Kwaggas outclass Nico Malan in King Price Derby Series
Outeniqua continued their impressive start to the 2026 season with a commanding 45–0 victory over Nico Malan of Humansdorp in their King Price Derby Series clash in George on Saturday.
The Kwaggas entered the fixture on the back of a massive 99–0 win over Worcester Gimnasium the previous week. Coaches Henry Grimes and Jandré Blom were wary of complacency after such a runaway result, but their side delivered another disciplined and emphatic performance.
Outeniqua led 19–0 at halftime, with left wing Heiliano Beukes striking first in the 17th minute. His pacey finish also earned him the Suzuki Game Changing Moment award.
Scrumhalf Fagon Hendriks added a brace, including a spectacular second try from a 50‑metre snipe off a scrum. Hendriks kept the visitors’ defence guessing throughout the match and was one of the standout performers on the day.
“We made a lot of errors, but it would be greedy to be unhappy with a 45–0 scoreline. We have a young side — 11 of our players are still in Grade 11. We also made more than 100 tackles at a 96% completion rate, so I’m happy with the performance,” said Grimes afterwards.
Outeniqua’s backline proved decisive. Fullback Darnell Delport, inside centre Jade Lothering, Beukes, and Hendriks all produced influential displays. Lothering was particularly effective, consistently carrying over the gain line to keep the Kwaggas on the front foot. Delport’s all‑round contribution earned him the King of the Match accolade.
For Nico Malan, early defensive resilience faded as mistakes crept in, preventing them from stringing phases together or applying sustained pressure. Flanker Ruben van Dijk and tighthead prop Drikus Kruger were among the few bright spots for the visitors.
This same group from Humansdorp defeated Outeniqua 22–5 in 2024 when the teams met as u16s at the Jean de Villiers Festival hosted by Paarl Gimnasium — a reminder of how quickly fortunes can shift.
Scorers:
Outeniqua 45 (19) – Tries: Fagon Hendriks (2), Heiliano Beukes, Darnell Delport, Matthew Prins, Aldo Gouws. Conversions: Tyler Marais (5). Nico Malan 0.
Other Results:
u16A: Outeniqua 71, Nico Malan 24.
u15A: Outeniqua 49, Nico Malan 12.
u14A: Outeniqua 38, Nico Malan 5.
