U13: The mighty fall again

On the morning of the second day of the Under-13 Craven Week being played at Glenwood High in Durban, the Blue Bulls lost again, this time to South Western Districts.

On Monday, the opening day, they lost 52-10 to Border.

The other strong province to lose for a second time was Free State. They lost to South Western Districts on Day 1 and on Day 2 to the Pumas who lost heavily to Western Province on Day 1.

The little Boland beat KwaZulu Natal in KwaZulu Natal.

Valke gave Western Province a tough time as did Limpopo to Border after Western Province and Border had been big winners on Day 1.

There are six teams who have each won both of their matches.

Day 2 Results

Boland vs KwaZulu Natal, 14-6

Border vs Limpopo, 14-12

Eastern Province vs Golden Lions, 22-7

Griffons vs Namibia, 12-5

Leopards vs Griquas, 32-14

Pumas vs Free State, 24-12

South Western Districts vs Blue Bulls, 19-17

Western Province vs Valke, 10-8

Zimbabwe vs Border Country Districts, 31-27

Day 1 Results

Boland vs Griffons, 43-12

Border vs Blue Bulls, 52-10

Eastern Province vs Limpopo, 17-12

Golden Lions vs KwaZulu Natal, 15-12

Griquas vs Zimbabwe, 36-12

Leopards vs Border Country Districts, 37-5

South Western Districts vs Free State, 10-8

Valke vs Namibia, 13-0

Western Province vs Pumas, 56-0

Match Details, Day 2

Griffons vs Namibia, 12-5

It was another close defeat for Namibia, but a well-deserved win for Griffons on day two. The winning team played with more discipline and when Jaco Weideman scored his second try in the second half, it proved to be the difference. Namibia played well, especially in the first half, but could not contain the forward power of the Northern Free State team.

Scorers:

For Griffons:

Tries: Jaco Weideman 2.

Con: Cammi Roux.

For Namibia:

Try: David Farmer.

Zimbabwe vs Border Country Districts, 31-27

The value of a reliable kicker proved to be the difference in this clash as it determined the outcome in a lively match where both sides scored five tries each. The difference proved to be the three successful conversions by Rukudzo Munyeza for Zimbabwe, who also played with much more purpose in the second half.

Scorers:

For Zimbabwe:

Tries: Munashe Chaitezwi, Nataizya Chininga, Rory Plunket, Rukudzo Munyeza, Tanaka Mukanya.

Cons: Rukudzo Munyeza 3

For Border Country Districts:

Tries: Aviwe Mlabeni, Lisa Wam, Mzwamazizi Ngalo 2, Viwe Mahlamvuna.

Con: Lutho Qinisile.

Pumas vs Free State, 24-12

The Pumas bounced back from their big defeat on day one by beating Free State, resulting in a second consecutive loss to the heartland team. The Pumas managed to get some first phase possession and attacked well throughout the match. Unfortunately for the Free State, they could not improve on their performance on day one as their defence imploded.

Scorers:

For Pumas:

Tries: Chyle van Zyl, Devon Nel, Tiaan Pretorius 2.

Cons: Ricardo Schonfeldt 2.

For Free State:

Tries: Tony Augus, Delville Koorts

Con: Tony Augus.

South Western Districts vs Blue Bulls, 19-17

South Western Districts continued where they left off on Monday, again toppling a big name team. This time the Blue Bulls played second fiddle to the coastal side, whom on Monday had beaten Free State. It was a hard-fought clash, with the Blue Bulls playing much better than in their defeat against Border on Monday.

In the end team play against talented individuals proved to be the difference. The Blue Bulls had a late chance to draw the match after Raynard Roets scored a try a minute from time, but the conversion went wide.

Scorers:

For South Western Districts:

Tries: Auburn Bezuidenhout, Marno April 2.

Cons: Hendrik Victor 2.

For Blue Bulls:

Tries: Lohan Potgieter 2, Raynard Roets.

Con: Marcus de Kock.

Leopards vs Griquas, 32-14

The Leopards secured another win, this time against highly-rated Griquas, with a strong first half paving the way to victory. Griquas could not continue their winning form from Monday and after conceding two tries in the first 20 minutes, lost their composure. It was another productive day for Leopards flyhalf Estiaan Schonfeldt, who added another 12 points to the 22 he scored on Monday.

Scorers:

For Leopards:

Tries: Estiaan Schonfeldt, Gideon van Wyk, Iviwe Dywili, Koketse Seane, Rossouw Karsten.

