KZN Tier-1 is just about ready to roll with two exciting opening games coming up on 12 March 2016. Kearsney hosts Westville on Botha’s Hill and Hilton start off against a promising looking DHS.
Expect a huge crowd at the Stott on Saturday as Kearsney welcomes their KZN zonal rivals Westville for what should be a thrilling Highways Derby. The last couple of matches between the two schools have been close hard fought affairs.
Westville once again has sizeable pack. For the best part of last year they didn’t take full advantage of this, failing to produce meaningful forward phase play enough of the time. So although they have realistic threats to look to in their backline this year, one has to believe that as part of getting onto a path leading to a successful season, their pack has to standout. Against Kearsney a fundamental goal should be to work as an organized unit in order to not only come out on top in the collision against their lighter opponents but also secure front-foot ball. In this department no one is likely to have a greater impact than the robust Griffons’ hooker. Retention is crucial. Kearsney have the personal, the skills and should look to isolate the big ball carriers and effect turnovers. Penalties would be first prize but break up Ville’s rhythm by slowing things down could have its rewards as well. Open play domination is one thing but if it’s a start-stop game, the scrum and lineout setpieces grow considerably in importance. The relatively untested Westville props will be looking to come through with flying colours at scrumtime, while Kearsney may see the lineout as an area where they can take control of the match.
Much focus should be on the halfback combinations. Here the far more experienced Kearsney pair are expected to have the upper-hand. Obviously its hard for any flyhalf anywhere in the world to shine as a backfoot player but if the stability is there, the One-Stripes have a real x-factor at 10 and a few decent players in the rest of their line. Westville’s centre was the difference maker in last year’s derby. He’ll be a little bigger and stronger this year, so the home team will have to put more effort into containing his power. The visitors also have a star quality player out wide and may be able to call on the abilities of their tall utility back later in the game.
DHS will be hoping to travel back down Town Hill on late on Saturday afternoon with their win against one of KZN’s top-6 in 5 seasons. The Horseflies are celebrating 150 years since being established back in 1866 and it’s also been a while since there has been this kind of enthusiasm about their local rugby prospects. A triple crown against the Big-3 KZN privates is a realistic goal for 2016, with the first two scalps on offer within the first week of their regular season. School will arrive at the beautiful Gilfillan field well-prepared and they may take extra heart from knowing that possibly as many as half of Hilton’s starting XV will be under-17 players. DHS may be looking to play a fast-paced expansive game. They have a mobile pack and shifting the breakdown points might work well against the biggish Hilton tight-5 who are likely to be aided by a not so well-known backrow trio; plus there is a question about Hilton’s match fitness to be answer in the second half. For the visitors, executing the basics, particularly handling will be vital to their cause. Disciple at ruck-time is another factor, although here they have been complimented on their ball pilfering technique in the past. Also DHS don’t want to lose shape and/or focus defensively either because even if no many are prepared to talk up Hilton’s chances of doing well this year, they have some game-breakers in their backline who have shown genuine attacking flair in 2015 already.
The mouthwatering battle could potentially play out at flyhalf where two class acts will line up opposite each other. Two young scrumhalves might also shine on the day. Hilton also has a frontrow star in their active loosehead prop. He gets through his fair share of work and they will be looking to him for inspiration in all aspects of play. But by in large, it has to be the same stance as DHS’s for Hilton’s forward –do the basics well. Secure clean ball. Keep the percentages high. Give the strong running backs something decent to work with. Hilton also has an advantage in having watched footage of DHS in at least two preseason games, however this might be balanced out by their own team’s lack of game time due to summer sports commitments.
Elsewhere Northwood plays George Campbell on Saturday. Based on the amount of game-time Campbell already has under the belt in 2016 versus the little that the Knights have had in pre-season, an unset cannot be ruled out.
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@GreenBlooded: Keeps you fit though ;-)
@Greenman:
Actually, coaches are NOT permitted to talk to the referee at halftime. Not that it stops them trying. The reason is obvious – to prevent the referee being influenced to blow the match differently in the 2nd half.
I normally walk away from them when I see them approaching. By the time they have chased me halfway round the field and into the stands, it’s time to start the 2nd half!
@Gungets Tuft: @Grasshopper: @Tang: I agree. The worst is halftime when the “unhappy coach” confronts the poor ref. It is just hands, knees and elbows. There should be a rule that nobody but the captain can approach the ref during the match including halftime. We make sure the coach knows that we don’t agree with his action.
