Academy Week Starts Monday
The South African Academy Week starts in Vanderbijlpark on Monday, 6 July 2015.
The provincial teams playing in this tournament are chosen by the provinces from those not chosen for Craven Week.
The temptation to write them off as the 'next bests' is unworthy of the depth of taken at the week.
From 2000 to 2008 an SA Academy team was chosen to play the SA Schools XV. This match happened five times in that period and the Academy team won four times. The last match was in 2008 and the Academy won 41-19.
This week is certainly worth attending.
Matches are played on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday when the tournament ends. The fixtures are drawn up for the first day and subsequent fixtures are drawn up from what happens on the first day in an effort to get good match-ups.
The LSEN XV is chosen from the teams that played in the LSEN Craven Week in Worcester last week, where LSEN stands for Learners with Special Educational Needs, a week started in 1980.
The Fixtures
Monday, 6 July 2015
Isak Steyl Stadium
08.45: Pumas vs Boland
10.05: Border vs Eastern Province
11.25: Blue Bulls vs KwaZulu-Natal
12.45: Golden Lions vs Western Province
14.45: Blue Valke vs Namibia
16.05: Red Valke vs Eastern Province Country Districts
B Field
08.45: Border Country Districts vs Leopard
10.00: LSEN XV vs Griquas Country Districts
11.15: KwaZulu-Natal Country Districts vs Griffons Country Districts
12.30: Griquas vs Pumas Country Districts
13.45: Free State vs South Western Districts Eagles
15.30: Limpopo vs Griffons
Teams
Blue Bulls: 15 Ruan Henning (Garsfontein), 14 Ermelo Adonis (Garsfontein), 13 Chad Sia(Die Wilgers), 12 Esje Esterhuyse (Centurion), 11 Shakeel Frederick's (Garsfontein), 10 Ruan de Swardt (Affies), 9 Divan Henning (Affies), 8 Reunen Buys-Du Plessis (Pretoria Boys High), 7 Eduard Pretorius (Waterkloof), 6 Katlego Mushi (Southdowns), 5 Junior Nonyakela (Southdowns), 4 Francois Karg (Waterkloof), 3 Tiny Mokhari (Pretoria Boys High), 2 Carl Wijburg (Centurion), 1 Wernich Barnard (Waterkloof), 16 Bees Ferreira (Garsfontein), 17 Stephano Matthysen (Garsfontein), 18 Luke Fortuin (Garsfontein), 19 Jaco Bezuidenhout (Garsfontein), 20 Lincoln Daniels (Garsfontein), 21 Shawn Williams (Garsfontein), 22 Themba Mandlati (Southdowns)
Blue Valke: 15 Dyllan Molefane (HTS Springs), 13 Marno van Niekerk (Heidelberg Volkskool), 12 Corné Breytenbach (Heidelberg Volkskool), 11 Webster Swanepoel (Vereniging Gim), 11 Brady Wagman (HTS Springs), 10 Wernich Human (Transvalia), 9 James Mofokeng (HTS Springs), 8 Nicolai Botha (Vereniging Gim), 7 Jan Kotzé (Heidelberg Volkskool), 6 Adin Damos (HTS Springs), 5 Siphe Mkhabela (HTS Springs), 4 Jaco van der Westhuizen (Parys), 3 Nakedi Thoka (Vaalberg), 2 Kgotso Mahanke (Suiderlad), 1 Lian Ambrosius (Transvalia), 16 Willie de Klerk (Heidelberg Volkskool), 17 Bros Rê (Driehoek), 18 Anthony Saunders (Transvalia), 19 Alton Palmer (Heidelberg Volkskool), 20 Jovan Koeries (HTS Springs), 21 Darryn Mitchell (HTS Springs), 22 Danwin Thomas (HTS Springs)
Boland : James MaoCheia (Hermanus), Julian Lodewyk (Worcester Gim), Khail Kotzenberg (Vredendal), Ruduwaan Adams (Langeberg), Chrisham Lucas (Hermanus), André Swanepoel (Drostdy), Wihan von Wielligh (Hugenote), Bruwer van Zyl (Augsburg), Bradman Grove (Worcester Gim), Cuelin Matthee (New Orleans), Tom Malan (Augsburg), Tertius Lamprecht (Hugenote), Gerrit Bester (Dirkie Uys), Zander Fernhout (Drostdy), Mias Coetzee (Worcester Gim), Geenan Weitz (Charlie Hofmeyr), Cohen Kiewiet (Hugenote), Kayden Kiewiet (Hugenote), Lyle Gillion (Hermanus), Hanrico van Zyl (Stellenbosch), Gershwin Jacobs (Villiersdorp), Keenan Williams (New Orleans).
