Here is a list of 50 players worth keeping an eye on over Easter at the Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival.
No doubt there will be others who stand out for producing good individual performances within the team framework during the festival but the players on this list are guaranteed to impress spectators.
| # | Name | School | Position | DOB | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heinrich Buhr | Boland Landbou | Flyhalf | 02/06/95 | 173 | 84 |
| 2 | Danrich Visagie | Boland Landbou | Flyhalf | 14/03/95 | 182 | 68 |
| 3 | Tian Nel | Boland Landbou | Fullback | 03/04/95 | 177 | 85 |
| 4 | Mattys Basson | Boland Landbou | Prop | 09/06/95 | 190 | 108 |
| 5 | Ruan Potgieter | EG Jansen | Flyhalf | 28/09/95 | 180 | 86 |
| 6 | Estian Enslin | EG Jansen | Lock | 16/03/95 | 197 | 105 |
| 7 | Johan Labuschagne | EG Jansen | Scrumhalf | 02/08/95 | 170 | 75 |
| 8 | Dewald van Eyk | Framesby | Centre | 09/02/95 | 175 | 80 |
| 9 | Ernst Stapelberg | Framesby | Flyhalf | 06/02/95 | 188 | 90 |
| 10 | Arnu Botha | Framesby | Loose-forward | 15/09/95 | 188 | 100 |
| 11 | Morne Joubert | Glenwood | Fullback | 19/01/96 | 179 | 76 |
| 12 | Rupert Kay | Glenwood | Loose-forward | 03/01/95 | 185 | 96 |
| 13 | Wandi Mazibuko | Glenwood | Loose-forward | 06/03/95 | 184 | 89 |
| 14 | Corne Vermaak | Glenwood | Wing | 18/02/95 | 181 | 87 |
| 15 | Carel Durow | Grey College | Centre | 19/03/95 | 181 | 96 |
| 16 | Michael Andrade | Grey College | Flyhalf | 27/02/96 | 178 | 84 |
| 17 | EW Viljoen | Grey College | Fullback | 09/05/95 | 192 | 93 |
| 18 | Marius Louw | Grey College | Loose-forward | 24/10/95 | 181 | 88 |
| 19 | Reinardt Arndt | Grey College | Loose-forward | 23/06/95 | 187 | 90 |
| 20 | Ruan Kramer | Grey College | Prop | 03/08/95 | 185 | 117 |
| 21 | Andrew du Plessis | Grey College | Prop/Hooker | 14/01/95 | 177 | 98 |
| 22 | Chris Lines | Kearsney | Fullback | 16/02/96 | 183 | 83 |
| 23 | Daniel du Preez | Kearsney | Loose-forward | 05/08/95 | 196 | 108 |
| 24 | JL du Preez | Kearsney | Loose-forward | 05/08/95 | 194 | 110 |
| 25 | Ayron Schramm | Kearsney | Loose-forward | 18/04/95 | 191 | 101 |
| 26 | Selvyn Davids | Nico Malan | Centre/Wing | 26/03/94 | 170 | 74 |
| 27 | Jonathon Louw | Nico Malan | Hooker | 21/05/94 | 178 | 100 |
| 28 | JJ Killian | Nico Malan | Loose-forward | 29/03/95 | 188 | 88 |
| 29 | Warrick Galant | Outeniqua | Centre | 20/05/95 | 182 | 86 |
| 30 | Dewald Human | Outeniqua | Flyhalf | 19/05/95 | 167 | 65 |
| 31 | Eduard Zandberg | Outeniqua | Lock | 14/02/96 | 200 | 115 |
| 32 | Geor Malan | Outeniqua | Loose-forward | 08/05/95 | 178 | 85 |
| 33 | Dian Koen | Outeniqua | Loose-forward | 06/11/95 | 195 | 108 |
| 34 | Remu Malan | Outeniqua | Scrumhalf | 08/05/95 | 178 | 78 |
| 35 | Duhan vd Merwe | Outeniqua | Wing | 06/04/95 | 194 | 96 |
| 36 | Ryan Oosthuizen | Paarl Gim | Centre | 22/05/95 | 188 | 90 |
| 37 | Grant Hermanus | Paarl Gim | Fullback | 11/11/95 | 179 | 74 |
| 38 | Regardt Louw | Paarl Gim | Hooker | 05/10/95 | 180 | 99 |
| 39 | JD Schikerling | Paarl Gim | Lock | 09/05/95 | 203 | 107 |
| 40 | Rikus Botha | Paarl Gim | Loose-forward | 17/10/95 | 186 | 101 |
| 41 | Jacques Vermeulen | Paarl Gim | Loose-forward | 08/02/95 | 195 | 103 |
| 42 | Pieta Smith | Paul Roos | Loose-forward | 06/03/95 | 182 | 97 |
| 43 | Christo vd Merwe | Paul Roos | Loose-forward | 05/01/95 | 181 | 98 |
| 44 | JP Botha | Paul Roos | Prop | 30/01/95 | 185 | 110 |
| 45 | Lungiso Gosa | Selborne | Flyhalf | 31/01/95 | 177 | 78 |
| 46 | Jedwyn Harty | Selborne | Loose-forward | 19/11/95 | 182 | 98 |
| 47 | Bradley Ellse | Westville | Centre | 28/06/95 | 180 | 86 |
| 48 | Andre de la Rey | Westville | Loose-forward | 12/06/95 | 181 | 85 |
| 49 | Matt Jackson | Westville | Prop | 09/03/95 | 186 | 128 |
| 50 | Reece McHardy | Westville | Scrumhalf | 17/07/95 | 174 | 83 |
Two epic matches at kearsney tomorrow: Grey College / Outeniqua and Glenwood / Paarl Gym will be a spectacle of note. Craig Joubert will ref the Glenwood / Gimmies match.
