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Paarl Boishaai travelled to Rondebosch with a lot of confidence that they will be able to continue their dominance over Rondebosch of the past decades. However, a determined Rondebosch awaited them in rainy and muddy conditions. After 70 minutes of war Boishaai deservedly walk off the field with a 30-20 victory.
Several injuries to the Rondebosch team resulted in only two of the starting lineup in grade 12 while both their captain as well as their vice-captain formed part of the injury list.
Boishaai showed early in the match that they were willing to let the ball do the talking. A bit of a surprise was the "dominance" of Rondebosch with their forwards standing their ground against the bigger boys from Boishaai.
11:14 Boishaai pulling down a driving maul 5m from their tryline allowed Rondebosch's Jaques Jooste to convert a penalty, (3-0).
13:52 Boishaai replied immediately and Juan Smal scored their first try from a driving maul, (03-07).
19:15 FC Fourie converts a penalty for Boishaai. Rondebosch's discipline is costing them not only points on the scoreboard but also opportunities on attack and defence, (03-10).
20:4012 Rondbeosch replied from the kickoff as Jamie Ricketts score after a great 30m run by hooker Gareth Blackmore down the touchline, (08-10).
The momentum definately with Rondebosch during the last 10 minutes of the first half. Al to play for in the second half with only two points separating the two teams.
36:16 Boishaai started the second half like a house on fire with captain Abu Ndabambi finishing of a great period of play with some stellar handling by Boishaai, (08-15)
46:19 James Smal score his second from driving maul after a lineout 15m from Rondebosch's tryline. Boishaai's forwards are starting to dominate their opposition, (08-22).
54:58 Rondebosch set up camp in the red zone of Boishaai for several minutes. #12 Jamie Ricketts scored his second try after collecting an inside pass to force his way over Boishaai's tryline, (13-22).
59:07 #11 Ethan Isaacs scored for Boishaai's third try after some brilliant handling in very wet conditions by the backs and forwards of Boishaai, (13-27).
65:49 Rondebosch never gave up and although the game became very scrappy Rondebosch attacked at every opportunity. A 5m lineout allowed Rondebosch to set up several phases before captain #8 Carlos da Costa barged over for Rondebosch's third try, (20-27).
69:48 #9 FC Fourie converted a penalty after a dangerous tackle by Rondebosch. (30-20)
Scorers:
Rondebosch: Tries: #12 Jamie Ricketts (2), #8 Carlos da Costa. Conversion: #10 Jaques Jooste. Penalty: #10 Jaques Jooste.
Boishaai: Tries: #2 Juan Smal (2), #8 Abu Ndabambi, #11 Ethan Isaacs. Conversions: #9 FC Fourie (2). Penalties: FC Fourie (2).