Archive: 2014

SOME PLAYERS GUARANTEED TO GET THE PULSES RACING IN 2015

Under pressure !  Dillon Feast (second from right) and Wian von Wielligh (right) man the pumps for Hugenote against Swartland at Interschools 2014.

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2015 FESTIVALS REFLECT INTERESTING TRENDS

Feathers set to fly in Volstruisvallei festival fun !  Oudtshoorn scrumhalf PJ Smit clears a ruck in the game against Schoonspruit at TSRF 2014.

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WP PREMIER LEAGUE FIXTURE ROW BREWING

Cape Schools drop-outs.   Wynberg (in hooped jerseys), pictured playing Swartland at TSRF 2014, have decided to withdraw from all future Cape Schools Rugby Weeks.

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PAUL ROOS SET TO TURN 150 IN STYLE

In pretty good Nick !  Devastating centre Nico Leonard (in possession) is likely to spearhead the Young Maties' attack in their 150th year.

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DEVELOPMENT : NOT JUST A FOUR-LETTER WORD

Re-marco-able !  Four years in the Charlie Hofmeyr 1st XV has seen Marco Manus grow in both size and presence - plus he's scored 42 tries ! (photo: Gail Barnard) The...

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THE RISE OF PROFESSIONALISM IN THE SCHOOLBOY GAME

Pro's the way to go !  Paarl Boys' High's Head of Coaching Sean Erasmus (centre) displays the name of the school's new sponsors at a function held in February.

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2014 WRAP…AND THE 2015 ELITE GROUP !

Better call for reinforcements !  Augsburg Gym siege-engine prop Deré Carstens takes a Vredendal defender with him on his path of destruction.

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2014 IN REVIEW PT V : GREAT WHITES – THE APPETITE

Put him down gently, boys !  Paul Roos lock Emile Cloete (right) calms things down as Grey College get carried away against the Maroons in August.

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2014 IN REVIEW PT IV : BASKING SHARKS – NOT ENOUGH ACTION

Rise, King James !  Rondebosch flank Jamie King (7) soars above a lineout in the final match of the season against Bishops, in which both sides made a mockery of their...

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2014 IN REVIEW PT III : PIRAIBAS – IF LOOKS COULD KILL…

And over we go !  Tygerberg captain Juan Esterhuizen goes aerial to try and breach the Wynberg defence during their match in August.

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2014 IN REVIEW PT II : BARRACUDAS – AMBITIOUS SCAVENGERS

Closing down the danger man. Two Victoria Park defenders make sure that Milnerton's Alroy Brandt doesn't outfox them.

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2014 IN REVIEW PT I : PIRANHAS – LITTLE GUYS, BIG APPETITES

Gotta keep movin' !  Labori flyhalf Shane Bezuidenhout brings his backline into play against Fairbairn College at TSRF 2014.

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IT MAKES ONE’S BLOOD BOIL !

"Away we go !"  De Kuilen scrumhalf Joshua Wilson clears the ball from a ruck against Durbanville in April.

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WHEW ! BISHOPS EDGE OUT SPIRITED BOSCH

Mr Fix-It on the ball !  Unsung Bishops backline star Jesse Wilensky, whose positional versatility has contributed enormously to his side's success this season, prepares to hand off two-try Bosch...

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LAST ONE OUT, PLEASE LOCK THE CHANGING ROOMS

Out of the frying pan, into the fire ! Swartland wing Zane Farmer (11) eludes one Hugenote defender, only to find lock Tertius Lambrecht (with headband) closing in on...

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DOGGED DONKEYS KEEP BISHOPS HONEST

You'll have to do better than that, mate !  Drostdy lock SJ Wessels runs over a Bishops opponent as Sam Mitchell (right) contemplates stopping him during their match on 23...

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JUST HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO ?

An invitation not "withdrawn".

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TIME TO SHOW YOUR RIVALS WHO RULES !

Not so lucky, Luke !  Boland Landbou's Luke Philander tries in vain to stop Paul Roos lock Emile Cloete from scoring in their game last Saturday.

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BRAKKES’ BARK NOT AS GOOD AS BLACKIES’ BITE

Hey ! Turn this possession into points, guys !  Hugenote scrumhalf Wian von Wielligh sends his backs away in the game against Brackenfell.

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CAN THE FARMERS MAKE HAY ON THE MARKOTTER ?

Wrapping up the captain.   Two SACS defenders keep a close eye on Paul Roos skipper Michael Meyer during their match in May.

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