
36 |
0 | ~ | 56 | |||||||||
| Played | Won | Draw | Lost |
| 17 |
3 |
0 |
14 |
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KZN School boy Rugby Match Previews May18 – KZN10
This weekends KZN school boy rugby fixtures offer up some intriguing match ups. Maritzburg College has a long weekend and DHS are playing staggers against Thomas Moore.
Kearsney College vs Glenwood
Venue: Stott Field
Derek Marshall will be a key player for Kearsney College with his great kicking game and ball running. Photo Credit – Kearsney College
Kearsney will be keyed up for this game as they celebrate founders weekend. In last weeks clash against Michaelhouse, Kearsney had a great first half built upon great ball security and few errors. If Kearsney can play rugby in the right parts of the field and don’t hand Glenwood good field position by little errors then they are more than capable of beating the green machine.
Glenwood were careless at times against St Charles College last week and would really need to sharpen up their defensive intensity. Much will revolve around how much the half back pairing of Steyn and Hendrikse can dictate field position. Glenwood will be up for this and look to spoil the Kearsney party.
Westville vs Hilton College
Venue: Bowdens
Hilton Colleges Leftheri Zigiriadis will be a willing ball runner this weekend. Photo Credit Hilton College
Westville may have finally turned the corner in becoming the team that everyone that thought they would be at the beginning of the season. Their great victory against Affies and more tellingly, the manner of the victory, and where it took place, indicates a team chemistry and a collective belief that they possibly may not have had a couple weeks ago.
Hilton College, who are themselves coming off a relatively comfortable victory against Pretoria Boys last weekend, have been metronomic in their performances this season. With a highly disciplined and well drilled forward pack the tussle between the front eights will be massive.
Clifton College vs St Charles College
venue: Riverside Sports Club
I unique fixture in that the prep schools from Clifton and St Charles College will also be in action on the day. Great for the future of both schools to create heroes for the youngsters.
Clifton’s last match was against St Albans was a tough loss but by and large have had a good season so far. They host St Charles who were brave in their loss last week against Glenwood should feel
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confident.
Northwood vs Michaelhouse
Venue: Reece Edwards
Northwood has built up a great head of steam since their loss to Hilton College. A manly win against Westville and a great run out against Parktown sets them up for a visit from Michaelhouse. Captain Ndlovu missed last weeks game and will hopefully be back to lead is men.
Michaelhouse used their 3 weeks of home matches to settle on combinations. The most notable change has been the back line reshuffle of moving Luc Possoun to fullback and the introduction of Mike Moodie at flyhalf. Banele Sithole also made a positive impact last week and his selection paid off as he had an effective afternoon.
What do you think, give us what your picks are for this weekends matches?
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Match report St Charles College vs Glenwood 11 may
Saturdays fixture against Glenwood and Saint Charles College marked the first time that the teams had met each other in 42 years. That the last meeting ended in a 10-10 draw way back in 1977 makes one wonder what the reason was for the cancellation of the fixture in the first place. If one of our readers could supply the context of what was happening back then we would be appreciative.
The win count for both schools stood at 26 a piece with 5 draws. Its been heart-warming to see old rivalries rekindled
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as schools forge stronger bonds with each other within the KZN10 community.
The venue for the 2019 version was Old Orchards at Saint Charles College. Fittingly the match took place on a field that didn’t even exist 42 years ago so perhaps a harbinger of a new force within the Schools landscape as SCC builds its rugby program.
The Glenwood account was opened when SCC were penalised for not rolling away at a ruck. A routine 3 pointer from Hendrikse made the score 3-0 to Glenwood after a handful of minutes.
Both teams seemed intent on moving the ball through the hands and with numerous line breaks by both teams it was Glenwood that pushed the edge a bit to far and got penalised for being offside in the midfield after 8 minutes.
The penalty was missed from straight in front of the posts to the disbelief of the Saint Charles faithful. Against Glenwood the home team would need things to go their way and take points when they were on offer. A Hendrikse drop out forced play back into the SCC half and it was from the resultant field position that Glenwood got their first clear cut opportunity to score.