Coaches: JP van Rhyn, Niel du Toit.
Border: Athenkosi Manentsa, Ayabonga Nomboyo, Ludwe Booi, Billy Dutton, Blake Kyd, Bongi Kobese, Buhle Mxunyelwa, Johannes Jonker, Lindokuhle Welemu, Lester Mgwadleka, Logan Basson, Luke Am, Lukhanyo Nomzanga, Lundi Ralarala, Luvuyo Magwaxaza, Drex Mapimpi, Loyi Banda, Josh Kota, Michael Makase, Mihlali Mpafi, Nkosikhona Nofuma, Ntando Kebe, Oliver Zono, Onke Dubase, Siphosenkosi Nofemele, Siya Mdaka, Siyamthanda Ngande, Thembani Mkokeli, Wandile Putuma, Yanga Xakalashe, Zukisani Tywaleni
Border Country Districts: Abongo Yeko, Aiden Graham, Athenkosi Mabandla, Avile Qete, Avuyile Mkizwana, Elethu Dukwana, Isa Mzuzu, Kanya Nkuncwana, Kuhle Ndlebe, Kwanele Lunika, Lonwabo Marubelela, Matthew Lentz, Sakhumzi Nonkwenkwe, Siviwe Ngqono,Tabiso Stenge, Tandolwethu Matolengwe, Trenton Morrison, Bull Njombela, Wandisile Bhebheza, Warren de Kock, Yafika Bovu, Yonga Mto
Eastern Province: 15 Nicky Ferreira (Grey), 14 Sicole Tole (Muir), 13 Emile du Plessis (Pearson), 12 Aya Oliphant (Grey), 11 Levert Pieterse (Die Brandwag) 10, Denver Klue (Daniël Pienaar) (captain), 9 Yomelila Keswa (Muir), 8 Sisona Makala (Victoria Park), 7 Jean Smal (Daniël Pienaar), 6 Matthew Lawson (Grey) (vice-captain), 5 Tristan Brown (Pearson), 4 Ancel Velkers (Muir), 3 Lwando Zinto (Muir), 2 Apiwe Febana (Grey), 1 Patrick van Taak (Daniël Pienaar), 16 Temba Boltina (Pearson), 17 Tiaan Coetzee (Grey), 18 Dylan Barendse (Grey), 19 Donavan Stevens (Die Brandwag), 20 Ethan Jantjies (Newton), 21 Kyle Scott (Pearson), 22 Henco Pieterse (Die Brandwag).
Coaches: Jaco Jansen van Rensburg (Pearson), Sebastian Hilpert (Newton), Xola Lupuwana (Masipatisane)
Manager: Reece Maarman (John Walton).
Eastern Province Country: 15 Chulumanco Chutu (Union High), 14 Sinethemba Mkaza (Templeton) (vice-captain), 13 Stephan Botes (Marlow), 12 André Kritzinger (Marlow), 11 Khaya Mdingi (Aliwal North), 10 Courtly Kameel (Volkskool), 9 Luciano Douglas (Adelaide), 8 Renier Pretorius (Marlow), 7 Lifa Thabaneng (Middelburg), 6 Herman du Plessis (Marlow) (captain), 5 Dwayne Temango (Marlow), 4 Herman Greeff (Marlow), 3 Brian Welman (Union High), 2 Bongi Ziya (Union High), 1 Franco Dreyer (Volkskool), Juan van der Merwe (Union High), Rivaldo Marima (Midlands), Manona Bulela (Templeton), Dian Odendaal (Aliwal North), JC Conradie (Volkskool), Gerhard Potgieter (Marlow), Yonele Billie (Middelburg).
Coaches: Owen Stride (Aeroville), Neil Schreuder (Volkskool), Neville Botha (Ukhanyo Secondary)
Manager: Jonathan Plaatjies (Templeton).
