Glenwood and Maritzburg celebrate 102 years of rugby history with their 2023 rematch this Saturday
A rivalry that spans 102 years and 175 games, there is no shortage of history between these schools.
In the 2022 season, Glenwood was a dominating force, defeating College in both encounters. Although close victories at 23-22 and 28-22, the Green Machine managed to secure the win each time.
The 2023 season paints a slightly different picture. At their first game this year, Maritzburg took a 42-15 victory over Glenwood.
This is not to say Glenwood hasn’t had a great season, earning ten victories against some formidable competition.
Maritzburg is leading the charge, however, with fourteen victories so far. One of these successes was against Affies, earning an 50-31 win over the Pretorians.
Saturday should provide some highly competitive rugby in what will be both schools final fixture of the season.
Although Glenwood and Maritzburg will be rivals this weekend, their players will be allies in the days to come as they form part of the SA u8 squad that takes on France and England on the 15th and 19th of August respectively.
Glenwood will be represented by Lithemba Mfupi, and Maritzburg will be represented by Phiwayinkosi Kubeka and Luyanda Kunene.
The teams:
Glenwood High School – 15 Jaco Williams, 14 Okonta Chijindu, 13 Johandrê van Rooyen, 12 M.J Schoeman, 11 Bakhosibakhe Gamede, 10 Andrew Martins, 9 Tyrique Hartnick, 8 Siya Klaas, 7 Tumisho Mofidokoane, 6 Keegan Goosen, 5 Kwandokuhle Dlamini, 4 Siphe Xaba, 3 Bongani Dlamini, 2 Michael Betts, 1 Njemba Mgomba.
Maritzburg College – 15 Swelihle Mbatha, 14 Langelihle Makhathini, 13 Ayrton van der Linde, 12 Nkululeko Sithole, 11 Colm Reardon, 10 Luc du Toit, 9 Rhett Quinn, 8 Sasha Kadira, 7 Kevin Ayliffe, 6 Travis Walton, 5 Jake Jansen, 4 Bohlale Maphisa, 3 Aiden Botha, 2 Elbie Mouton, 1 Codi Robinson.