A short line out got Glenwood hooker Nanto some space to run into and the hooker got play up to the SCC 22 meter line on the right touchline. In a flash the ball moved across the field to winger Thinyane on the left with only the try line in front. The pass, unfortunately, was poor and sailed into touch in front of the rangy winger.
SCC again showed their courage and ran the ball out in an attempt to take the game to Glenwood. Inside centre Scott, who had a brilliant game on the day, had just enough bulk and power to always drive his tackler back to get his pack on the front foot.
Another Glenwood indiscretion give SCC a chance to set up a line out 5 metres from the Glenwood line. The throw was not straight and Glenwood escaped via a booming kick from Hendrikse who cleared magnificently to take play up to the
Jordan Hendrikse was a perfect 6 from 6 on the day in a sublime display of kicking. Photo Courtesy of Duncan Andrews
halfway line.
The first try came from out of nowhere. A Glenwood line out on the SCC 10 metre line gave the green machine the necessary platform and, after a powerful run by tight head Golden, the ball went through the hands and found Mbona who raced to the try line with barely a hand being laid on him. Strange considering that up to this point the defence of Saint Charles College had been tenacious. Hendrikse converted to make the score 10-0 to the visitors after 24 minutes.
SCC were fearless though and went straight back on to the attack. They flew into the rucks with gusto and never allowed the Glenwood forwards any opportunity at the ball. From a line out, and after some strong running from Scott, the ball landed in hands of Ortmann who crashed over the line dragging the Glenwood defenders with him. A Simple tap over by Samuels made scores 10-7 after 28 minutes.
Saints were not done and came right back for more and a straight run from Scott again broke the Glenwood defence.
Saint Charles College inside centre S. Scott had a fantastic outing against Glenwood. Photo Credit Andrew Duncan
His scything run was eventually halted on the Glenwood 22 metre line and, after some great ball retention, the ball got passed wide and into the hands of Jacobs. Showing great balance he stepped off his right foot beating the last defender on the inside. With the try line in touching distance Glenwood Captain Jonas made a telling cross covering tackle to save a certain five pointer. Brilliant work from the full back.
Glenwood were slow to retreat and were penalised for being offside in the midfield and Captain Robert took the option of kicking for the poles. It was valiant play from the SCC boys as they were playing with a degree of self belief and confidence that is needed in these type of fixtures. The penalty kick was again missed making 3 clear cut chances in front of the poles which Saints had squandered in the half.
Glenwood up to this point had been rather scrappy with the ball and lacking the necessary intensity and focus that was needed. Defensively they had missed a number of first time tackles which put their second line of defence under enormous pressure.
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With a few minutes left to half time Glenwood finally clicked into a higher gear and started showing some sort of cohesion between backs and forwards. Sustained pressure forced a penalty in front of the poles and Jonas sensing that his team was playing with greater urgency kicked to touch.
Glenwood retained possession at the line out and from a resultant ruck Glenwood Scrum-half Steyn threw an outrageous dummy which opened up a gap so wide he quite literally walked over the line to score. Hendrikse added the extras to make it 17-7 at the half.
Glenwood struck again straight after the break after a well place box kick from Steyn drove SCC deep into their 22 Metre area. Two further errors from the home team handed possession back to Glenwood on their 22 metre line.
Glenwood again upping the tempo played more direct rugby forcing SCC to commit more numbers to the inside channels. Steyn, who was dictating play beautifully, sent the ball down the blind side and a lovely weighted pass from Hendrikse found Mbona in the clear with one man to beat.
He took the contact and the ball was neatly transferred to replacement wing Cloete to score in the corner. Hendrikse, who was having a great day with the boot, nailed the sideline conversion making the score 24-7 in the 39 minute.
Incisive, simple play from the boys from Umbilo and it looked ever so slightly that the shoulders of the SCC lads had
E Ortmann heads to the try line for SCC’s first try of the day. Photo Credit Juanita Ortmann
dropped.
