| # | BLUE BULLS u19 | SCHOOL | 11-12 | FREE STATE u19 | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Njabula Gumede | Maritzburg College | 1 | Ox Nche | Louis Botha |
| 2 | Francois Steyn | Affies | 2 | Reinach Venter | Waterkloof |
| 3 | Matthys Basson | Boland Landbou | 3 | Gunther jv Vuuren | Monument |
| 4 | Jason Jenkins | St Albans | 4 | Erick van Niekerk | Ben Vorster |
| 5 | RG Snyman | Affies | 5 | SJ Roux | Boland Landbou |
| 6 | Martin Groenewald | Grey HS | 6 | Willandre Kotzenberg | HTS Middelburg |
| 7 | Menzi Nhlabathi | Nelspruit | 7 | Junior Burger | Duineveld |
| 8 | Hanro Liebenberg | Drostdy | 8 | Jasper Wiese | Upington |
| 9 | Ivan van Zyl | Affies | 9 | TJ Goddard | Tygerberg |
| 10 | Dewald Human | Outeniqua | 10 | Andre Swarts | Grey College |
| 11 | Keanan van Wyk | HJS Paarl BH | 11 | Lorenzo Gordon | Oakdale |
| 12 | Toko Maebane | Ben Vorster | 12 | Johan Nel | Grey College |
| 13 | Jurie Linde | Affies | 13 | Stephen Rautenbach | Grey College |
| 14 | Jixie Molapo | Ben Vorster | 14 | Gerrie Labuschagne | Die Anker |
| 15 | Philip Orffer | Affies | 15 | Sechaba Matsoele | Voortrekker (Beth) |
| 16 | Jan van der Merwe | Pretoria BH | 16 | Heinrich de Jongh | Garsfontein |
| 17 | Xander van Wyk | Waterkloof | 17 | Johan Kotze | Grey College |
| 18 | Stefaan Grundlingh | Outeniqua | 18 | Johan Grundlingh | Transvalia |
| 19 | Calvonn Allison | Affies | 19 | Nardus Erasmus | Waterkloof |
| 20 | Denzil Hill | Jeppe | 20 | Christiaan Erasmus | Nelspruit |
| 21 | Theo Maree | Ben Vorster | 21 | Darren Barron | Paarl Gim |
| 22 | Peet Schoeman | Marlow | 22 | Morne van Staden | Affies |
| 23 | Simon Bolze | Queens | 23 | Chrisjan Roux | Grey College |
| SHARKS u19 | SCHOOL | 24-27 | GOLDEN LIONS u19 | SCHOOL | |
| 1 | Mzamo Majola | Westville | 1 | Arnaut Malherbe | Transvalia |
| 2 | Jordan Meaker | Kearsney | 2 | Pieter Jansen | EG Jansen |
| 3 | Ruan Kramer | Grey College | 3 | Clinton Theron | Florida |
| 4 | Johan du Toit | Swartland | 4 | Estian Enslin | EG Jansen |
| 5 | Hyron Andrews | Garsfontein | 5 | Marnus Erasmus | Transvalia |
| 6 | Daniel du Preez | Kearsney | 6 | Derik Bezuidenhout | Affies |
| 7 | Jean-Luc du Preez | Kearsney | 7 | Dylan Vlok | Monument |
| 8 | Ayron Schramm | Kearsney | 8 | Vernon Peterson | Paul Roos |
| 9 | Reece McHardy | Westville | 9 | Johan Esterhuizen | Monument |
| 10 | Innocent Radebe | St Stithians | 10 | Shaun Reynolds | Goudveld |
| 11 | Philip Marais | Welkom Gim | 11 | Johan Mitchell | Affies |
| 12 | Bradley Ellse | Westville | 12 | Gerdus vd Walt | Monument |
| 13 | Marius Louw | Grey College | 13 | Sampie Hearn | EG Jansen |
| 14 | Malcolm Cele | Greytown | 14 | Godfrey Ramaboa | KES |
| 15 | Chris Lines | Kearsney | 15 | Kobus Engelbrecht | EG Jansen |
| 16 | Wesley White | Bishops | 16 | CJ Conradie | Monument |
| 17 | George Young | Merensky | 17 | Marius Greyvensteyn | EG Jansen |
| 18 | Mthunzi Moloi | Kearsney | 18 | Roelof Diedericks | Garsfontein |
| 19 | Wian Vosloo | Klerksdorp | 19 | Matthew le Roux | HJS Paarl BH |
| 20 | Andre de la Rey | Westville | 20 | George-Lee Erasmus | Garsfontein |
