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The heat was turned up in Western Province club rugby leagues this past weekend, with agonisingly close finishes in Super League C and clinical, table-topping showcases in Super League B giving fans plenty of talking points.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All eyes were on Abattoir Sports Ground on Saturday (13 June) as a winless Strand United returned to action after a two-week hiatus to host mid-table Delft United.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The hosts enjoyed a dream start, putting immediate pressure on the visitors. Within five minutes captain Moenier Davids crashed over the whitewash to cap off a relentless opening onslaught. Junaid Martin added the extras to give United an early 7-0 lead.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the opening score ignited Delft, who clicked into gear with brilliant and expansive rugby. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Junaid Martin of Strand United stands firm on defence, simultaneously trying to rip the ball away from a Delft United player.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Dominating general play the visitors crossed for three quickfire tries to turn the game on its head and surge to a 7-17 lead. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Things went from bad to worse for the home side when Waqeel Josephs was shown a red card for a high tackle on the Delft full-back. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Down to 14 men, United showed immense character. Just before the half-time whistle, a powerful scrum in the Delft 22 allowed Rasool Thomas to score, narrowing the deficit to 12-17 at the break.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The second half saw a monumental defensive effort from the short-handed hosts. For 25 minutes they tackled everything that moved, frustrating Delft before stunning them on the counter attack. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Moosa Bottello of Strand United charges forward, steamrolling through the defence to put his team on the front foot.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Winger Ramiz Collins split the defence for a sensational 60-m try, giving United an improbable 19-17 lead.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The game opened up in the final quarter. Delft stopped the bleeding with a successful penalty to reclaim a 19-20 advantage, before scoring under the posts to extend it to 19-27.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Refusing to leave empty-handed, United launched one final attack. Winger Tasneem Davids crossed out wide on the final play of the game. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the conversion went wide, the try secured a crucial four-try bonus point and a losing bonus point (finishing within seven points) with the scoreboard reading 24-27 in favour of the visitors.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elsewhere in Super League C, Raithby Universals put on a clinical display, dismantling Caledonian Roses 14-45 in Rylands to solidify 10th place on the log. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sir Lowrians were involved in a dogfight against Atlantis, but fell just short in a 23-27 defeat, leaving the local team in ninth position on the log.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Super League B Macassar maintained their position at the summit of the standings with a gritty 24-20 away win against Kraaifontein. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rasool Thomas showing intensity during the Super League C match between Strand United and Delft United in Strand. Photo: Peter Bee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The victory keeps the MC Boys clear at the top with 38 points.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was a tough weekend for All Saints, who dropped points in their 27-29 loss to Vineyards. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite the slip-up, the Olla Boys hang onto second place on the log with 33 points. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, St George’s remains anchored to the bottom of the table after a tough 38-10 defeat at the hands of CPUT.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the Northern League, Faure kept up their pursuit of the upper tier with a high-scoring 40-26 victory over Cloetesville, cementing their fifth-place standing.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was heartbreak, however, for Gordon’s Bay Pioneers, who fought valiantly in a defensive slugfest but ultimately lost 12-10 to Police Blackheath. GB Pioneers are struggling at the bottom of the log.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\uf06e Fixtures for Saturday 20 June:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 SLA: Brackenfell vs Helderberg.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 SLB: Macassar vs Collegians, St George’s vs Bellville.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 SLC: Sir Lowrians vs Pni\u00ebl Villagers, Delft vs Strand RFC, Strand United vs Gardens.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Northern League: Gordon’s Bay Pioneers vs Cloetesville.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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