Boland Landbou overpowers Milnerton, DF Akademie and Porterville draw
Boland Landbou delivered a grand performance to hammer Milnerton High 83-0 on Saturday.
Millies were completely overwhelmed by the creativity and speed of the Farmers’ attack.
Tighthead prop Tiaan Malan, eighthman Daniel Hanse, flyhalf Gehano van Bo, and fullback Divan Meyer scored two tries apiece in a combined display of skill, speed, and power.
It was, unfortunately, a one-sided affair. Milnerton’s forwards had no solutions for the problems posed by the Paarl locals at the set-pieces and breakdowns.
Previewing the clash, it was noted that both sides have played difficult schedules this season, resulting in more losses than they’d usually experience. Against a team whose confidence has been dented by a long line of defeats, the Farmers let loose.
Millies will need to go back to the drawing board. They’ll need to improve their share of possession when they take on DF Akademie next weekend. Meanwhile, Boland Landbou will head into their local derby against Paarl Boys’ High with their confidence boosted.
DF Akademie was at Porterville on Saturday, where the combatants played to a 22-22 draw.
DF captain and hooker Meyer Brits twice crossed the try line to keep his side in the fight. The visitors’ tighthead prop Cor Hoving and right-wing Tarquin Newman also went over for five each.
Even when the visitors enjoyed dominance, the Porterville locals did not give way, fighting back to land blows of their own.
While DF might have been left frustrated by the result, they’ll aim to put that right when Milnerton High visits them next Saturday.
Scorers
Boland Landbou 83 – Tries: Divan Meyer (2), Gehano van Bo (2), Tiaan Malan (2), Daniel Hanse (2), Erchel Hanga, RE van Deventer, Kobus Jordaan, Steyn Lamprecht, AN Other. Conversions: Meyer (8), Charl du Plessis. Milnerton High 0.
DF Akademie 22 – Tries: Meyer Brits (2), Tarquin Newman, Cor Hoving. Conversion: Joshua Simon. Hoërskool Porterville 22 – N/A.
Other Results
U19 – Porterville II 20 DF Akademie II 12.
U16 – Porterville A 54 DF Akademie A 12.
U15 – Porterville A 54 DF Akademie A 3.
U14 – Porterville A 27 DF Akademie A 17.
