Go West for a Classic Clash
Hoërskool Marais Viljoen of Alberton will go west to Florida for their FNB Classic Clash with Hoërskool Florida on Saturday, 31 May 2014.
They are both great schools but not quite the force on the rugby field that they have been in the recent past,
This Season
Florida have played Gimmies earlier this year and lost 27-26. In fact they have won only one of their 11 matches – when they beat Klerksdorp to whom they also loss. They drew with Die Anker.
Marais Viljoen have also played 11 matches this season, winning five, losing five and drawing one. Like Florida they have also played top sides but Florida were not as badly beaten. Marais Viljoen suffered a 96-16 defeat at the hands of Dr EG Jansen in their last match.
Florida have played Marais Viljoen earlier this year and lost 27-26. In fact they have won only one of their 11 matches – when they beat Klerksdorp to whom they also lost during the season. Then Florida drew with Die Anker. Of their 11 opponents, three have been on the FNB Top 20 this year – Nelspruit, Garsfontein and Monument.
Marais Viljoen have also played 11 matches this season, winning five, losing five and drawing one. Like Florida they have also played top sides but Florida were not as badly beaten. Marais Viljoen suffered a 96-16 defeat at the hands of Dr EG Jansen in their last match. The other Top 20 teams they have played are Garsfontein and Nelspruit.
Results against Common Opponents
Both sides have played Die Anker, Nelspruit, Klerksdorp, Centurion and Garsfontein.
Die Anker: Florida drew 20-20; Marais Viljoen won 29-7
Nelspruit: Florida lost 29-3; Marais Viljoen lost 26-12.
Klerksdorp: Florida lost 28-25; Marais Viljoen drew 20-20
Centurion: Florida lost 27-29; Marais Viljoen lost 40-12
Garsfontein: Florida lost 43-24; Marais Viljoen lost 78-11.
In some cases Marais Viljoen has done better but in two cases markedly worse.
Teams
Marais Viljoen: 15. Ederick van Niekerk, 14. Ruan Behr, 13. Daniel Vorster, 12. Damian Diedericks, 11. Johan Duncan, 10. Eben Koekemoer, 9. Migael du Plessis, 8. Ruan Johnson, 7. Gerwi van Heerden, 6. André Lombaard, 5. Rikus Goddard, 4. Alex Steyn, 3. Scott Fraser, 2. Morné Alberts, 1. Tiaan de Beer
Replacements: 16. Manie Herbst, 17. Gavin Benade, 18. Hein de Wet, 19. Thys Mulder, 20. Shaldon Marais, 21. Tylon Shekyls, 22. Ryno Ochse, 23. Jonathan Muller
Coaches: Ryno Luus en Neethling de Bruyn
Florida: 15. Liam Diederich, 14. Ralph van Vuuren, 13. Preston Carstens, 12. Ashley Lindewal, 11. Viagian Groenewaldt, 10. Ralton October, 9. Kirsten Adams, 8. Reno Potas, 7. Koos Bekker, 6. Willie Bronkhorst, 5. Ricardo de Villiers, 4. Moses Mthembo, 3. Rudolf Koekemoer (captain), 2. Nikki Brown, 1. Hendré Saayman
Date: 31 May 2014
Kick-off:
Venue: Hoërskool Florida
Expected weather conditions: Sunny with a high of 19°C, dropping to 8°C – a typical Highveld winter's day, lovely for rugby.