Cons: Estiaan Schonfeldt 2.

Pen: Estiaan Schonfeldt.

For Griquas:

Tries: Stoney Steenkamp 2

Cons: Adriaan Horn 2.

Eastern Province vs Golden Lions, 22-7

It was a tight affair in the first half between these two undefeated sides, but a strong second half saw Eastern Province romp home over the Golden Lions.

A Michael Paddock penalty was the only score in the first 25 minutes of this tight tussle, but two well-worked tries by EP early in the second half gave them the buffer and confidence to push the Golden Lions defence. The Golden Lions responded well through a converted try, but conceded possession from the restart, resulting in a try to EP which sealed the match.

Scorers:

For Eastern Province:

Tries: Enrico Bantom, Michael Paddock, Siyathanda Hallom.

Cons: Michael Paddock.

Pen: Michael Paddock.

For Golden Lions:

Try: Franku Muller.

Con: Ian Small-Smith.

Boland vs KwaZulu Natal, 14-6

Boland stayed undefeated on day two in Durban, but never had it easy against the hosts, who were determined to win their first match in front of their home crowd. The Boland team had the edge on attack though and that was always going to be to their advantage. Two well-worked tries in each half proved the difference, but KZN should be encouraged by their strong showing.

Scorers:

For Boland:

Tries: Brian Zake, Roann Jansen

. Cons: Conray Maart.

For KwaZulu Natal:

Pens: Dean Wolhuter 2

Border vs Limpopo, 14-12)

The Eastern Cape side continued to impress with their style of play and stayed undefeated, but had a major scare against the Far North team on Tuesday. Two tries in the opening minutes seemed to have the Limpopo team against the ropes, but to their credit, they regrouped and, at the final whistle,  it was Border hanging on to get the result. In the end, only a missed conversion stood between Limpopo and a well-deserved draw.

Scorers:

For Border:

Tries: Nnamdo Owah, Tiaan Jonker.

Cons: Rayden Masters.

For Limpopo:

Tries: Siphiwe Tjale, Xolan Mazibuko.

Con: Lucian Simpson.

Western Province vs Valke, 10-8

The Valke started well against Western Province, who battled to find the rhythm they displayed against Pumas on Monday. Solid defence from both sides resulted in a try-less first half, with only a penalty by Tiaan Botes forcing the scorers into action and giving Valke the lead at the break.

The second half was as tight, but after Kirwan Stewart kicked a penalty for WP, a converted try by WP seemed to be enough to secure the win. The Valke continued to press and a late try by Ulrich Wiese gave them the opportunity to share the honours. The relatively easy conversion attempt was unsuccessful though, much to the delight of the WP team.

Scorers:

For Western Province:

Try: Benjamin van Schalkwyk.

Con: Fabrizio Linnert.

Pen: Kirwan Stewart.

For Valke:

Try: Ulrich Wiese.

Pen: Tiaan Botes.

Teams

Blue Bulls: Liam Coetzee, Enrique Coutriers, Marcus de Kock, Janno de Smidt, Cowan Diedericks, Jacques-Louis du Toit, Franco Groenewald, Charles Luhanga, Oratile Molathlegi, Keamo Motsephe, Bontle Ndlovu, Lohan Potgieter, Theuns Pretorius, Yandisa Qata, Nathan Raath, Hakeem Rapea, Raynard Roets, Onkabetse Segooa, Michael van Aswegen, Gerhard van der Bijl, Gerhard Viljoen, Eddie Wesso

Boland: 15 Jemain Slavers (Worcester), 14 Sivuyile Zake (Worcester), 13 Tyler Bocks (Swartland), 12 Roann Jansen (Hermanus), 11 Ulrich Brown (Worcester), 10 Nathan Engelbercht (Steenberg’s Cove), 9 Jurich Claasens (St Alban's), 8 Adrian Dirks (Worcester), 7 Henry Titus (Dirkie Uys), 6 Daniel Nel (Piketberg), 5 André Visagie (Hugo Rust), 4 Conrad Petersen (Mooi-Uitsig), 3 Adriaan Arendse (De Heide), 2 Allister Williams (Franschhoek), 1 Adriaan Engelbrecht (Lutzville)

Replacements: 16 Kheano Peters (Liebenberg), 17 Benicio Kamfer (Bakerville), 18 Juan van Zy(l Worcester Oos), 19 Christiaan Burger (Porterville), 20 Ashwell Kampi (Eden), 21 Eon Solomons (Drakenstein), 22 Goyvanio Maart (Charleston Hill)

