Grant Khomo starts with a bang

Western Province, who did so well at the 2013 Grant Khomo Week started with a bang in 2014 as they kicked off the week on Monday, 7 July at the TUT Stadium in Pretoria.

In that first match Western Province beat Border 61-0 while on the B Field the Griffons beat the Falcons.

Results, Day 1

Western Province vs Border, 61-0

Griffons vs Falcons, 19-6

Golden Lions vs KwaZulu-Natal, 22-17

Blue Bulls XV vs Border Country Districts, 64-3

Zimbabwe vs Griquas, 19-15

Free State vs Eastern Province, 48-12

Boland vs Pumas, 22-19

Griquas Country Districts vs Leopards, 14-12

Match Details

From SARU

Western Province vs Border, 61-0

The Western Province forwards and backs combined well in the first match of the day and stamped their authority from the outset against Border, which resulted in an impressive nine tries and a 61-0 victory. Six of these tries were scored in a strong first half showing. The Cape side’s fullback Gianni Lombard was also in fine form with the boot as he slotted over eight conversions to add to his try for a personal tally of 21 points.

Scorers:

Western Province:

Tries: Benjamin Momberg 2, Bernard Swart, Gianni Lombard, Khanya Ncusane 2, Lubello Scott, Wian van Zyl 2.

Cons: Gianni Lombard 8).

Griffons vs Valke, 19-6

The Griffons scored two first-half tries to only a penalty for their 12-3 lead against the Valke. But the Kempton Park side contained them well in the second half and limited them to scoring only one more try. Unfortunately for the Valke, however, they battled to score points, which resulted in them having to settle for two penalties in the match.

Scorers:

Valke:

Pens: Marthinus Holtzhausen 2.

Griffons:

Tries:  Duke Jantjies, Johannes van Huyssteen, Lubabalu Mteyise.

Cons: Dylan Stiemmie 2.

Golden Lions vs KwaZulu-Natal, 22-17

The clash between the Golden Lions and KwaZulu-Natal, meanwhile, was close from the outset as the teams were head-to-head at 10-10 at half time. They again found themselves deadlocked on 17-17 with a few minutes to go. But a late try by Lions lock Sam Eshun sealed the 22-17 victory for the Johannesburg side.

Scorers:

KwaZulu-Natal:

Tries: Bongani Mahlangu, Sibusiso Hlophe.

Cons: Dylan Kruger 2.

Pen: Dylan Kruger.

Golden Lions:

Tries: Sam Eshun, Stefan Moolman, Wandisile Simelane.

Cons: Wandisile Simelane 2.

Pen: Wandisile Simelane.

Blue Bulls XV vs Border Country Districts, 62-3

The Blue Bulls XV were impressive in all facets of their game against Border Country Districts as they powered their way to a 33-0 lead at the break and the highest score of the day. In total the Blue Bulls XV crossed the tryline 10 times, while they shut out the visitors on defence, which limited them to only a penalty for the match.

Scorers:

Blue Bulls XV:

Tries: Calderon Levens 3, Denzel Liebenberg, Eduard Pretorius 2, Henro Conradie, Leon Pretorius, Lwandile Mabhongo, Tristan Janse van Vuuren.

Cons: Tristan Janse van Vuuren 6.

Border Country Districts:

Pen: Enrico Bokwe.

Zimbabwe vs Griquas, 15-13

Griquas and Zimbabwe were involved from a tight tussle as both teams put their bodies on the line throughout the clash. Such was the closeness of the match the teams were level at 7-7 at the break. However, two tries in five minutes after the break by Zimbabwe pushed them ahead on the scoreboard. Griquas tried to force their way back into the match with a try and penalty, but this still left them short on the scoreboard.

Scorers:

Griquas:

Tries: De-An Ackerman, Sergio Kasper.

Pen: Van Zyl Jacobs.

Zimbabwe:

Tries: Mufaro Mpisaunga, Nqobisile Ncube, Travis Landing.

