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Morne’ van Wyk and St Charles College take the next step
In a massive statement of intent, St Charles College have welcomed cricket legend Mornè van Wyk into the SCC family. The highly celebrated stalwart of the game takes up the position as the schools Cricket Specialist beginning 1 July.
St Charles College continued to strengthen its commitment to developing cricket in the region with its announcement that Mornè van Wyk, former Protea, Dolphins captain and highly respected cricket icon, will join the College as the Cricket Specialist from 1 July 2019.
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In a record that has blown away any ceilings on what is possible, Saints cricket had an exceptional year winning 21 matches in a row – an incredible feat in the sport of cricket. The run included claiming the crown at the Inland and Dolphins T20 championships. Their cricketing skill to took them all the way to the final of the CSA T20 Coca-Cola competition in March this year where they lost to St Stithians College from Gauteng. Their excellent run was built on great coaching, team work-ethic, commitment and respect.
In our coverage of the saints incredible run our man Jonanthan Cook had a chance to chat to Murray Cole-Edwards about what makes this particular group so strong
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Mornè’s decision to join the St Charles College family was based on the mutual vision to build strong values in schoolboy sport and to pay attention to sound coaching that leads to growth for each player.
Mornès family values and genuine sincerity made him tailor made for the position and was confirmed as he moved about the St Charles College sports fields. “I am absolutely thrilled to become part of the St Charles family. My interaction and experience with members of staff so far has made it clear that the values and ethos of the College are alive, lived and vibrant.” said Morne’
Mornè’s cricketing credentials in first class cricket and firm personal base made him an overwhelming first choice candidate for the position. Having been team-mates with Dolphins star batsman and St Charles College Old Boy, Sarel Erwee, Mornè has first hand knowledge of the character of men the College seeks to prepare for the world.
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Rowan Irons, Head of St Charles College Sport, endorsed this new relationship: “We welcome Mornè to the Saints family at an exciting point in our school’s history. Right off the bat there has been a solid connection because he aligns fully with our values-based approach. We look forward to having his expertise, passion and leadership at the heart of our cricket programme.”
Principal, Allen van Blerk, expressed quiet excitement referring to the balance that Mornè’s appointment would bring to cricket in the Midlands region.
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This is great news from Harwin rd, and we look forward to seeing St Charles College reach even greater heights in the future.
KZN schoolboy hockey: Clifton coach Keegan Pearce
Clifton School’s hockey director assesses the recent St Charles match
As reported on KZN10.com by Jono Cook, the Clifton College St Charles College first team clash at Riverside was entertainment and drama all in one, in keeping with a couple of KZN10 hockey epics on Saturday 18 May 2019.
Here’s Clifton School director of hockey and first team head coach Keegan Pearce’s take on the match. (Renate Monty Photos feature image)
Keegan piloted KZN Coastal to the SA U18 Interprovincial Nationals hockey title on Pape’s Astro mid-2018 so this is insight from a scholar of the game.
The Clifton team vs St Charles at Riverside. Renate Monty Photos
Over to Keegan:
“Thanks Jono. St Charles certainly started on the front foot against us and characteristically pressed quite high and were very physical.
“They capitalised off our poor balls into the midfield pockets and baited us into one-v-one contests, which on most days we shy away from.
“With us struggling to connect with our frontrunners, it led to a number of double-turnovers from both teams.
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“St Charles took their opportunities and finished a great 1-2 inside the Clifton circle off a re-awarded penalty corner [PC] to go 1-0 up.
“The second half saw us change our outlet-shape in different phases and our target areas off set-16s changed, which allowed us to play around their congested midfield pressing line.
“This meant we connected better in multiple phases and our ratio of 23 entries – circle entries -increased and we started to put pressure on the St Charles players.
“That pressure lead to a few rash tackles and we capitalised on being a man up, with a few penalty corners. John Munford scored his first [PC drag] flick after an extended injury layoff and we levelled the game [1-1].
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“Another Clifton penalty corner saw Justin Wood score a brilliant second-phase goal and thereafter we weathered a few late counters [SCC attacks] to close out the game 2-1 in our favour.
“I would love to say we had a handful of standout players, but we were quite average throughout the contest on Saturday, although sporadically we saw glimpses of great hockey from a few players.
“Justin Wood is certainly a gamechanger for us and he showed his worth by scoring the second goal and managed the game a lot better in the second half.