@Gungets Tuft: Yep, old school coaches sitting on those umpire chair things, hat on, bearded and smoking a pipe. The good ol days. Toppy fits the modern version of Skonk. I used to crave that Orange at halftime…..bucket with grass & gob floating in it…….ah the good old days…
@Tang: I can hardly remember my coaches from my school days. I don’t remember even seeing them at 1/2 time. But, those were the days of a bucket of water and 5 plastic cups, and a tray of 1/4 segments of orange, so I guess my coach was already in the pub.
The benchmark for me was Skonk. He used to position himself just below the bank where the College boys sat on “Basher Ridge”, on his shooting stick, and just watch. Not that he ever coached me, I never got close to First Game (1st and 2nd Team), but he watched our games just to make sure there wasn’t a talent that he could retread. Those days …
@Tang: There are almost more coaches, medics, gurus etc than actual players these days. Glenwood, I’m afraid is guilty of the side-line crawling…
@Gungets Tuft: Great story and so true. When it comes to matches, coaching is over. Leave it to the boys to lead and play the game.
There are a few schools who are really pushing the boundaries with how many coaches and medics they have running up and down the touch line with ear pieces and instructions.
@Gungets Tuft: Agreed, that is how it should be. What more, other than confusing the kids, can the coach do or say. That needs to be done during practice. Glad Warren Whiteley learnt his captaining skills before this era. The coaches shouldn’t be seen anywhere near the action. They should be at the top of the stand watching quietly..
@Tang: I forget who related the story to me, but I think it’s brilliant.
Before a Grey Bloem U16 match the referee was briefing the teams and called the coaches across to explain how he was to blow the match. Before he even started the Grey Bloem coach excused himself, told the ref that his captain was the man who lead the team, all instructions could go to him and he would ensure that the team was informed and properly lead on the field. He then went and sat well off the touchline.
That’s the way it should be. If schoolboy rugby is to be a lesson for life, and captaincy a start to being a leader, then there’s no better way of doing it. I can imagine how that team must have felt, and the captain, when the coach showed evident trust in their ability and skill. We need more of that.
@GreenBlooded – I am glad you brought up the point about technical areas. Just about every school boy match these days seems to have an army of people running up and down the touch line with ear pieces. Many act as though they are first aid/ medics but as soon as they get on the field they start to coach and give advice. Many of them intimidate the linesman and keeping shouting instructions at the refs.
I find this behaviour totally unacceptable for school boy rugby.
@Greenman: Thanks. Did the Glenwood team travel to watch either of the Kearsney or Hilton games? I am keen to see the full squad for Kearsney. This weekend is more a friendly exhibition game vs House. EG Jansen is looming large! They just beat Garsies!!
@Grasshopper: from that squad, the following chosen for Kearney:
2) Connor Botha
3) Barnard van Rooyen
5) Ruben van Heerden
6) Austin Brummer
7) Brad Roodt
10) Fancke Botha (VC)
11) Gideon Lubbe
12) Mayibongwe Maduna
In the 23 man squad. Not sure if they in the same positions though!
Flip, the shouting at the ref by coaches on the sidelines is ridiculous. Won’t even go into the DHS vs Hilton game. At Hilton it was a mine field of kids suffering from cramp, through out the entire day. I wouldn’t say it had much to do with fitness as the boys looked physically awesome. Lack of fluids? No water breaks? 37C and above the radiator starts to overheat badly.
@GreenBlooded: The Craig Joubert debacle is certainly not going to encourage more kids to take up reffing and now comments like the above too….
@Westers:
What many probably don’t realise, is that this weekend was the KZN referee’s camp which saw all the top referees in Natal down in Margate for a 3 day session on law, fitness and other matters. This means that the referees societies were stretched thin with the school matches in Durban, Midands (Voortrekker Festival, Hilton/DHS, Michaelhouse/Clifton) and no doubt in other parts of the province. I’m sure the guys who took charge of the big matches did the best they could.
It really irks me that this early in the season, the poor ref is already being blamed for results that don’t go a certain way.
@Griffonfly:
Once again – the ‘clock’ is irrelevant. Unless you could see the referee’s watch, you don’t know what the time was.