Glenwood were now in the ascendancy with Steyn showing all his class as he kicked, ran and passed with the authority of a army general. SCC, for their part, had not had the best start to the half and another fumbled line out and penalty lead to Glenwoods fourth try.
Glenwood, given prime field position to attack, went through the phases and after some smooth handling developed an overlap. The ball was, however, knocked out of Thinyanes hands with the goal line begging, a real let off for the SCC lads. The pressure was still well and truly on the Saint Charles boys with a scrum feed 5 metres from their own line.
Great work by the Glenwood pack though forced a right shoulder at the scrum cramming the space in the in-goal area. In the mad scramble to clear the ball it was hacked up the middle of the field. At first it looked like a decent kick but Thinyane ate up the ground to pick up the ball on the bounce and set off a diagonal run. A great draw and pass from the flier freed Jonas who showed great composure to pop the ball up to Cloete, who dove over to score his second try in 6 minutes. Hendrikse converted to make the score 31-7.
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The green machine had, in a little over 10 minutes, scored 21 unanswered points to really test what this SCC team is all about.
With a comfortable lead Glenwood lost a bit of focus and allowed the Saints boys to run at them. This was a risky ploy considering the success that SCC has previously had. Saint Charles’ Scott needed no second invitation and his barnstorming runs would often break the first line of defence gaining many metres and much needed front foot ball.
In the 56 minute SCC were rewarded with their second try after some industrious play. A series of penalties pinned Glenwood on their own line and Ortmann again running a beautiful line crashed over with a number of Glenwood defenders draped over him. The conversion was missed making the score 31-12.
Glenwood were shocked into life and put the pedal down once more with that man Steyn again dictating play with his clear decision making. A ruck penalty 5 metres from the SCC line turned into a scrum, and with an inviting blind side, eighth man, Kromhout picked up to score in the corner. Ice man Hendrikse drilled another sideline conversion to make the score 38-12
That would be the last scoring of the match as the two teams took turns trying to set up scoring opportunities. Glenwood would be satisfied with the win against a game SCC team who never gave up. Saints will know that but for a couple of key mistakes at critical times they were more than competitive in this game.
Next up for Saint Charles College is a home fixture against Clifton College, Glenwood make the journey to Bothas Hill to take on Kearsney College.
GLENWOOD: 38 (17)
Tries: Luyanda Mbona, Nico Steyn, Carlo Cloete (2), Dillan Kromhout
Con: Jordan Hendrikse (5)
Pen: Hendrikse
ST. CHARLES COLLEGE: 12 (7)
Tries: E. Ortmann(2)
Con: C. Samuels
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KZN School Rugby Results 11 May – KZN10
It was a great weekend for KZN School rugby results as the internal battles were fierce and entertaining. With four of our KZN10 schools facing Gauteng opposition the KZN10 schools went a commendable 3 from 4. The highlight was undoubtedly Westville Boys dramatic win against Affies of Pretoria in Pretoria 35-31. From all accounts the match winning try was something out of a storybook.
On to the results.
