Outeniqua downs Boland Landbou, Bellville wins with the boot
Hoërskool Outeniqua vs Boland Landbou
Hoërskool Outeniqua made their home supporters happy, defeating Boland Landbou 34-24 in a fast-paced battle in George on Saturday.
Both sides brought flair and power to the contest, with cross-kicks, darting runs that broke the defensive lines, and rolling mauls proving to be effective weapons.
In the second half, Outeniqua outside centre Gerrit Janse van Rensburg pulled off a similar feat, but still had to use his speed to get around a couple of covering defenders before pinning the ball to the ground for five points.
The main difference between the sides was the Kwaggas’ finishing when they got themselves to within striking distance of the try line. Captain and loosehead prop Matthew Prins and blindside flank Bradley Steyl both powered through a swarm of defenders from close range to score tries. The Farmers, meanwhile, came up short from close range on a number of occasions.
While the scoreboard reflects a 10-point victory for Outeniqua, those who watched the match closely will know that the difference between the sides was a matter of only centimetres.
Hoërskool Bellville vs Hoërskool Brackenfell
In a try-less 12-6 victory over Hoërskool Brackenfell, Hoërskool Bellville made their last home game for the next six weeks count.
Three penalties from outside centre Rian Kuyk and a drop-goal from flyhalf Marno Botes were enough to ensure that the hosts were able to celebrate after the full-time whistle had blown.
Brakkies will be frustrated that they couldn’t find a way through the home team’s defence. It was their fourth defeat in five games.
Next Saturday, they’ll travel to take on a hungry Milnerton High outfit, which is eager to arrest a six-game slide.
Bellville visits Wellington to take on Hugenote.
Scorers
Hoërskool Outeniqua 34 (17) – Tries: Gerrit Janse van Rensburg (2), Heiliano Beukes, Matthew Prins, Bradley Steyl. Conversions: Tylor Marais (3). Penalty: Marais. Boland Landbou 24 (10) – Tries: Juan Visagie, Adrian le Roux, Divan Meyer. Conversions: Meyer (3). Penalty: Meyer.
Hoërskool Bellville 12 – Penalties: Rian Kuyk (3). Drop-goal: Marno Botes. Hoërskool Brackenfell 6 – N/A.
Results
u19 – Outeniqua I 34 Boland Landbou I 24, Outeniqua II 21 Boland Landbou II 11, Outeniqua III 33 Boland Landbou III 0, Outeniqua IV 40 Boland Landbou IV 12, Outeniqua V 62 Boland Landbou V 0, Outeniqua VI 50 Boland Landbou VI 0; Bellville I 12 Brackenfell I 6, Bellville II 30 Brackenfell II 10, Bellville III 0 Brackenfell III 24.
u16 – Outeniqua A 7 Boland Landbou A 19, Outeniqua B 19 Boland Landbou B 12, Outeniqua C 26 Boland Landbou C 17; Bellville A 19 Brackenfell A 10, Bellville B 17 Brackenfell B 0.
u15 – Outeniqua A 14 Boland Landbou A 5, Outeniqua B 22 Boland Landbou B 14, Outeniqua C 3 Boland Landbou C 12, Outeniqua D Boland Landbou D 35; Bellville A 12 Brackenfell A 0, Bellville B 32 Brackenfell B 0.
u14 – Outeniqua A 17 Boland Landbou A 10, Outeniqua B 27 Boland Landbou B 26, Outeniqua C 17 Boland Landbou C 0, Outeniqua D 12 Boland Landbou D 5; Bellville A 19 Brackenfell A 17, Bellville B 7 Brackenfell B 5.
