Wynberg does the double over Rondebosch
Wynberg Boys’ High powered their way to a comprehensive 43-0 win over Rondebosch Boys’ High in muddy conditions in front of their home crowd on Hawthornden Field on Saturday.
Earlier in the season, in June, it was far closer, with Wynberg claiming an exciting 38-33 win with a late try from SA Schools’ scrumhalf Morné Noble.
On Saturday, ‘Bosch wasn’t in the game. They benefitted little from their set-pieces and were slower to the breakdowns. Meanwhile, Wynberg played the game at pace and were creative on attack.
Inside centre Yaqeen Ahmed led the way, crossing for a brace of tries, while also adding four conversions and a penalty for a 21-point haul.
Operating with brilliant creativity, he opened up the Rondebosch defence. His running lines and passing variety enabled his side to execute a number of backline moves from set-pieces.
Flyhalf, Achmat Behardien, also drove Wynberg’s playmaking, and his probing kicks often exploited holes in the visitors’ back three. His reward included a try.
Rondebosch looked overwhelmed by the intensity of the home side. Their defensive line was often caught out of shape due to Wynberg’s quick distribution from the breakdowns, which was driven by the the efforts of scrumhalves, Morné Noble and Hugo Loggenberg.
Next Saturday, ‘Bosch will need to pull off a major turnaround. They take on Bishops and will need to improve every aspect of their play, especially their attack. They won comfortably against their great rivals earlier in the season, but anything is possible in a derby clash.
Wynberg has firmly made the case that they are the best of the southern suburbs’ teams in 2025. They’ll aim to underline that claim with a win over SACS at home on the same day.
Scorers
Wynberg 43 (24) – Tries: Yaqeen Ahmed (2), Achmat Behardien, Noah Gila, Daniel Oud, Hugo Loggenberg. Conversions: Yaqeen Ahmed (4), Daniel Oud. Penalty: Yaqeen Ahmed; Rondebosch 0.
Other Results
U19 – Wynberg II 10 Rondebosch II 7, Wynberg III 12 Rondebosch III 6, Wynberg IV 10 Rondebosch IV 0, Wynberg V 7 Rondebosch V 19.
U16 – Wynberg A 24 Rondebosch A 12, Wynberg B 12 Rondebosch B 17, Wynberg C 10 Rondebosch C 17.
U15 – Wynberg A 21 Rondebosch A 8, Wynberg B 35 Rondebosch b 5, Wynberg C 40 Rondebosch C 7.
U14 – Wynberg A 7 Rondebosch A 3, Wynberg B 21 Rondebosch B 0, Wynberg C 12 Rondebosch C 7, Wynberg D 42 Rondebosch D 12.