On medics – eish. Ou GT puts it very well here: @Gungets Tuft: The reference to Garden Gnomes comes from a match at the KERF 2 years ago where the GW medic on the touchline (a gnomish looking fellow) outstripped the winger on his way to score a try – beating him to the line by several paces. It’s ridiculous. If I had my way – everyone would sit in the stands – including the coaches. The technical area should be for reserves only.
@GreenBlooded: Don’t read my comments as an excuse. Westville were their own worst enemies. Had they taken their chances they would have won the game. Three missed kicks and an easy try opportunity botched. Their lack of match fitness was also a big factor in my book. Kearsney looked the better match conditioned side and got due reward as a result.
My comments around the time keeping is a gripe as a spectator. I agree with the idea of switching the clock off for 1st team games but if time is to be added on for injuries it would also be a good idea to have official time keepers. The ref yesterday clearly forgot to stop his watch for injuries in the first half and must have done so selectively in the second half.
If you look back over recent history of games played between KC and Westville , KC always do well at home at A team and Firsts level … Away we struggle at the Ville … Last year we lost everything … The year before we won all A team games and firsts …. This year 14A game was decided in the death as was the 15A game … The u16s KC scored in the last few minutes to take it … 2nds KC were up 17 3 with about 10 minutes to play , Westville scored 2 great tries late to bring the score to 17 15 … And the firsts was like a test match , great defense from both sides … There was a lot of respect shown between the lads after the game which is great to see …. I enjoyed watching the Ville lads break into impromptu war cries during the U14A game , great spirit by Westville older boys supporting the youngsters …. I hope that Prinsloo is ok , great player and great guy ….
As mentioned before …. We have 12 long months to rub it in !!
@Griffonfly: It’s quite likely that the ref was completely consistent. What was not consistent was the clock.
I reckon the clock should be turned off for the first team game because it is irrelevant. It works for the other games because they’re running time.
As for medics and support personnel, Eeisch. Bane of my life. All schools do it, have a “medic” running up and down the line, with headset on, passing instructions to the players. Get rid of them, put them all in a technical area while time is on. If a medic is needed, the ref calls the medic. For the rest the coach must brief the players before the game and at 1/2 time, then let the captain lead and make operational decisions. Only for injury subs does the coach need to be involved during play.
Too many garden gnomes running around like cane rats on crack.
@GreenBlooded: The results will stay. Well done to Kearsney. The Westville boys know that there are no easy games travelling up the hill.
We are not making making “soft excuses” referring to any other game besides the 1st team. All we ask for is consistency from a ref, as spectators this is what we see and the clock showed the spectators this. 2 halves 2 different reffing decisions.
Seeing you are the ref expert, what are the rules around injuries and medics coming on? What are the rules?
Come now leaf dwellers, the score board doesn’t have a comments column. As Glenwood lost fair & square last year you buggers lost today. Looking forward to Glenwood laying down a marker!
@Gungets Tuft:
Note also – the new laws now allow for a touch kick to be taken after time has expired and the team still to be allowed to take the line-out. This came into effect this season.
@Gungets Tuft:
So the leafy ‘burb dwellers are trying to make soft excuses after losing the U15A, U16A, 2nd and 1st today I see. How typical. Well done Kearsney. Love your work.
From a point of LAW! The time in any match – from an international test match to a match at the local U8 primary school team is determined soley by the referee. He is the sole judge of fact, law, time and score. Klaar gepraat.
The problem at high schools crept in where, after years of relying on the stadium clock which referees deferred to, a ruling wars brought out that 1st team games would be 35 minutes playing time as opposed to 30 mins running time. The referee and the referee alone determines the time stoppages. The problem with the stadium clock synchronising to the referees watch means nothing in the context of the game – the official time in any match can be found at one place and at one place only – on the referee’s arm. Any bitching and whining about in-accurracies on the stadium clock should be taken up with the stadium timekeeper – not the referee.
@Westers: This problem with cramping was also an issue at the start of Westville’s 2015. I’ve been told that Westville are using a different conditioning programme this year but it looked like even more players were cramping today than last year and like you say , the first case was probably around the 45 min mark, which is barely 10 min into the 2nd half. It is a real cause for concern. So I have to ask are the high number of injuries today tied in with a flaw in the conditioning program.
We are all going to have to pull an Alex Ferguson on the ref and start keeping our own time, accurately, on a stop watch.