Northwood vs Parktown Boys(Johnanesburg)
| 1st | 2nd | U16A | U16B | |||||||||||||||||
| 54 | ~ | 0 | 61 | ~ | 21 | 12 | ~ | 15 | 19 | ~ | 19 | |||||||||
| U16C | U15A | U15B | U14A | U14B | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 33 | ~ | 22 | 68 | ~ | 0 | 61 | ~ | 0 | 51 | ~ | 0 | 34 | ~ | 0 | ||||||||||||
| Played | Won | Draw | Lost |
| 9 |
7 |
1 |
1 |
Michaelhouse vs Kearsney College
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | |||||||||||||||||
| 20 | ~ | 23 | 20 | ~ | 17 | 26 | ~ | 7 | 34 | ~ | 3 | |||||||||
| 5th | 6th | 7th | ||||||||||||
| 55 | ~ | 34 | 41 | ~ | 22 | 52 | ~ | 5 | ||||||
| U16A | U16B | U16C | U16D | |||||||||||||||||
| 38 | ~ | 31 | 24 | ~ | 5 | 17 | ~ | 10 | 15 | ~ | 52 | |||||||||
| U15A | U15B | U15C | U15D | |||||||||||||||||
| 19 | ~ | 28 | 7 | ~ | 45 | 7 | ~ | 28 | 42 | ~ | 22 | |||||||||
| U14A | U14B | U14C | ||||||||||||
| 7 | ~ | 42 | 12 | ~ | 33 | 46 | ~ | 26 | ||||||
| Played | Won | Draw | Lost |
| 18 | 12 | 0 | 6 |
Clifton College vs St Albans College(Tshwane)
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | U16A | |||||||||||||||||
| 15 | ~ | 31 | 5 | ~ | 17 | 24 | ~ | 22 | 12 | ~ | 15 | |||||||||
| U15A | U15B | U14A | U14B | |||||||||||||||||
| 5 | ~ | 12 | 5 | ~ | 60 | 34 | ~ | 10 | 5 | ~ | 17 | |||||||||
| Played | Won | Draw | Lost |
| 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
Hilton College vs Pretoria Boys High School(Tshwane)
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | |||||||||||||||||
| 42 | ~ | 27 | 10 | ~ | 7 | 42 | ~ | 12 | 12 | ~ | 0 | |||||||||
| 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | |||||||||||||||||
| 12 | ~ | 24 | 12 | ~ | 45 | 17 | ~ | 23 | 10 | ~ | 54 | |||||||||
| U16A | U16B | U16C | U16D | |||||||||||||||||
| 50 | ~ | 15 | 25 | ~ | 12 | 10 | ~ | 22 | 0 | ~ | 50 | |||||||||
| U15A | U15B | U15C | U15D | |||||||||||||||||
| 75 | ~ | 0 | 48 | ~ | 0 | 17 | ~ | 26 | 7 | ~ | 24 | |||||||||
| U14A | U14B | U14C | U14D | |||||||||||||||||
| 40 | ~ | 0 | 50 | ~ | 0 | 46 | ~ | 0 | 19 | ~ | 12 | |||||||||
| Played | Won | Draw | Lost |
| 20 | 12 | 0 | 8 |
St Charles College vs Glenwood High School
| 1st | U16A | U15A | U14A | |||||||||||||||||
| 12 | ~ | 38 | 10 | ~ | 36 | 19 | ~ | 28 | 0 | ~ | 31 | |||||||||
Martiburg College vs Durban High School
| 1st | 2nd | U16A | U16B | |||||||||||||||||
| 34 | ~ | 24 | 70 | ~ | 12 | 45 | ~ | 12 | 60 | ~ | 0 | |||||||||
| U15A | U15B | U15C | ||||||||||||
| 26 | ~ | 27 | 21 | ~ | 0 | 50 | ~ | 0 | ||||||
| U14A | U14B | U14C | U14D | |||||||||||||||||
| 42 | ~ | 13 | 32 | ~ | 5 | 62 | ~ | 0 | 60 | ~ | 0 | |||||||||
| 4th | U16D | ||||||||
| DHS 3rd | 46 | ~ | 0 | ||||||
| DHS U16C | 54 | ~ | 0 | ||||||
| U15E | U14F | ||||||||
| DHS U15D | 41 | ~ | 5 | ||||||
| DHS U14E | 60 | ~ | 0 | ||||||
| Played | Won | Draw | Lost |
| 15 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
Maritzburg College vs Hillcrest High School
| 3rd | 5th | ||||||||
| Hillcrest High School 1st | 41 | ~ | 0 | ||||||
| Hillcrest High School 2nd | 39 | ~ | 7 | ||||||
| U16C | U15D | U14E | |||||||||||||
| HIllcrest High School U16A | 24 | ~ | 5 | ||||||||||||
| Hillcrest High School U15A | 12 | ~ | 7 | ||||||||||||
| Hillcrest High School U14A | 24 | ~ | 12 | ||||||||||||
| Played | Won | Draw | Lost |
| 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
KZN School Boy Rugby – Match report Northwood vs Westville
KZN School Boy Rugby match report – Northwood vs Westville
Featured Picture Credit – Northwood School
In a game that was marked by ferocious froward exchanges Northwood triumphed over a formidable Westville 1st XV. It was a memorable day for the Northwood Knights as they recorded their first win over the Westville Griffons in many a year winning 19-15.
