The DRSU teams departed on Sunday to compete in the Youth Club Rugby Inter Provincial Tournament in Kempton Park. 110 boys making up the five 22 strong squads in the U13, U14, U15, U16 and U18 age groups plus their medical, coaching and management teams will spend the week participating in the IPT hosted by the Valke at the Barnard Stadium in Kempton Park. The full compliment of DRSU teams will take on the hosts in tomorrows opening round of matches in the main stadium followed by the Bulle on Tuesday. Wednesday will see the boys spending their rest day at Gold Reef City before taking on a Valke Invitation team on Thursday. The finals will be decided by the results from these 3 rounds and will see the boys compete either in 3rd/4th or 5th/6th playoffs on Friday or the 1st/2nd finals on Saturday. The full set of fixtures can be viewed on the DRSU website: http://www.drsujuniorrugby.co.za/Documents/IPT/IPT%202012%20FIXTURES.pdf
Good luck to all the boys participating – some quality rugby will no doubt be on offer.
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DAY 1 : Monday 01 Oct 2012 |
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| 10h00 | u13 | DRSU | 12 | VALKE | 17 |
| 11h00 | u14 | DRSU | 5 | VALKE | 40 |
| 12h00 | u15 | DRSU | 20 | VALKE | 17 |
| 13h00 | LUNCH | ||||
| 14h00 | u16 | DRSU | 19 | VALKE | 10 |
| 15h00 | U18 | DRSU | 7 | VALKE | 40 |
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DAY 2 : Tuesday 02 Oct 2012 |
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| 10h00 | u13 | DRSU | 7 | BULLE | 17 |
| 11h00 | u14 | DRSU | 5 | BULLE | 40 |
| 12h00 | u15 | DRSU | 3 | BULLE | 10 |
| 13h00 | LUNCH | ||||
| 14h00 | u16 | DRSU | 7 | BULLE | 10 |
| 15h00 | U18 | DRSU | 14 | BULLE | 37 |
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DAY 3 : Wednesday 03 Oct 2012 |
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| 09h00 | u16 | DRSU | 26 | CHEETAHS | 11 |
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DAY 4 : Thursday 04 Oct 2012 |
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| 10h00 | u13 | DRSU | 25 | VALKE INV | 0 |
| 11h00 | u14 | DRSU | 29 | VALKE INV | 0 |
| 12h00 | u15 | DRSU | 22 | VALKE INV | 13 |
| 13h00 | LUNCH | ||||
| 14h00 | u16 | DRSU | 47 | VALKE INV | 3 |
| 15h00 | U18 | DRSU | 31 | VALKE INV | 7 |
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DAY 5 : Friday 05 Oct 2012 |
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| 10h00 | u13 | DRSU (BRONZE) | 24 | CHEETAHS | 5 |
| 11h00 | u14 | DRSU (4TH) | 14 | CHEETAHS | 19 |
| 12h00 | u15 | DRSU (BRONZE) | 29 | UJ | 0 |
| 13h00 | LUNCH | ||||
| 15h00 | u18 | DRSU (5TH) | 31 | VALKE INV | 7 |
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DAY 6 : Saturday 06 Oct 2012 |
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| 12h00 | u16 | DRSU (GOLD) | 14 | BULLE | 8 |
@BWS: I think it was Nicholson who played 13 in the U13 team … van Rensburg and this year’s 15 were both on the wings with Kirkham at full back – amazing young backline. Add Staples and Dixon to the mix at #8 and #10 and you start realising why that team was unbeaten (Gold):)
@Pedantic: great centre paring , played together as 12 and 13 in DRSU U13 gold medal side . Both on attack and defense boys are machines . Nice Lads too !!
@Griffon: interesting to hear some GK selections for U16 next year . Any thoughts on DRSU U15 boys with a good chance of making the side ??
@Griffon:
Ruan had quite a good season but picked up a knee (I think) injury against Hilton which took a while to heal. Ruan thrives in competition, manages to keep his cool and seems to enjoy pressure.
@Griffon: Van Rensburg had an excellent year at 0/15A level at Glenwood. I had the oppertunity to see a few games, and I feel he has alot of potential.
@Griffon: It’s no secret that the Kearsney U15A team is not up to scratch this year … A lot can happen in the next 9 months – the ones with the most potential to improve would be the tighthead Luyt and lock Jackson – whether they can improve enough to be GK material remains to be seen though. The hooker Brown also looks a really solid player if he can keep his head.
@ Pedantic : I watched the Westville vs. Kearsney u15 A game and saw that th Kearsney pack had beefed up. Which forward players do you think are potential GK material with hard work. I know it may be hard to answer
@Griffon: Ruan is from Glenwood – I didn’t see many of their games so can’t really comment, I think Cyndi would have a better idea.
