| School Rugby fixtures & results – week ending 20 April 2024 | ||||||
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| Sat.20Apr | KZN | St Charles | 50-15 | Clifton | KZN | |
| Sat.20Apr | KZN | Maritzburg College | 18-21 | Durban HS | KZN | |
| Sat.20Apr | KZN | Michaelhouse | 24-22 | Northwood | KZN | |
| Sat.20Apr | KZN | Hilton | 55-37 | Kearsney | KZN | |
| Sat.20Apr | KZN | Westville | 35-32 | Glenwood | KZN | |
| Sat.20Apr | BOL | Hermanus | 30-31 | Strand | WP | |
| Sat.20Apr | BOL | Worcester Gim | 28-31 | Hugenote | BOL | |
| Sat.20Apr | BOL | Charlie Hofmeyr | 50-05 | Bredasdorp | BOL | |
| Sat.20Apr | SWD | Outeniqua | 34-17 | Durbanville | WP | |
| Sat.20Apr | WP | Boland Landbou | 25-19 | Stellenberg | WP | |
| Sat.20Apr | WP | Paarl Gim | 27-29 | Grey College | FS | |
| Sat.20Apr | WP | Wynberg | 10-10 | Grey HS | EP | |
| Sat.20Apr | WP | Brackenfell | 45-11 | DF Malan | WP | |
| Sat.20Apr | WP | Parel Vallei | 29-14 | Tygerberg | WP | |
| Sat.20Apr | WP | Bellville | 25-12 | Hopefield | BOL | |
| Sat.20Apr | WP | Rondebosch | 55-22 | SACS | WP | |
| Sat.20Apr | WP | Paul Roos | 25-10 | HJS Paarl BH | WP | |
| Sat.20Apr | WP | Bishops | 28-31 | Milnerton | WP | |
| Sat.20Apr | BOR | Port Rex | 10-49 | Selborne | BOR | |
| Sat.20Apr | BOR | Queen’s | 29-15 | Dale | BOR | |
| Sat.20Apr | BOR | Cambridge | 33-22 | Grens | BOR | |
| Sat.20Apr | EP | Graeme | 50-12 | Hudson Park | BOR | |
| Sat.20Apr | EP | Framesby | 33-50 | Oakdale | SWD | |
| Sat.20Apr | EP | Brandwag (EP) | 18-05 | Daniel Pienaar | EP | |
| Sat.20Apr | EP | Pearson | 43-07 | Muir | EP | |
| Sat.20Apr | LIM | Pietersburg | 17-30 | Wesvalia | LEO | NWU Prestige 1-4 |
| Sat.20Apr | LIO | Noordheuwel | 44-13 | Marais Viljoen | LIO | NWU Prestige 1-4 |
| Sat.20Apr | VAL | Hugenote (Springs) | 45-26 | Jeugland | VAL | NWU Prestige 5-8 |
| Sat.20Apr | LEO | Lichtenburg | 30-31 | Rustenburg | LEO | NWU Prestige 5-8 |
| Sat.20Apr | LEO | Potch Gim | 39-22 | Montana | BUL | NWU Prestige 9-12 |
| Sat.20Apr | VAL | Die Anker | 32-10 | Zwartkop | BUL | NWU Prestige 9-12 |
| Sat.20Apr | VAL | Heidelberg VS | 19-15 | Potch Volkskool | LEO | NWU Prestige 13-16 |
| Sat.20Apr | LEO | Klerksdorp | 53-13 | Oosterlig | VAL | NWU Prestige 13-16 |
| Sat.20Apr | BUL | Waterkloof | 23-08 | Menlopark | BUL | NWU Sportsreeks Final |
| Sat.20Apr | VAL | EG Jansen | 36-03 | Oos-Moot | BUL | NWU Sportsreeks 3-4 |
| Sat.20Apr | PUM | HTS Middelburg | 34-36 | Nelspruit | PUM | NWU Sportsreeks 5-6 |
| Sat.20Apr | PUM | Middelburg | 40-12 | Kempton Park | VAL | NWU Sportsreeks 7-8 |
| Sat.20Apr | BUL | Eldoraigne | 07-76 | Transvalia | VAL | NWU Sportsreeks 9-10 |
| Sat.20Apr | LIO | Helpmekaar | 25-31 | Monument | LIO | NV Cup |
| Sat.20Apr | LIO | KES | 24-14 | Pretoria BH | BUL | |
| Sat.20Apr | BUL | Affies | 39-26 | Jeppe | LIO | |
| Sat.20Apr | LIO | Parktown | 38-15 | Springs | VAL | |
| Sat.20Apr | PUM | Secunda | 41-21 | Ligbron | PUM | |
| Sat.20Apr | LIM | Ben Vorster | 38-29 | Randburg | LIO | NV Bowl |
| Sat.20Apr | FS | Fichardtpark | 27-07 | Sentraal | FS | Wesgrow SSS |
| Sat.20Apr | GRF | Witteberg | 17-20 | Trio | GRF | Wesgrow SSS |
| Sat.20Apr | GRF | X-X | GRF | Henties cancelled |