“It is always great having the whole school come out and support us, and it creates a great atmosphere for Clifton at Riverside, which is our ‘home away from home’.
The Clifton first team hockey’s support from their schoolmates was exceptional. Renate Monty Photos
“Credit to (St Charles hockey specialist and first team head coach] Matt Coombes on his tactical implementation when pressing us; it challenged our players and we had to adapt to give ourselves a chance of fighting back to win the game.
“And credit to both the St Charles and the Clifton boys for a great hockey game.”
Jono says: Thanks for your insight Keegan.
There’s certainly no rest for Clifton as they take on DHS on both sides’ hockey home at Riverside Saturday.
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In our travels around the sports fields of the KZN10 we have encountered many coaches and, being one myself, have often wondered what drives most of them? The countless hours that’s spent honing your craft and getting yourself prepared. The time given to practice planning, analysing game film, dealing with players, with parents, with the school and even sometimes, your significant other.
With the influx of non teaching staff into the school sports environment there has been a marked change in the way sports are coached. No longer are some school teams coached by staff members who are teachers by profession, but by experts in their respective sports who operate at a professional to semi-professional level.
The Northwood reacting to a try against Maritzburg College. Photo- Northwood School
This also extends to young coaches who are fresh out of school and have a coaching job for extra money. This article is not meant to be a discussion about the pro’s and con’s of each but a snapshot of the current coaching landscape.
I have come to realise that we all work with a set of principles or beliefs that I would loosely call our coaching philosophy. Whether one realises it or not we all have one including you dad and mom as you read this. One of the important realisations that any person dealing with young people needs to have is that you do indeed have one.
I remember as a new green bean coach standing on the side of the court trying to eke out a victory. The game was tight and one of my players made an elementary mistake or so I thought. I am embarrassed to say that for a brief moment, I lost it, OK it wasn’t really brief, but you get the idea.
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The part that really stood out to me was the looks that my grade 9’s gave me, let alone the poor player who felt my frustration, at the next stoppage in play. There was fear in their eyes as they didn’t want to be the next one to ‘fail’, to be exposed for not meeting up to the coaches requirements. This was especially acute considering that there were friends and family watching from the stands. The result of the match has faded in time but the lesson still lingers.
The coach has his players attention. Photo – Kearsney College
Yes, the stakes are higher and the pressure greater the further up you go and there is no denying that. Unfortunately, I had forgotten, and probably at that stage in my life did not even realise, that my role as a coach wasn’t so much to win games.
I had the privilege to be a part of teaching these players as people how to navigate life with all its difficulties and still be a good person. To fail, to lose, to win, to miss, to score to be human and still walk away with the courage to do it all again tomorrow.
After all, it was just a game and these were just schoolchildren. The gravity of the position hit me in that moment as I realised that unless I took the time to ask the tough questions, I would always be responding in ways that made me the victim of circumstance as opposed to a master of my future.
I still get a little passionate with my players from time to time but as I have refined my coaching philosophy, so the more I have become concerned about teaching these players about life than the sport itself.
As coaches we all want to win and to succeed and a coaching philosophy will go a long way in helping you do that.
In my next article I will talk about establishing your Philosophy and Priories associated with that.
KZN School Hockey match report Hilton College vs Westville
The highly anticipated clash between Westville boys High and Hilton College was about as tight as their positions in the rankings indicate. Numbers 1 + 2 and a right to claim the outright number 1 spot. A 0-0 draw most probably doesn’t satisfy the hockey lover but both teams would have taken the scoreline if given the option before the game.
Games of this magnitude come with pressure, something which seemed to affect the Hilton players a little more than Westville. During the course of the game Hilton had no less than 7 players sent off the field with green and yellow card offences.
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With 3 players being sent off in the 1st chukka alone, any rhythm that Hilton College might have created was hamstrung by ill discipline. Consequently, coach Devon Van der Merwe had to a employ a very tight, compact defence for large portions of the game to plug passing lanes into the Hilton D. Credit must go to the Hilton defence, however, as they maintained their discipline and shape during these periods to keep a clean sheet.
The Hilton 1st XI as a group are capable of playing great hockey, and are a highly competitive bunch of boys but they are inclined to push the boundaries much to the ire of the officials.
