Collard Field to host exciting Monument clash
It’s become a staple, a fixture that has drawn large crowds over the past few years, and Saturday promises to be no different.
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As always, a mouth-watering clash between Jeppe High School for Boys and the Wit Bulle, from Hoërskool Monument, is set to deliver a tasty treat of schoolboy rugby.
After claiming the bragging rights with an impressive 47–31 victory on the Ras van Rooyen, in Krugersdorp, in 2024, Jeppe will head into the rematch brimming with confidence, especially as the match takes place on their home ground, the revered Collard Field.
However, it’s a new season and a new-look Jeppe side that features some exciting young talent. Already this season, Jeppe has been in the spotlight, especially when they scored a scintillating victory over their arch-rivals, King Edward VII School (KES).
They’ve also shown glimpses of their dangerous potential, holding their own against Rondebosch Boys’ High, a likely top-10 side this year, and putting 31 points past Grey College, at the recent NMI Toyota North/South Tournament, in Stellenbosch.
Considering the quality within their ranks, their success is not surprising. They’re led by the attacking flair of captain and scrumhalf, Talent Sithole. Just behind him, Nehemia Hollenbach has been doing a good job of pulling the strings at flyhalf and has consistently helped set outside centre Lindelani Nkambule on the front foot.
The Wit Bulle haven’t had the best start to their campaign, but it’s a well-established fact that the men from Krugersdorp are never to be written off. Eager to ignite their season, the coaching staff has shuffled the midfield, with 2024’s Grant Khomo star Juandré Ehlers earning a call-up to the starting XV.
His imposing frame offers their 2025 standout, fly-half Jaydon Viljoen, another attacking weapon, while also adding a defensive punch.
Meanwhile, KES welcomes another traditional rival, Pretoria Boys High, to Johannesburg, on Saturday. The Reds have been plagued by injuries, which have led to several enforced changes. Captain Sam Bruwer shifts from the blindside to openside flanker, with Michael Bownes trading his lock jersey for the number 7 shirt.
In the backline, Ntsako Shivuri slots in at inside centre to partner with the dangerous Sky Segal, while Grant Khomo wing Joshua Wilkinson brings attacking flair to the left wing.
Although the Candies fell short against Jeppe in their season opener, they bounced back in style with a 64–16 dismantling of Parktown Boys’ High in a match that showcased not only their offensive versatility but also their defensive steel.
Inside centre Tyler Mason will provide a stern test for Shivuri’s defence while fly-half Reinier Kruger could play a decisive role in the outcome.
TEAMS
Jeppe High School for Boys vs Hoërskool Monument at 14:00 in Johannesburg
Jeppe High School for Boys: 15 Dalitso Milanzi, 14 Ndimphiwe Mjiji, 13 Lindelani Nkambule, 12 Phano Letsie, 11 Lethabo Mashao, 10 Nehemia Hollenbach, 9 Talent Sithole, 8 Mihle Dyakala, 7 Grady Ngui, 6 Kuhle Shitanglu, 5 Glodi Tshimpamba, 4 Lagan Leisher, 3 Aluwani Ndlovu, 2 Ayanda Funeka, 1 Joshua Hamman.
Monument: 15 Ewan van der Walt, 14 Jason Joubert, 13 Viandré van Loggenberg, 12 Juandré Ehlers, 11 Ruan Genis, 10 Jaydon Viljoen, 9 Evan Bernhardi, 8 Vincent Roberts, 7 Ryno van der Westhuizen, 6 Siya Ncube, 5 Dean Hartman, 4 Janco Pretorius, 3 Danie Smith, 2 Reghardt Ernst, 1 Dexter Chiyangwa.
King Edward VII School vs Pretoria Boys High at 13:45 in Johannesburg
King Edward VII School: 15 Indibabale Mboniswa, 14 Christopher White, 13 Sky Segal, 12 Ntsako Shivuri, 11 Joshua Wilkinson, 10 Andrew Jackson, 9 Regan McGurk, 8 Chinedu Amadi, 7 Michael Bownes, 6 Sam Bruwer, 5 Ashton Vreugdenburg, 4 Tyron Smith, 3 Dylan Budler, 2 Tristan Randall, 1 Kenneth Prins.
Pretoria Boys High: 15 Kwanda Mabuza, 14 Blake Mager, 13 Callum Nel, 12 Tyler Mason, 11 Neo Matlaletsa, 10 Reinier Kruger, 9 Michael Fourie, 8 Akin Akingbola, 7 Banele Mashaba, 6 Tristin Heinz, 5 Nils Pabst, 4 Queenton Mncube, 3 Shiloh Beaton, 2 Marnus Wessels, 1 Jeffrey Singo.
11:15 – Northcliff High School vs Midstream College.