Free State vs Eastern Province, 48-12

The Free State also started their Grant Khomo Week campaign on an encouraging note with a convincing 48-12 victory against Eastern Province with seven tries to show for their efforts. The first half, however, was close as the teams scored a try a piece, but an extra conversion and penalty by Free State back Mario Vieira handed them a 10-5 lead at the break. The side, however, found their rhythm in the second half and ran in tries at will.

Scorers:

Eastern Province:

Tries: Sazi Sandi, Sihle Njezula.

Con: Vaughen Isaacs.

Free State:

Tries: Gerrie Koegelenberg 2, Kyle Kermis, Lehlohonolo Makhamba, Mario Vieira, Mfezeko Moyo, Thian du Randt.

Cons: Mario Vieira 5

Pen: Mario Vieira.

Boland vs Pumas, 22-19

The battle between Boland and the Pumas was epic as the teams found themselves head-to-head up until the dying minutes. The teams managed only a converted try a piece in a tightly-contested first half and built on this with two more tries in the second half, of which they each converted one. This left the teams level at 19-19 on the stroke of full time. But Boland were awarded a penalty which Keenan Lyle Williams slotted over to secure the victory.

Scorers:

Boland:

Tries: Austin Murtz, Lincoln Daniels, Rick Jordaan. Cons: Keenan Williams 2.

Pen: Keenan Lyle Williams.

Pumas:

Tries: Hermanus Kruger, Jaco Joubert, Johannes Pretorius.

Cons: John-Robert Smith, Zander Joubert.

Griquas Country Districts vs Leopards, 14-12

Griquas Country Districts had to fight for their 14-12 victory against the Leopards as neither team gave an inch throughout the clash. The Leopards led by a point at the break thanks to two tries to only a try and two penalties by Griquas Country Districts flyhalf Kylan Griqua. But they were unable to score a single point in the second half, while Griqua added another penalty, which earned his team the narrow 14-12 victory.

Scorers:

Griquas Country Districts:

Try: Gerhard Gregory .

Pens: Kylan Griqua 3.

Leopards:

Tries: Izak Jonker, Lionel George.

Con: Gerhard Fourie.

Namibia vs Limpopo, 29-19

The clash between Namibia and the Limpopo Blue Bulls started slowly as the teams used the first half to find their feet. But they both applied pressure on attack in the second half and earned the rewards. Namibia’s four tries to only three by the Limpopo Blue Bulls, however, allowed them to register a morale-boosting 29-19 victory.

Scorers:

Namibia:

Tries: Chrischen Olivier, Enrique Pretorius, Gerbus van Wyk, Wynand Breytenbach.

Cons: Delron Brandt 2.

Pen: Delron Brandt.

Limpopo:

Tries:  Danny Mokhoabane, Franco van der Watt, Henk van Zyl.

Cons: Chrizaan Strauss 3.

Blue Bulls vs South Western Districts, 40-19

Hosts the Blue Bulls showed that they could be a force to be reckoned with in the competition as they powered their way to a 40-19 victory against SWD. The hosts came out firing with their first try being scored three minutes into the match. They camped in the visitors half early on and earned the rewards with a 27-7 lead at the break thanks to effective performances by their forwards and backs. They built on this in the second half, despite SWD fighting back strongly, to stretch their score to 40 points.

Scorers:

Blue Bulls:

Tries: Happiness Peterson, Henk Pretorius, Hluma Zondani, Jack Hart, Rudolph de Lange.

Cons: Ruan de Swardt 3.

Pens: Ruan de Swardt 3.

South Western Districts:

Tries: Bradley Kiewitz, Llyle Metembo, Xavier Swartbooi.

Cons: Darren Adonis, Zinedene Booysen.

