Durbies vs Brackenfell in derby clash, Tygerberg to battle Milnerton
Hoërskool Durbanville hosts Brackenfell in a northern suburbs’ derby at 12:30 on Saturday. With sunny weather expected, the school should be packed with eager spectators from the surrounding area.
The last time the sides met, Durbanville claimed a 31-21 win.
They also won comfortably in 2023, triumphing 45-10 in a season in which they also took down Paarl Boys’ High.
It’s been a tougher season two years on for Durbanville, but Brackenfell would do well to get one over Durbies.
Durbanville will look to exploit space out wide, hoping to evade the often-narrow defensive line of Brackenfell, who are capable of cunning intercepts. Both sides have elusive wings with plenty of gas to burn.
Of course, whether they get the ball to distribute depends on the forwards. Brackenfell have been quick to the breakdown this season, and they will be focused on spoiling the hosts’ attacking moves.
In Parow, Tygerberg hosts Milnerton at 12:30 on Saturday. Neither side has put together the strongest of seasons, but they’ll look to take their frustrations out on each other in this first bout of the third term.
Tygerberg, with Springboks Eben Etzebeth and Marvin Orie among their alumni, enjoy playing physical rugby. Their forwards will be intent on dominating up front in the set pieces and at the breakdowns.
Milnerton, the alma mater of Bok centre Damian de Allende, plays a similar game themselves and also likes to give the ball air.
It’s going to be a physical battle. It’s true, too, that it is more tiring to defend than to attack, so both teams will need to cherish the clean possession they win. Accurate tactical kicking will be key.
Ball possession and set piece supremacy will go a long way towards deciding the result.
Teams:
Tygerberg: N/A
Milnerton: 15 Chadwin Sellidon, 14 Leo Weber, 13 Sebastien Stroobants, 12 Morgan Lodewyk, 11 Litha Tasana, 10 Zaide Vigeland, 9 Andrew Kansley, 8 Jeremy Armstrong, 7 Joshua Vomberg, 6 Keagan Africa, 5 Kgaugelo Mokgobu, 4 Xavier Womarans, 3 Dane van der Merwe, 2 Divine Ambrose, 1 Chadley Davids.
Durbanville: 15 Cole Carls, 14 Kyle Doyle, 13 Michael Shaw, 12 Tiaan Kearns, 11 Zayde Cloephas, 10 Kyle Albertus, 9 Lorenzo Brogneri, 8 Adriaan Freemantle, 7 Ethan Swartz, 6 Zay-Winn Januarie, 5 Anroux Barnard, 4 Ruan Vosloo, 3 Ruan van Wyk, 2 Juan Smit, 1 Eli Pedro.
Brackenfell: 15 Zane van Schalkwyk, 14 Deros Manya, 13 Luhle Ngqentsu, 12 Yibonge Malote, 11 Migile Carelse, 10 Junior Louw, 9 Jean Oosthuizen, 8 Wade Fortuin, 7 Kamva Simama, 6 Seth Braaf, 5 Zander van Zyl, 4 Jeandre Limby, 3 Liam Hine, 2 Ethan Carr, 1 Siraaj Cook.
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