Advice to the boys – play the whistle, and play the game between the first one, and the last one. The only time the captain of either side needs to know how much time is left is when faced with a goal kick, touch kick or run-the-ball decision close to the 1/2 time or full time break.
The results today make it look like one of those seasons that we would be foolish to predict anything. Looks like there will be at least 7 teams that can realistically compete. Nice. And it bodes well for CW selections, because there won’t be a team that dominates on the field, so all options are open for selection. Good for KZN, good for the boys.
Agree with much said here. The clock at Kearsney was never stopped at any point in the game. There was probably close to 4 or 5 minutes taken up by injuries in the first half yet none was played, yet in the second half with the clock already showing time up the ball goes into touch and the ref rules the line out to be taken. Touch judges also seem to choose when to get involved. They call forward passes, rule on foul play yet don’t seem interested in the off side line.
Agree with Beet. Westville butchered a golden try scoring opportunity when the replacement scrum half got white line fever.
Westville suffered what looked like a few serious injuries in the game. Hopefully they don’t prove to be long term. Injuries are part and parcel of a contact support but what should be a serious concern to the Westville coaching staff was the number of players that needed to be treated for what looked like cramp, some early in the second half. This on a cool afternoon at the top of the hill. This has been a common theme over the last few years. My opinion, too much time in the gym and too little time getting running fit.
Loosing HP early in the game was a blow to Westville but the shuffled front row performed admirably. HP was on the receiving end of a few crunching tackles. He needs to run straighter and look to off load the ball a lot quicker.
Both teams have a lot to work on if they want to have successful seasons.
@oldschool: A very good set of A team results by Kearsney today. I was most impressed by the u16A team. In the first few scrums they went backwards at an incredible rate and it looked like the floodgates would open sometime during the 1st half but they dug deep and showed a lot of character to turn that game around. And they had a nice style space seeking attacking play as well when they got hands on the ball.
@Griffonfly: With regards to the ref’s decision to play on after time was up on the school clock. This is not an irregular occurrence at SBR matches and has come up on the blog last year. The best advice any coach can give his players in this regard is that unless you are playing to a clock kept by official timekeepers, the only clock that matters is the referee’s watch. Players need to ask the ref for an indication of time left and communicate this to their teammates.
@McCulleys Workshop: Hey MW. I got a few things wrong in the preview. The KC star flyhalf who played AW and KZN Sevens last year was out injured.
I made a point in a previous blog that Kearsney had become very reliant on the abilities of x-factor backs like Kubeka and the two Tedders to produce special plays. It’s early days but I think we saw what happens when those type players are absent from Kearsney’s line.
Nevertheless a very very good win for Kearsney. Ugly but good. Defensively the Kearsney boys were outstanding and they took a lot more of their chances than their counterparts did to score points. So hats off to them for both aspects. I think KC can and will need to play a lot better with ball in hand than today to achieve similar results.
Both teams missed plenty of kicks but for me the key decision error was in the 2nd half when the backup 9 of Westville backed himself near the tryline and got turned over. By doing so he failed to make a regulation pass to the unmarked teammate wide right on the big blindside. Had he made the pass it was a certain try and the probably the match win. Backing themselves was sort of the theme of WBHS in that first half when they had just about all the possession but couldn’t score points. If Westville those backs could start working as a team for 70min, they could have it made this season. But they will need better designs to work with as well. The MHS coaching staff could do wonders with this years Wvl backs. I really liked the two youngsters at 14 and 15. I thought the first choice 9 did a pretty good job as well.
@Griffonfly: As far as I know, one of the society guys will be along at some stage, it’s running time at all levels except first team level. At first team level it’s referees playing time. The field clock is not used because it relies on effective communication from ref to timekeeper, something not considered reliable at school level (like other things, such as non-society refs not allowed to make certain calls during games when running the line).
In this case then I would assume that the person on the clock got it right in the first 1/2 but didn’t pause it for a stoppage in the 2nd.
@Grasshopper: First DHS win over a KZN Top 6 since they beat Hilton at home in 2011.
Kearsney almost got a clean sweep … Beat the Ville in 15A , 16A , 2nds and 1sts … Just losing the 14a game 8 3 in the dying seconds …. Wasn’t the prettiest Rugga … But a good turn around from last year …. We have 12 months of giving the WOBs some stick !!