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| Sat.20Apr | GRF | Goudveld | 13-19 | Voortrekker (Beth) | GRF | |
| Sat.20Apr | GRQ | Diamantveld | 38-15 | Jim Fouche | FS | Wesgrow SSS |
| Sat.20Apr | BOL | Swartland | 16-47 | Duineveld | GRQ | |
Ek wil tog ma net gou gou ietsie se …..SHIM SHIM SHIMLAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!
@Bush (Comment #91)
Indeed. Great to see it where it is today and to see good things in all areas, not just 1 or 2 sports like in the past. I believe we have won twice, 2010 and 2019. The Covid years would have been interesting as NW had good teams, especially still in 2020. From what I recall the 2018 game was also not played due to lightning up at Meadows. SO I’m glad we have some regular games again and based on the juniour results it should be good contest for the next few years.
@Jan Kriel (Comment #94)
Het beslis potensiaal om n grote te word ,die atmosfeer was electric gewees ,mag dit nog lank die geval wees
@Smallies (Comment #67)
@Smallies,ek kry nou eers die kans om al die opmerkings te lees. Van my kant af, baie geluk aan Grey, ek wou op ‘n stadium nie eens verder kyk nie. Ek glo dat die nuwe,jaarlikse, bepaling altwee skole tot groter hoogtes gaan aanspoor.
Dan Pienaar…? Oh how the mighty have fallen. Saddens me to see the decline of this once powerhouse…
Well done St Charles, let me publicly admit I totally misread that one…very impressive.
@Skywalker (Comment #89)
Was not an easy day for House, all the games I watched on Meadows could have gone either way. Northwood has developed very well. From 1990 till now, incredible steps. You can be proud of your school. 💪💪💪💪💪just throwing it out there, I think House has only lost to Northwood once since then.
Carlo Gonzaga I hope you read this blog🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Amper skoonskip gemaak die naweek teen HJS.
Puik vertoning.
Puik Old Boys.
Puik volgestampde AF Markotter.
Puik Jolla Bolla.
Maroon Masjien storm voort.
Wynland Water smaak nou eers lekker.
@Bush (Comment #86)
Thats great to hear. By all accounts i believe a competitive set of games. From what I saw of the results, the u15A, u16A, 2nd and 1st games were all decided by 1-2 points each. So a good contest.
Awesome results for the likes of Queens, Paul Roos, Affies, Grey PE, Monument, Grey College!
@Bush (Comment #86)
Indeed it was a great game played in good spirits even though there were the two yellow cards. Northwood came back strong after trailing 21-5 at one stage.
Well done to Northwood, I was very impressed with the mannerism of the kids. Teachers doing a great job there, well done. It lekker to engage with kids and they engage back with confidence 👍👍👍👍
Well done to House yesterday. Flip they were impressive. That House pack was outsized but they brought the fight to the game. Left wing of Northwood is very talented, can he not kick for poles? As he has a great left boot.
2 3 House ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@Griffin (Comment #81)
Also in the preseason friendly Glenwood lost 12-34, shows massive improvement. Our u16s are battling but greenshoots in u15 & u14. I have some hope for the future. We must maintain our 65% win ratio over Westville.
