Northwood Knights and DHS conclude their seasons with clash between them
Maritzburg College and Pretoria Boys High School are racking up the fixtures and more importantly the wins this year with an impressive volume of games. Saturday will be the 18th game for both schools, and it should be quite the encounter.
To add even more ante to the event, it will serve as a rematch. Maritzburg won the first game, defeating Pretoria Boys High on their home turf. This time round, Maritzburg will be hosting.
Maritzburg has earned 12 wins so far against top competition from around the country. In their last game, they took a massive victory over Affies, ending the game at 50-31.
Maritzburg’s successful season was evident through their representation on the Sharks Craven Week side. Seven of their players made the squad, namely, Phiwayinkosi Khubeka, Sasha Kadira, Luyanda Kunene, Elbie Mouton, Aiden Botha, Kuhle Mthimkulu and Jake Jansen. In addition to this, Kunene and Khubeka were selected for the SA Schools side.
Pretoria currently has 11 seasonal wins, meaning this game could bring them and College to a tie or put Maritzburg one more game ahead.
Pretoria was represented by Kitso Mokoena and Ntsako Ndhlovu on the Bulls Craven Week side.
Another game to look out for is Northwood vs Durban High School, also taking place this Saturday.
DHS has secured their position as one of the best rugby schools in KZN, and the country, in 2023.
Six of Durban High School’s players were selected for the Sharks Craven Week side, those being Christian Everitt, Simphiwe Ngobese, Hopewell Ntshangase, Weinrich Basson, Maurice Willemse and Zingce Simka. Ngobese was selected for the SA Schools side, Everitt was selected for the SA Schools ‘A’ side and Ntshangase was selected for the SA u18 Sevens squad.
Northwood was represented by Vuyo Gwiji on the Sharks Craven Week side; Gwiji was subsequently selected for the SA Schools ‘A’ side. Siyanda Nkosi, of Northwood, was selected for the SA U18 Sevens squad.
When the Knights and DHS take the field on Saturday, it will be both schools’ final fixture of 2023. This game will also serve as a rematch. Durban won the first encounter on their turf, while Northwood will be hosting on Saturday.
The teams:
Maritzburg College vs Pretoria Boys’ High in Pietermaritzburg at 14:00:
Maritzburg College: 15 Luyanda Kunene, 14 Langelihle Makhathini, 13 Ayrton van der Linde, 12 Swelihle Mbatha, 11 Colm Reardon, 10 Luc du Toit, 9 Rhett Quinn, 8 Sasha Kadira, 7 Kevin Ayliffe, 6 Travis Walton, 5 Jake Jansen, 4 Bohlale Maphisa, 3 Aiden Botha, 2 Elbie Mouton, 1 Phiwayinkosi Kubheka.
Pretoria Boys’ High School: 15 Kyle Hezlett, 14 Itu Baloyi, 13 Christopher Smith, 12 Rickus Wessels, 11 Ntsako Baloyi, 10 Keethan Fitz, 9 Joshua Naude, 8 Etienne du Preez, 7 Stephen Adams, 6 Thapelo Mphela, 5 Tshepiso Shikhibana, 4 Randy Muzungu, 3 Ofentse Moeng, 2 Shaun Schurmann, 1 Kitso Mokoena.
Northwood vs Durban High School in Durban at 19:30:
Northwood School: 15 Ramutuku Sikhakhane, 14 Kwenzo Dlamini, 13 Siyanda Nkosi, 12 Cade Latham, 11 Nokutenda Gunda, 10 Keith Chirwa, 9 Graeham de Swardt, 8 Siyanda Mabuza, 7 Enzo van Niekerk, 6 Alu Nte, 5 Vuyo Gwiji, 4 Ethan Macey, 3 Phiko Zuka, 2 Luthando Makula, 1 Reuben Vos.
Durban High School: 15 Bandile Zama, 14 Ntando Mavuso, 13 Amahle Mazibuko, 12 Hlumelo Madikane, 11 Maurice Willemse, 10 Deano Boesak, 9 Florensen Ockhuis, 8 Sibusiso Mahlangu, 7 Siseko Mani, 6 Dale Hendrike, 5 Weinrich Basson, 4 Sima Hlabisa, 3 Simphiwe Ngobese, 2 Christian Everitt, 1 Siyanda Dlamini.
