The 12-player KwaZulu-Natal 7’s team to take part in the national tournament was finalised earlier this week.
KZN will join 19 other Provincial teams at the annual @lantic Provincial u18 Sevens Tournament to be held at Tukkies in Pretoria on 4-5 October 2012.
Last year the KZN team effectively ended in sixth place after losing the Plate Final to the Pumas. The winners were the Bulls with Free State, Western Province and Border rounding off the top four in that order.
The team and non-travelling reserves are as follows:
KZN Schools 7s:
- Rob Anderson (Michaelhouse, KZN Schools 2012)
- Bradley Ellse (Westville, KZN Academy 2012)
- Unathi Makasi (Glenwood, KZN Academy 2011/2)
- Zee Makhabela (Glenwood, Craven Week 2012, KZN Academy 2011, SA Academy 2011)
- Josh Moon (captain) (Michaelhouse, KZN Schools 2012)
- Michael Mvelase (Michaelhouse, KZN Schools 2012)
- Bryce Nicholson-Deh (Michaelhouse)
- Mondli Nkosi (George Campbell, KZN Schools 2012)
- Christoper Schoeman (Michaelhouse)
- Ayron Schramm (Kearsney, KZN Academy 2012)
- Carel Swart (Glenwood, KZN Schools 2011/2, SA Sevens 2011)
- Corne Vermaak (Glenwood, KZN Schools 2012)
Non-travelling reserves:
- Ricci Bamber (Maritzburg College, KZN Academy 2012)
- William Holder (St Charles Collge, KZN Academy 2012)
- Nkululeko Marwana (Glenwood, KZN Schools 2011/2)
- Lindo Ngcobo (Maritzburg College)
- Morné Joubert (Glenwood, KZN Grant Khomo 2012, SA u16 HP 2012)
Coaches:
R. Combrinck & R. Dames
{sigh} .. so close …
KZN will play SWD in the quarter finals.
Sorry. So far KZN are thru to the main Cup after beating Border, drawing with Boland and losing narrowly to the Bulls.
Any feedback on results? My contact there – was not there
– so no feedback.
Hoping they can better the U13’s
Comments about u13 7’s team moved to post: KZN u13 7’s team 2012
@star: I know it was tingue in cheek, no worries there.
Clarke was not the founder of College, he was the 3rd headmaster of the school (16 years after it was founded) but is the most recognised probably. mainly because he was head during the move from Longmarket Street to the current campus.
Wikipedia is nicely up to date and provides a decent background. Jimeloyo Ji is a good source of history, primarily around rugby and “For Hearth and Home” for the general history of the school.
@ Gungets-The reference to Ryan Moon was a bit of fun as I have a similar surname.My sense of humour was obviously misdirected.I was going to ask about the history of Clark the founder of College but am a bit shy now as A/B might knock my block off.
Same guy who told me his family founded PMB and Maritzburg College. Talk about delusions of grandeur.
Going to have to break away from this blog for a while as I am going to knock someone out. Matter of time. D..s.
@star: Not claiming top of the pile – just a win against DHS.
Last time I looked soccer was a team game. Have Messi and Ronaldo changed all that?
@ Gungets-What was the head to head between College and Westville this year? To be top of the pile does not mean just winning one tournament(is this a first for College?).I also think College won because of that fellow Ryan Moon.
@HORSEFLY NO.1: Uhhh, Fly #1 – I thought College beat DHS 2-1 in the Raw Cup this year???
http://www.maritzburgcollege.org.za/downloads/category/23-2012
Newsletter 29 – am I reading it wrong?
@All Black:
I’m not claiming that it would have been different if otherwise but I know DHS didn’t play in it this year in all age groups. But I think you’d have to look at local fixtures and the results there.
Regarding soccer. Is College not at the top of the pile this year? Raw Cup and winners of the inter schools tournament.
When are we going to see this increased emphasis on soccer translate to success at national level?
Perhaps the first step is a Craven Week like tournament to drive the process of unearthing the best talent around.
I think a major problem with lower level soccer in SA is that the net isn’t spread wide enough to catch all the gifted players esp those from rural backgrounds.