| 21 | Matt Reece-Edwards | Kearsney | 21 | Ronald Brown | Montagu |
| 22 | Joshua Bragman | Hartlepool, Eng | 22 | Xander Cronje | EG Jansen |
| 23 | Merlyn Pieterse | Port Natal | 23 | Arne van Rensburg | Garsfontein |
| LEOPARDS u19 | SCHOOL | 26-32 | EP KINGS u19 | SCHOOL | |
| 1 | Farrel Kelly | Drostdy | 1 | David Murray | St Andrews |
| 2 | Louis vd Westhuizen | Namibia | 2 | Jayson Reinecke | Cambridge |
| 3 | Mogau Mabokela | Ben Vorster | 3 | Thembelihle Yase | Cambridge |
| 4 | Joshua van Niekerk | Potch Volkskool | 4 | Gerrit Huisamen | Grey HS |
| 5 | Walt Steenkamp | Rustenburg | 5 | Sintu Manjezi | St Andrews |
| 6 | Dolf van Deventer | Sasolburg | 6 | CJ Velleman | Grey HS |
| 7 | Jacques van Zyl | Noordheuwel | 7 | Tyler Paul | St Andrews |
| 8 | Tiaan Bezuidenhout | Rustenburg | 8 | Wynand Grassmann | Despatch |
| 9 | Wessel Kuhn | Warmbad | 9 | Jason Baggott | St Andrews |
| 10 | Julian Delicado | Grey College | 10 | Malcolm Jaer | Die Brandwag |
| 11 | Allen Muller | HTS Middelburg | 11 | Julio Abels | Union |
| 12 | Gene Willemse | Oakdale | 12 | Vincent Moss | Grey HS |
| 13 | Elden Schoeman | Vereeniging Gim | 13 | Thabani Mgugudo | Grey HS |
| 14 | Sydney du Plessis | Kempton Park | 14 | Martin Keller | DF Malan |
| 15 | Brendon Kahts | Sentraal | 15 | Lindelwe Zungu | Piet Retief |
| 16 | Boyza Magalakangqa | Louis Botha | 16 | Arno Lotter | Daniel Pienaar |
| 17 | Roan Grobbelaar | Helpmekaar | 17 | Mathew Jackson | Westville |
| 18 | Louis Grey | Potch Gim | 18 | James Beyl | Marlow |
| 19 | Andre Potgieter | Frikkie Meyer | 19 | Elandre vd Merwe | Brandwag |
| 20 | Ferlin Vers | HJS Paarl BH | 20 | Qhama Mvimbi | Dale |
| 21 | Akhona Nela | Grey College | 21 | Luciano Daniels | Otto du Plessis |
| 22 | Ray van der Lith | Piet Retief | 22 | Mihlali Nchukana | Dale |
| 23 | Michael Kruger | EG Jansen | 23 | Jason Vers | Union |
From SARugby.net
The Vodacom Blue Bulls crashed to an 11-12 defeat against the Toyoa Free State at Loftus B, the Leopards were edged out by die EP Kings 32-26 in Potchefstroom and in Pietermaritzburg, and the Xerox Golden Lions pipped the Cell C Sharks 27-24.
A summary of the matches follows below:
Leopards 26 (7), EP Kings 32 (20).
The EP Kings will be particularly pleased with this win away from Port Elizabeth. It was their first of the competition. They started strongly and by the time the home side found any rhythm, the Kings held a 20-7 lead at the break.
The Leopards came back well in the second half and in fact, came within one one point of the Kings as Brendon Kahts scored his side’s fourth try to secure the bonus point. His conversion set up a tense finish to the match.
Malcolm Jaer, the EP fullback who already contributed a try, three conversions and two penalties to his side’s effort, had the last say as he scored his second try to confirm the result.
The Leopards will have to admit that they were outfoxed and outplayed in this one.
Scorers:
Leopards (Under-19) 26 (7). Tries: Elden Schoeman (2), Allen Muller, Brendon Kahts. Conversions: Kahts (3).
EP Kings (Under-19) 32 (20). Tries: CJ Velleman, Malcolm Jaer (2), Wynand Grassmann. Conversions: Jaer (3). Penalties: Jaer (2).