That being said the Hilton team is filled with great players but in my estimation the heart and soul of this team is Cameron Pearce(featured image). The powerfully built midfielder is rock solid on the ball and plays with a determination and drive that is eye catching. His runs from midfield were difficult to contain and it was after one such run that Hilton had their best chance to score 4 minutes from time.
Randal Govender harried and hassled the Hilton players the whole game. photo – Carina Haynes
Westville, a player down themselves, coughed up the ball in a strong tackle from Pearce. The number 9 put his head down and drove purposefully to the right of the Westville D. With great vision he threaded a pass to an unmarked Rory Duffy to his left, unfortunately, the striker pulled his shot just wide to the left as he tried to pull it from under his feet.
Westville, themselves, got around the edges of the Hilton defence with some great running from Randal Govender and Joshua Davies but could not apply the final pass to either earn a PC or get a shot at goal. The numerical advantage handed to them seldom saw them pressured into any mistakes.
Luke Allen was poised in attack and defence as he held the line. Photo- Carina Haynes
A sign of truly great player is that they seem to play the game at their own pace and are never hurried, Luke Allen of Westville is such a player. More often than one could count he relieved pressure through sheer guile and ball craftiness as he coolly and calmly dealt with the Hilton forwards.
That the game ended at 0-0 will probably leave Hilton happier of the two schools considering the disadvantage that they had. In the end its hard to gauge as to which team is better. Possibly the best way to explain the difference between the two would be one is a bit more dynamic whilst the other is more workmanlike. Both, however, are highly skilled and well coached and it will take an inspired performance to beat these two teams.
Westville and Hilton both have fixtures against perennial hockey powerhouse, Maritzburg College, in the next couple of weeks which will test these two teams.
In KZN10 world, though, we are just happy that these two top hockey schools in the country come from the province. One from Coastals, one from Inland; lets trust that these two regions meet in the finals of the Hockey IPT again highlighting the excellence of the sport in the province.
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KZN School Hockey: Clifton vs St Charles match report
Action aplenty in nail-biting first team clash…
There was much anticipation among the Clifton College and St Charles College supporters ahead of the Saturday 11 May 2019 first team hockey match at Riverside Sports Club in Durban North… And the exciting contest that played out lived up to the expectation.
Let’s hear Jono Cook’s match interpretation from pitch-side in present- and past-tense…
Here goes!
“Branson Bertasso of Clifton makes the push-back on the first whistle… St Charles steal possession… Clifton on the back foot…
“The tall, strongly-built Clifton College striker Branson Bertasso quickly reveals that he is an imposing figure in the six-yard box…
Saints striker Selaelo Mashiloane is giving everything up front for the visitors…
“At the Spur Restaurant End, Branson Bertasso has a strong shot blocked at source.
Clifton’s Jonathan Munro was outstanding both as a player and captain in the 2-1 triumph over St Charles at Riverside. Head coach Keegan Pearce is glued to the action from his berth at the Clifton dugout. All images by Renate Monty Photos.
“Byron Kraus and captain Jonathan Munro are building Clifton attacks from the back – and a cracker into the Saints strike zone see the deflection go high but just wide of the post.
“Then it’s an excellent breakdown tackle and distribution by Saints’ left-side defender Kian Channon.
First chukka done in next to no time such is the intensity out there!
Clifton College 0
St Charles College 0
45 match minutes still in the bank.
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Into the second chukka…
“A superb cut-out intercept and layoff by Cam Spangenberg leads to Saints captain Guy Church, who initiates an attacking move up the right and Clifton do well to extinguish the threat.
“Then the attack-minded Kevin Diaz and Selaelo Mashiloane combine to bring the first St Charles College penalty corner…
“Onto the second PC… Jason Login and captain Guy Church execute a slick one-two and Jason Login slaps in the opening goal!
Clifton College 0
St Charles College 1
It was a busy match for the shot-stoppers, not least Clifton College keeper Saurav Rajcoomar. Renate Monty Photos
6 minutes into the second chukka
“Excellent stickwork skills from St Charles College striker Taygen Mollentze sets up a penalty corner… Clifton defence blocks the goalshot.
“Soon after, a sublime Justin Wood flat-stick fence-pass opens space for Clifton College but the St Charles defence is well placed to contain and then disperse the challenge.
“John Munford displays close control under pressure and in a confined space… his skill brings consternation in the St Charles circle.