Is dit net ek of is Waterkloof besig om mooi te bou die seisoen? Dalk n opskudding of twee in the Pretoria derbies later die jaar….
@Griffin (Comment #81)
I was honestly expecting a drubbing so super proud of the youngsters, the green machine will be back. Not sure about the ref in the 2nd team game, a win is a win & at Westville. It’s like David vs Goliath, Glenwood have a fraction of the funds now. Half of Glenwood prep & Penzance end up at Westville. We keep grinding, no excuses
@Grasshopper (Comment #71)
We snatched victory from the jaws of defeat methinks…we let Glenwood back in far to easily over and over again. Was 20-3 to Westville at half time. Some of the scrum penalties were a bit dubious. As for the 2nd team game….that ref should be banned – he had a shocker!
@Deon (Comment #78)
I am also of your era and my time Boishaai also played JG Meiring and President High School regularly also Bellville Hoër and Tygerberg. The big problem is that these schools hardly manage 2-3 teams per age group. The school scene has now changed to many more cross border games.
2,3 MILNERTON. WOW. HUGE congratulations to the giant slayers.
Vir ‘n 80’s ou is dit vir my baie moeilik om te verstaan wat met Tygerberg,DF Malan en veral Strand gebeur het. Ek neem aan werwing deur groot skole het ‘n baie negatiewe invloed op dié area en ek weet dat baie kinders/ouers deesdae skole soos Hoërskool Hottentots Holland in dieselfde area vermy en Parel Vallei, wat eers in die 80’s gestig is, toe stuur. Tog het HHH in die 80’s baie sterk spanne gehad. In die 80’s sou Strand vir Hermanus met ten minste 50 punte gewen het en Bishops in hulle amptelike post matric streak Milnerton met 50.
Statement from Transvalia …
@Kaya 85 (Comment #75)
He is a beast 💪 and quick as well
That Grey outside centre (tank) BIG game
Schoolboy rugby very closer( competitive) this year, it is very good.
Geluk Boland Landbou
Wynberg 10-10 Grey High
32-35 to Ville, well done to them. That Glenwood side must have fought hard. 2nd team winning 21-17 💪.
@Deon (Comment #68)
29 27 vir Grey
@Smallies (Comment #67)
Wat was die score Smallies?
Liewe donner wat n game was dit nie ,baie geluk Grey welverdiend ….maar dan ook Gim julle is n spul ysters en dit kon baie maklik na julle kant toe gegaan het ….fokkit ek bewe sommer
2….3….Jeppe…….2…..3……Wood!
@Trots HJS (Tandem) (Comment #63)
I hope so ,I realy rate them very highly…
Morning gents, have a great rugby Saturday, was going to watch Helpies v Monnas, but pursuaded instead to drive up to Pretoria, better boerie rolls there anyway.
@Smallies (Comment #59)
I folllowed Giani and Manny when they played for Paarl Boys in a great team. Manny is playing in a position where there is abundant talent in SA and may be just physically too small. He will excel in Sevens where there is more space. Giani struggled with injuries and his best position is at fullback and not at 10. He can play in any position at the back but needs to settle in a position and I think with Quan Horn playing so well at nr15 Giani should get a chance at nr 11. He has everything and should get his confidence back.
@Kaya 85 (Comment #60)
Dewald Human, gosh he was good!
@Kaya 85 (Comment #57)
Yes, no debate!
@Smallies (Comment #59)
Lombard bombed a bit in some Lions games…he’s had opportunities, basically squandered them…Manny, good as he is, just not physical enough, too many opponents impose themselves on him. I met him, shook his hand. Skillful, and very nice guy, but there are too many tougher, faster, stronger guys equally Skillful
@Kaya 85 (Comment #58)
Yep for every player making it in SA proparbly 10 dont.