Northwood learnt from last weeks encounter against Hilton College and their play was more varied. With field position being key Northwood elected to kick far more than the week before. The margins at this level are fine and in the process now kicked away far to much handing possession to the dangerous Westville backs.
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It was from one of their kicks out of hand, however, that Northwood scored their 1st try. Luke Cornelius spotting space behind the Westville defence opted for a short box kick which Northwood captain Nldovu collected and dotted down for a try. The conversion was missed making the score 5-0 to the Knights.
Exciting Westville talent, Mambo Mkhize, impressed greatly on the day and looks to be settling into his new roll of inside centre. The rampaging centre got over the advantage line almost at will and placed the Northwood defence under tremendous pressure. Regrettably, Westville were not able to capitalise on these and missed all their kicks at the posts in the 1st half.
It wasn’t as if Mkhize had it all his own way, opposite number Tapuwanashe Nyangani had an outstanding game of his own.
His elusive running created a number of opportunities to release centre partner Linamandla Majola to punch further holes in the Westville lines. Northwood will be kicking themselves as their decision making was not of a very high standard and, as was the case last week against Hilton College, would hold onto the ball when a simple pass would be more effective.
Those missed opportunities came back to haunt Northwood as a late Westville try in the 1st
half levelled matters at 5-5.
From the way the two teams started the second half the message in the respective huddles was clear: gain forward supremacy. The minutes after half time were brutal as the front eights from both teams piled into each other as they battled to get over the advantage line.
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It was during one of these passages of play that Northwood scored their second try. A neat little chip into space caught Westville a little flat footed and Northwood raced onto the ball. The Knights secured possesion and made towards the line and, after receiving a cracking pass, ever present Mpendu scored under the poles. With the conversion the score was 12-5 to Northwood. Just rewards for Mpendu whose work rate and nose for the ball were marked features of his play.
Westville roared back into life and came straight back on the attack and scored a converted try of their own making the score 12-12 midway through the 2nd half. A few minutes later Westville again scored via penalty kick making the score 15-12 to the visitors marking the first time that they had led in the whole match.
It was going down to the wire as the Northwood faithful urged their team on and with 7 minutes remaining their beloved knights delivered. A Knights scrum created the perfect platform for a set piece move and, with exquisite timing, Nyangani once again stepped up for Northwood as he sliced through the Griffons defence. Showing great awareness he fed the ball to Makhaza who scored under the poles. With the conversion the scores were now 19-15 in Northwoods favour.
Westville were not done, however, and back they came as the searched for a try to win the game. The tension was palpable as the spectators anxiously watched play move up the field.
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With a few seconds remaining Northwood spotting the ball carrier run a little upright into contact latched onto the player and attempted to hold him up in the tackle and force a maul. Westville frantically tried to get a knee on the ground to make it a tackle but to no avail as the referee called maul handing the possession back to the Knights much to the elation of the home fans.
With only a few seconds remaining a solid scrum and clearance into touch ushered in the end of the game with the referees shrill blast of his whistle. Game over and a superb 19-15 win for the Knights of Northwood over the Griffons of Westville.
Northwoods fine season continues and this team is certainly leaving its mark as one of the finest to have ever come out of the Durban North School. Next up for Northwood is a home fixture in a schools exchange with Parktown Boys from Johannesburg.
Westville’s up and down away form this season will again be tested as they make a trip up to Tshwane to take on a powerhouse Affies team.
Kearsney vs Maritzburg College goes the distance
Maritzburg College took 69-and-a-half minutes to take the lead on Saturday in an epic encounter with Kearsney College on Stott field.
With the mist and drizzle coming in waves it was weather best suited for a warm fire, a good book and a liberal supply of Gluhwein. But there we all were, riveted to our seats as we watched the spectacle unfold in front of us.
