Tough Clash in Paarl
There was again a big crowd for an Interschools match at Faure Street Stadium in Paarl, some 12 000 spectators, for the passionate interschools clash between Klein Nederburg and New Orleans.
With their powerful pack, led by powerful eighthman Iver Aanhuizen, Klein Nederburg were favourites after three years of New Orleans rule, but New Orleans did not give up easily and led 8-7 at half-time.
In the first half fullback Garren Kulsen goaled a penalty and then Jade Adams, the side's strong captain and eighthman, tapped a penalty and scored a surprise try. That gave New Orleans an 8-0 lead.
Klein Nederburg were not to be denied and a try by right wing Erich Koopman was converted by Robin Hendricks to bring the score to 8-7.
The second half saw the dominance of the bigger Klein Nederburg forwards, led by their robust eighthman Iver Aanhuizen. But that was not before New Orleans had added to their lead through a thrilling try by Romano Collins who ended his run with a swanky dive. That made it 13-7 but it also signalled the end of New Orleans's scoring.
Klein Nederburg counterattacked from a poor kick and after the ball had gone quickly from hand to hand fullback Shadley Dazel scored under the posts. The conversion gave Klein Nederburg the lead for the first time in the match at 14-13.
Robin Hendricks took the score to 17-13 with a penalty and then right at the death replacement Curtley Fisher scored, to the delight of the Klein Nederburgers who rushed in glee onto the field so that it was some time before the field was cleared and the conversion could be taken. It was missed and the game was over.
Again expressions of joy and triumph broke out amongst the Klein Nederburg supporters but even the supporters of New Orleans acknowledged that it had been a great match on a great occasion.
Scorers:
For Klein Nederburg:
Tries: Elrich Koopman, Shadley Dazel, Curtley Fisher
Cons: Robin Hendricks 2
Pen: Robin Hendricks
For New Orleans:
Tries: Jade Adams, Romano Collins
Pen: Garren Kulsen
Teams
New Orleans: 15 Garren Kulsen, 14 Romano Collins, 13 Bradley van Wyngaard, 12 Dillon Pietersen, 11 Ingvor van Rooyen, 10 Warren Pieterse, 9 Leathon Bell, 8 Jade Adams (captain), 7 Cuelin Mathee, 6 Azanele Fatyela, 5 Wilber Julies, 4 Brendon Fortuin, 3 Zubair Khan, 2 Carlton Arendse, 1 Cheslin Jacobs.
Klein Nederburg: 15 Shadley Dazel, 14 Elrich Koopman, 13 Emilio Jacobs, 12 Furlan Pietersen, 11 Owen Krediet, 10 Robin Hendricks, 9 Gillroy Farmer, 8 Iver Aanhuizen, 7 Aythen-Storm Farrow, 6 Charlton Moses (captain), 5 Earl Adonis, 4 Conal Brown, 3 Malcolm du Preez, 2 Taswell Singh, 1 Aldrin Cornelissen
Replacements: 16 Jevon Anderson, 17 Rameon Daniels, 18 Kirsten Erasmus, 19 Mornay Saal, 20 Daylin Edwards, 21 Mynhard van Schalkwyk, 22 Curtley Fisher
Results Down the Years:
1994: New Orleans won 33-3
1995: New Orleans won 32-0
1996: New Orleans won 19-12
1997: Klein Nederburg won 11-5
1998: New Orleans won 17-8
1999: New Orleans won 9-5
2000: New Orleans won 32-3
2001: New Orleans won 17-0
2002: Klein Nederburg won 14-12
2003: New Orleans won 15-9
2004: New Orleans won 8-0
2005: New Orleans won 12-3
2006: New Orleans won 7-5
2007: Klein Nederburg won 13-10
2008: Klein Nederburg won 24-23
2009: Klein Nederburg won 16-3
2010: Klein Nederburg won 19-17
2011: New Orleans won 15-9
2012: New Orleans won 25-8
2013: New Orleans won 17-13
2014: Klein Nederburg won 22-13