Free State: 15 Ashwil Botha (Fichardtpark), 14 Tumi Khukhele (Sentraal), 13 Marnus Boshoff (Grey College), 12 Dawid Snyman (Grey College), 11 Azakhiwe Afrika (Louis Botha), 10 E van Vuuren (Grey College), 9 A Shenxane (Louis Botha), 8 Kobus Lombard (Sentraal), 7 Hennie Terblanche (Sentraal), 6 Ayabonga Ntaba (Louis Botha), 5 Brently Marais (Louis Botha), 4 Marius Kruger (Grey College), 3 Wandré Nortjé (Fichardtpark), 2 Bradley Heyns (Louis Botha), 1 Dewald de Wet (Louis Botha), Replacements: 16 Chappo Pieterse (Grey College), 17 Eddie Davids (Fichardtpark), 18 C Rolomane (Louis Botha), 19 EP Nel (Sentraal), 20 Mario Vieira (Grey College), 21 J van der Walt (Grey College), 22 Denzil Fiff (Sentraal).
Golden Lions: 15 Morne van der Berg (Linden), 14 Dylan du Plooy (Monument), 13 Percy Matlatle (KES), 12 Tyrone Green (Jeppe), 11 Tatendausia Mujawo (St Benedict's), 10 Justin Taylor (Helpmekaar), 9 Divan Minaar (Helpmekaar), 8 Nico Fouché (Bastion), 7 Martin Mangwiro (Jeppe), 6 Ryno Potgieter (Monument), 5 Calvin Thubadi (Jeppe), 4 Darian Landsberg (Northcliff), 3 Letho Dlamini (Linden), 2 Nolo Naka (Jeppe), 1 Nathan McBeth (Monument), 16 André Bezuidenhout (Florida), 17 Takura Nyamasoka (St Benedict's), 18 Brandon van Niekerk (Florida), 19 Jurgens Bence (Fochville), 20 Samuel Eshun (St Benedict's), 21 Madiwa Manhombo (St Benedict's), 22 Vuyo Shongwe (Randburg)
Griffons: Dries Engelbrecht, Byron Ferreira, Danny Jacobs, Dawie Eyssen, Duncan Horak, Dylan Stiemmie, Dylan Aploon, Erik De Jager, Hendrik de Vos, Sakkie Mollentze, Waynie du Preez, Liam Heemro, Balo Mteyise, Morne Mkwayi, Nico Nyantumba, Ruben Abrahams, Ruben Breedt, Rudolph van Biljon, Stephan Johannes Jordaan, Sluimpie Speelman, Winnie Kennedy, Zander Wasserman
Griqualand West: Alan Joubert, André du Toit, Byron du Plooy, Christopher Andrews, Daniel Fourie, Angelo Prins, Etdeon Greyvenstein, Ewan Marcus, Vano Swartz, HP Fourie, Jacques Ackerman, Jhuan Bezuidenhout, Keanon Pedro, Lloyd Mostert, Marlin van Zyl, Phurnal Swarts, Theodoric Lecwidi, Tiaan van Wyk, Warren Hart, Wilhelm Rosenstrauch, Willem Scholtz, WJ Bester
Griqualand West Country Districts: Gerhard Gregory, Anwill du Plessis, Athole Oliphant, Daniel Oberholzer, Dirk Hanekom, Elliot Haas, Granville Koopman, Jacobus van Zyl, Keagan Solomons, Kylan Griqua, Lovien Esterhuizen, Marno Els, Wim Eilerd, Nicolaas Steyn, Quinton Opperman, Righardt Badenhorst, Ruan Visser, Sharief Adams, Stefan Coetzee, Stevan Botma, Wayne Hill, Wilfred Saunderson
KwaZulu-Natal: 5 Jaydon Morgan (Glenwood), 14 Siphalele Mhlamvu (Westville), 13 Liam Furniss (Michaelhouse), 12 Mayibongwe Seun Maduna (Glenwood), 11 Tonny Mahlangu (Westville), 10 Cameron Ritchie (Kearsney), 9 Gareth Simpson (DHS), 8 Travis Gumede (Kloof), 7 Devon Muller (Westville), 6 Keegan Nicholson (Westville), 5 Andrew Evans (Clifton), 4 Kwenzokuhle Blose (Glenwood), 3 Lee-Marvin Mazibuko (Michaelhouse), 2 Damon Lee (Westville), 1 Jordan Els (Westville), 16 AJ Pretorius (Glenwood), 17 Quintin Vorster (Glenwood), 18 Lindelwe Cele (Glenwood), 19 Mthokozisi Ntuli (DHS), 20 Sibonakaliso Dubazane (Glenwood), 21 Sindile Sibisi (St Charles), 22 Matthew Kriel (Maritzburg College)
