Kwaggas on top in annual derby against Oakdale Landbou
Outeniqua had a last chance to flex their muscles on their home field against their old rivals, Oakdale Landbou, before preparations begin to host the 2023 Craven Week during the holiday.
The Kwaggas defeated Oakdale by 25-14.
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The home team are experiencing a dream season, they’ve only lost twice, against two of the strongest sides in the country, Grey College (19-17) and Garsfontein (19-8) and 15 Kwagga players have been selected to represent the SWD region at the Craven Week.
They managed to subdue the Oakdale attack throughout most of the game, letting only one try slip early on, and not conceding again until the very end of the game, by which time their victory had been secured.
The home team’s big loosehead, Ruan Swart, crossed the line twice and the other two tries also came from the forward pack, with Jeffwin Wesso (no. 8) and Dewald Gerber (flanker) scoring for Outeniqua.
They have been a team who has stood out for their exciting backline play this season, with players like Andrew Stopforth (flyhalf), Ashwin Damons (winger) and JJ Daters (winger) often spearheading the attack, seeing them switch up their point of attack to adjust for the conditions and their opponents show how professional this team is.
The SWD team will definitely be one to watch this year, judging by the quality of players on show in these two teams this weekend.
For the visitors, it was their goal-kicking no. 8, Erick Steyn, who stood out, but they will have to wait until next year for another chance to better their old rivals on the farm in Riversdale.
Strand achieved a big statement victory against Worcester Gimnasium.
Their centre pair, Gino Cupido and Geranzo Plaatjies managed three tries between them, and flyhalf, Tyron Nicholas‘ aim was steady to secure a one-point advantage over the Gimmies.
This is a great bounce back for the team from Strand after their disappointing loss to Brackenfell (26-18) last weekend, Worcester Gimnasium has been playing exceptional rugby this year, and they are a difficult team to overcome.
Worcester’s hooker and vice-captain, Armand Croeser, scored a hat trick for his side, but it was not enough to topple the home team.
Schoonspruit survived a late fightback by Piketberg in their FNB Classic Clash to win 14-13 in a countryside classic.
Kasselsvlei made use of their forwards in their attack, with their hooker, Ferlin Julies, and no. 8, Lorenzo Rodericks, scoring a brace each in their 25-13 victory over Scottsdene.
Scorers:
Outeniqua 25 (15) – Tries: Ruan Swart (2), Jeffwin Wesso, Dewald Gerber. Conversion: JT Strydom Penalty: Strydom. Oakdale Landbou 14 (7) – Tries: Roy Viljoem, Rayleen Albert. Conversions: Erick Steyn (2).
Strand 30 – Tries: Gino Cupido (2), Grezano Plaatjies. Conversions: Tyron Nicholas (3). Penalties: Nicholas (3). Worcester Gimnasium 29 – Tries: Armand Croeser (3), Carick Kustoor, Hope Dliso. Conversions: Kustoor (2).
HTS Bellville 19 – Tries: Clayton Wolfe (2), Rodrich Haarvoor. Conversions: Wolfe, Matthew Hendricks. Melkbosstrand 18 – Tries: Ashton January, Christopher Palmer. Conversion: Nathan Julies. Penalties: Julies (2).
Robertson 39 – Tries: Sean Cedras, Tyron April, Mullan Burger, Luke Davids, Brad-Leigh Cookson. Conversion: Cedras, Yannick du Plessis. Hermanus 27.
Kasselsvlei 25 – Tries: Ferlin Julies (2), Lorenzo Rodericks (2). Conversion: Curtleigh Kiewiets. Penalty: Kiewiets. Scottdene 13 – Try: Tyres Lewis. Conversion: Tyrone Titus. Penalties: Titu (2).
Lutzville 17 – Tries: Lorenzo Sedeman, Jordan du Preez, Keithin Visagie. Conversion: Leschwin Stevens. Calvinia 12.
Labori 24 – Tries: Christiaan Kershoff, Xavier de Wee, Leo de Wet, Anwill Olivier. Conversions: De Wee (2). Wellington High 13.
Piketberg 13 – Try: Requin Lesh. Conversion: Altino Perdo. Penalties: Perdo (2). Schoonspruit 14.
Hoërskool Vredendal 24 – Tries: Calvin du Toit, Daule Rademeyer, Thydrin Lott. Conversions: Derrick van der Westhuizen (2). Penalty: Van der Westhuizen. Augsburg Gimnasium 22 – TBC
Other results:
u19A – Swartland 22, Langenhoven Gim 7.
u19B – Outeniqua 23, Oakdale Landbou 8; Strand 31, Worcester Gimnasium 31.
u16 – Oakdale Landbou 25, Outeniqua 19; Strand 24, Worcester Gimnasium 3.
u15 – Oakdale 14, Outeniqua 12; Strand 21, Worcester Gimnsaium 3; Hermanus 17, Robertson 15.
u14 – Outeniqua 36, Oakdale 5; Strand 31, Worcester Gimnasium 10.