Teams

Blue Bulls: 15 Abener van Reenen (Garsfontein), 14 Themba Mandlati (Southdowns), 13 Hluma Zondani (Southdowns), 12 Lauritz van der Schyff (Affies), 11 Shawn Williams (Garsfontein), 10 Ruan de Swardt (Affies), 9 Jack Hart (Affies), 8 Kwazi Mafu (Southdowns), 7 Phillip Krause (Affies), 6 Luke Fortuin (Garsfontein), 5 Henk Pretorius (Affies), 4 Junior Nonyukela (Southdowns), 3 William Kumwenda (Cornwall), 2 Schalk Erasmus (Affies), 1 Kabous Eloff (Affies), 16 Rudan de Lange (Zwartkop), 17 Motheo Maroane (Pretoria Boys High), 18 Mornay Smit (Eldoraigne), 19 Regardt du Plessis (Affies), 20 Gerald Lowe (Menlopark), 21 Emilo Adonis (Garsfontein), 22 Happiness Peterson (Garsfontein)

Blue Bulls XV: Andries Bosman, Thami Buthelezi, Henro Conradie, Emelio Cuna, Brandon Erasmus, Tristan Janse van Vuuren, Thando Kambule, Carl Koch, Galderon Levens, Denzel Liebenberg, Lwandile Mabhongo, Tebogo Masemola, Iviwe Mndze, Sibusiso Mshungu, Xabiso Mtumtum, Eduard Pretorius, Leon Pretorius, Danie Rosseau, Funu Simelane, Ruhan Straeuli, Damian van der Broek, Andries Wiese.

Boland: Christiaan Willem Basson, Gerrit Bester, Lincoln Daniels, Henricho de Koker, Rion Duvenhage, Nardie Groenewald, Rick Brandon Jordaan, Cohen Kietwit, Kayden Kiewit, Chrisham Lucas, James Mao-Cheia, Brently Marais, Matthys Mouton, Austin Murtz, Wilbur Opperman, Charl Schoeman, Logan Sitzer, Jan-Ernst Terblanche, Lourens van der Berg, Lukas Wentzel, Keenan Williams, Hendrik Cornelius Wium.

Border: 15 Aphelele Fassi (Dale), 14 Samkele Njiva (Queen's), 13 Mihlali Peter (Queen's), 12 Cameron Cato (Queen's), 11 Azola Gomba (Selborne), 10 Jerome Bossr (Selborne), 9 Siphosethu Mazamtsana (Cambridge), 8 Darren Lemmer (Selborne), 7 Hanru Sirgel (Grens), 6 RegardtKitching (Selborne), 5 Brandon du Toit (Selborne), 4 Zukhanye Mbetane (Baysville), 3 Leon Lyons (Selborne), 2 Gareth Heidtmann (Queen's), 1 Hendrik Otto (Dale), 16 Ruben Vos (Hudson Par), 17 LiyaMiti (Selborne), 18 Ontha Mavuso (Selborne), 19 Lisolomz iNtwanambi (Queen's), 20 James Monaghan (Selborne), 21 Sibulele Mbana (Hudson Park), 22 Buhlebenkosi Qaba (Cambridge)

Eastern Province: 15. Henco Pieterse (Daniël Pienaar), 14. Ceaser Lewis (Volkskool Graaff-Reinet), 13. Siya Njezula (Grey), 12. Sibu Mzanywa (Kingswood), 11. Lance Smith (Humansdorp SS), 10. Malan Olivier (Die Brandwag), 9. Eathan Jantjies (Newton), 8. Tertius Groenewald (captain) (Grey), 7. Ollie Losaba (Kingswood), 6. Pieter Gunter (Daniël Pienaar), 5. Connor Thalrose (Grey), 4. William Duckit (Framesby), 3. Ewan Pieters (Kingswood), 2. Shane Kluyts (Kirkwood), 1. Thembi Mangwana (Kingswood), 16. Herman Gizler (Die Brandwag), 17. Sazi Sandi (St Andrew's), 18. Rikus van As (Despatch), 19. Ruben le Roux (Framesby), 20. Bendré Jonck (Nico Malan), 21. Vaughen Isaacs (Marlow), 22. Athi Halom (Kingswood)