@Griffon: @Sir Pius: Agree with both of you – De La Rey is outstanding, leads by example and together with McHardy seem to be the only two who pitch up to play rugby. Most of the others seems to have accepted defeat before they take the field. Let’s hope they can lift it for the Framesbby game. It must be said that Framesby were a lot better yesterday – Grey College centainly did not have things all their own way. 79-12 against in 2 matches is not a good tally!!
Andre de la Rey always gives 110%, but someone needs to support him. Rugby is a game where all 15 players have to get involved. You can’t afford to be carrying passengers. I rate Buthelezi as a fullback, one day he’ll be in the same class as Morne Joubert and Chris Lines.
McHardy also produced a good game as always, broke the line a few times, and defended well.
@ Sir Pius : I’d say a few Westville players didn’t look intent on playing, and had no heart. A few were working hard like the Captain, Majola, Weir and Braithwaite just to name a few. What impressed me was the workrate of last years u16A fullback who was on the wing. He was working hard on defense, stole a few balls, and given a metre of space he would make as much ground as possible. I do think he would do way better if he was at fullback. Bright prospect for the future
@GreenBlooded:
Very nice of them to show respect like that. Was apparently quite a touching moment @Glenwood at 11am this morning when they did the same.
As for Westville, think they just aren’t clicking and are missing something right now. Glenwood would have given them this year. This Glenwood team is one that I rate quite a bit and they can beat many teams. Its just belief that’ll be necessary.
College mustnt be forgotten though. They seem to have a lot of heart this year not mentioning the talent. I rate Khatide,Goodson,Coetzee for KZN colours from them!
@HORSEFLY NO.1: Eish – after the Westville game today I would have said you were way off. They played better today – although they still have a long way to go to be convincing at this level. But then along came the Green Machine and blew my socks off – the beat Selbourne convincingly with some great tries being run in. So nice to see them return to winning ways.
You would have been pleased to note that every game today was preceeded by the teams and match officials observing a minutes silence out of respect for Madoda.
Eg Jansen 28-12 win over Paul Roos
Glenwood 41-5 win. Much better!!
24-0 Ht. Hat-trick for Spha ncgobo. Brilliant!!!
Green machine rampant. 3 tries in 10 mins – 19-0 up with 10 to go in 1st half.
Outeniqua won 33-7
Kearsney lost 33-6
Sorry it’s 79 points and not 89.This is bad for a Maths teacher.
It’s really sad. Conceding 89 points in 2 games at first team level is just not on. Let’s hope that the boys will bounce back on Monday against Framesby.
Think Westville is lucky not to be playing Glenwood this year. I think they would’ve lost by 25+.
Currently Outeniqua 33 Westville 0
Westville getting another hiding
Nico Malan 13 Boland Landbou 10 20 mins left.
A minutes silence being observed before all games today at Kearsney out of respect for Madoda.
Miserable weather at Kearsney this morning. Light drizzle and very overcast. Hope it clears up.
@Green Hopper: Entrance is R50 per car – more for busses, etc. No vouchers or any of that other stuff. I think it is free if you walk in.
I’ll tweet and update here on Monday :-)
@Greenwood: Sorry mate – crazy day yesterday. I suggest you follow the various Twitter feeds. I ran 3 of the 6 games yesterday so couldn’t send updates.