@ H/F 1- Yes the Westville Ist team were more than average this year(after years of domination). When you lose class players like Boulle ect I suppose that can be expected.The school itself was certainly not average.When you have leaders in two age groups(U 14 and U16) and a contender in the U15 group, that speaks for itself.When Westville played schools like GW they won 82 % of the games scoring over 50 goals and conceding less than 10.It is called sustainability something that DHS is trying to achieve with its rugby. I must say though I am impressed with the athletics at DHS. That is a fact that cannot be denied.Also impressed with J.Kriels time in the 100m.(10.8)That is one thing you cannot coach and is priceless at the top level.Also with his size and instinct I think we need to watch this space.
Maybe a blog is needed just for the Westville results etc.
@star:
Why? The fact is that Westville were quite average with a less than average. 1stXI this year. I believe we won 3-0.
@ Griffon- A Griffon never supports silently.I hope in time you will follow your passion(which might mean the odd beer with the other supporters).
@ Star : I think you mentioned he played soccer with the two boys who were due to leave to NW. Also thanks for the offer, I’ll support silently.
@ Griffon- I am not sure that I have ever metioned my son on this blog.My nephew(CW 8 and captain of the KZN 7s) yes.As you have brought it up he is not a bad cricketer and funny enough the top goal scorer for the U15A team(and the whole grade).Rugby is a W-I-P and so next year should be interesting.The trip to Dubai is for the end of March 2013(I think that clashes with the K festival) and the first fund raising event is on the 18/19 October.I think you should support it and I wil buy you a beer or two.
@ Star : I forgot to mention the u14 A team. The u15 A team had a good season. I think they lost 2 or 3 and were runners up at their age group tournament. I rememeber you mentioned your sons quite the sportsman and a good cricketer. I heard Westville are sending a development 1st team to Dubai for a tour there. Do you know anything about this.
@ Grassy-With regard to Ivan Clarke, I am glad that a Hilton OB gave a helping hand to a GW OB who returned the favor in bucket loads.
-Pfaff’s uncle was with me at Hilton and broke his brothers 100m record.The apple does not fall far from the tree. Their father Brian was a Springbok rugby player
@ Griffon- You will find that the Westville U14A were also unbeaten and so Horsy’s joy will be short lived. I quite like Weir as the enforcer next year with Jordan as the jumper.Prinsloo could also come into the equation and with Yuric there will be a bit of depth in the second row at Westville.Roll on 2013.
http://www.hssm.co.za/news/rugby/kwazulu-natal/durban/one-one-kurt-webster
Lovely kid this! Can go quite far!
@griffon
Yah that team does have quite a few reps but then if you look at our KZN numbers. You will simply be put to shame. Just saying. Also, seems we got the better of Westville this year overall!
@grassy
Hey! Why don’t you give a mention to the winners of the meet! Its only good manners! Plus, a 150 point winning margin is, in my opinion, something to talk about!
Been about 3 yeaars since we lost a meet.
Off topic I would like to congratulate Glenwood Old Boy Ivan Clarke on his business success; http://www.glenwoodhighschool.co.za/sites/default/files/IvanClark%20Tribune%2026Aug2012.pdf
Just something off topic, I’d like to congragulate the u16 Westville age group for continuing with their great sporting achievments. The A-C soccer teams for going unbeaten. The u16 A also won their provincial agr group tournament going on to represent the province at the national stages. The team also boast 5 boys in the KZN squad. Well Done boys flying the Westville flag high
@Griffon, thanks for the extra info. Not sure why Chris Bredall, the Glenwood Under16 fullback, was not running but Horsie said he can run the 100 in 10.6!! The Pfaff bloke from Hilton running 10.5 must have been close to the KZN record….blitzvinnig!
@ Grasshopper : Yes Weir does play rugby. He made Grant Khomo last year, and got injured during pre season. Played a game or 2 at the cloisure of the season. The u15 A Westville wing also broke the school record. He ran 11 seconds on the dot, and apparently he was far from his best. Hope Westville can utilize him more in the future
@Beet, yep I was one of those athletes who competed in the big Pentangular between College, PBHS, Glenwood, DHS and KES every year. Great times when we took athletics seriously. Tyrone Peacock at Glenwood was the best jumper in the province, over 7m in long jump, 2.18 high jump and over 14m in triple jump….amazing athlete. Yep, I thought Joubert was Glenwood…
@Grasshopper: The schools of the 1st 2 finishers in the u17 100m are switched. Morne Joubert is Glenwood and Jaeger Richmond is Hilton.