Free State: Gideon Beukes, Marthinus Christoffel Boshoff, Darrol Morgan Brink, Michiel Burger, Edward Sipho Davids, Jaco de Beer, Dewald de Wet, Thian du Randt, Kyle Kermis, Gerrie Koegelenberg, Rewan Kruger, Lehlohonolo Makhamba, Earl Masheane, Mfezeko Moyo, Rethabile Mzamo, Ayabonga Ntaba, Dian Schoonees, Kabello Sello, Mario Vieira, Jaco Wessels, Matthew Robert Wessels, Khaya Yawathe.

Golden Lions: 15 Caltino Jones (Alberton), 14 Nathan Nkutu (Marais Viljoen), 13 Wandisile Simelane (Jeppe), 12 Cameron Burke (Jeppe), 11 Sherman Rayners (Helpmekaar), 10 Tyrone Green (Jeppe), 9 Ulrich Booysen (Monument), 8 MJ Pelser (Monument), 7 Reyno Potgieter (Monument), 6 Juandre Judeel (Monument), 5 Ruan Vermaak (Monument), 4 Sam Eshun (St Benedict’s), 3 Letho Dhlamini (Linden), 2 Tiaan vd Merwe (Helpmekaar), 1 Nathan McBeth (Monument)., 16 Teboho Ramodibe (Jeppe), 17 Nola Naka (Jeppe), 18 Kudakwashe Mundove (St Benedict’s), 19 Lunga Molele (Alberton), 20 Christoff Mulder (Monument), 21 Tatendaishe Mujawo (St Benedict’s), 22 Stefan Moolman (Monument).

Golden Lions Academy: 15 C van Rooyen (Helpmekaar), 14 F Paulse (Florida), 13 J Algera (Monument), 12 D Meyer (Helpmekaar), 11 A van der Westhysen (Monument), 10 JC Fencham (Noordheuwel), 9 D Coetzee (Helpmekaar), 8 D Tverdon (Jeppe), 7 R de Morney (Jeppe), 6 M Snyman (Helpmekaar), 5 C Havenga (Monument), 4 R Cronje (Noordheuwel), 3 D Schoeman (Monument), 2 S Matthyser (Linden), 1 R Steenkamp (Dinamika), 16 PJ Botha (Monument), 17 B Mouton (Noordheuwel), 18 C McKerr (St John’s), 19 S Tinta (Noordheuwel), 20 D Wadeley (Jeppe), 21 K Haman (Helpmekaar), 22 K Grung (Helpmekaar).

Griquas: Dean Ackerman, Azakhiwe Afrika, Marc Aitken, Christopher Andrews, Litha Bangani, Conrad Blaauw, Andreas du Toit, Louis Fourie, Hendrik Fourie, Jose George, Warren Hart, Van Zyl Jacobs, Zirk Jansen, Alan Joubert, Sergio Kasper, Thando Mkosana, Lloyd Mostert, Gladwin Nieuwenhuizen, Christopher Ortell, Willem Scholtz, Hermanus Schreuder, Ohentse Segami.

Griquas Country Districts: Sharief Adams, Alnedrian Bessies, Ashwill Botha, Byron Coetzee, Taliesen Dick, Wian Diergaardt, McDyllon Eilerd, Hermanus Fourie, Phillip Greeff, Anton Gregory, Kylan Griqua, John-Anton Hollenbach, Hannes Honiball, Jacobus Koegelenberg, Stefan Nel, Ettiene Noeth, Corne Potgieter, Llewellyn Scheepers, Marco van Niekerk, Oscar van Wyk, Warren Vantura, Ruan Visser.

