Brandwag completes unbeaten Tinara Cup run
With fullback Wendell Uithaler demonstrating his outstanding running ability, Brandwag completed an unbeaten run in the Tinara Cup with a 26-0 win over Daniel Pienaar in a Kariega derby on Saturday.
The home team added to their earlier win over the Tigers this year – a much closer encounter they won 22-19 – and they also defeated Muir in their two matches to claim the 2025 bragging rights.
It was a dominant display by Brandwag, who had the better of possession and territory in the first half, which they turned into a 19-0 lead at the break.
Their dangerous backline was complemented by the thrust of Uithaler from the back and he showed superb footwork to dance his way through the Tigers’ defence to score Brandwag’s first and last tries.
As Brandwag poured on the pressure, gaps appeared in the visiting defence and this enabled big lock Damian le Roux, who runs like a centre, and wing Rezanio Petrus, to cross the whitewash.
Angelo Adams, often an attacking factor in midfield, added three conversions to their tally for a decisive victory.
Daniel Pienaar fought hard to gain some sort of parity in the second half, but they lacked the finesse and precision on attack to worry their opponents. Nonetheless, they showed great heart to limit the damage after halftime.
The other big match in Kariega saw Graeme College hold on against a determined Muir College outfit to secure a narrow 29-26 win. Graeme led 17-14 at the break.
In Gqeberha, Framesby shrugged off a few weeks on the sidelines by putting together a convincing performance to blank Marlow Agricultural 27-0.
It’s rare for a team as competitive as Marlow to go scoreless, and that speaks volumes about Framesby’s physical defensive work.
At the other end of the field, the home team seized their chances, with wing Damien Witbooi crossing for two of their five tries.
In Somerset West, Keano Beling scored all of Pearson’s points with a try, a conversion and penalty, as they went down 10-20 to Parel Vallei.
Nico Malan was made to work hard on their trip to Mossel Bay, but they triumphed in the end, scoring a hard-fought 24-17 win over Punt.
Waldo Krige scored a brace of tries and Pietman Kleinhans and Siya Heugh also went over, while Leighton Lawrence added two conversions.
Scorers:
Brandwag 26 (19) – Tries: Wendell Uithaler (2), Damian le Roux, Rezanio Petrus. Conversions: Angelo Adams (3). Daniel Pienaar 0.
Graeme College 29 (17) – Tries: Asakhe Ranuga (2), Lebo Mahasele, Akho Tonjeni, Ayola Mali. Conversion: Ethan Bokbaard (2). Muir College 26 (14) – Tries: Tyler Jansen (2), Onke Marola, Siyahluma Ralo. Conversions: Bulumko Kilani (3).
Framesby 27 – Tries: Damien Witbooi (2), Mondre van Heerden, David Matyani, Luke Didloft. Conversion: Jayden Brewis. Marlow Agricultural 0.