Border: Lawuka Bata (Dale), Austin Brandt (George Randell), Jarad Coetzee (Grens), Marcello Flemmer (George Randell), Geraldo Flusk (Hangklip), Jacques Goosen (Selborne), Luke Hanner (Hudson Park), Jordan Hendrikse (Dale), Siposiso Javu (Selborne), Tiaan Jonker (Grens), Matthew Karelse (George Randell), Mntungwa Mapantsula (Selborne), Nicholas Marlow (Stirling), Rayden Masters (Selborne), Buhle Matshaya (Dale), Olilitha Maya (Selborne), Chulumanco Mfakadolo (Dale), Gugu Mngqibisa (Selborne), Nnamdi Owah (Gonumbie), Dimitri Peters (Queen's), Dean Stokes (Selborne), Jarrod Taylor (Selborne)

Border Country Districts: Dale Dickson, Aphiwe Dubula, Sihle Gxagala, Lwando Gxumile, Jalon Hamann, Bongani Mababla, Viwe Mahlamvuna, Yanga Mdleleni, Okuhle Mdywabi, Kanyisa Mgengwana, Aviwe Mhlabeni, Siyavuya Mloteni, Mzwamazizi Ngalo, Avela Ngwabeni, Zongamele Ngxiya, Buhle Nomana, Thembisile Nqiwa, Lutho Qinisile, Babalo Sidloyi, Xola Sombo, Lisa Wam, Msin Zola

Eastern Province: Litha Adam, Enrico Bantom, Ayabulela Bulembo, Yolisa Dladla, Ruan Georg du Toit, Matthew Easton, William Francis, Terence Goliath, Siyamthanda Hallom, Jared Landman, Cameron le Vack, Aqhamile Limba, Aviwe Makoki, Arno Theo Marx, Tlhalefo Moleko, George Moore, Octavian Muller, Michael Paddock, Lithe-Tha Pule, Zukisa Sali, Dominic Shone, Miguel Zenha

Free State: Tony Augus, Danwich Beukes, Lesley Botha, Adriaan Brits, Chad Eybers, Jardel Franca, Juandré Kellerman, Monwabisi Khani, Heinrich Kilian, Delville Koorts, Thabang Letseleha, Reagan Maartens, Melt Meyer, Molifi Motseki, Obakeng Nketsi, Lesedi Sehlabo, Nhlanhla Senoamadi, Angelo Steynberg, Adriaan van Zyl, André Venter, Duncan Watkins, Jan-Hendrik Wessels

Golden Lions: 15 Wian Steenkamp (Helderkruin), 14 Theo Molaolwa (Bekker), 13 Gudani Radzilani (Weltevredenpark), 12 Garren Booysen (Elsburg), 11 Shane Lotriet (Delville), 10 Ian Small Smith (captain) (Fairland), 9 Aiden Robberts (Helderkruin), 8 Izan Esterhuizen (Gerrit Marit), 7 Franku Muller (Fairland), 6 Shaydon Fredericks (Orion), 5 Clayton Pather (Curro), 4 Xolani Themba (Westgold), 3 Kaid O'Neill (KEPS), 2 Dayton de Jongh (Helderkruin), 1 Kaelin Wills (Maragon)

Rerplacements: 16 Ruan van Staden (President Steyn), 17 Dehan Niemand (Roodekrans), 18 Jared Erasmus (Generaal Alberts), 19 Richard Jooste (Weltevredenpark), 20 Jo Raldo Olivier (Florida), 21 Manx Pickett (Monument), 22 Fernando Galantd (Florida)

Copaches: Francois Putter, Juan Labuschagne

Griffons: Pandosi Mabote (Koppie Alleen), Tumi Motsoane (Riebeeckstad), Petrus Naudé (Nelsdrif), Hanrique Grobler (Frankfort), Rian Olivier (Naudeville), Jaco Weideman (Naudeville), Teboho Manke (Caledon Park), George Cronjé ( Nelsdrif), Niël Janse van Rensburg (Jordania), Cammi Roux (Jordania), Junior Nyati (Aurora), JC Allen (Naudeville), Teboho Matsoso (Brandwag), Marinus Minnaar (Jordania), Joos Theron (Kroonheuwel), Thabiso Mofokeng (Petrus Steyn), Boela Manyala (Ladybrand), Maxwell Mashiya (Eben Dönges), Ruan Strydom (Jordania), Katleho Maloka (Sandveld), Junior Mochudi (Koppie Alleen), Dylan Smit (Naudeville)