Well done to school on winning today. I hope they continue their winning ways when they take on Kearsney on Thursday.
Grassy, I’m sure he’s raising a glass with a wry smile. Thanks for the news.
@Grasshopper:
1) Byron Pillay – Matriculated 2015
2) Andrew Harker – Captain 2nd team
3) Hendrik Prinsloo – 1st
4) Alex Weldon – 4th
5) Marcelle Barnard – 1st
6) Donovan Grant – 1st prop
7) JP Pelzer – 1st sick today
Zane Heyneke (VC) – 1st Captain
9) Luc McIntosh – 2nd team came on as sub
10) Albert Van Wyk – 4th
11) Tony Mahlangu – 1st centre
12) Michael Merensky – 1st flyhalf
13) Siphelele Buthelezi – playing SA schools underwater hockey
14) Nthando Mthembu – injured
15) Hanro Naude (Captain) – 2nd came on as sub
Time was up and he continued playing when it was 6 – 6. Kearsney then gets a penalty and wins the game. It goes to playing time or running time. He blew the 1st half when the time was up on the clock after plenty injuries in this half and in the second half he blew his own time and not the clock. As far as I am aware it is running time.
@McCulleys Workshop: Garvie played flyhalf today. Ritchie I am sure is the first choice flyhalf who is out injured.
@Griffonfly: The second comment on refereeing. What rule did the ref make up?
Great crowd and atmosphere. Should have been a classic clash. Westville robbed of a draw by some incompetent ref who made his own rules. Most neutral spectators would have been happy with a draw. Anyway some work to do for Westville before they play College on Thursday. They will have to wait on some injuries but also need to look at the positives the replacements all put their hands up. On a personal note, happy with the lighties outing for his first official game for 1st.
@beet: Hi Beet, in your preview of the game you refer to the more experienced Kearsney half backs, are they the same ones that played today? Is No 10 usually a fly half?
@Silver fern: Here’s a test for you, what is the law on time and injury at school
Level?
@Henkies: 23-11 and Hilton’s try was a charge down in the last few minutes. My dad will be smiling up there too…..been a tough decade for School….
Standards on Time must be set. don’t allow NO injury time in one game and then play it on another!
Grassy that is sweet music to my ears!! Mr AS “Madevu” Langley will rest well tonight. DHS Old Boys have been waiting a long time for a win after some tough years.
@Grasshopper:
So Kearsney take the Highway derby 9-6 and DHS beat Hilton quite convincingly. It must be DHS’s first win over Hilton in some time…
Glenwood Under16A vs Westville 2014
1) Sibusiso Hlope
2) Connor Botha
3) Barnard van Rooyen
4) Gareth Newton
5) Ruben van Heerden
6) Austin Brummer (Captain)
7) Brad Roodt
8) Morgammad Felton
9) Sibonakaliso Dubazane
10) Fancke Botha (VC)
11) Gideon Lubbe
12) Mayibongwe Maduna
13) Andre van der Merwe
14) Bongumusa Khumalo
15) Cale-Reis Lombard
I can only pick Lubbe, Maduna, Dubazane, Brummer & Connor Botha probably in the 1st squad now. Where the heck are the others?
Found a program for Glenwood vs Westville in 2014, the under 16A sides looked interesting;
Westville
1) Byron Pillay
2) Andrew Harker
3) Hendrik Prinsloo
4) Alex Weldon
5) Marcelle Barnard
6) Donovan Grant
7) JP Pelzer
8) Zane Heyneke (VC)
9) Luc McIntosh
10) Albert Van Wyk
11) Tony Mahlangu
12) Michael Merensky
13) Siphelele Buthelezi
14) Nthando Mthembu
15) Hanro Naude (Captain)
Quite a few names missing now, unless they playing lower down. I’ll do the same for Glenwood now
@Pedantic: OK, fair enough. I hadn’t heard of most of them but not close to the Kearsney side. I hear your Under16’s won 15-10, big result that…
@Grasshopper: 8 returning 1st XV players for Kearsney. Driver started the 2015 season but ended up in 2nds when Vorster showed good form.
I’ve added what I think are the correct age groups (some u18s might be u19???).
Beforehand I knew Hilton were going to field a relatively young team with at least 7 u17s. That actual turns out to be 8.
The astonishing number is DHS with 10 u17s. Gee that’s a lot. I had no idea they’d have so many.
