Rivalry Renewed in Gqeberha
Framesby and Grey High resume one of the Eastern Cape’s fiercest rivalries when they meet in the King Price Derby Series at Framesby on Saturday at 15:30. Recent seasons have produced nail-biting finishes, and all signs point to another ferocious battle.
Form Guide Means Little
Grey enter the clash with seven wins from 10 matches, including a record 94-5 victory over Daniel Pienaar. Framesby, meanwhile, endured five successive defeats before the mid-year break. Yet history shows that form rarely dictates the outcome of this derby.
Rivalry Renewed in Gqeberha
Framesby and Grey High resume one of the Eastern Cape’s fiercest rivalries when they meet in the King Price Derby Series at Framesby on Saturday at 15:30. Recent seasons have produced nail-biting finishes, and all signs point to another ferocious battle.
Form Guide Means Little
Grey enter the clash with seven wins from 10 matches, including a record 94-5 victory over Daniel Pienaar. Framesby, meanwhile, endured five successive defeats before the mid-year break. Yet history shows that form rarely dictates the outcome of this derby.
History of Tight Contests
Grey ended a three-year drought with a dramatic 19-15 win last year in muddy conditions. Since 2019, excluding Covid disruptions, the largest winning margin has been just five points — underlining the intensity of this fixture.
Grey Coach Expects a Cauldron
Grey coach Matt King anticipates another uncompromising encounter:
- On preparation: “We had 16 players represent Eastern Province at u18 level, while the rest rebuilt conditioning at a rugby camp.”
- On rivalry: “Framesby has always been our biggest local rivals. The last time Grey won at Framesby was in 2017. It is a cauldron.”
- On mindset: “Composure will be as important as execution. We must manage emotions, stick to our processes, and treat pressure as opportunity.”
Recent Results
- 2013: Grey 41-31 (Framesby)
- 2014: Grey 29-19 (Grey)
- 2015: Not played (rain)
- 2016: Grey 42-17 (Grey)
- 2017: Grey 13-9 (Framesby)
- 2018: Grey 39-13 (Grey)
- 2019: Grey 22-17 (Grey)
- 2020–21: Covid
- 2022: Framesby 14-10 (Framesby)
- 2023: Framesby 17-15 (Grey)
- 2024: Framesby 19-17 (Framesby)
- 2025: Grey 19-15 (Grey)
Squads
Framesby: Miles Feltham, Calestin Felkers, Reon Saaiman, Charles Blignault, Dieter Voigt, Johneton van Rooyen, Jandre van Zyl, David Matyani, Franco Olivier, Josh Potgieter, Janco Faber, Raynhardt Brown, Zandre Schnetler, Hendre Viviers, Luke Didloft.
Grey High: Likhona Nakani, Ciaran Killian, Anfred Jansen, Sikhu Xego, Nathan Trytsman, Ryan Swarbrick, Zola Yeye, Cole Bennett, Blake Parker, Jean Nel, Caleb Harvey, Juan Potgieter, Micah Wessels, Lelethu Nono.
Grey ended a three-year drought with a dramatic 19-15 win last year in muddy conditions. Since 2019, excluding Covid disruptions, the largest winning margin has been just five points — underlining the intensity of this fixture.
Grey Coach Expects a Cauldron
Grey coach Matt King anticipates another uncompromising encounter:
- On preparation: “We had 16 players represent Eastern Province at u18 level, while the rest rebuilt conditioning at a rugby camp.”
- On rivalry: “Framesby has always been our biggest local rivals. The last time Grey won at Framesby was in 2017. It is a cauldron.”
- On mindset: “Composure will be as important as execution. We must manage emotions, stick to our processes, and treat pressure as opportunity.”
Recent Results
- 2013: Grey 41-31 (Framesby)
- 2014: Grey 29-19 (Grey)
- 2015: Not played (rain)
- 2016: Grey 42-17 (Grey)
- 2017: Grey 13-9 (Framesby)
- 2018: Grey 39-13 (Grey)
- 2019: Grey 22-17 (Grey)
- 2020–21: Covid
- 2022: Framesby 14-10 (Framesby)
- 2023: Framesby 17-15 (Grey)
- 2024: Framesby 19-17 (Framesby)
- 2025: Grey 19-15 (Grey)
Squads
Framesby: Miles Feltham, Calestin Felkers, Reon Saaiman, Charles Blignault, Dieter Voigt, Johneton van Rooyen, Jandre van Zyl, David Matyani, Franco Olivier, Josh Potgieter, Janco Faber, Raynhardt Brown, Zandre Schnetler, Hendre Viviers, Luke Didloft.
Grey High: Likhona Nakani, Ciaran Killian, Anfred Jansen, Sikhu Xego, Nathan Trytsman, Ryan Swarbrick, Zola Yeye, Cole Bennett, Blake Parker, Jean Nel, Caleb Harvey, Juan Potgieter, Micah Wessels, Lelethu Nono.
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