Classic Clash in Uitenhage
It will be tough. It will be hard – this FNB Classic Clash in Uitenhage between archrivals HTS Daniël Pienaar and Die Brandwag at Daniël Pienaar, which is about 100 metres from Die Brandwag – near neighbours who are enthusiastic rivals..
It is a match which in recent years Die Brandwag have dominated, winning five of the last six, but they can be assured that Daniël Pienaar will be out there fully determined.
The match is a highlight for both schools. Last year it was played in August but now it is back to May as usual.
Results of FNB Classic Clashes
2006: Daniël Pienaar won 31-16
2007: Daniël Pienaar won 31-21
2008: Die Brandwag won 22-14
2009: Die Brandwag won 35-10
2010: Die Brandwag won 18-13
2011: Die Brandwag won 11-5
2012: Daniël Pienaar won 28-23
2013: Die Brandwag won 17-15
The two schools have been playing each other since 1937.
Results this Year
The two schools have each played seven matches so far this year. Daniël Pienaar have lost three, Die Brandwag two, but there is one result that must look scare to Die Brandwag.
Both teams have played St Andrew's of Grahamstown. Daniël Pienaar walloped them 30-8 while the Grahamstown side beat Die Brandwag 36-31. That is the only opposition they have in common so far this season.
Daniël Pienaar have beaten three Namibian teams but lost to Jeppe (10-9), powerful Oakdale (30-3) and Framesby (22-13.
Die Brandwag Bellville, Gill, Kemptonpark, Solomon Mahlangu and Union but lost to St Andrew's and Marlow (27-22).
Experience
Ten of Daniël Pienaar's 15 are in Grade 11, including their captain, flank Duan du Plessis.
Date: Saturday, 10 May 2014
Kick-off: 12.30
Venue: HTS Daniël Pienaar
Expected weather conditions: Partly cloudy with a high of 20°C, dropping to 9°C.