KwaZulu Natal: 15 Lwazi Moletshe (Durban High School), 14 Wandile Mthethwa (Maritzburg College), 13 Dylan Kruger (Glenwood High), 12 Ayanda Duma (Maritzburg College), 11 Tonny Mahlangu (Westville Boys), 10 Gert Coetzee (Durban High School), 9 Lodewyk Muller (Maritzburg College), 8 Craig Glover (Maritzburg College), 7 Durang Atembe (Maritzburg College), 6 Matthew King (Maritzburg College), 5 JJ van der Mescht (Glenwood High), 4 Phendulani Buthelezi (Durban High School), 3 Barnard van Rooyen (Glenwood High), 2 Hendrik Prinsloo (Westville Boys), 1 Sibusiso Hlophe (Glenwood High), 16 Connor Botha (Glenwood High), 17 Lindelwe Cele (Glenwood High) 18 Andrew Reintges (Maritzburg College), 19 Austin Brummer (Glenwood High), 20 Sibuhakaliso Dubazane (Glenwood High), 21 Francke Botha (Glenwood High), 22 Luyanda Mngadi (Durban High School).

Leopards: Chadlin Adams, Ethan Ballot, Sisa Booi, Dane Booysen, Rasmus Breedt, Fracnois Crafford, Tiaan du Toit, Gerhard Fourie, Lionel George, Adrian Jacobs, Izak Jonker, Nathan Jordan, Christopher Kemm, Sean Lucas, Kagiso Marumo, Inga Mfenyana, Chevane Oosthuizen, Willem-Pierre Swanepoel, Adrian Theodossi, Ruan van der Heever, Pierre van der Spuy, Ruan von Abo.

Limpopo: 15 Danny Mokhobane (Ben Vorster), 14 Floyd Ledwaba (Ben Vorster), 13 Ruben Ragoloane (Ben Vorster), 12 Chrizaan Strauss (Frikkie Meyer), 11 Yanki Mealamu (Frikkie Meyer), 10 André Klopper (Ben Vorster), 9 Edwan Smith (Ben Vorster), 8 Stefan Engelbrecht (Ben Vorster), 7 Gavin Nel (Pietersburg), 6 Sean Thungo (Frikkie Meyer), 5 Tony Sima (Louis Trichardt), 4 Tyron Thompson (Pietersburg), 3 Jan-Barend Meyer (Pietersburg), 2 Henk van Zyl (Pietersburg), 1 Nyko Maukamo (Ben Vorster), 16 Tertius du Plessis (Pietersburg), 17 Tumi Mononyane (Ben Vorster), 18 Gustav Grobler (Pietersburg), 19 Maduye Sekela (Warmbad), 20 Ruben Koekmoer (Ben Vorster), 21 Franco van der Walt (Pietersburg), 22 Bornwise Thibela (Pietersburg)

Mpumalanga Pumas: Ryan Cloete, Waldo Conradie, Daluxolo Dlamini, Mthobisi Dlamini, Christiaan Glaeser, Donell  Griffiths, Ndumiso Gumede, Harry Hearne, Jaco Joubert, Zander Joubert, Hermanus Kruger, Thato Machete, Banele Mathebulla, Vusumuzi Mkhonza, Hloni Mputi, Melokuhle Nhlabathi, Hanru Stefan Nortje, Ryno Pieterse, Johannes Pretorius, John-Robert Smith,  Du Preez van der Merwe, Daclan Zitha  

South Western Districts: Xavier Swartbooi (Oakdale), Lyle Matembo (Oudtshoorn), Bradley Kiewietz (Outeniqua), Lance Lampbrecht (Outeniqua), Leighton Smart (Outeniqua), Darren Adonis (Oakdale), Zendine Booysen (Oakdale), WP van Heerden (Oakdale), Hano Olivier (Oakdale), Wilco du Preez (Outeniqua), Daniel Victor (Oakdale), JP Stopforth (Outeniqua), Winrich Kennedy (Groot-Brak), Sean (Outeniqua), Joshua Reid (Outeniqua),  Byron Booysen (Outeniqua), Marco van der Merwe (Oakdale), Franco Boshof (Outeniqua), Justin Levendal (Outeniqua), Ronald Damons (São Bras), Nicholas van Eeden (Oakdale), Garrick Pedro (Oudtshoorn).