Leopards: Bosa Rabaji, Bradley Wood, Carloux Ueckerman, Gerhard Fourie, Gerhard Greyling, Gerrit Bezuidenhout, Hendrico Jacobus Maree, Gerhard Jonker, Jacques Jacobs, John-Paul Booysen, Kabelo Mogotsi, Kagiso Phatshoane, Katleho Morapane, Kwaku Adzatia, Naledi Khuzwayo, Neo Gaaname, Ockert Ackerman, Sello Maarohanye, Stephanus Meintjies, Tebogo Rakate, Tiaan du Toit, Tumelo Onkaetse
Limpopo: 15 Tony Botha (Merensky), 14 Pule Molokomme (Ben Vorster), 13 Frans Botha [Nylstroom]12 Ansten Mokgokolo (Pietersburg), 11 Johan Nel (Tom Naudé), 10 Hardus Geldenhuys (Pietersburg), 9 Brandon Lehman (Tom Naudé), 8 Wors Mulaudzi (Louis Trichardt), 7 Neels Prinsloo (Hans Strijdom), 6 Pieter Oosthuizen (Hans Strijdom), 5 Melvin Patlata (Piet Potgieter), 4 Tanyani Malodo (Tom Naudé), 3 Allen Mhlanga (Ben Vorster), 2 Divan Human (Pietersburg), (captain), 1 Kompape Moloto (Pietersburg), 16 Johan du Preez (Pietersburg), 17 Darren Steyn (Louis Trichardt), 18 Matimu Manyoni (Ben Vorster), 19 Luthur Lebepe (Tom Naudé), 20 Biemond Hoogenboesem (Pietersburg), 21 Andre Mostert (Frikkie Meyer), 22 Armand Combrink (Hans Strijdom)
Pumas: 15 Julian Claassen (Generaal Hertzog), 14 Adolph Masuma (Generaal Hertzog), 13 Jacques du Toit (HTS Middelburg), 12 Ryan Phiri (Middelburg), 11 Wandile Shabangu (Middelburg), 10 Marius de Villiers (HTS Witbank), 9 Francois de Villiers (HTS Middelburg), 8 Eric Basson (HTS Middelburg), 7 Johathan Kayembe (HTS Witbank), 6 Neft du Toit (Middelburg), 5 Jandré Coetzee (Nelspruit), 4 Melo Nhlabati (Piet Retief), 3 Sicelo Zulu (Piet Retief), 2 JJ Beeby (Nelspruit), 1 Nkosianthi Mtetwa (Piet Retief), 16 Jaci Ntombeni (Middelburg), 17 Gerik Mynhardt (HTS Middelburg), 18 Donell Griffiths Volksrust19 Tiaan Botha (HTS Middelburg), 20 Jaco Joubert (Nelspruit), 21 Brandon Par Bailey (HTS Middelburg), 22 Andiswa Mndawe (Middelburg)
Pumas Country Districts: 15 Ernest Mthethwa (Penryn College), 14 Henning van Aswegen (Morgenson), 13 Dirk Coetzer (Oosterland), 12 Ruan van Niekerk (Belfast), 11 Martin Slabbert (Oosterland), 10 Wikus Lombaard (Carolina), 9 Lifa Zulu (Barberton), 8 Tristan Louw (Bergvlam), 7 Keenan Maans (Barberton), 6 Juan Pretorius (Bergvlam), 5 JJ Pieters (Bergvlam), 4 Igie Vermeulen (Hendrina), 3 Zanuxolo Makhanya (Lowveld High), 2 Labogang Mondlane (Barberton), 1 Declan Zita (Barberton), 16 Bonga Khoza (Penryn College), 17 Petrus Ramolotsi (Oosterland), 18 Thato Mashete (Penryn College), 19 Lunga Ngcobo (Evander), 20 Wakhe Shongwe (Penryn College), 21 André Visser (Barberton), 22 John Smith (Sabie)