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“At the other end, possibly the best chance of the first half…
“A great right-to-left cross from Kevin Diaz eludes the outstretched stick of Selaelo Mashiloane by a whisker, with the goalline 4 yards away.
4 minutes to halftime it’s…
Clifton College 0
St Charles College 1
“Clifton College are rewarded for their determined driving and it’s a penalty corner!
“Double castle… It goes to the first and the drag-flick from Clifton College captain Jonathan Munro is well saved by Saints keeper Keegan Crawford.
“Another Clifton College PC soon after…
“Well… An inexplicable halftime whistle goes during the PC…
The PC was meant to be played as it was awarded before the halftime hooter…
Halftime
Clifton College 0
St Charles College 1
Into the second half… Great Clifton support here.
The Clifton College boys’ support of their first hockey team schoolmates spurred the side to higher levels of intensity in the second half. Renate Monty Photos
“This match is not lacking commitment…
“Clifton great field position… Saints under pressure…
“Clifton trying to unlock tight Saints defence…
“A 40-metre slap pass from Clifton College captain Jonathan Munro knifes through the Saints with surgical precision and finds Matt Strous inside the attacking third, but the striker finds himself a little isolated in terms of support players and Jason Login nullifies the danger.
“Shortly after it’s a Clifton PC… then another… Aaaaaa-aaand it’s a powerful drag-flick from John Munford that balloons the back of the Saints net!
Clifton College 1
St Charles College 1
6 minutes left in the third chukka
39 of 60 minutes gone in the game
Clifton goalkeeper Saurav Rajcoomar and his fellow defenders were put to the test by the Saints penalty corner battery. The Saints’ Jason Login (10) was a major player for the visitors. Renate Monty Photos
“Spurred on by the vociferous support of their schoolmates, Clifton are on fire and Spencer Klue earns a PC!
“A rare triple castle leads to a phenomenal backhand blast by Justin Wood that eludes the Saints defence and the goal sends the onlooking Clifton boys into raptures!
It’s now deep into the third chukka and it’s
Clifton College 2
St Charles College 1
“Clifton are almost immediately back in the strike zone from the re-start and only scrambling defence and an excellent Keegan Crawford keeper-save denies Clifton another goal.
End of the third chukka
Clifton College 2
St Charles College 1
15 minutes left
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“A minute into the fourth and final 15-minute chukka… and the Clifton College boys have taken their support of the first hockey team to an even higher level!
“Plays swings from goalmouth to goalmouth but…
It’s still
Clifton College 2
St Charles College 1
“Now just 12 minutes left in this cracker match and at the moment it’s all Clifton…
“St Charles doing their utmost to level the scores… Jason Login prominent…
Both sets of defenders were kept busy throughout this jet-fuelled match. Renate Monty Photos
7 minutes to go
Still
Clifton College 2
St Charles College 1
“Both teams have a player banished to the sin-bin as this pulsating encounter goes into its death throes… both units striving mightily for another goal… Clifton to set up a 2-goal cushion and Saints in search of the elusive equaliser.
1 minute left
Still…
Clifton College 2…
St Charles College 1…
Aaaaaa-aaand it’s GAME OVA-AAA!
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“Yes, it’s Clifton College coming back from a 1-0 deficit to run out 2-1 winners.
“Well played to both KZN10 schools’ first hockey teams for your endeavour and skill, and thanks for a morning of great sporting entertainment.
Congrats to the Clifton College first hockey team for their hard-fought 2-1 win over a hard-charging St Charles College at Riverside in Durban North Saturday. Renate Monty Photos
TEAMS
Clifton College 1sts
1 Saurav Rajcoomar
2 Spencer Klue
3 Alex Kerr
4 Byron Kraus
5 Daryl Lotter
6 Branson Bertasso
7 Jonathan Munro (capt)
8 Justin Wood
9 John Munford
10 Brett Anticevich
11 Matt Strous
12 Ryan Gatonby
13 Luke Wilson
14 Ross Montgomery
15 George Tattari
Head coach
Keegan Pearce
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St Charles College 1sts
1 Keegan Crawford
5 Taygen Mollentze
7 Kian Channon
9 Kevin Diaz
4 Guy Church (capt)
6 Cam Spangenberg
17 James Twycross
10 Jason Login
11 Cam Hallowes
13 Tim Login
8 Selaelo Mashiloane
Head coach
Matt Coombes
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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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KZN School Hockey Results 11 May – KZN10
Full KZN School hockey results from this last weekend. Hilton College earned a draw in the last play of the game, Kearsney College built on last weeks win, Glenwood were to good for St Charles College, Maritzburg College edged DHS, Northwood and Clifton College stumble against Gauteng opposition.