Vodacom Blue Bulls 11 (8), Toyota Free State 12 (7)
A try in each half was enough for the visiting Free State side to squeeze past the previously undefeated home side.
Both tries were executed very well and speedster Lorenzo Gordon will feel pretty pleased about the three defenders he beat on the way to his try in the second half.
The Blue Bulls played second fiddle in the territorial battle and could never really threaten a very determined Free State defence.
Scorers:
Blue Bulls 11 (8). Try: Philip Orffer. Penalties: Dewald Human, Simon Bolze.
Free State 12 (7). Tries: Wilandré Kotzenberg, Lorenzo Gordon. Conversion: André Swarts
Cell C Sharks 24, Xerox Golden Lions 27
In Pietermaritzburg the visiting Xerox Golden Lions had the measure of the Cell C Sharks. The home side outscored the Lions by four tries to three, but paid the price for poor goal-kicking and some ill-discipline. This was punished by Golden Lions flyhalf Shaun Reynolds, who kicked all three conversions and two penalties for his side.
Scorers:
Sharks 24
Golden Lions 27. Tries: Dylan Vlok, Hamer Esterhuizen, Clinton Theron. Conversions: Shaun Reynolds (3). Penalties: Reynolds (2)
@Hanswors: dit hoe dit werk by bulle-en dit hoekom spelers belangstelling verloor
Hoba own decision, Cafu released to the best of my knowledge@vatikaki:
@vatikaki: No worries your research is much appreciated. Dweba and Nonkontwana both SA Schools players anyway so right either way.
@vicci:
Thanks I’ll remove them for future reference!
So Cafu & Houba were released or did they come to the decision themselves? Seems odd if it was the latter.
@beet:
Whoops went and had another look and you are correct, Dylan Vlok did have a game for the Lions.
Divan Jonck also sat on the bench for the Lions in one of their games but didn’t get onto the field. Counts though! Another oversight!
And I noticed I put SA Schools next to a couple of players above where I meant to put SA U20! (Dweba & Nonkontwana).
Cafu and Houba left EP Academy. Hollis and Beswick injured. Not sure about Borsah and Jho.
Ebersohn, Alborough and Peet Schoeman, all EP boys that could have gained valuable game time and strengthened the EP side considerably. Funny old world we live in!@vatikaki:
@QC86: Yeah I saw that while looking at the team sheets yesterday. Baywatch back in action. Good for him. I don’t imagine any hooker relishes the prospect of chucking the ball in at a lineout where the teams locks are shorter than the centres but there is a lot to be said of a hooker who can find his jumpers under those extremely difficult circumstances.
@vatikaki: Loose forwards Koen, Jacobs, Mazibuko, Malan and Kriek all left lasting impressions as SBR players but yet to get game time. Even Marco Holmes from EG was outstanding at school last year and now only a bench regular at the Lions. Life is tough for a loose forward in SA rugger.
@beet: @vatikaki: Sorry also know that Carel Durow has had a long term injury timeout too.
@vatikaki:
Very interesting comment Vaki.
I see that Vlok got a start for the Lions vs Sharks after playing in their preseason. Jonck started last weekend vs Leopards. Considering that Erwin Harris played for the Lions while at school last year, I’m sure he must also be sidelined through injury. Swart will be back in 2 weeks.
Andrew du Plessis of the Sharks is on the injury list
Jho is also still at school – Kingswood. His absence partly due to Kingwood having only 3 terms but also injuries have marred his overall season.
@vatikaki: good post. That is only at under 19 level not even to speak under 21 !!! There are 2 years of players competing for 1spot. The boys were used to be heroes at school and now they only start playing late July for the first time and then they still have to be in a rotation setup. Only a few play young guns. Most of them are not prepared to wait that long for a chance. 3 SA under 20 props did not play for the Bulls yesterday and they are not injured!
Forgot to mention Arno van Staden was on the bench for the Free State U19’s. Didn’t get onto the field though.
Runs the 100m in roughly 10.5s
Has a good highlights package.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-xruPzNO8A&list=UUApG0dO15pNbnLbu385FVKw
Duhan van der Merwe played for the U21’s on Friday. Whether it’s a permanent move or he’s back to U19’s soon you never quite know, but that’s where he is nonetheless.