For me two of the biggest disappointments are Manny Ras and Gianni Lombaard….man those two has potential for days yet they just dont seem to be able to make a real breakthrough
@Smallies (Comment #56)
That’s true… it’s a pity Irne Herbst slipped through the cracks, making a big name for himself at Harlequins, despite a modest 6ft5 frame for a 21st century lock
@Kaya 85 (Comment #47)
Or else KES at Candies
@Kaya 85 (Comment #55)
Time will tell ,but he is definitely on a hell of a run and to be the best you have to test yourself against the best
@Smallies (Comment #53)
Viking ‘Ragnar, son of Snyman’, fire-eater and firewalker that he is will give Van Heerden proper flames…good as he is, I can’t see the rookie dominating any time soon…he’s just going to need a few more years and White must be very careful not to expose him too soon…in my opinion he is still unproven at pro level, good as he was at schoolboy level…
@Smallies (Comment #53)
Baie talentvolle speler – jammer ons kon hom nie meer sien speel op skool as gevolg van lockdowns nie.
2 jaar terug het JF Van Heerden vir Grey se 1st team gespeel, more op die ouderdom van basies 20 jaar oud is hy in die Bulls se starting lineup teen Munster en Ragnar Snyman …..die man se potensiaal is baie baie vinnig besig om vewesenlik te word ,baring injuries gaan hy n GROOT Springbok word ….
@Beet any view as to when weekly rankings will be posted?
@JongMatie (Comment #50)
Die Noord Oos Kaap is n tradisionele voedings area vir Grey ,Vrystaat Noord Kaap en Noord Oos Kaap
Almal wil graag by die Makro Wynlandskole in die suide werf.
Dit is maar waar die morg van talent le en ontgin word – krummels elders.
Selfs NoordOos Kaap raak n ordentlike voeder vir GCB.
Met verstedeliking sal julle sien dat GCB al hoe meer begin kleitrap.
Come on Hoppers!!
@JongMatie (Comment #44)
besig in die Boland met inkopies
I might check out the Helpies-Monnas game.
@JongMatie (Comment #44)
Dit kan mos nie so moeilik wees vir n man wat in die legendariese Paul Roos Gimnasium was om te lees nie of hoe? Scroll net bietjie af op die blog dan sal jy n hele stuk kry oor Garsfontein wat “hibernate” soos regte bere. Hulle is wel volgende week weer af aangesien jy so belangstel, en daarna kan jy jou 2de gunstelling span weer in aksie sien!!
@JongMatie (Comment #44)
Hibernating
@OUD ANKER (Comment #43)
Is die Garsie Bere af vir n tweede naweek in n ry 😳
@Kantman (Comment #42)
Jy is so reg! PRG vs HJS, Grey vs. Gim en moenie vergeet van die “giant slayers” Jeppe vs Affies nie. Mens kry nie veel groter as hierdie op dieselfde Saterdag nie EN ‘n HELE klomp ander, Helpmekaar vs Monument, te veel omte noem.
Probably the best set of games of the season in all the provinces. With surprises galore this year, the final outcome will have huge impact on whole or shattered dreams (borrowing from Ploegskaar).
@OomPB (Comment #40)
Deon is nou Switzerland soos chiwawa en ekke🤣🤣🤣
@Deon (Comment #38)
Maar dit klink reg.
Kan sien jy dra nou n blou trui,
@Strepie (Comment #37)
Eish, dis darem bietjie much. Niemand neem JongMatie se voorspellings meer ernstig op nie. HJS is darem ook glad nie helfte van PRG se grootte nie – nader aan 75%. Julle atletiek is topklas die afgelope paar jaar, maar ek sou nou nie op HJS se krieket as fondasie staatmaak nie: einde 2023 was PRG 5de en HJS 38ste en na die eerste kwartaal van 2024 was die HJS 19de en PRG 20ste. Dan praat mens nou nog nie van die tennis of hokkie (7de vs 48ste) nie…
Boishaai met 5 punte. Minimum.
@JongMatie (Comment #34)
Jy het darem baie te se oor jou rugbyspan.
Ook maar al waaroor jy kan opgewonde raak en saampraat.
Jy vergeet vinnig (gerieflik) dat die Blou Skool van die Paarl julle in Atletiek, Krieket, Bergfiets en Gholf al in 2024 geklop het.
