Milnerton outlasts stubborn Stellenberg, Outeniqua wins at Durbanville
Last Saturday, Milnerton High fell to a narrow 36-42 loss against a resilient Bishops team. On Saturday, they were the team that pulled off a comeback, clawing their way back from 0-12 down at halftime to beat Stellenberg High 14-12.
As has been the case for the entire season, captain Morgan Lodewyk led from the front. On Saturday, the burly centre crossed for a try to breathe life back into his side’s challenge.
Throughout the match, his physicality in the midfield caused Stellies problems, and it wore down the visitors.
Meanwhile, fullback Chadlin Sellidon, another shining light for Millies, also bagged a try and, crucially, converted both five-pointers to see his side to a tight two-point victory.
Stellenberg was left frustrated that they were unable to replicate their dominant first half performance in the second stanza. Their tries were scored by captain Christiaan Jansen van Rensburg and outside centre Luka Tonitz.
The big difference in the second half was a much-improved Milnerton set-piece, which forced the Jade Brigade onto the back foot, with Millies taking charge of the battle for territory and possession.
Moving on, Stellenberg’s season ends with a huge derby on Saturday against Hoërskool Durbanville. Milnerton, meanwhile, welcomes Strand on the same day.
Durbies hosted Outeniqua on Saturday. In a low-scoring match, it was the visitors from George who edged it 8-5.
Both sides, typically, like to get the ball out to their backs and to play the game at speed, but that was far from the case on Saturday.
Wet weather led to the game being slowed down as handling became difficult in the slippery conditions. The defining aspect of the contest was the physicality of both teams on defence, leading to only one try apiece being scored.
Ultimately, it was the boot of Kwaggas‘ reserve, Taylor Marias, that separated the sides.
Durbanville will be frustrated to have lost at home because it was a game that could so easily have gone their way. They’ll have an opportunity to right the ship at home next Saturday, and it doesn’t get any bigger than a derby against their great rivals, Stellenberg.
Outeniqua will draw satisfaction from the fact that they were able to win while not playing their game. They end their season in George next weekend, with a tricky challenge from HTS Drostdy lying in wait. .
Scorers
Milnerton 14 (0) – Tries: Morgan Lodewyk, Chadlin Sellidon. Conversions: Chadlin Sellidon (2); Stellenberg 12 (12) – Tries: Luka Tonitz, Christian Jansen van Rensburg. Conversion: Daniel Mongie.
Outeniqua 8 – Try: Devino Bernado. Penalty: Taylor Marias; Durbanville 5 – Try: Cole Carls.
Other Results
U19 – Milnerton II 0 Stellenberg II 48, Milnerton III 0 Stellenberg III 49; Durbanville II 25 Outeniqua II 19, Durbanville III 31 Outeniqua III 5, Durbanville IV 26 Outeniqua IV 0, Durbanville V 0 Outeniqua V 14.
U16 – Milnerton A 5 Stellenberg A 48, Milnerton B 3 Stellenberg B 54; Durbanville A 20 Outeniqua A 22, Durbanville B 14 Outeniqua B 0, Durbanville C 15 Outeniqua C 5.
U15 – Milnerton A 8 Stellenberg A 39, Milnerton B 0 Stellenberg B 47, Milnerton C 0 Stellenberg C 53; Durbanville A 11 Outeniqua A 10, Durbanville B 36 Outeniqua B 22, Durbanville C 0 Outeniqua C 10.
U14 – Milnerton A 7 Stellenberg A 24, Milnerton B 0 Stellenberg B 53, Milnerton C 0 Stellenberg C 37; Durbanville A 14 Outeniqua A 36, Durbanville B 26 Outeniqua B 0, Durbanville C 17 Outeniqua C 14, Durbanville D 7 Outeniqua D 12.
