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The sun shone brightly on Saturday 30 August at Helderzicht Sports Ground during All Saints RFC’s 80th anniversary derby match, providing perfect conditions for a fast-paced and physical friendly against a youthful Macassar RFC side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite the ideal weather, the home team, resting several key players for the upcoming Super League C semi-finals, struggled to contain their Super League B opponents, ultimately falling 7-17.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the opening whistle, the game was played at a high tempo, with the MC Boys’ youthful energy immediately noticeable.They challenged the Olla Boys’ pack from the first scrum, and their backline launched a series of relentless attacks. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, All Saints’ defense remained rock solid, holding strong against the onslaught. Despite their strong defensive efforts, the hosts couldn’t put points on the board, and Macassar went into the break with a 0-12 lead.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The second half saw a determined All Saints team come out stronger. They managed to score a try, but a lack of discipline proved to be their downfall. Several yellow cards hampered their momentum and cost them the game. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the loss was disappointing, the home team saw standout performances from Eldino Lott, Dylan Manuel and veteran Elroy Christians.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The match served as an important warm-up for Olla Boys, who now shift focus to their crucial Super League C semi-final. The team is currently in practise, preparing to face a yet-to-be-detemined opponent at City Park on Saturday 13 September.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In other results, Raithby Universals pulled off a 19-20 win over Elsies River in the Promotion League, and now prepare for a clash against table-toppers Watsonia Warriors on the road this weekend, while Sir Lowrians face Elsies River at home.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the Challenger Cup Pool B, Gordon’s Bay Pioneers easily overcame Surburban by 28-0. They will travel to the south for their final league game against Retreat, after which play-offs will take place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Asheeq Finger shows off his speed for All Saints in their derby against Macassar at the Helderzicht Sports Ground. Photos: Peter Bee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Byron Klein gets horizontal for Macassar.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Veteran for All Saints Geraldo Jacobs doing what he does best…breaking the opposition line at speed.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Veteran no 8 Geraldo Jacobs for All Saints keeps the ball going forward.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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No 1 for Macassar,Anwar Benjamin, puts in hard work in stopping All saints Shane Jack.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Scrumhalf for All Saints, Wade Sinclair gets an attack going.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Strong man for Macassar (right)Anwar Benjamin, putting in yet another big tackle.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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