Nie sleg vir n skool, helfte van jul grootte nie.
@Grasshopper (Comment #35)
I think you can sign up for Supersportschools through Facebook
Try to download the app and then sign in through FB
@Pamos (Comment #30)
I didn’t watch the game, can’t be bothered to try and register with Supersport etc. Why it can’t just be on Youtube, only locals will know. OK, so he was dominated, then less of a loss to Glenwood then. I think I meant more his physical presence around the field as a ‘rock’, Glenwood don’t have any monsters this year….so usually get outmuscled, from what I have seen. I heard Westville have some behemoths…
@Snelvuur (Comment #33)
Paul Roos met 25 – op n drafstap.
@OomPB (Comment #27)
Die groot uitdaging gaan wees om twee goeie helftes in een wedstryd te speel. Sover het PRG se seisoen basies uit een goeie helfte per wedstryd bestaan: die eerste helfte teen Drostdy, die eerste helfte teen Affies en die tweede helfte teen Rondebosch. Die een bemoedigende ding sover is dat PRG se verdediging tydens die swak helftes (veral tydens die tweede helfte teen Affies en die eerste helfte teen Rondebosch) hulle “by hook or by crook” in die wedstryd gehou het.
@Pamos (Comment #31)
Which sports are ahead of Rugby? I know they value water polo….basketball?
@Kaya 85 (Comment #29)
St Charles will be too good for Clifton. CLifton coming off a tough fixture vs Glenwood where a few players went off injured. I think we will be waiting a long time for Clifton to emerge. No disrespect for Clifton but their rugby program is probably 4th in line at the school. Where the rest of the schools in Durban its 1st or 2nd.
@Grasshopper (Comment #5)
I do not know if you watched the Northwood vs DHS game but Teddy (Scrum Rock) got dominated. Teddy was never known for his scrumming ability, moreover for his running and ball play ability.
@House Rugga (Comment #23)
you might be right about St Charles being favorites over Clifton…we keep waiting for Clifton to emerge
@OomPB (Comment #27)
stem
PRG se groot toets saterdag. Die keer is hulle die gunsteling teen Boishaai.
@Kaya 85 (Comment #21)
Glenwood love being the underdogs, like the prediction ;-)
@Kaya 85 (Comment #14)
I can’t comfortably even say that Parktown 1sts would beat KES 3rds.
If the game is in PTA my prediction changes from 32 to 25.
25-14 KES win over Boys High
@House Rugga (Comment #23)
I think Kearsney are a little better than that….will be close until the end I think. Hilton probably best drilled (coached) team in kzn so will not give much away
@Kaya 85 (Comment #21)
interesting… i’d say:
– St Charles by 11 vs Clifton
– Maritzbug College by 4 vs DHS
– Hilton by 26 vs Kearsney
and finally, I am very unsure about Saturday’s matchup between Michaelhouse & Northwood. Northwood id say are marginal favourites and my gut tells me Northwood by 3. But, I do sense Michaelhouse should take a marginal win over them. All depends on the day and the starting 15!
…and not forgetting
Piet Retief 22 – 25 Eldoraigne (Piet Retief works wonders in their rugby programme, most underrated coach in South Africa)
Predictions KZN:
St Charles 14 – 19 Clifton (St Charles pack have nowhere to hide)
Maritzburg 29 – 28 Durban High School (College to take the Comrades Derby)
Michaelhouse 27 – 18 Northwood (a win at the House in the middle of nowhere)
Hilton 33 – 13 Kearnsey (HC Mercs win – not mercedes, but mercenaries)
Westville 26 – 19 Glenwood (Westville back 3 to spark)
Predictions West & East Cape:
Paarl Gim 18 – 28 Grey College (Gim to be schooled by Jedi College, Bloem)
Outeniqua 30 – 15 Durbanville (bruised bodies and ego’s will heal)
Wynberg 35 – 10 Grey High (growing Buzz around Berg, Grey High average)
Rondebosch 18 – 28 SA College School (fraternal harmony interupted)
Paul Roos Gim 26 – 20 HJS Paarl Boys (Mean Maroon machine)
Bishops 15 – 20 Milnerton (strike while the iron is hot)
Port Rex 5 – 45 Selborne (moderate hiding, but not a slaughter)
Queen’s 25 (or 18) – 18 (or 25) Dale (depending which Dale enigma turns up)
Graeme 19 – 26 Hudson Park (they growing more muscle fibres)
Framesby 14 – 34 Oakdale (fitness with torque always effective)
@Henkies (Comment #7)
Thanks, like my DHS jibe. Surely OBs want the Glenwood game back whilst you guys are strong, get a few more wins under the belt. Game is at Westville, they will want to inflict pain on Glenwood. Glenwood do not stand down too easily. The little Glenwood pack will need to be a well oiled machine and beat Ville on fitness.
