Classic Clash In Uitenhage
They are both strong Eastern Cape schools and the rivalry between the two, especially on the rugby field, is long-standing and keen. For both schools this is an annual highlight. There will be a big crowd and lots of fun and ceremony.
Die Brandwag have won the last three encounters. Last year they surprised with a huge 31-8 victory but this year's encounter is at Daniël Pienaar, which may make a difference of sorts.
Season so Far
Die Brandwag has played nine matches to the five of Daniël Pienaar but in those five there is one glittering result, for Daniël Pienaar defeated Grey PE, a rare and famous feat.
Daniël Pienaar have played two sides ranked in the FNB Top 20. Grey is one; the other is Oakdale who gave Daniël Pienaar a 48-8 hiding.
Die Brandwag have played four sides who have featured in the FNB Top 20 and lost all four – to Paarl Boys' High, Oakdale, Grey PE and Helpmekaar. They have also lost to Tuine of Pretoria and Duineveld of Upington.
Results against Common Opponents
Oakdale: Daniël Pienaar lost 48-8; Die Brandwag lost 31-6
Grey: Daniël Pienaar won 24-20; Die Brandwag lost 45-12
Experience.
Of the Daniël Pienaar which played in this match in 2015 seven are back this year – Johan Kemp, Bevan Plaatjies, Ryan Oliphant, Wian Strydom, Pieter Gunter, Willem Kruger and Dennis Hewitt.
Die Brandwag have six back – Henco Pieterse, Keith Plaatjies, locks Donovan Stevens and Braam Weyers, and front-rowers Ryan Moore and John James Moolman.
Higher Honours
Academy Week
Die Brandwag: Henco Pieterse, Donovan Stevens.
Grant Khomo Week
Daniël Pienaar: Curtley Deysel
Die Brandwag: Elandré Smit
1st Teams
Daniël Pienaar: 15 D le Roux, 14 D Greeff, 13 B Plaatjies, 12 J Kemp, 11 C Deysel, 10 M Labuschagne, 9 K Slow, 8 R Oliphant, 7 P Gunter, 6 W Strydom (captain), 5 S White, 4 WJ Kruger, 3 DJ Hewitt, 2 S Tyala, 1 M Harrison
Die Brandwag: 15 Henco Pieterse, 14 Dean Jordan, 13 Keith Plaatjies, 12 Malan Olivier, 11 Marlou Campher, 10 Cuyler Janse van Vuuren, 9 Anru Potgieter, 8 Elandré Smit, 7 Zane Barnard, 6 Divan Knoetze, 5 Donovan Stevens, 4 Braam Weyers (captain), 3 Jason Fouché, 2 John James Moolman, 1 Ryan Moore
Rugby Programme – 7 May 2016
A Field
08.30: Under-14A
09.30: Under-15A
10.30: Under-16A
11.40: 2nd XV
13.30: 1st XV
B Field
08.30: Under-15B
09.30: 3rd XV
10.40: Under-14B
11.40: 4th XV
Recent Results
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
2014: Die Brandwag won 10-9
2015: Die Brandwag won 31-8
