Milnerton and Melkbosstrand look to return to winning ways on Friday
With both Milnerton and Melkbosstrand coming off losses over the last weekend, they will be itching for a chance to end their seasons on a positive note at their final big derby of the season on Friday.
Milnerton ran into an in-form Stellenberg team last Friday, losing 24-7, while Melkbosstrand had a difficult day against Brackenfell (48-15).
Friday’s match is the perfect opportunity for both teams to add another highlight to their respective campaigns as the winter sports season nears the end.
The last meeting between these two teams came down to the wire, with Melkbosstrand taking the victory, 16-15.
The visitors will be relying on the experience and composure of their fullback, Cyle Theys.
His winger, Ashton Januarie, came off the bench to score in their previous outing and will be keen for a chance to make an impact this weekend again.
The host’s inside centre, Frank Hitimana, is an exciting player to watch and could have a pivotal role to play for his team on Friday,
His big eighth man, Liberty Nyashanu, is also a livewire and one to keep an eye on.
On Saturday, Tygerberg and Brackenfell take each other on in a big northern suburbs FNB Classic Clash.
The Tigers will be desperate to get back to winning ways after Hoërskool Durbanville gave them a 91-0 hiding last week.
Brackenfell also went down against the Durbies the weekend before that but only lost by 45-10.
Last weekend, Brackenfell beat Melkbosstrand quite comfortably by 48-13 to get back to winning ways and they will want to keep that momentum going for this weekend’s clash.
The big eighth man, Raiden Rodney, came on as a substitution in that game and scored twice.
Rodney starts this weekend and will want to add to his tally.
The teams are:
Friday:
Milnerton vs Melkbosstrand at 20:30:
Milnerton: 15 Keegan Wood, 14 Carl Moatshe, 13 Seth Kleynhans, 12 Frank Hitimana, 11 Qhamani Mangele, 10 Devon Damons, 9 Raqeeb Kapery, 8 Liberty Nyashanu, 7 Cole Wegeworth, 6 Ethan Wilson, 5 Dylan Peverett, 4 Keenan Togni, 3 Khanyisa Tafeni, 2 Keagan Harding, 1 Liam Ross.
Melkbosstrand: 15 Cyle Theys, 14 Ashton Januarie, 13 Mikal Lessing, 12 Warrick Kotze, 11 Zion September, 10 Matayo Lambert, 9 Joshua Levi, 8 Janco Labuschagne, 7 Mossie Stadler, 6 Christiaan de Beer, 5 Jayden Pietersen, 4 Adriaan le Roux, 3 Christopher Palmer, 2 Caleb Jacobs, 1 Channing Titus.
Saturday:
Tygerberg vs Brackenfell at 13:20:
Tygerberg: 15 Higgen White, 14 Therlow Goudhard, 13 JD Pombo, 12 Luke Moses, 11 Mikyle Philander, 10 Marius Griebenow, 9 Shane Steenkamp, 8 Dillon Fillies, 7 Zuhayr Pillay, 6 Prince Misengue, 5 Tyrique van Reenen, 4 Gian Brand, 3 Ashton Maloy, 2 Ezra Glover, 1 Ethan Abrahams.
Brackenfell: 15 Cayden Davids, 14 Randy Kabamba, 13 Caden Scheffers, 12 Xavier Valentine, 11 Liam Lucas, 10 Sebastiaan Hahn, 9 Mickyle Smith, 8 Raiden Rodney, 7 Luhn van Wyk, 6 Nicholas van Wyk, 5 Ntsikayomzi Njomgonkulu, 4 Tiaan Crous, 3 Graigan Matroos, 2 Liyema Sithetho, 1 Johan Groenewald.
Other fixtures on Saturday:
12:30 – HTS Bellville vs Kasselsvlei; 12:30 – Fish Hoek vs Hoërskool Stellenbosh; 13:00 – DF Malan vs Hoërskool Bellville.