Kearsney has 6 and Westville 5 in their respective starting XVs
Westville have a few changes from last week that played Vorries. I see Kearsney prefer Erlick at 8 than Richardson who plays 7, but I am sure they will swop around during the game, as most loose trios do.
Sorry okes many delays but there are the teams.
A few injuries including Cameron Ritchie and James Miller of Kearsney plus JP Pelser of Westville. Also not sure if Nick Smith is 100%, he’s in the Hilton 2nds and Matt Hamilton of DHS may still have waterpolo commitments. Those are the names that stood out for me. Possibly others out as well.
@star: I was there at the Kearsney loss, it was a dire performance, the worst of the year. Glenwood just thought they could pitch up and win. Huge size difference but Kearsney played with passion and deserved the win. Kearsney are becoming a banana skin for Glenwood….
@Griffonfly: Ritchie was the point of difference in Beet’s article ” the One-Stripes have a real x-factor at 10″. The Kearsney backline are looking quite inexperienced with really only Watts back from last year. The reason for the speculation of Richardson at 2, was because of Miller at 8. He seems to have also gone missing in action from the tour up North. I presume the Griffons are at full strength. Nothing must be taken for granted though as GW found out to their horror last year
@Griffonfly: Suntherland rings a little bell, was he the slightly built very fair skinned fullback who played vs Glenwood last year…? I remember a very well built and quick wing who played 2nd’s…
@Grasshopper: At least half are Grade 12.
@Griffonfly: Only ever heard of Jared Meyer, otherwise looks a completely new set of players. Are most in grade 11?
No Cameron Ritchie and Dylan Richardson is starting at 7 and not 2 as mentioned in an earlier blog.
Kearsney starting line up.
1 Greg van Noordwyk
2 Daniel Cherry
3 Stuart Lacon-Allin
4 Ryan Lewarne
5 Jared Meyer
6 Luke Croshaw
7 Dylan Richardson
8 Brady Erlich
9 Warren Driver
10 Mitch Garvie
11 Matthew Watts
12 Cameron Craze
13 Grant Sander
14 Matthew Blair
15 James Sutherland
@beet: Is it possible to get the team sheets for Kearsney and Westville? I have heard a few new names being mentioned for Kearsney which must mean they picked up some unfortunate injuries on their Northern KZN tour.
@RugbyDad: Thanks…thats what I feared. So frustrating after what was built in 2014. Lost the bulk of 1st team players and now scrambling for depth. Still a long road ahead it seems. Takes time and money I suppose.
Will be interesting to see how the u15 age group do this year. Seemed to be some decent players in u14 last year.
@Skywalker: Normally I would say it should be all over bar the shouting, but GC are coming off the back of a good Porties tournament and a victory over Porties at KP. Northwood are very underdone and I think some combinations still need work. Play often centralises around a small group of foreign players, who are not as strong as you would hope. Also, depth an issue. Time will tell – maybe Bashie can work a miracle.
Going for my 2 old schools ( Westville and Hilton) to do the double :
@beet: No prob, was just wondering if there was any insight there. Will get a better view after this first weekend.
@Skywalker: Sorry it’s really hard to comment on either school right now. In seasons gone by I would have watched both before the start of the season, This year for both teams I don’t know the players and I don’t know any relatives of players to get anything more than basic feedback about their respective progress. The situation for Kearsney, Westville, Hilton and now even DHS is far different in terms of knowing the abilities of a lot of the players and obtaining feedback on how they have been coming along as teams up to this point.
Even Voortrekker or Gelofte or Richards Bay or Suid Natal, someone to prepare for Kearsney Fest. I do know they had a trial vs Northwood and Collegians, but that was over a week ago now….
@beet: Thank you Beet.
Speaking of Northwood and GC – any thoughts Beet on that game? GC seemed to play well at the Night Series, while NW I think will still struggle this year.
Otherwise – would be great to see a DHS win over Hilton
@star: It’s a festival reminder jersey for the next few weeks
@beet: What is with the new jersey? Per the Westville fixture list the match kicks off at 15.40
@Woltrui: Hi Wollie, I will let you know as soon as I find out.
Two great fixtures. I reckon home teams might take them though. Disappointed Glenwood are not playing this weekend, could have fitted in Northwood or Port Natal or George Campbell….something.
Beet what time is the Kearsney/Westville game starting please?