Griquas: Stephanus Boshoff, Hein Burger, Marcelle Cedras, DM Hohls, Adriaan Horn, Kevin Hurst, Charl Kock, Taariq Kruger, Deon le Roux, Christiaan Le Roux, Alnino Lorten, Sello Maketlo, Hannes Marais, Revano Muller, Nicolaas Pietersen, Ryno Rinkwest, Thenga Ronewa, David Seete, Pierich Siebert, Stoney Steenkamp, Bernardes van Staden, Romeo van Wyk

KwaZulu Natal: Mark Armstrong, Jordan Bamber, Jon-Brett Bridger, Jochemus Foord, Wandile Hlophe, Siphesihle Kekana, Nqubeko Khumalo, Teague Loelly, Sphlele Mbona, Carlo Miller, Siyanda Mkhize, Mark Nel, Vernon Nel, Buhlebenkosi Nene, Nkosinathi Nsuntsha, Mongeza Nzama, Kaide Pardey, Esethu Qwalela, Christo Scheepers, Zander van der Merwe, Dean Wolhuter, Thamsanqa Zakwe

Leopards: 15 Gideon van Wyk (Lichtenburg), 14 Rivaldo Klaaste (Vastrap), 13 Hendrik Hattingh (Mooirivier), 12 A, J Johnson (Vastreap), 11 Koketso Seane (Zeerust), 10 Estiaan Schönfeld (Vastrap), 9 Henco van Wyk ( Rustenburg), 8 Justin Magee (Protea Park), 7 Jacobus Kotze (Goudkop), 6 Rossouw Karsten (Saamtrek), 5 Tshepo Matlhoko (Werstern Reefs), 4 Julian Coetzee (Rustenburg), 3 Marnus Calitz (Rustenburg), 2 Dewald Theron (Saamtrek), 1 Hanno Senekal (Saamtrek),

Replacements: 16 Louis Vivier (Rustenburg), 17 Ntlantla Myeko (Mafikeng), 18 Reobone Modieginyana (Klerksdorp), 19 Kamogelo Moeketsi (Sonop), 20 Thabiso Ndlovo (Klerksdorp), 21 Iwiwi Dwibile (Klerksdorp)

Limpopo: Nsuku Baloyi, Franko Coetzee, Brandon Cronjé, Zander de Ridder, Taylor du Plessis, Tendai Kgopa, Erik Knoetze, Carel Lourens, Masekela Manyama, Kutlwano Manyama, Kutlwano Maphanga, Xolan Mazibuko, Tiaan Meintjies, Dimpho Mphahlele, Tshmiswa Phindulo, Hlogi Rakoto, Gavin Rautenbach, Lucian Simpson, Christian Smith, Roy Stewart, Siphiwe Tjale, n Houwald

Mpumalanga Pumas: 15 Johan Nel (Lydenburg), 14 Lebogang Sedi (Krielpark), 13 Frans Stander (Tricardt), 12 Ricardo Schönfeldt (Middelburg), 11 Chulu Peter (Middelburg), 10 Tiaan Pretorius (Lydenburg), 9 Ayrial Barry (Goedehoop), 8 Chyle Bester (Nelspruit), 7 Jessie Bester (Bergland), 6 Micheal Meuleman (Malelane), 5 Sibusiso Shongwe (Ermelo), 4 Lifa Jambane (Nelspruit), 3 Zhander Habeck (Onverwacht), 2 Christo Stander (Klipfontein), 1 Andrè Pretorius (CR Swart)

Rerplacements: 16 Mdumiseni Ngwenya (Pionier), 17 Siyabonga Mabona (Oranjegloed), 18 Shane Thekwane (Malelane), 19 Thato Mokoena (Rietkuil), 20 Devon Nel (Nelspruit), 21 Wiehan van der Merwe( Standerton), 22 Mpumulelo Nhlapo (Ermelo)

Namibia: Robin Antonio, Ettiene Beukes, Lyle Beukes, Mitchell Beukes, Liam Compion, Christopher Deck, Wilbert Derks, Ettiene du Toit, David Farmer, Romano Green, Louis Karsten, Jaco Labuschagne, Cornez Liebenberg, WJ Otto, Samuel Poulton, Lean Rossouw, Tano Sivertsen, Michael Thuynsma, Brandon van Rensburg, Herschell van Wyk, Thinus van Wyk, Kenan Walters

