Only one will be left standing between Garsfontein and EG Jansen
There will only be one left standing after the long-anticipated clash between EG Jansen and Garsfontein when the two giants meet on Saturday in their last round robin clash of the SDC Noordvaal Cup Division.
Both these two proud rugby schools are yet to suffer defeat in the division thus far leaving a trail of victims behind them as they steamrolled onwards in their search for silverware.
EG Jansen will look to capitalize on their home ground advantage, with the Garsie Bere having to travel to Boksburg. The star-studded team from Boksburg has proved that they are indeed a massive contender to be crowned champions beating Monument 41-17 away from home in what might arguably be their biggest victory for the campaign to date.
Their live-wire fullback, David Twala, will be in action again on Saturday and will have the Bere defenders on their toes for the full 70-minutes as he looks to capitalize on any weaknesses in the Garsfontein defence.
Upfront it will be the man packing down at the side of the scrum Reon Pretorius who will look to light the fire among his big men, to counter the imposing pack from Pretoria.
Garsfontein, on the other hand, has enjoyed the dominance they’ve had upfront dominating the set pieces throughout their campaign, they’ve been especially strong at scrum time and will look to stamp their authority early on. De Wet Lottering has been exceptional in the front row as the hooker can be labelled as a fourth loose forward, wreaking havoc at ruck time as well as being a menace with ball in hand. He has been well supported by the Craven week eight-man Divan Brits, who has dominated the physical battle upfront in the trenches.
At the back it will be Demitri Erasmus who has a point to prove after making SA Schools but missing out on a SA u18 selection. The flyer on outside centre has the stage set as he will go toe to toe with the leading try scorer of the competition, Juandre Jacobs, who has been exceptional for EG Jansen.
Waterkloof will host Monument in their annual Premier Interschools clash in Pretoria and will decide which team ends up in the third place on the log. Monument has experienced a difficult season and will look to create some much-needed continuity. Jamaal Feldman will be one to look out for as he packs down at the back of the scrum. Feldman has been instrumental to the Wit Bulle’s attack with his strong, imposing ball carries.
Waterkloof will look to upset the Witbulle’s rhythm on home soil to come out on top for the first time since 2019, when they were crowned victors by 28-21. Hernus Marais will aim to continue his good form by being a danger from the back in the 15 jumper, with Jean Jooste looking to counter Feldman’s presence upfront.
Marais Viljoen will play hosts to the dangerous outfit from Krugersdorp in the form of Noordheuwel. The team from Krugersdorp will look to get back to winning ways after falling agonisingly short against EG Jansen, loosing 31-29 last week. With both teams out of contention for a playoff spot, it will be a battle to sign off their respective campaigns on a high.
The teams:
EG Jansen vs Garsfontein at 12:30 in Boksburg:
EG Jansen: 15 David Twala, 14 R-Jay Pieterson, 13 Jeandre Jacobs, 12 Keanu Engelbrecht, 11 Cameron van Wyk, 10 Ruan van Heerden, 9 Gordon Smith, 8 Gerhard van Aswegen, 7 Reon Pretorius, 6 Zaide-Leigh Rippenaar, 5 Michael Devy, 4 Ettiene Smith, 3 Marnus Swarts, 2 Danre Pike, 1 Shawn Simpson.
Garsfontein: 15 Jason Hugo, 14 Ruan Enslin, 13 Demitri Erasmus, 12 Heinrich Cloete, 11 Cassie Prinsloo, 10 Nicallen Gabrielson, 9 Zian Cilliers, 8 Divan Brits, 7 Harmand Aucamp, 6 Stephan Pretorius, 5 Jacques Swarts, 4 Aiden King, 3 Leighton Cloete, 2 De Wet Lottering, 1 DA Swart.
Waterkloof vs Monument at 12:30 in Pretoria:
Waterkloof: 15 Hernus Marais, 14 Waldemar Griesel, 13 Riwan van Aswegen, 12 Reuven Ferreira, 11 Sjaan Steyn, 10 Franco Cronje, 9 Francois Viljoen, 8 Dale Arlow, 7 Jean Jooste, 6 Happy Makate, 5 Stephan de Beer, 4 Dylan Knoetze, 3 Luan Brown, 2 Stephan Jacobsz, 1 Marnus Maritz.
Monument: 15 Kealan Milton, 14 Hanu Fourie, 13 Jody Schambreel, 12 Zain Henery, 11 Ernesto Oersen, 10 Daylon Myners, 9 Ceano Everson, 8 Jamaal Feldman, 7 Nathan Erasmus, 6 Geoffrey French, 5 RJ Barnard, 4 Ruan Koekmoer, 3 Roelf Jacobz, 2 Tristan da Costa, 1 Muller van Reenen.
Marais Viljoen vs Noordheuwel at 12:30 in Alberton:
Marais Viljoen: 15 Franco Horn, 14 Brandon Els, 13 Juandre Theron, 12 Henrico Germishuizen, 11 Progress Sithole, 10 Giacchino Gerber, 9 Caydinn Fredericks, 8 Stephan van Deventer, 7 Chphas van Biljon, 6 Phillip Jonker, 5 Bjorn Pieterson, 4 Dian Scheepers, 3 Dylan Alberts, 2 Lohan van Schalkwyk, 1 Calum Botha.
Noordheuwel: 15 Jade Muller, 14 Jenemo Luiters, 13 Jared Coetzee, 12 Marshall de Vos, 11 Keaton van Deventer, 10 JT Kapank, 9 Coun-Lee Koekman, 8 Marco Maree, 7 Ludie Schutte, 6 Juan Fourie, 5 Rudolph Coetzee, 4 Donovan Breedt, 3 Martin Nel, 2 Juandre Schoeman, 1 Meyer Opperman.