@Jakkals (Comment #8)
Wooden spoon for KZN match, will be epic…
@Kaya 85 (Comment #15)
Hulk was a few years ago, sorry I wasn’t clear on that. It’s a great name and he was a beast of a centre….not sure where he is now…
@Mate (Comment #13)
Originally, left aged 14 when my dad remarried and we moved to Westville. I was in 3rd form(grade 9 now) offered by him to go to Westville which was literally opposite our house but I decided not to move. My sister (who Bush knows well) moved from Durban Girls High to Westville Girls High…
@Grasshopper (Comment #5)
Hulk Mkhize wins the prize for best name, pity he isn’t playing in green.
@wanza_15 (Comment #4)
I think KES playing at Pretoria Boys…
Re Springs, their firsts looked good at times last week but that was against KES’ 3rds.
@Grasshopper (Comment #5)
I thought you grew op on the Bluff
Boishaai by 5 vs PRG
Gim vs Grey. My opinion was Gim after Grey vs Jeppe, but after the Grey vs Kwaggas game it changes all the time. Gimmies by 2
Affies by 10 plus
Het iemand dalk die o/14, 15 en 16 bepalings vir die NWU Prestige en NWU Sportsreeks?
@agter_die_pale_pa (Comment #9)
Ek glo dit sal seker saam met either Oranje of Unice wees…weet glad nie hoeveel spanne nie…maar wat ek al van Gim gesien het is dat hulle spanne almal gewoonlik kwalityd is
@Smallies (Comment #6)
Eintlik vreemd dat dit tot 2024 geneem het vir hierdie twee reuse om volwaardige interskole te he? Is dit in kombinasie met Oranje vir die dogters?
Vir interessantheid, hoeveel spanne van Grey kan Gim akkommodeer deur al die ouderdomme?
GCB’s toughest game of the year. Will be epic. Awesome match up between Muller and the raging bulls from Grey (vdMerwe & Adams)….
Hopefully PRG taste defeat for the first time in 2024…it’s possible. Just to keep jongmatie humble.
Then huge clash between Clifton & SCC in KZN….might be their only victory in KZN this year…all to play for.
@Grasshopper (Comment #5)
Nice write up Grassy. Is the game at. Westville? I’m sure it will be packed out
@agter_die_pale_pa (Comment #1)
Ja Gim Grey het amper n soort van tradisionele game by Wildeklawer geword….hierdie is egter nou n volwaardige interskole wat beteken dat Grey se laer spanne meer games kry,wat n goeie ding is volgens my,watter ander skole buite die WP kan se hulle peel al drie die wynland grotes elke jaar .Ek sien baie uit na die games
Glenwood vs Ville going to be interesting. Ville pasted us in the preseason friendly and they look to have a massive pack. It’s like the new derby for Glenwood since DHS whimpered out of the annual fixture. There is definitely some animosity in this fixture, especially since Marne-gate and a few excellent players drifting across to Ville over the years, including Chris Cloete & Hulk Mkhize. In the past it’s usually been Glenwood’s pack vs Westville backs, times have changed. The schools have played each other since 1964;
Played: 56
Glenwood won: 38
Westville won: 16
Draws: 2
Glenwood win %: 68%
The two schools used to play up to 25 fixtures on the day, but recently this has dropped to around 20 games on the day. Westville have the better depth and since building a few boarding houses have upped there game in recruiting from afar. Westville have promised much in the past 5 years with huge potential but have been very hot and cold, the win at Affies a few years ago and now Monnas this season must be their highlights. Glenwood are in a rebuilding phase, a young team and no real superstars. They lost their scrum rock Teddy to DHS so this year is a team showing Glenwood guts, fighting hard and learning for an assault next year. Glenwood’s U14s and U15s seem to be building nicely. It will be a fascinating fixture, one I wish I could attend. Having lived in Westville growing up but attending Glenwood it’s always one close to my heart. Go Green! Hopefully another upset for the books in a very topsy turvy season to date…
@Kaya 85 (Comment #2)
I wouldn’t be shocked if Springs beat Parktown. Springs 1sts to 3rds were present at Parktown vs KES along with KES to provide staggers for some of the opens games for KES. The Springs first team will have watched the massacre KES put on Parktown and really fancy their chances.
