Rondebosch start Saints with a Bang
Rondebosch were creative, skilled and alert to their chances. Two of their tries were long-range affairs. The first, his team's second try, came after a long swerving run by fullback, Dalvon Blood, from within his own half.
The second long-distance score was by Thoubaan Gabriels, who looked exhausted when he collapsed over the goal-line.
All the Rondebosch tries were converted by Ross Stone, and they led 35-7 till the Parktown tighthead, Paki Lawu, bashed his way over. Both Parktown tries were from close quarters.
The players of both sides gave an excellent example of sportsmanship, compliance with the laws and good spirit. They also showed good knowlkedge of the laws of the gamne, including the complications of tackle and maul.
The same came not be said of a loud voice from the side lines by somebody on the side of Parktown. He shouted instructions to/disapproval of the referee with Not rolling, Off his feet and Offside and repeating them loudly. That was certainly not an example of the good spirit of rugby football or simple manners.
Scorers
For Rondebosch:
Tries: Jordan Strauss, Dalvon Blood, Jaco Barnard, Thoubaan Gabriels, Mihlali Mgolodela
Cons: Ross Stone 5
For Parktown:
Tries: Tshepo Kalyamdimo, Paki Lawu
Con: Cameron Carruthers
Clifton vs Graeme
Clifton of Durban beat Graeme College of Grahamstown 26-0 in the second match. The Durbanites' backs were simply too good.:
Scorers
For Clifton:
Tries: Cole Reed, Michael Goedeke, Josh Brown, Connor Simpson
Cons: Goedeke 3
Bishops vs Grey Port Elizabeth
Both teams ran with good intentions. One ran straight and one ran across the field. The one that ran straight won 26-10.
Scorers
For Bishops:
Tries: Harry Newman, Tim Sharples, Ano Ntubeni, Alexander Castle.
Cons: William Rose 2
Pen: William Rose
For Grey:
Try: Dumisa Ngivana
Con: Matt Easton
Pen: Matt Easton
St Stithians vs Kingswood
This Methodist encounter was a seesaw affair, at times surprisingly querulous.
In the end neither side won and neither side lost, which seemed a sensible result – 30-30
Scorers:
For St Stithians:
Tries: Matthew Tam, Tyron Golding, Jared Grant
Cons: Deon Fourie 3
Pens: Deon Fourie 3
For Kingswood:
Tries: Onika Mgijima, Anele Makongolo, Abongile Klaas, Alutha Tonjeni
Cons: Anele Makongolo 2
Pens: Anele Makongolo 2
St Andrew's vs Michaelhouse
St Andrew's were more direct in their approach and supported each other more closely, but the boys from Balgowan had loads of courage.
In the end four tries beat two.
Scorers
For St Andrew’s:
Tries: Ant More 2, Andrew Coxwell, James Plumbridge.
Cons: Guy Rushmere 2
For Michaelhouse:
Tries: Andrew Holt, Christian Opperman.
Con: Liam England
Pen: Liam England
SACS vs Maritzburg College
SACS were the creative side – running good lines, supporting and handling well and clearly knowing what they wanted to do, and this was just their first match of the season.
Scorers
For SACS:
Tries: Ethan Burger, Shukuru Nahimana, Joshua Barrett, Storm Balchin, Matthew Hayes
Cons: Michael Abrahams 4, Matthew Hayes
For Maritzburg College:
Try: Nthuthuko Mchunu.
Con: Nthuthuko Mchunu.