South Western Districts: 15 Christo Lamprecht (Outeniqua), 14 Auburn Bezuidenhout (Wesbank), 13 Marno April (Outeniqua), 12 Tinsley Stuurman (Van Reede), 11 Stefan van Wyk (Outeniqua), 10 Hendrick Victor (Park), 9 Xander Botha (Outeniqua), 8 Micheal Frost (Park), 7 Macniel Matthews (Vorentoe), 6 Al-John Rabie (Bergsig), 5 Ashwin Botha (Volschenk), 4 Bennett Nortje (George Suid), 3 Thando Waxa (Knysna), 2 Liam Botha (Park), 1Stephan Posthumus (Hartenbos)

Replacements: 16 Devan (Frans Diaz), 17 Francious Cummins( St ’Mary’s), 18 Kolbé Uys (Wesbank), 19 Anton Potgieter (Outeniqua), 20 Tashwyne Titus (Saturnus), 21 Curtley Smith (Vorentoe), 22 Matthew Thorne (Pacaltsdorp)

Coaches: Damon Gysman , Ralph Michea

Valke: 15 Johan Maritz (Jan van Riebeeck), 14 Kgosi Modiga (Selcourt), 13 Ulrich Wiese (Vryheids-monument), 12 Franco Wagener (Emfulenipark), 11 Elliot Asieng (Witfield), 10 Tiaan Botes (DF Malherbe), 9 Jason Gregory (Northmead), 8 Franco Enslin (Concordia), 7 Joseph Lye (Vaalpark), 6 Henri Hartzer (Kollegepark), 5 Brink Marx (Vaalpark), 4 Nicholaas Jordaan (Die Arend), 3 Divan Meyer (Kollegepark), 2 Maxwell Motaung (Leeuwspruit), 1 Ruan Olivier (Kruinsig)

Replacements: 16 Bernard du Plessis (Vaalpark), 17 Jacob Nkwamba (Rynfield), 18 Thapelo Moshodi (Lumiere), 19 Exellence Enwerm (Oospark), 20 Frans Makgoane (Heidelberg Volkskool), 21 Katlego Mbewe (Kreft), 22 Kabelo Mokheti (Vaalpark)

Western Province: 15 Kerwin Stewart (Lochnerhof), 14 Johan Slabbert (Durbanville), 13 Keano Lindoor (Eikestad), 12 Ruben Labuschagne (Lochnerhof), 11 Junaid Abrahams (Van Riebeeckstrand), 10 Fabrizio Linnert (Northway), 9 Wian van der Sandt (Paarl Seunskool), 8 Niel Venter (Welgemoed), 7 Benjamin van Schalkwyk (Somerset House), 6 Jade Hendricks (Vredelust), 5 Andrè Bester (captain) (Durbanville), 4 Hannes van Rooyen (Gene Louw), 3 Jaco Claassen (Simon van der Stel), 2 Meiring Ebersohn (De Hoop), 1 Jovan Bekker (Gene Louw),

Replacements: 16 Mavniel Jacobs (Curro Durbanville), 17 Robert Rodgers (Rhenish), 18 Taliep Esau (Primrose RFC), 19 Jesse Linders (Somerset-Wes), 20 Liam Kloosman (Hendrik Louw), 21 Daneel Henn (Curro Durbanville), 22 Dalvon Blood (Beaumont),

Coacesh: Jan Brand, Winston Parring

Zimbabwe: Cole Onorati (St John's), Lance Annandale (St John's), Bradley Gambiza (St George's), Anthony Hadebe (CBC), Jordan Cowley (St John's), Simbarashe Muzivi (Gateway), Patrick Plunket (St John's), Nataizya Chininga (Prince Edward), Rukudzo Munyeza (St George's), Tawanda Muyeye (Peterhouse), Tinomukudza Chipfumbu (Prince Edward), Tadiwanashe Kadziyanike (St John's), Munashe Chaitezwi (Peterhouse), Tanaka Mukanya (Falcon), Michael Booth (St John's), Tanaka Tachiwona (MCS), Declan Ralphs (St John's), Simbarashe Chitaka (Falcon), Rory Plunket (St John's), Michael Frost (St John's), Kudakwashe Makoni (Prince Edward), Conor Campbell-Sparrow (Falcon)

Referees: Dean Benadie, Thys Smith, Johre Botha, Joey Klaaste-Salmans, Johan le Roux, Vusimuzi Msibi, Peter du Toit, Zarius Janse van Rensburg, Ruan Benadie

From SARU

Photo: SWD vs Blue Bulls on Day 2