@ Pedantic : Which school is the Van Rensburg boy from?. Did he have a good school boy rugby season ?
@RUGBYMAD: Agreed – IMHO Strydom and Van Rensburg were easily the best U15 centre pairing in the entire tournament, they looked dangerous everytime they touched the ball and were also very effective defensively.
Interestingly 4 of the 7 backs in the DRSU U15’s have quicker than 11.5 100 Metre times – plenty speed there.
Yes, there were certainly a FEW good players in the 0/15 DRSU team…but there was one boy who played with passion every game and created alot of oppertunities for the backline. He certainly was not a “stingy” player and kept the ball flowing. His line kicks were good aswell. He played #13 and I believe his name is Ruan Van Rensburg. It was he that scored the “most talked about try” vs Blue Bulls that was not awarded.
@Pedantic: Got it thanks. I’ll ask beet to post a separate article.
@GreenBlooded: Sent the fixtures to your email.
Under 13 are playing Pirates on Thursday night with all of U13 to U18 DRSU & Invitational teams vs the Bulls and PTA Harlequins respectively.
Looks like the U14’s did well after a rather unheralded start at the trials with so few guys pitching. Seems like the boys that were there – put their heads down and played the game.
@Cyndi – thanls for that encouragement on the KZN boys behaviour. It seems that KZN youth teams have a good reputation at just about all tournaments. Excellent to hear.
It was an absolute honour and pleasure getting to know so many of these boys better, especially the U15 team. I can honestly say that, in general, the KZN parents can be proud of their sons who behaved well, played hard, and showed good sportsmanship whether they won or lost … and even during the U15 Blue Bulls controversy. Well done to the coaches and management team for guiding the boys through the good times and bad.
I am still sorting photos (over 12 000) for the week, including the coaches game. Keep an eye on my FB page.
@Pedantic: Do you have a full set of fixtures for this? I understand the U13’s are playing against a touring team on Thursday night as well – is this only the U13’s? Are the invitational teams still playing Pretoria Harlequins on the 13th and in which age-groups?
@beet: There are prizes handed out on Saturday October 13 at the official closing of the IPT (The DRSU teams will all compete against the Blue Bulls on Saturday 13th at Riverside Sports).
@GreenBlooded: Thanks for updating the table above.
Are any prizes handed out at the end of the IPT?
@Pedantic: “a shocking miscommunication between referee and field marshall sadly denied them the opportunity to prove that”.
The referee was incorrect to take advice from this person – ‘field marshall’ or whatever he likes to call himself. The only person a referee may consult with respect to foul play or any other matter are the 2 Assistant Referee’s (commonly known as Touch Judges) – and only if they are qualified referees and officially appointed. This was a gross breach of protocol which had a profound affect on the outcome of a match and ultimately a tournament.
The standard of refereeing which I witnessed was generally of a very mediocre quality but I guess you need to take what you can get when you have a tournament during working hours – referees have day jobs too.
@Pedantic:
Oh ohk. The u16s dont really have a big front row do they?
The hooker is good but hes really small. If he could bulk up he could do loads more on the field.
Good stuff though!
All the results updated in the table above. Please let me know if there are any errors.
@HORSEFLY NO.1: Not correct, The U15’s last year got Silver .. beaten by the Bulls in the final minutes of extra time.
Simpson was outstanding at scrumhalf – a huge asset to the team even though he didn’t take on the kicking duty. Sadly he was injured in the 1st half of the final match on Friday, but I understand he is ok.
@Pedantic:
Am i correct in saying that they won it as u15s last year?
Also, how was G.simpson?
He got backline player of the year last year.
@GreenBlooded: The DRSU Under 16’s were excellent! I think the score of 14-8 flatters the Bulls a little as the DRSU team left at least 9 points on the field from penalties not taken or missed. Excellent all-round performance and the first time in history that the DRSU U16’s have won Gold.
@GreenBlooded: While the U15 team officially finished 3rd, I believe they were the best U15 team at the tournament – a shocking miscommunication between referee and field marshall sadly denied them the opportunity to prove that … they beat the Valke 20-17 on day 1, the Valke ultimately won the tournament beating the Bulls 32-8 in the final.
@star: Tagen was named joint player of the tournament for the U15 DRSU team along with Kevin Smit who was outstanding.
Strydom has shown signs of excellent ability in the past – in this particular team he had the opportunity to deliver that excellence consistently, keep an eye on him, he’s a huge talent.
@star: Wheeler was excellent at right wing and was starting line up in all games- honestly don’t understand why he’s played at centre at school.
Lee was solid backup at hooker / prop – played off the bench most games but did his job well when he got the opportunity.
Hosken was played off the bench at scrumhalf but started at flyhalf in two of the games – a VERY successful experiment, he linked very well with Strydom and setup two tries with great distribution… could very well be his best position if he works on his kicking.