@Green Hopper: Not sure about that – I don’t pay as a match official (and get chow in the VIP tent
). I was there from 7:30 until after the last game yesterday – to be charged R50 for what I witnessed in those 9 or so hours must be the bargain of the decade.
@GreenBlooded: are they still giving you teh discount pack, where if you pay for all teh days you get food vouchers and others as well as discounted entrance ?
Does anyone know what’s happening at Bizsport? Last I saw DHS U14A and U16A won, left before U15A started
@Rugger fan: Here are a few:
SAC 31 – Helpies 12
St Alban’s 36 – FNB Invites 33
Garsfontein 106 – Golden Lions 7
Centurion 39 – Marlow 32
Glenwood 10 – Paul Roos 15
Kearsney 25 – Framesby 8
Selborne 36 – Nico Malan 36
Nelspruit 52 – Lions Pres XV 0
KES 40 – Hudson Park 12
Waterkloof 57 – Noordheuwel 0
Falcon (Zim) 32 vs Linden 39
Grey College 50 – Boland Landbou 13
Updates on scores? I don’t get the Twittier feed
Greenblooded
Great if you keep us updated
Sitting in a busy office – wish I was there
Perfect day here at Kearsney. Primary school teams are warming up for their match which kicks off in 45 mins.
@Grasshopper: @Westers:
Yeah, if you put 150 guys in the taxi; boom, there you go; R1.00 per person. I know you Westville might pull this off. See you guys!
@Grasshopper: That’s if you don’t fill the taxi.
Jeez, so if you come in a taxi it’s only about R3 each
R50 per car
R150 per kombi
R200 per bus
@Westers: The newspaper says R50 per car – so yes, if you get 4 people into a car it is the bargain of the decade.
@GreenBlooded: And thats for all the people in the car if the pricing structure is the same as last year.
@Westers: @Engelsman: R50 per car is the best value for money entertainment you are ever going to get: 6 quality rugby matches at less than 10 bucks a pop. Bargain. I’d pay R200 without blinking.
@Engelsman: Thanks for that.
@Westers: @Westers: I did see a sign today>>>>>>> Cars R50, Mini Bus R100, Bus R200.
Does anyone know what Kearsney are charging for admission this year?
Kearsney is one of the best venues I ever saw. Was there in Dec and pleasantly surprised.
@Grasshopper: Looking at the article on pack sizes, Matt Jackson is not the only kid of that size. Both of the Outeniqua props listed are as big or bigger.
I am not sure that Matt will even start for Westville as he had been injured and only played in the 3rds against Hilton. I know he toured last weekend but I am not sure if he played 1sts as the 2nd team was on tour with them. He might have to start against Outeniqua simply to help counter the size of their front row.
Looking at the pack sizes that are listed there are a couple of really big locks at the tournament as well.
@Buffel: Agree on this point. Matt is a great player and should be on this list. He played Grant Khomo and made the U16 High Performance Squad.
Okay I have listed the biggest packs at KERF on a new thread. Outeniqua is 863kgs. Pretty big.
@GreenBlooded: Ja it’s a bit harder to know what the u17s are capable of at this early stage. No doubt a few of them will put up their hands over Easter.
Also see that there are only 2 U19’s amoung this group – both from Nico Malan and 4 U17’s.
The gap between heavy and light. Jackson at 128kg, Human at 65kg. That is just more than 1/2 the size. I reckon Dewald is about the size of Matt Jackson’s leg.
I think Mat Reece-edwards is one to keep an eye on. In some seriously good form and can put defences under pressure with his pace and snipeing runs. Just a thought.
JD tall timber. 8)
@Ploegskaar: I agree about the the safe passage of the players. With increasing costs of everything, a lot of people are on our roads instead of flying and it looks like a wet weekend. Hope it is a safe and enjoyable weekend.
I will be there with camera, regardless of the weather, mud, etc.
@Ploegskaar: Hi Ploeg. Geniet die breek. Matigheid voor oe, en soos my koshuisonderwyser altyd gese het, hande bo die komberse. 8)
Wow, Matt Jackson from Westville aint a small boy, is he the heaviest in the tourno? Also, I see both Du Preez brother’s have put on close to 10kg’s since last season but have shifted to loose forward, surely that extra weight will slow them more so they should both be locking instead….
Just want to take this opportunity, before I disappear off the radar for a 2 week break, to wish all the traveling players and supporters safe passage and all the best for the various Easter Festivals. As always, special wishes to the 3 Paarl schools (yes Tandem, there are 3 Paarl schools that play Drostdy), do yourselves proud boys!