Paul Roos overpowers Rondebosch, Strand avenges 2025 Milnerton loss
Paul Roos Gimnasium were at their best on the Tinkie Heyns Field on Saturday, outplaying Rondebosch Boys’ High 41-17.
Six different players crossed for tries for the Maroon Machine, from loosehead prop Thomas Meyer to fullback Kyle Snyers.
The scorer’s wide variety was a testament to the visitors’ all-round dominance. They found rhythm in their set-pieces and created space in open play to produce impressive running rugby.
With his forwards doing the dirty work, scrumhalf Jaedon Powell consistently released the ball from the rucks quicker than the ‘Bosch defence could assemble.
The hosts’ big lock Bertus Versfeld and loosehead prop Finn Watermeyer powered over the try line for five-pointers.
Unfortunately, for Rondebosch, their opportunities were limited, and they often surrendered possession after working their way into the Stellenbosch outfit’s 22-metre area.
Ou Polla’s Boys may not find scoring as easy against Paarl Boys’ High next Saturday. Rondebosch faces a tough challenge on the same day. They head to Bellville for a battle with Stellenberg High.
In a hard-fought match, Hoërskool Strand avenged last year’s 18-41 loss by scoring a 22-17 home victory over Milnerton High on Saturday.
Both sides crossed for three tries each, but the boot of Strand flyhalf, Leathon Lewis, separated the two sides. He slotted two conversions and a penalty while his opposite number, Chadlin Sellidon, was successful with only one conversion.
Millies’ eighthman Likhona Filtana was a handful for the Strand defenders. He constantly tested them with his strong carries, which brought him a try, and he also tested Strand’s endurance with his relentless work at the breakdown.
Nonetheless, Strand played with zest and gusto to claim victory in front of their home crowd. Their captain and eighthman Rohan Bezuidenhout rose to the occasion and bagged himself a much-needed try.
Unsurprisingly, left wing Haydriane Pietersen was responsible for another five-pointer, and tighthead prop Brandt Nel chimed in with a rare but extremely valuable try.
Next Saturday, Strand will chase a fourth win in a row at Hoërskool Brackenfell, while Milnerton will continue their quest for victory against Boland Landbou.
Scorers
Paul Roos Gimnasium 41 (17) – Tries: Thomas Meyer, Chris Meyburgh, Kyle Snyers, Cadynn Samuels, Werner de Bruin, Reilly Combrinck. Conversions: Daniel Whitehead (2), Travis Pheiffer (2). Penalty: Pheiffer. Rondebosch Boys’ High 17 (0) – Tries: Bertus Versfeld, Janu Pretorius, Finn Watermeyer. Conversion: Eathon Williams.
Hoërskool Strand 22 – Tries: Haydrianne Pietersen, Brandt Nel, Rohan Bezuidenhout. Conversions: Leathon Lewis (2). Penalty: Lewis. Milnerton High 17 – Tries: Nurudeen Wanza, Joshua Marran, Likhona Filtana. Conversion: Chadlin Sellidon.
Results
U19 – Rondebosch I 17 Paul Roos I 41, Rondebosch II 24 Paul Roos II 29.
U16 – Rondebosch A 14 Paul Roos A 27.
U15 – Rondebosch A 0 Paul Roos A 38.
U14 – Rondebosch A 14 Paul Roos A 28.