@star: Would be surprising considering that DRSU came 3rd in the tourney. If you are refering to an internal DRSU award you may well be correct – he is a great player.
DRSU U16 take GOLD at the IPT with 14-8 win over the Bulls!!!
I believe Tagen Strydom won the U15 man of the tourno.
Another score just in: U15s clobber UJ 29-0 to take bronze.
@beet: I think the Ballito coach would get the most pleasure out of taking some of them on – although I see the main protagonists are not in the line up. All academic mind you as he emigrated to Australia last weekend.
@GreenBlooded: Thanks for the scores
@GreenBlooded: Do you think the DRSU will insist on a certain Ballito coach playing for the Cheetahs, just so they have an opportunity to tackle him.
Left this one out:
Thursday – U16 – DRSU beat Valke Invitational 47-3
Beet – I think I have posted all scores for Tuesday.
Wednesday: DRSU U16 beat Cheetahs 26-11
Thursday (all vs Valke Invitational)
U13 – Won 25-0
U14 – Won 29-0
U15 – Won 22-13
U18 – Won 31-7
U13/U14/U15 play for 3rd/4th place on Friday
U16 play for 1st/2nd place on Saturday
U18 play for 5th/6th place on Friday
Friday
U13 Beat Cheetahs 25-0 (Bronze Medalists)
U14 Lost Cheetahs 14-19 (4th place)
U15 – game should be just about complete
Lunch Time fixture: DRSU coaches vs Cheetahs coaches (Should be a good laugh)
@GreenBlooded: Thanks
Will try and round up all the results from yesterday. Stay tuned. Our U16’s were the only age group who went through to the finals – they play tomorrow.
@GreenBlooded: Is there any way to get all the results?
DRSU U!3’s claim bronze beating Cheetahs 24-5. Well done boys.
The U13s had a great game yesterday and came away with a 25 – 0 win against Valke Inv – who previously thrashed the Valke.
@GreenBlooded: Thanks Greenblooded. Pity about the day job thingy
It tends to get in the way of serious fun sometimes/all times
U18 were getting hammered when I left for the airport at HT. Will post final score when I get it.
That concludes my reporting from the IPT – day job beckons – but I will post the results I get to hear about. Cyndi and Pedantic are also at the tourney butnot sure what comms they have.
U16 lose 10-7 after an epic battle with the Bulle.
good to hear about the Westville boys in the U15 team . Green blooded please can u comment on T SYRYDOM no 12, games, if you can remember ? Great tackler and vision for space , i believe almost scored a cracker try in the game again Valke taking a long ball from hooker over the top of the line out.also played at full back today covering for an injury ? cheers
U16 ahead 7-5 @HT. Great contest with the Bulle. Going to be an exciting finnish methinks.
@beet – thanks for updating the scores
@ Greenblooded- Good to see the U 15s being competitive. I hope the 6 Westville boys are playing well especially the B team players(Wheeler,Hoskens and Lee)
U14 Giving a much better performance against the Bulle – down 10-0 at HT.
U15 game ended with major controversy – after scoring the equalizing try the referee from the previous match having a breather at the medical table (i.e. a spectator) reports a foul play incident (while the DRSU kicker is lining up the conversion), the referee accepts this spectators advice, disallows the try and awards a penalty. WTF!! The worst call in a tournament so far characterized by generally mediocre refereeing I am sad to say.
U15 lost 10-3. Dsallowed try – should have been 10-10
DRSU U13 standing up well to a monstrous Bulle team. Down 12-7 HT
Day 2 about to get underway with DRSU vs Bulle U13
U18 result frpm Monday Valke 40 Drsu 7
Some changes to the U16 fixtures
Tuesday 14:00 vs Bulls A Field
Wednesday 9:00 vs Cheetahs B Field
Thursday 15:00 vs Valke Invitational
U16 won 19-10. Not sure of U18 result but will post when I find out.
Tomorrow DRSU take on Blou Bulle on the B field.
DRSU get their first win 20-17 for the U15 vs Valke.
@beet: besides U14, other games against Valke are close so far. Remember that U14 had a poor turnout at trials with the squad basically being the 22 boys who turned up and a rumoured bench split of 6-1!!
U15 up 11-10 at HT
@GreenBlooded: Its cool. I’ll add the scores as they come in. Thanks.
I bet the Valke have some big boys.
U14 lose 40-5
U15 up shortly.
U14 27-0 down at HT
@beet: Blogging by cellphone so not easy. Will try and update tonight from Pc.
Valke come back to win 17-12.
U14 up next.
DRSU U13 12-7 ahead at HT
Tries by Nzimande and Richardson.
@GreenBlooded: Hi GB. I think the setting is right to allow you can edit and insert the scores in the table above, if you like.
Opening ceremony about to start followed by the opening match between DRSU U13 and Valke.