Mnebelele’s hat-trick trumped by Jeppe’s Maphisa

The match will undoubtedly be remembered for the individual brilliance of Bokamoso Maphisa and Siphosethu Mnebelele both of whom scored hat-tricks for their teams.

However, it was Jeppe’s cohesive teamwork that ultimately made the difference, enabling them to emerge victorious and claim the honors on this exciting day of rugby, walking away with a 43-31 win.

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With a collective effort from the entire team, Jeppe High School for Boys managed to secure a well-deserved victory, finishing the match with a 12-point advantage, marking a thrilling and memorable encounter for all the fans and players present at Collard Field.

During the first half, both teams displayed tremendous determination and skill, resulting in a tight contest. At halftime, the scores were deadlocked at 17-17, leaving everything to play for in the second half.

As the match resumed, Jeppe’s winger, Bokamoso Maphisa, proved to be the standout performer, exhibiting his remarkable scoring ability by notching up an impressive hat-trick of tries. Maphisa’s blistering speed and clinical finishing were pivotal in pushing Jeppe ahead on the scoreboard.

On the other side, King Edward VII’s hooker, Siphosethu Mnebelele, also showcased his talent, mirroring Maphisa’s performance with a sensational hat-trick of his own. The South African Schools hooker displayed his power and skillful play in the set-pieces and open play proved to be a formidable challenge for Jeppe’s defense.

However, despite Mnebelele’s efforts, King Edward VII couldn’t overcome Jeppe’s tenacity and overall team performance. Jeppe’s players displayed were able to execute their game plan with precision and capitalizing on their scoring opportunities.

Thulani Tshabalala, in particular, played a pivotal role for Jeppe. Not only did he kick exceptionally well, converting six of his placement kicks, but he also displayed his pace on the wing.

With a collective effort from the entire team, Jeppe High School for Boys managed to secure a well-deserved victory, finishing the match with a 10-point advantage. The final scoreline stood at 41-31 in favor of Jeppe,

It turned out to be an exhilarating and closely fought encounter. The match provided an enthralling display of sportsmanship from both teams.

The Red Army have a chance to return to winning ways when they face Maritzburg College next.

Point Scorers:

Jeppe High School for Boys 43 (17) – Tries: Bokamoso Maphisa (3), Khuthadzo Rasivhaga, Bryce Samuel, Kaleb Burger. Conversions: Thulani Tshabalala (5) Penalties: Thulani Tshabalala. King Edward VII 31 (17) – Tries: Siphosethu Mnebelele (3), Vusi Moyo, Timi Oluwole. Conversions: Vusi Moyo (3). 

The teams:

Jeppe High School for Boys: 15 Khuthadzo Rasivhaga, 14 Thulani Tshabalala, 13 McMillen Mongwana, 12 Exauce Kevani, 11 Bokamoso Maphisa, 10 Matthew Coetzee, 9 Bryce Samuel, 8 Mosiki Ndlaba, 7 Sean Mills, 6 Lesedi Masemola, 5 Luke Cannon, 4 Risima Khosa, 3 Luca Trevisan, 2 Kaleb Burger, 1 Ricardo Brandao.

King Edward VII: 15 Tristan Maugeri, 14 Caleb Lombard, 13 Olunje Mehlomakulu, 12 Tirhani Masondo, 11 Timi Oluwole, 10 Vusi Moyo, 9 Ruan Van Rensburg, 8 Kebotile Maake, 7 Thandolwethu Biyela, 6 James Kabrowisky , 5 Andrew Engelbrecht, 4 Thomas Beling, 3 Joshua Aube, 2 Siphosethu Mnebelele, 1 Lesedi Moloi.

Results:

u19A: Jeppe High School for Boys 43, King Edward VII 31
u19B: Jeppe High School for Boys 17, King Edward VII 10
u16A: Jeppe High School for Boys 0, King Edward VII 32
u15A: Jeppe High School for Boys 12, King Edward VII 28
u14A: Jeppe High School for Boys 15, King Edward VII 8