All eyes will be on the back row when Noordheuwel take on Garsfontein in what promises to be an early-season appetiser for the looming Noordvaal Cup Premier League campaign.
Under the guidance of head coach Ian Joubert, Nories boasts exceptional talent in the loose trio, with Kean and Lewellyn Lourens expected to play pivotal roles at the base of the scrum. Their father, Botter Lourens, serves as Director of Rugby, adding further experience and oversight to a Nories outfit quietly building momentum.
The Krugersdorp side look well-equipped for a genuine tilt at honours this season and arrive with confidence after a solid 34–24 victory over Rustenburg.
Standing opposite them are the ever-formidable Bere of Garsfontein, three-time defending Noordvaal Cup champions and a benchmark of consistency in schoolboy rugby. Despite their pedigree, Garsfontein will be eager to respond after a narrow 26–29 defeat to Jeppe last week.
While it may be labelled a friendly of sorts, this clash carries all the hallmarks of a statement fixture—one that could offer an early glimpse into the balance of power ahead of the business end of the season.
| TEAM | NOORDHEUWEL | TEAM | GARSFONTEIN | ||
| 1 | Ruben Botes | 1 | Brendon Branford | ||
| 2 | Miguel Elliot | 2 | Justin Blom | ||
| 3 | Steph Botha | 3 | Ruben Lombard | ||
| 4 | Jarrod Coetzer | 4 | Jeandre Tredoux | ||
| 5 | Robert Hurn | 5 | JJ Fourie | ||
| 6 | Lewellyn Lourens | 6 | Derik Potgieter | ||
| 7 | Kean Lourens | 7 | Kwagga vd Vyfer | ||
| 8 | JB Blaunt | 8 | Lourenz de Jager | ||
| 9 | Ruan Nel | 9 | Dian v Aswegen | ||
| 10 | Devonde Hof | 10 | Joshua Gouws | ||
| 11 | Michael Nel | 11 | Neil de Kock | ||
| 12 | Kieran Reid | 12 | Lemarc Henry | ||
| 13 | Chrisandro Flemmer | 13 | Levi Jordaan | ||
| 14 | Tristan Helmund | 14 | Yuvrah George | ||
| 15 | Heinrich Smith | 15 | Drewyn Baron | ||
| 16 | Juan de Bruyn | 16 | |||
| 17 | Cayden Streicher | 17 | |||
| 18 | Rick van den Berg | 18 | |||
| 19 | Ethan Lombaard | 19 | |||
| 20 | Armand van Eck | 20 | |||
| 21 | Prince Agu | 21 | |||
| 22 | Armand Coetzee | 22 | |||
| 23 | Jayden Waldick | 23 | |||
| Coach | IAN JOUBERT | Coach | SYLVESTER BOOYSEN |
@JongMatie (Comment #8)
Stem saam oor die spanne maar dink Affies op 5 en Paarl BH op 4. Huidiglik kan ek nie sien hoe Affies enige van die ander 4 spanne gaan kan wen die jaar nie en het n gevoel nie enige van die top 5 gaan onoorwonne die jaar wees nie.
@JongMatie (Comment #8)
Ek weet regtig nie, te vroeg. Gewoonlik na NS het mens n idee.My gut se egter vir my van die groot 5 gaan buite die top 5 wees die jaar. Buite perde so vroeg, Stellies en Kwaggas. Ek sal Jeppe ook daar sit na hul vertoning teen die Bere maar hulle speel te min top rank spanne vir max punte. Dan sal ons weet na NS waar die Bere staan. Helpies en n gros ander is vir nou nog onder die radar.
@Garsieoldboy (Comment #7)
Ai, net voor NS. Hoop nie dis sleutel been nie. Vra my. Kom ons hou duim. Laat weet asb as daar nuus is.
@Grizzly (Comment #6)
My top 5 in die volgorde vir 2026:
1. Grey College
2. Paarl Gim
3. Paul Roos
4. Affies
5. Paarl Boishaai
@Grizzly (Comment #6)
Gouws ongelukkig vandag af net voor halftyd met n skouer besering. Nie goed gelyk nie maar hoop dis nie te ernstig nie
@JongMatie (Comment #5) Ek rate hom van laas jaar. Bitter goeie NS gehad maar Stellenberg in die saal met Gouws wat nie buite rekening gelaat kan word nie.
@Grizzly (Comment #4)
Paul Roos se 10 loshande beste in SA.
Nou wag Stellenberberg wat vir Gim geklop het.Die 2 10’s saam Pheipher sal baklei vir SAS. Hoop net vir droe toestande.Twee baie moeilike wedstryde op NS wat die res van die seisoen gaan bepaal.
Well done Bere!
Groot slag vir Noordheuwel se dream team
41-3 vir die Bere. Statement wen na laasweek se vertoning. Agterlyn verskriklik goed gelyk.