Like heavyweight boxing contests of old, this contest went the distance with neither team giving an inch. That there was a winner and a loser is secondary to the spectacle, as Kearsney and College laid into each other with a single-minded ferocity of purpose.
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Kearsney started like a house on fire as their forwards ploughed into the College defensive lines. With the hosts’ pressure soon telling, Maritzburg were caught offsides in the midfield and the referee awarded a penalty.
In a sign of intent, Kearsney elected for the lineout option. The resultant maul was sacked illegally and Kearsney again turned down the 3 points to go for 5.
In a mis-timing the throw missed its man, something which happened fairly often to both hookers during through the course of the afternoon. The ball sailed over the lineout, only to be bravely snapped up by Matthew Hind as the Maritzburg defenders descended on him.
The ball was moved to the left of the uprights as the Kearsney pack pounded on the line. In a smart move the Kearsney backline – seeing space on the right – wrapped around and Maritzburg were a bit slow to react.
The ball was quickly passed and fell into the hands of burly fullback Derick Marshall, who crashed over in what was the 4th minute of the match. The conversion was missed but Kearsney (5-0) had every right to feel good about their solid start.
Kearsney College fullback Derick Marshall scores the hosts’ first try.
That would be the last bit of scoring for the next 40 minutes as the sides battled for territory in the slippery conditions.
Fullback Marshall, often standing at first receiver, would drive Maritzburg back with his siege-gun boot. Even though he was kicking into a slight breeze, Marshall was steering Kearsney into comfortable areas of the field.
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Maritzburg had opportunities to set up driving mauls in the Kearsney 22, only for Tyson Andrew or Aaron Smith to make telling steals in the lineout. When Maritzburg would hit their man, they would invariably make many metres with their rolling maul.
The anticipated match-up between Connor de Bruyn of Kearsney and Philani Simamane of Maritzburg started off on a crashing note.
A scrum to College deep in the Kearsney 22 saw the boys in Red Black and White run a backline move. On the ensuing play, Simamane was hit hard in a crunching tackle as he received man and ball. That he got up after such a brutal hit is a testament to his bravery but also that Wilson and De Bruyn had clearly laid down a marker… there would be nothing easy on this day.
Marshall contributed in most of the telling plays and it was after one of his barnstorming runs that College were penalised for being offside. Carmody elected to kick for the posts from the Maritzburg 10-metre line, but the shot at goal didn’t yield points.
In a play that epitomised what this Maritzburg team is all about, they fielded the kick and set off on a counter-attack.
Maritzburg, believing they had spotted a smidgeon of space on Kearsney’s right flank, set off and in trying a tricky offload knocked the ball on – handing Kearsney the best field position since the opening minutes of the match.
Scrum to Kearsney 5 metres from the Maritzburg line, and from that scrum Kearsney spun the ball wide, only to be stopped by some resolute defence.
Maritzburg stole the ball and Simemane, seeing a bit of space, set off from his own goal. He darted and weaved all the way to the Kearsney 22-metre line and in the ensuing ruck Carmody suffered a shoulder injury. The big front-ranker bravely shrugged it off but was still quite clearly in pain.
In the resulting scrum a penalty was awarded to Maritzburg – which was a consequence of Kearsney collapsing the scrum.
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With time running out, Maritzburg captain Kekana opted to kick for posts. The kick was missed and Kearsney purposefully worked a good angle for Marshall, whose boot had been the differentiator up to this point.
But in the tough conditions the attempted touch-kick slices off his boot, going directly out and giving Maritzburg a lineout deep inside Kearsneys 22 with just 1 minute left in this gripping first half.
Maritzburg were desperate to get something before the halftime whistle and Nzimande – seeing Kearsney lying a little flat – tried to put a little chip-kick in the air for centre Kekana to go after.
However, the greasy ball agonisingly slipped from his hands as he crashed over the tryline under a pile of Kearsney bodies. With that, the ref blews his whistle with the score being 5-0 to Kearsney at the changeover.
The conditions had not been conducive to running rugby.
In time-honoured KZN10 schoolboy tradition, both sides tried to play attractive, running rugby – and this is what makes schoolboy rugby so special – but the conditions made handling of the ball a lottery.