Hilton College vs Pretoria Boys High
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | |||||||||||||||||
| 2 | ~ | 2 | 2 | ~ | 1 | 1 | ~ | 4 | 2 | ~ | 4 | |||||||||
| U16A | U16B | U16C | U16D | |||||||||||||||||
| 2 | ~ | 1 | 0 | ~ | 2 | 1 | ~ | 2 | 0 | ~ | 3 | |||||||||
| U14A | U14B | U14C | U14D | |||||||||||||||||
| 3 | ~ | 3 | 7 | ~ | 0 | 4 | ~ | 0 | 0 | ~ | 2 | |||||||||
| 5th | U16E | |||||||
| 0 | ~ | 10 | 0 | ~ | 4 | |||
| Played | Win | Draw | Loss | ||||||
| 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | ||||||
Clifton College vs St Albans College
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | |||||||||||||||||
| 0 | ~ | 1 | 1 | ~ | 2 | 1 | ~ | 2 | 0 | ~ | 4 | |||||||||
| U16A | U16B | U16C | U16D | U16E | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | ~ | 1 | 2 | ~ | 1 | 2 | ~ | 2 | 2 | ~ | 1 | 2 | ~ | 1 | ||||||||||||
| U14A | U14B | U14C | U14D | |||||||||||||||||
| 5 | ~ | 1 | 4 | ~ | 0 | 2 | ~ | 2 | 4 | ~ | 0 | |||||||||
| Played | Win | Draw | Loss | |||||
| 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | |||||
St Charles College vs Glenwood High School
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | |||||||||||||||||
| 1 | ~ | 3 | 2 | ~ | 0 | 1 | ~ | 4 | 4 | ~ | 4 | |||||||||
| U16A | U16B | U16C | ||||||||||||
| 1 | ~ | 0 | 0 | ~ | 1 | 1 | ~ | 2 | ||||||
| U14A | U14B | U14C | U14D | |||||||||||||||||
| 0 | ~ | 1 | 2 | ~ | 1 | 2 | ~ | 1 | 1 | ~ | 0 | |||||||||
| Played | Win | Draw | Loss | ||||||
| 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | ||||||
Northwood vs Parktown Boys
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | ||||||||||||
| 2 | ~ | 4 | 1 | ~ | 0 | 3 | ~ | 0 | ||||||
| U16A | U16B | U16C | U16D | |||||||||||||||||
| 4 | ~ | 0 | 1 | ~ | 0 | 0 | ~ | 1 | 2 | ~ | 0 | |||||||||
| U14A | U14B | U14C | ||||||||||||
| 5 | ~ | 0 | 5 | ~ | 0 | 8 | ~ | 0 | ||||||
| U16E | U16F | |||||||
| 2 | ~ | 0 | 0 | ~ | 2 | |||
| Played | Won | Draw | Loss |
| 12 | 9 | 0 | 3 |
Maritzburg College vs Durban High School
| 1st | U16A | U16B | U16C | |||||||||||||||||
| 1 | ~ | 0 | 4 | ~ | 0 | 8 | ~ | 0 | 15 | ~ | 0 | |||||||||
| U14A | U14B | U14C | U14D | |||||||||||||||||
| 0 | ~ | 0 | 5 | ~ | 0 | 5 | ~ | 0 | 2 | ~ | 0 | |||||||||
| Played | Win | Draw | Loss |
| 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
Michaelhouse vs Kearsney College
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | U16A | |||||||||||||||||
| 2 | ~ | 4 | 2 | ~ | 2 | 1 | ~ | 0 | 2 | ~ | 1 | |||||||||
| U16B | U16C | U16D | U16E | |||||||||||||||||
| 1 | ~ | 0 | 1 | ~ | 1 | 7 | ~ | 0 | 3 | ~ | 3 | |||||||||
| U14A | U14B | U14C | U14D | |||||||||||||||||
| 2 | ~ | 2 | 0 | ~ | 3 | 1 | ~ | 2 | 0 | ~ | 6 | |||||||||
| Played | Win | Draw | Lost | ||||||
| 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | ||||||
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