Dale and Selborne celebrate 131 years of rugby rivalry at their rematch on Saturday
In a tradition that has spanned three centuries, Dale and Selborne come together for their second game of 2023.
The first encounter took place on the 20th of May, with Selborne taking a 31-23 victory on their home soil.
Dale will look to even the score as they host Selborne this Saturday.
In terms of historic victories, Dale has earned 103, while Selborne has earned 75.
Saturday will provide some of the most competitive as well as anticipated fixtures of the year for both schools.
Graeme College and Queen’s College will also take the field this Saturday in what should be a high paced match.
Queen’s has proven time and time again that they are a team to be reckoned with this year. With 13 victories so far for 2023, it is clear that they can hold up against any competition that is put before them.
Graeme College has also had a successful season; they have earned nine victories and will be fighting for their tenth on Saturday.
Although the end of the rugby season is drawing near, there will be a number of fixtures taking place this weekend.
The teams:
Selborne College – 15 Siya Sakhela, 14 Thomas Braun, 13 Cole Schonknecht, 12 Chad de Beyer, 11 Anjolauluwa Sogbanmu, 10 Daniel Larkin, 9 Amani Somana, 8 Gcina Puzi, 7 Dewan du Preez, 6 Grant Day, 5 Josh Carr, 4 Zuko Poswa, 3 Nathi Nthuli, 2 Jordan Luck, 1 Sandi Msengana.
Dale College – 15 Oyama Kuse, 14 Cole van Staden, 13 Athenkosi Msileni, 12 Sokonwabo Ngcete, 11 Owethu Mpondo, 10 Phikolomzi Mtyalela, 9 Linembasa Mayoyo, 8 Lindokuhle Xozwa, 7 Uphendule Ntsomi, 6 Uminathi Ntsomi, 5 Sinovuyo Xuma, 4 Josh Hall, 3 Anda Bukula, 2 Liyabona Matyana, 1 Lwahluma Maki.
Graeme College vs Queen’s College at 14:00:
Graeme College – 15 Hlombe Kepe, 14 Olona Ngcobondwana, 13 Mu-Eed Fritz, 12 Kenneth Magau, 11 Licebo Ngwentle, 10 Xolisa Mdyesha, 9 Steven du Preez, 8 Fumani Baloyi, 7 Bhato Hlekani, 6 Ncwane Mbanjwa, 5 Abongile Golela, 4 Ayola Mali, 3 Sipho Mgidlana, 2 Soso Sizani, 1 Sango Mayekiso.
Queens’s College – 15 Siya Konki, 14 Jed Stone, 12 Litha Kulashe, 11 Thina Fenako, 10 Turshaan Hare, 9 Ryan Denston, 8 Axola Khatshwa, 7 Mbasa Nda, 6 Sisipho Mpaka, 5 Uyanda Mlungwana, 4 Thina Jaxa, 3 Abulele Bolotini, 2 Sbongakonke Mfeya, 1 Kyle Aylwin.
The fixtures:
12:30 – Hoërskool Grens vs Hudson Park; 12:40 – Grey High School vs Muir College; 14:00 – Graeme College vs Queen’s College; 14:30 – Nico Malan vs Die Brandwag (Uitenhage); 15:00 – Selborne College vs Dale College.
