Stellies take on Brakkies
Thus far, Stellenberg – ranked 17 – have been putting in solid performances weekly to cement their place in the Top 20. Their recent 24-19 win against HTS Drostdy proved how determined and good the side is this year.
Brackenfell, on the other hand, will not be a walk over. The visitors might occupy the last spot in the Top 20 racking, but their recent 33-31 win over Hugenote from Wellington have boosted the side confidence.
Thus far, Stellenberg have won 12, draw one of their 15 matches. They faced two sides ranked in the TOp20 – HTS Drostdu and Boland Landbou.
The visitors have also won 12 of their 15 matches, and have played two Top 20 sides – Outeniqua and SACS.
Whatever the results may be, be assured that both schools will indeed leave it all on the field come Saturday.
Results against common opponents:
Oudtshoorn: Stellenberg won 38-0, Brackenfell won 50-3
Menlopark: Stellenberg won 33-12, Brackenfell lost 29-31
Bellville: Stellenberg won 31-13, Brackenfell won 16-11
De Kuilen: Stellenberg won 93-5, Brackenfell won 45-8
Achievers
Both schools' players are eligible for Western Provinces teams.
Cravenweek:
Stellenberg: Angelo Davids, Joshua Muller, Jan Swannepoel,
Brackenfell: Quan Eymann
Academy week:
Stellenberg: Corne van ROmburgh, Nican Petersen, Jacques van Biljon
Brackenfell: Marquiewn Titus, Jean-Louis de Lange, Raven Smith
Teams:
Stellenberg: 15 Nivan Petersen, 14 Angelo Davids, 13 Leeuwner van der Merwe, 12 Steph Marais, 11 Roche Malan, 10 Corne van Romburgh, 9 Jacques van Biljon, 8 Heino Lombard, 7 Johann van der Merwe, 6 AJ Rossouw, 5 Erik Vermeulen (captain), 4 Janko Swanepoel, 3 Nicko Laubscher, 2 Josh Muller, 1 Jason Jansen.
Coaches: Divan Batt, Corne Kannemeyer
Team Manager: Pierre du Preez
Brackenfell: TBC
Programme, Saturday August 12
Field A:
08.30: Under-15A
09.35: Under-16A
11.00: Second XV
12.15: First XV
Field B:
08.15: Under-16 B vs Paul Roos C
09.25: Third XV
10.35: Under-14A
Field C:
08.15: Fifth XV v Paul Roos F
09.25: Under-16C v Paul Roos E
10.35: Fouth XV
Field D:
08.15: Under-14B
09.30: Under-15B
10.30: Under-15C