Framesby awaits a wounded Outeniqua
Last May, Hoërskool Framesby lost 25-41 to Hoërskool Outeniqua in George. The Kwaggas will try to repeat that success in Gqerbeha on Saturday.
The hosts last played on 1 May, when they went down 26-45 to Hudson Park High in KuGompo City.
It has been a challenging season for Framesby, who have lost their last three matches. Overall, they have a record of six wins and five defeats.
Outeniqua gave Oakdale Landbou a tough game in Riversdal last weekend, but was eventually beaten 27-21.
They’ve put together a good season, playing attractive rugby while losing only two other games – 26-55 to Affies and 22-26 to Paarl Boys’ High. They’ve won six, and they also drew 24-24 with Hoërskool Waterkloof.
Framesby’s Miles Feltham has been a steady operator in the backline, controlling the attack whether at fullback or flyhalf. He could be the key to the hosts creating some attacking opportunities.
Kwaggas’ captain and loosehead prop Matthew Prins has led his side from the front this season, often serving as a powerful ball carrier. Outeniqua has shown plenty of grit up front, and Prins will be a challenge for the home front row to deal with in Saturday’s set pieces.
Nippy scrumhalf Fagon Hendricks has been at the heart of the Kwaggas’ attack, providing quick distribution from the breakdown, while contributing tries and assists when he sees an opportunity for a run from the base of the ruck.
The visitors, Outeniqua, will head into the contest as the favourite.
The Framesby 1st XV is well-rested, which might help them. Then again, it might work against them.
Despite Framesby having played 11 matches, Saturday’s showdown will be only their third home match in 2026.
They lost 34-35 to Nico Malan in their most recent home-ground outing, which means one has to go back to their season-opening 24-17 victory over St Andrew’s College on 14 March for the hosts’ last home win. They’ll be desperate to add another.
TEAMS
Hoërskool Framesby: 15 Miles Feltham, 14 Calestine Felkers, 13 Dieter Voigt, 12 Charles Blignaut, 11 Marco van Jaarsveld, 10 John van Rooyen, 9 Caristan Marney, 8 David Matyani, 7 Janco Faber, 6 Josh Potgieter, 5 MJ Bonthuys, 4 André Grundling, 3 Zandré Schnetler, 2 Hendré Viviers, Luke Didloft.
Hoërskool Outeniqua: 15 Darnell Delport, 14 Ray Jordon, 13 Jean Capes, 12 Jade Lothering, 11 Heiliano Beukes, 10 Tylor Marias, 9 Fagon Hendricks, 8 Aldo Gouws, 7 Andreas Gouws, 6 Wiaan Baard, 5 Franco Pienaar, 4 Sam Augustyn, 3 Logan Jacobs, 2 Chunks Olivier, 1 Matthew Prins (captain).
