The LSEN U18 week started on Saturday with a bang, with several boys using the opportunity to impress the national selectors. Eastern Province, Griffons, Western Province and the Valke issued early warnings, while the Lions must not be disregarded following their hard-earned win over the Blue Bulls.
Sharks 10-36 Leopards
The Leopards scored six tries to the two scored by the Sharks and led 17-05 at the halftime break with Leopards lock Reamogetswe Gaje named man of the match.
Scorers:
Sharks: Tries: Kean Sukkels, Levi Jansen van Niewenhuizen.
Leopards: Tries: Reamogetse Gaje (3), Xolane Nzeke (2), Kamogelo Johnson. Conversions: Boeta Johnson (3).
GLRU Lions 22-13 Blue Bulls
The Lions had to work hard to convert their 05-03 lead at the halftime break into a hard-fought 22-13 win. Lions flanker Gilbert Lebeya impressed in his team's win and was named the player of the match.
Scorers:
GLRU Lions: Tries: Olethu Vuso, Gilbert Lebeya, Rethabile Sifike. Conversions: Timothy Nortman (2).
Blue Bulls: Tries: Jaques Fourie, Hendrik Fourie. Penalties: Reitumetse Mbele.
Falcons 40-28 Free State
The Valke issued an early warning to the other hopefuls with a dominant 40-28 win after scoring seven tries to the four of Free State. The Valke led 20-14 at the halftime break. Valke winger Ompile Dubase impressed with his speed as was deservedly named the player of the match.
Scorers:
Valke: Tries: Thinus van Willing (2), Ompile Dubase (2), Oratiloe Ramaite, Pieter le Roux, Rigen Chigosie. Conversion: Thinus van Willing. Penalty: Thinus van Willing.
Free State: Tries: Ruben van Aswegen (2), Duncan Montgomery, Rato Ramanotsi. Conversions: Kay-Dinn Langley (4).
Western Province 35-12 SWD
The Western Province started like a house on fire and led 17-00 at the halftime break, eventually securing an impressive 35-12 win. Western Province's flanker Chandley Jacobs was voted man of the match for his outstanding efforts.
Scorers:
Western Province: Tries: Jayden September, Wesley Kannemeyer, Jean McEwan, Xavier Jacobs. Conversions: Yusuf Hannibal (3). Penalties: Yusuf Hannibal (3).
SWD: Tries: Ambrace Africa, Ngwanya Saleni. Conversions: Quintin Visser.
EP Elephants 41-03 Boland
A brilliant effort by the EP Elephants secured a 29-00 lead, and although they took their feet off the pedal to secure a 41-03 win. Uvern Adams and Andre Barnard scored three tries each; however, Adams was rewarded with the Man of the Match award.
Scorers:
EP Elephants: Tries: Andre Barnard (3), Uvern Adams (3). Conversions: Zaynodeen Bennie (3), Loydin Prins. Penalties: Zaynodeen Bennie.
Boland: Penalty: Shagan Philander.
Pumas 07-30 Griffons
The Pumas already led 27-07 at the halftime break, scoring six tries to the one by the Griffons to secure a dominant 37-07 win. Ricardo Chadwind scored three tries and was deservedly named the man of the match.
Scorers:
Pumas: Try: Mongezi Qometa. Conversion: Mongezi Qometa.
Griffons: Tries: Ricardo Chadwind (3), Roelof Saunders (2), Kegaan Felix. Conversions: Kyle Till (2). Penalty: Kyle Till.
Fixtures - Monday 30 June 2025
Boland vs Free State
SWD vs Blue Bulls
Sharks vs Pumas
Griffons vs Leopards
Falcons vs Eastern Province
Western Province vs Lions