Red Valke: 15 Martin Louw (Kempton Park), 14 Musawehkosi Tshabalala (Boksburg Voortrekker), 13 Sipho Sufandsa (Brandwag), 12 Dean Koch (Kempton Park), 11 Zayvier Hawley (Hugenote), 10 Werner Coetzee (Oosterlig), 9 Ronnie Dames (HTS Springs), 8 Warren Brits (Dr EG Jansen), 7 S Mokhine (St Dunstan's), 6 Esihle Mbilini (Birchleigh), 5 Karabo Mashiloane (Delmas), 4 Tiaan Venter (Kempton Park), 3 Pierre du Preez (Kempton Park), 2 Werner Fourie (Dr EG Jansen), 1 Philemon Lekopa (Primrose), 16 Henrico van der Linde (Die Anker), 17 Leturno Pietersen (Birchleigh), 18 Esuan van Niekerk (Dr EG Jansen), 19 Thabisani Ndlovu (Primrose), 20 Juba Joubert (Dr EG Jansen), 21 JJ Keyser (Die Anker), 22 N Nkolo (Rhodesfield)
SA LSEN: Allister Mumba (Westcliff & Western Province), Anthony Viljoen ), Belvedere Benoni & Valke), Brenden Mitchell (Olympia & South Western Districts), Dandré Henning Lantern & Golden Lions EE), Daniel Matthee (Elandspark High & Golden Lions), Des Heunis (Jan Kriel & Western Province), Dilion Fortuin (Westcliff & Western Province), Donald Maritz (De Grendel & Western Province), Donnel Titus (Agulhas High in Napier & Boland), Dyllan Roberts (Weskus & Boland), Frankie Ehlers (Agulhas High in Napier & Boland), Gerhardus de Beer (Magalies Hoërskool & Blue Bulls), Jakes Britz (Hoërskool Kwaggasrand & Blue Bulls), Jan Scheepers (Jan Kriel & Western Province), Jaques Jansen (Olympia & South Western Districts), Johan Lourens (Jan Kriel & Western Province), Kevin-Michael Jacobs (Hoërskool Krugerlaan in Vereeniging & Valke), Marthinus Raath (Prestasie in Elspark & Golden Lions EE), Matthew Almond (Lantern & Golden Lions EE), Morris Nkulu (Batavia & Western Province), Samuel Armando (Agulhas High in Napier & Boland), Willton Isaacs (Weskus & Boland)
South Western Districts: 15 Xavier Swartbooi (Oakdale), 14 Clayton Isaacs (Oudtshoorn), 13 Kurt Eybers (Oakdale), 12 William Eybers (Oakdale), 11 Mario Jacobs (George), 10 Craig Ellis (Oudtshoorn), 9 Zinedine Booysen (Oakdale), 8 Nevada Jacobs (Langenhoven Gym), 7 Adriaan Coetzee (Oudtshoorn), 6 Tasmin Kayser (Hillcrest), 5 Henco Meyers (Outeniqua), 4 Charlton Wagenaar (Oudtshoorn), 3 Christo Greyling (Langenhoven Gym), 2 Rynhardt Stears (Punt), 1 Helgard Meyer (Oakdale), 16 Jacques Williams (George), 17 Robert Pace (Punt), 18 Danco Fourie (Outeniqua), 19 Joachim van Wyk (Outeniqua), 20 Thandile Khula (Knysna), 21 Michael Fernol (Uniondale), 22 Alexander Wallace (Oakdale).
Western Province: Imraan Andrews (Rondebosch), Jaurno Augustus (Tygerberg), Jordan Chiat (SACS), Brandon de Kock (Brackenfell), Joppie du Pisanie (Boland Landbou), Munier Hartzenberg (MIT Rangers Youth Club), Liam Larkin (SACS), Tristan Leyds (Bishops), Athi Magwala (Boland Landbou), Mike Mavovana (Rondebosch), Lazlo Pcorn (Paul Roos), Muammir Salie (Paul Roos), Taigh Schoor (Paarl Gimnasium), Labelo Scott (Bishops), Charl Serdyn (Paarl Boys’ High), Bertus Smit (Boland Landbou), JP Smith (Bishops), Joa Swart (Paul Roos)(captain), Bradley Thain (Paarl Boys’ High), O’Niel Thiart (Paarl Gimnasium), Mujaahid van der Hoven (Rangers Youth Club), Wian van Zyl (Paarl Gimnasium)
Manager: Pieter Janse van Rensburg
Coaches: Clinton van Rensburg, Ebrahim Moerat