But I’ll give it to Parktown only just.
Parktown 18-14 Springs
Affies v Jeppe. If not now then when? Affies 25-28 Jeppe
Putting my head well and truly on the chopping block with this prediction
KES at home, no problems at all against Boys High. KES 32-14 Pretoria.
Noordheuwel beat Marais Viljoen, I like how Kaya put it. MV tough enough but not fast enough Noordheuwel 28-18 Marais Viljoen
Paul Roos 27-19 Paarl Boys. I think Paul Roos are a slightly more polished outfit, them and Paarl Gim.
Paarl Gim vs Grey.. gonna be a hell of a game I reckon. 7 or 8 pointer My controversial take is that I’m giving it to Gimmies.
Paarl Gim 31-24 Grey
Predictions…
Grey 34 Paarl Gim 26
Gim se eerste loss
Paul Roos 32 Paarl Boys 22
PR bly onoorwonne
Monument 42 Helpmekaar 28
Helpies gel nie lekker nie en Monnas terug van toere met beste span op die veld. Te sterk vir Helpies
Waterkloof 44 Menlopark 18
Lyk beter as laas jaar vir Menlo maar Waterkloof baie confidence na hulle wen teen EG.
Affies 38 Jeppe 21
Ek dink nie lightning gaan twee keer strike nie
Predictions Vaal:
Jeppe 20 – 29 Affies (AHS tight five meaner than Grey’s, Jeppe back to mother earth)
Pretoria 15 – 38 King Edward VII (slow start but easy win for Reds)
Helpmekaar 27 – 25 Monument (be brave Bruinmasjien in Braamfontein)
Waterkloof 30 – 21 Menlopark (Klofies on a roll, more local bragging rights)
Anker 19 – 9 Zwartkop (East Rand spanners & steel over suburban accountants)
Noordheuwel 35 – 18 Marais Viljoen (MV tough enough, not fast enough)
Hugenote Springs 24 – 5 Jeugland (Outer east nostalgia)
Parktown 20 – 10 Springs Boys High (No regrets, bands and mutual respect)
Eldoraigne 32 – 35 Transvalia (Bylers spanners & steel over suburban accountants 2)
HTS Middelburg 15 – 39 Nelspruit (no comebacks, no kickbacks)
HS Middelburg 28 – 18 Kempton Park (far east paranoia)
EG Jansen 48 – 22 Oos-Moot (huursoldate reloaded)
Eintlik jammer dat Gim en Grey mekaar so vroeg hierdie jaar speel. Hoop nie die Affies-wedstryd het te veel van Gim geneem nie, Grey gaan nie vinnig momentum verloor na Saterdag se Kwagga-slagting nie.
Indien PBH gewen het die naweek sou ek dink PRG is gunsteling, maar Grey het ons gewys wat doen ‘n verloor aan ‘n trotse span.
MC vs DHS gaan goeie rugby wees op GS, terwyl Jeppe stert-in-die-lug gaan wees vir nog ‘n oorwinning op die Plaas.
Helpmekaar en Monnas skop 2024 se “BEKER-RUGBY” behoorlik af