IT doesn’t get any easier for the Brandwag rugby team, which is enjoying a fine season.
After getting the better of Daniel Pienaar in a tough Kariega derby this past Saturday, an even bigger challenge awaits the Wolf Pack in their next assignment. They take on highly rated Outeniqua this coming Saturday, in George, in what should be another thrilling match.
Brandwag won the derby 22-13 but was pushed all the way by DP.
Brandwag took the lead for the first time just before half-time when Jason Oosthuizen scored.
An intercept try by Jamaine Dampies, against the run of play in the second half, made sure Brandwag kept their noses in front.
The derby, and most of last Saturday’s matches, were played in wet conditions which made handling difficult, but it didn’t take anything away from the intense rivalry. Most matches were close affairs that could have gone either way. Another fierce derby was between Grey and Wynberg. The visitors just got home by 18-16.
This match was played on the Philip-field at Grey but this Saturday it will be the Kolisi-field when Queen’s College visits. Grey has announced that their main field will be renamed to honour ex-learner and the current Springbok captain, Siya Kolisi.
Upcoming fixtures:
Today: Bethelsdorp v Chatty, Westville v Arcadia, Bertram v BP, Hillside v St Thomas, Gelvandale v Livingstone, Patterson v Chapman.
Saturday: Andrew Rabie v Daniel Pienaar, John Walton v Molly Blackburn, Outeniqua v Brandwag, Cillie v Bergsig, Grey v Queen’s College, Pearson v Despatch, Kingswood College v Framesby, Marlow v Nico Malan, Volkskool v Graeme College, Stirling High v Union High.
Last week’s First XV results:
Brandwag 22, Daniel Pienaar 13; Wynberg 18, Grey 16; Graeme College 11, St Andrews College 5; Pearson 11, Nico Malan 7; Kingswood College 34, Hudson 6; Union High 20, Kirkwood High 7.
Moment of the week: The match day atmosphere at the Kariega derby, despite the wet weather.
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