The second half started with Kearsney electing to kick for territory. A Maritzburg error led to a penalty being awarded to Kearsney right in front in the poles.
The option chosen was to go for a lineout but the execution was found wanting and Maritzburg benefited from a scrum feed inside their 22.
Kearsney, realising that they had let a golden opportunity get away, put on a huge shove and earned a tight-head for their efforts. Maritzburg, out of defensive alignment, left space on the outside and De Bruyn broke free from a tackle to score.
Carmichael made no mistake with the conversion and the score read a handy 12-0 to Kearsney with what remained a daunting 25 minutes still to play.
Connor de Bruyn beats the Maritzburg College cover to score.
We will never know what was said under the College poles as Kekana spoke to his men, but whatever it was it did the trick, as straight from the kick-off College were immediately on the attack.
After a number of pick-and-goes, Maritzburg tighthead prop Matsheke went over under the poles; Trodd converted to make the score 12-7 still in the home side’s favour with 22 minutes to play.
It was now a completely different match – and the play during the last 20 minutes was breathtaking, as the action moved up and down Stott Field; Maritzburg and Kearsney taking turns in throwing haymakers at each other in seeing who could land the decisive blow.
First Maritzburg would make inroads and then Kearsney; and back and forth we went – But 5 minutes from time the territory battle seemed to go Maritzburg’s way.
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From a scrum on their 10-metre Marshall cleared with another of his booming kicks, and despite the conditions the ball just rolled and rolled and agonisingly for Kearsney it went over the Maritzburg deadball line.
Play was brought back all the way to the Kearsney 10-metre line with a Maritzburg feed at the scrum.
The Maritzburg and Kearsney supporters were now starting to get off their feet, it was edgy, heart-in-the-throat stuff as the anticipation built.
As is custom, Maritzburg College scumhalf Trodd made the feed and picked up from the of base of the scrum before darting down the blind side – making great metres before an errant pass handed possession back to Kearsney.
4 minutes left… and Maritzburg again had the ball in Kearsney territory, but a knock-on ensued… Could this be the breathing space the Kearsney first XV needed to get out of their half and stay in front until whistle-end of this see-saw encounter?
3 minutes left… and a solid scrum from Kearsney gave Marshall ample time to do just that. The lad with the booming boot made a solid connection with the ball but it was tough to watch as this vital and valuable cog in the Kearsney College offence and defence was forced to look on anxiously as the ball flew directly out into touch on the halfway line.
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The ref called play back, as the ball had been passed back into the 22-metre; heartbreak for for the fine player that is Marshall and this spirited Kearsney first XV.
2 minutes left… and a Maritzburg College line out… the Red Black and White set up a rolling maul…
The Maritzburg College eight rumbled up in effective fashion towards the Kearsney tryline but the efficient maul was by the bravest defence.
The big questions were: which team could maintain its discipline, which team could maintain its composure?
It now becomes a contest of sheer will as every centimetre gained or lost could be seen as a minor victory on the journey to victory or defeat.
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What followed was wave after wave of Maritzburg College attacks and… finally… the Kearsney wall breaks… and it’s diminutive flanker Dlangalala who sneaks in next to the ruck to score.
The scores were now 12-12 with the conversion kick to come.
With 1 minute left, up steps the trusty Trodd, who lines up the kick of about 30 metres on the angle and puts the shot at goal straight down the middle – Game over and 14-12 to Maritzburg College as the ref blows the final whistle.
What a match… and credit must go to both teams for the spirit in which this gripping contest was played. It was tough, uncompromising and honest – a great advert for all that’s good about schoolboy sport.
The heartiest of “well done(s)” to both Kearsney and Maritzburg College.
Next up on the KZN10.com winter sports menu are two intriguing match-ups where the quartet of teams have contrasting points to prove – rediscover the winner’s enclosure or maintain the momentum from Super Saturday 4 May.
Kearsney will be facing the resurgent force that is Michaelhouse away, whilst Maritzburg College host long-time friendly foes DHS.