Contracted players who have yet to see action for U19’s this season:
Blue Bulls:
Desmond Stramis (hooker, Namibia CW)
Stephan Ebersohn (prop or lock, EP CW)
Geor Malan (openside, SWD CW)
Abongile Nonkontwana (lock or blindside, Bulls CW and SA Schools)
Matthew Alborough (scrumhalf, EP Craven Week)
Kurt Webster (flyhalf, KZN Craven Week)
Mario Wilson (winger, Paarl BHS 2nd XV)
Thys van Wyk (winger, Affies)
Free State:
Joseph Dweba (hooker, Border CW last year, SA Schools this year, still at school HTS Louis Botha)
Ryno Gerber (hooker, Sentraal)
Morne de Beer (hooker, Fichardtpark)
Casper Fourie (lock, Free State CW, played for Free State U19 last season)
Refuoe Rampeta (openside, Free State CW, SA Schools)
Jandre Slabbert (number-8, Affies)
Andries Kriek (number-8, Free State CW)
Ethan Sias (winger, Bulls CW)
Carl Durow (centre, Grey College)
Arno van Staden (winger, Limpopo CW)
Corne Vermaak (fullback, Sharks CW)
Lions:
CJ Greeff (loosehead, Lions CW)
Kerron van Vuuren (hooker, KZN CW)
Ernest Sumner (tighthead, Griffons CW)
Rholane Ncubuka (lock, Falcons CW)
Ethan Louw (lock, Pretoria BHS)
Divan Jonck (lock, Centurion)
Muharua Katjijeko (openside, Namibia CW)
Dylan Vlok (blindside, Lions CW)
Morne Swart (blindside, Falcons CW)
Johan Labuschagne (scrumhalf, Falcons CW, SA Schools 2012)
Jeandre Pitzer (flyhalf, Centurion)
Fernando Kermis (centre, Lions CW)
Stefan le Roux (centre, Monnas)
Richard Janse van Rensburg (winger, Garsfontein)
Erwin Harris (fullback, Lions CW)
Abri Reynolds (fullback, Monnas)
Sharks:
Andrew du Plessis (Free State CW)
Petrus du Buson (lock, HTS Middelburg)
Wandi Mazibuko (blindside, Sharks CW)
Western Province:
Thabani Mtsi (loosehead, Border CW, SA Schools)
Regardt Louw (hooker, Paarl Gim)
Francois van der Merwe (tighthead, WP CW)
Brett Paulse (tighthead, WP CW)
Dylan Harlen (lock, Free State CW)
Graham Geldenhuys (lock, Rondebosch)
David Ribbans (lock, Somerset College)
Christo van der Merwe (blindside, Paul Roos)
Dian Koen (number-8, SWD CW)
Wiehan Jacobs (number-8, Lions CW)
Brandon Thomson (flyhalf, Pumas CW, SA Schools)
Dennis Cox (flyhalf, WP CW – still in school)
Siya Alam (flyhalf, WP CW)
Luan Boshoff (flyhalf, Paarl BHS)
Pieter Rossouw (winger, Paul Roos)
Sibahle Maxwane (centre, Dale)
Grant Hermanus (winger, WP CW, SA Schools – still in school)
Daylan Daniels (winger, Paarl BHS)
Joel Heugh (winger, Paul Roos)
Khanyo Ngcukana (fullback, WP CW)
EW Viljoen (fullback, Free State CW, SA Schools)
EP Kings:
Kweku Borsah (lock, Cambridge)
Bathandwa Cafu (number-8, EP CW)
Justin Hollis (number-8, Border CW)
Luke Houba (scrumhalf, Rondebosch)
Nick Beswick (scrumhalf, Grey High)
Somila Jho (centre, Border CW)
@Hanswors: that is a fantastic win, well done
Baie goeie wen vir Ovs o19 teen die Bulle. Lekker om van my seuns in aksie te sien.
Goeie wen vir Bulle o21, hulle moes egter baie hard werk vir die oorwinning. Wat n vermorsing van talent. Daar is 9 stutte wat roteer……3 word per wedstryd gebruik? Hoe motiveer 6 ander????????
Poor loss at home by the Sharks – things not looking good at all! With the players who have been contracted, this is thus far a very disappointing start to the season. Going to have to play with some serious pride or they could well see themselves ending bottom of the log…. Back to the drawing board!
Beet I thought you would do a big write up on the U21s today seen as baywatch is back on duty