@Grasshopper: 3rd term used to be the athletics season’s stomping ground in the 90’s and before. Now I think it plays second fiddle to soccer.
@All, recent KZN athletics results; http://www.hssm.co.za/news/athletics/kwazulu-natal/durban/2012/sydney-atkinson-inter-school-athletics-boys-results
Interesting to see the sprint and power events for future rugga stars. Glenwood look to have a very quick under17 group winning the 4x100m in pretty much the same time as the Under19 winners. Z.Weir from Westville must be a powerhouse to win the shotput by such a big margin, does he play rugga? Holenstein from Hilton looks to be a powerhouse too. What is very interesting to me is that the performances are not as good as they were in the 90’s, either the kids don’t have the same power or just don’t have the technique in the power events. In my day Glenwood had 3 guys jumping over 2.15 in high jump….
@Beet, I know…..was being sarcastic. I have a very good idea who he is talking about…
@Grasshopper: I seriously doubt All Black was referring to either of these gentlemen.
@All Black, do you mean Barend Steyn and D Moodley from Kearsney?
http://www.kearsney.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=205&Itemid=202
Looks even more powerful than before…..can’t wait to be there this time :razz:
@All Black, who may that one man be?
@ All Black- I am not sure why you say I would be happy.I am predominantly a Westville/Hilton supporter and their representation on both teams was poor to say the least. I do agree however that domination over an extended period by one individual can never be productive for SBR rugby.
@ Beet-I agree that the tight 5 do provide the foundation for a team’s success.It would be interesting to analyse the potential front and second rows of the various schools to give an indicator of next years performances.
KZN Schols rugby has been dominated by one man for too long. Time for change.
Star you would be happy. Ryno Combrink is the coach and was the main selector for both teams, hence the huge amount of Michaelhouse players.
@star: The foundation of a good team is usual the tight 5 and House are looking strong in that area. Will be interesting to find out what Schwartz intends doing to accommodate Whiting, Holenstein and Grendon in the frontrow. I have watched Schoeman play 1sts in Pienaar absence and he looks like a very useful player, someone that will push hard for KZN Schools inclusion in 2013 I’m sure.
@ Beet You are right about Schoeman. He is in grade 11.It is surprising that Arnot did not make the team as he showed some wheels and finishing at CW. The MHS team for 2013 is starting to take some competitive shape now after most people had low expectations for the boys from the Midlands for next year.
@star: I was under the impression that Christopher Schoeman was also in Gr.11. Maybe not but he is definitely still u17 tho.
COLLEGE PLAYERS
Just some feedback: College initially had 3 players in the 7s training group. Sadly Banele Ngwenya had to withdraw to have an op on his hand and Bamber missed some practices which affected his chances for selection. Ngcobo is the third player.
@star: Yeah. I’m happy for Brynard. I think he played himself into contention for a contract extension with his outstanding form during the 2011 u21 season. Mind you it sounded like the Bulls/Tuks were also after him late last year.
I believe there are 3 Grade 11’s in the squad(Ellse,Vermaak and Schramm) Watch them make their mark next year at CW.
@ Beet-it is good to see Stander on the bench again for the Sharks.I would like to see him grow into a Super Rugby player.
@gungets
The College team has some talented individuals. Don’t worry awards will follow
@Greenhopper: What grade is Holder in?
Holder should be there, he is the Son of a Original Sharks 1989, kid is devastating and quick
I have to ask – who were the selectors.
Beet – I agree that the best team is not always made up of the best individuals, but not one player in the travelling team for College. Excuse my raised eyebrow, following so soon after the absence of College boys in the U16 HP Squad. Sometimes makes me think that College will have to keep getting the results but not the rewards.
Some nice flashy players in the KZN team tho. They certainly have the ability to improve on the 2011 6th place finish.
It’s interesting that Nicholson-Deh did not get a taste of KZN 15-man provincial week action (he was at final trials) but he has a Bulls contract for 2013.
Also that u16 star Morné Joubert was good enough to be player of the Glenwood tournament but not good enough to crack the nod for the provincial tournament.
@star: I like to be careful not to draw too many parallels between individual ability and team success but I was also surprised that not a single College player made the 12 player squad.
It is a bit strange that MC win the GWD tournament and do not get a single rep in the squad of 12.MHS also get 2 reps with no previous provincial representation. I am however happy with the choice of captain.Done his time as he was in the team last year.