Western Province: 15. G Lombaard (Paarl Boys’ High), 14. J Fortune (Paarl Gim), 13. L Scott (Bishops), 12. M Ras (Paarl Boys’ High), 11. B Momberg (Paul Roos), 10. D Willemse (Paul Roos), 9. D Carstens (Boland Landbou), 8. K Ncusane (Paarl Boys’ High), 7. C Serdyn (Paarl Boys’ High), 6. A Magwala (Boland Landbou), 5. S Moerat (Paarl Boys’ High), 4. PJ Steenkamp (Tygerberg), 3. S Alberts (Boland Landbou), 2. L Larken (SACS), 1. A Booysen (Paarl Gim), 16. B Swart (Paarl Gim), 17. C Olivier (Boland Landbou), 18. R Barnard (Paarl Boys’ High), 19. B Buitendag (Paarl Gim), 20. B de Kock (Brackenfell), 21. W van Zyl (Paarl Gim), 22. M Pickard (Monument)

Zimbabwe: 15 Walter Huchu (Peterhouse), 14 Nqobisile Ncube (Prince Edward), 13 Rufaro Mpisaunga (St John’s), 12 Benjamin Meredith (Falcon), 11 Rodney Sachiti (Peterhouse), 10 Travis Landing (Peterhouse), 9 Connor McMilan (Peterhouse), 8 Brent Michelson (Falcon), 7 Brighton Chinyanya (Vainona/Mbare Academy), 6 Stuart Dodington (Falcon), 5 Cuan Zederburg (Peterhouse), 4 Daniel Hutchings (Peterhouse), 3 Tinashe Chaza (Allan Wilson), 2 Cameron Harrison (St John’s), 1 Sam Garnet (St John’s), 16 Ngoni Moyo (St Georges), 17 Ray Mhute (Falcon), 18 Tinashe Murevi (Prince Edward), 19 Davis Murwendo (Prince Edward), 20 Sean Himlers (Falcon), 21 Tinotenda Savanhu (Prince Edward), 22 Matthew McNabb (Falcon).

Referees" Appointments

Western Province vs Border

Referee: Khotso Raleting    

Assistant referees: Ruhan Meiring, Local

Assessor: Pierre Oelofse

Valke vs Griffons    

Referee: Fernando Uithaler    

Assistant referees: Bulelani Naka,    Local

Assessor: Pieter White

KwaZulu Natal    vs Golden Lions

Referee: Jan Venter    

Assistant referees: Khotso Raleting,    Local

Assessor: Pierre Oelofse

Blue Bulls XV vs Border Country Districts    

Referee: David Mosiane    

Assistant referees: Fernando Uithaler, Local    

Assessor: Johan Zurich

Eastern Province vs Free State    

Referee: Hernus Coetzee    

Assistant referees: Jan Venter, Local    

Assessor: Pieter White

Griquas vs Zimbabwe    

Referee: André Goliath    

Assistant referees: David Mosiane, Local    

Assessor: Johan Zurich

Boland vs Pumas    

Referee: Nico Schmahl    

Assistant referees: Hernus Coetzee, Local    

Assessor: Pieter White

Griquas Country Districts vs Leopards    

Referee: Zander Kubannek

Assistant referees: André Goliath, Local    

Assessor: Pierre Oelofse

Blue Bulls vs South Western Districts    

Referee: Ruhan Meiring    

Assistant referees: Nico Schmahl, Local    

Assessor: Johan Zurich

Namibia vs Limpopo    

Referee: Bulelani Naka

Assistant referees: Zander Kubannek, Local

Assessor: Pierre Oelofse