Northwood Knights have tough nut to crack against Jeppe

Although there are only a few games in KZN this weekend, the quality of these games should make up for it. 

Glenwood High School is contending with Clifton, the former taking no rest after defeating Kearsney last weekend.

Glenwood started the 2023 season off brilliantly, beating Voortrekker 72-0 in their first game.

They proceeded to earn two more consecutive victories. Later in the season, the defeated some tough competition, taking a 22-10 victory over Marlow Landbou followed by a 19-7 victory over Dale College.

Glenwood has been adaptable in their gameplay, using their strengths to capitalize on whatever opportunities present themselves. 

Clifton too started their season off with a huge win, defeating 73-0. Clifton has fought in every game and given their all until the last moment.

Despite being matched up with many big names, Clifton has put points on the board every game this season. They played exceptionally against St Andrew’s, earning them a 47-7 win. 

This is going to be an interesting match-up, delivering two different styles of rugby to the field. 

Jeppe High School are battling the Northwood Knights on Saturday. Northwood defeated Kearsney 14-10 and subsequently took a 61-29 win over St Charles College. The Knights will be fighting for their third victory. 

Jeppe is not going to make this an easy game for Northwood, though, as Jeppe has been demolishing much of the competition this season. Jeppe defeated St David’s 73-8 in their last game, they took the win over Westville at 43-31 and beat Queen’s 51-5. 

Jeppe and the Knights are going to have some serious competition on their hands.

The teams:

Glenwood: 15 Jaco Williams, 14 Tawanda Mashoni, 13 Okonta Chijindu, 12 MJ Schoeman, 11 Bukhosobakhe Gamede, 10 Andrew Martins, 9 Tyrique Hartnick, 8 Zuki Tom, 7 Kane Plasket-Burne, 6 Tumisho Mofidikoane, 5 Laythan Sheahan, 4 Jesse Venter, 3 William van Vuuren, 2 Keegan Goosen, 1 Lithemba Mfupi.

Clifton: 15 Camden Riley, 14 Ebenezer Mangue, 13 Sam Selikow, 12 Joshua Kennedy, 11 Mackenzie Haygarth, 10 Joe Rey, 9 Michael Langston, 8 Bryce Beeslaar, 7 Adam Zoio, 6 Nathan Shotland, 5 Ben van der Merwe, 4 Ben McElligot, 3 Njabulo Dlomo, 2 Levi Anastasis-Lan, 1 Simphiwe Ngcobo.

Jeppe High School: 15 Khuthadazo Rasivhaga, 14 Sanele Tshabangu, 13 Exauce Kevani, 12 MacMillen Mongwana, 11 Dikarabelo Moeketsi, 10 Matthew Coetzee, 9 Bryce Samuel, 8 Mosiki Ndlaba, 7 Ruben van Rensburg, 6 Lesedi Masimola, 5 Luke Cannon, 4 Risima Khosa, 3 Luca Trevisan, 2 Kaleb Burger, 1 Richardo Brandao.

Northwood: 15 Ramutuku Sikhakhane, 14 Nokutenda Gunda, 13 Siyanda Nkosi, 12 Siyanda Mabuza, 11 Kwenzo Dlamini, 10 Cade Latham, 9 Graeham de Swardt, 8 Enzo van Niekerk, 7 Casey Calitz, 6 Alu Nte, 5 Dewald Mostert, 4 Ethan Macey, 3 Phiko Zuka, 2 Luthando Makula, 1 Reuben Vos. 

Fixtures:

12:30 Glenwood vs Clifton; 13:30 Jeppe High School vs Northwood.