Top four strongly represented in Vides Team of the Tournament
The 49th edition of the Vides Water Polo Tournament, hosted by Selborne College in East London over the past weekend, concluded with St David’s Marist Inanda defeating St Andrew’s College 9-5 in the final.
The win saw St David’s claim their first piece of silverware in 2025 under the guidance of head coach Dean Whyte.
Both teams were superb during the tournament and reached the final unbeaten after dominating the pool stages and their knockout matches.
Their dominance was reflected in the Team of the Tournament, which was announced after the final.
Both had four players named in the 15-player squad, with St David’s talisman and Player of the Tournament, Cooper Haworth, headlining the team.
Haworth was joined by his teammates Erik Arwidi, Danilo Giuricich, and goalkeeper, Dylan Wiggill.
From St Andrew’s, skipper Coel Trollip, Thomas Owen-Jones, Jacques du Toit, and dangerman Calum Emslie also cracked the nod.
The hosts also had four of their standout players named in the team.
After they finished third for a second year running, Thomas Caswell, Liam Hansen, Samuel van der Venter, and Connor Maree earned selection.
Last year’s champions, Clifton College, placed fourth. They had three of their players recognised for their efforts.
Nathan Burger, who was part of the 2024 Team of the Tournament, was named once again, along with Daniel Nothard and Jamie Nicolau.
Special awards
Best attacker: Coel Trollip (St Andrew’s College)
Best defender: Samuel van der Venter (Selborne College)
Best goalkeeper: Dylan Wiggill (St David’s Marist Inanda)
Player of the Tournament: Cooper Haworth (St David’s Marist Inanda)
Team of the Tournament
Coel Trollip, Thomas Owen-Jones, Jacques du Toit, Calum Emslie (all St Andrew’s College), Cooper Haworth, Erik Arwidi, Danilo Giuricich, Dylan Wiggill (all St David’s Marist Inanda), Thomas Caswell, Liam Hansen, Samuel van de Venter, Connor Maree (all Selborne College), Nathan Burger, Daniel Nothard, Jamie Nicolau (all Clifton College).
