FNB Classic Clash in Potchefstroom
In beautiful Potchefstroom on the banks of the Mooi River in the land of Sarie Marais, the ancient capital of the Transvaal. HTS Potchefstroom play hosts to Potchefstroom Boys High. They have been doing it for over 40 years with HTS mainly dominant. But in recent times Boys High have been holding their own.
In fact Boys High won the last two encounters, at HTS in 2012 and at Boys High in 2013, and the 2011 match was drawn 10-all. So HTS won last in 2010 and would be keen to set the record straight. This year Boys High have been more successful than HTS have been but then the home side have been improving after a rickety start to the season. It would seem that prospects are even.
Potchefstroom Boys High have several players back who were in the victorious 2013 squad – M Mphahlele, T Mokhobo, T Tsheko, T Kanye, K Mohapi, R Lekaba and R Fish.
Back for HTS are Katle Leokaoke, Alex Meyer, Maxwell Maine, Goratha Kodisang, Thabang Mofokeng, Olobogeng Mayeng and Ofentse Magape.
That looks like seven-all.
It is a match that attracts a large and enthusiastic crowd every year.
Teams
HTS Potchefstroom: 15. Ofentse Magape, 14. Ollie Nokhana, 13. Alex Meyer, 12. Lwazi Mdiza, 11. Boeta de Bruyn, 10. Katkeko Leokaoke (captain), 9. Mpho Mosale, 8, Goratha Godisang, 7. Lethogonolo Maine, 6. MPA van der Schyff, 5. Olebogeng Mayeng, 4. Thabang Mafokeng, 3. Rethabile Maputle, 2. Kagiso Tshakane, 1. Karabo Ramosimong
Replacements: 16. Kanogelo Kenke, 17. Thato Sepalamelo, 18. Keobakile Sedumedi, 19. Kagiso Marumo, 20. Amogelang Gaobonwe, 21. JC de Bruyn, 22. Agisangang Maboe, 23. Robin Hlalele
Coaches: J Claassen, C Smit, F Beeslaar
Potchefstroom Boys' High: 15. A Jikwana, 14. K Nyuliwe, 13. M Mphahlele, 12. K Thabanchu, 11. T Onkaetse, 10. M Moloantoa, 9 B Nhlape, 8. T Mzisa, 7. O Mabusela, 6. O Mokubyane (cptain), 5. S Makhubeta, 4. T Vana, 3. T Khanye, 2. T Mohapi, 1. T Thekiso
Replacements: 16 K Mathekga, 17 R Lekaba, 18 S Hlatshwayo, 19 R Fish, 20 K Nyuliwe, 21 T Mokhobo, 22 M Mantashe, 23 O Molekane
Coaches: Z Grimbeek, T Havenga
Date: Saturday, 10 May 20
Venue: HTS Potchefstroom
Expected weather: A clear autumn day with a high of 23°C, dropping to 6°C.
