29 March 2025
A Field
Paul Roos 34-32 Garsfontein
The match started at a crazy pace, with both teams scoring a try within the first five minutes of the match. Garsfontein converted two penalties to lead 11-07 with twenty minutes to play in the second half. With twelve minutes to play, Garsfontein made an error on the defence which allowed Paul Roos to score a gift of a try to retake the lead 14-11. Paul Roos controlled the momentum during the second quarter of the first half and scored their third try to extend their lead to 21-11, which was the halftime score.
The second half was a "one for me and one for you" affair with Paul Roos edging Garsfontein 34-32 at the final whistle.
Grey College 24-22 Noordheuwel
Grey and Noordheuwel scored two tries each to share the lead 12-12 with four minutes to play, until Grey gave away a penalty in front of the poles, which they converted to go into the second half leading 15-12. The number of mistakes Grey made, some basic errors, kept them from scoring in the first half on several occasions. For the first ten minutes, Grey merrily continued their error-strewn gameplan, helped by a Noordheuwel team that is very good. Grey nearly butchered a try-scoring opportunity, however, great interplay led to their third try to lead 19-15. An intercept try by Noordheuwel was replied to by Grey with a try in the corner which gave Grey a 24-22 lead and fifteen minutes still to play in the second half. Although Grey set up camp in the Noordheuwel's red zone, Noordheuwel missed a penalty conversion with time up on the clock. Grey won 24-22.
Rondebosch 38-15 Jeppe
The quality of the fixtures kept on increasing today, and Rondebosch vs Jeppe is a great match-up. Both teams were well coached and the boys kept to their structures and gameplans like pros. At the halftime break, Rondebosch led 19-15, with the win still up for grabs. Despite Rondebosch upping the tempo in the second half, they only led 26-15 after fifteen minutes of play in the second half. A penalty try was awarded to Rondebosch, whereafter Jeppe launched wave after wave of attacks on the tryline of Rondebosch without success. With 6 minutes to play, Rondebosch scored a try in the corner to increase their lead to 38-15, effectively sealing the win.
Oakdale 43-12 Nelspruit
Nelspruit started like a house on fire, and despite their "dominance", they could not convert that into points on the scoreboard. Oakdale slowly clawed their way back into the match and eventually scored the first try of the match off the back of a 5m line-out. Oakdale added a second try before Nelspruit opened their scoring with a long-distance try. Oakdale added another try to lead 24-07 at the halftime break. Oakdale added another three tries to the one of Nelspruit to win 43-12.
Stellenberg 52-07 Voortrekker Bethlehem
A brilliant first half by two great teams that attacked each other with brutal brilliance, with Stellenberg "lucky" to lead 12-07 at the halftime break. Stellenberg attacked from the first whistle of the second half and scored two early tries to extend their lead to 24-07 after ten minutes of play in the second half. Brilliant game management and interplay by Stellenberg led to several tries being scored during the final 20 minutes to secure a 52-07 over Voortrekker Bethlehem.
Helpmekaar 33-17 Nico Malan
A great match between two willing teams that gave their all for the full 70 minutes. Helpmekaar scored their first try after ten minutes of play and led 21-03 after twenty-two minutes of play. Nico Malan wrestled the momentum away and scored a late try in the first half to go into the second half trailing 21-10. Nico Malan added a second try early in the second half to edge closer. Despite being a close match, Helpmekaar scored two late tries to beat a willing and able Nico Malan 33-17.
Worcester Gim 31-41 Marais Viljoen
Marais Viljoen "dominated" the first half and were on their way to a convincing win, leading 26-12 at the halftime break. Worcester Gim started the second half like a house on fire and scored two tries in quick succession to cut Marais Viljoen's lead to just two points. The final quarter was a great contest, and despite Wordcester Gim scoring a late try, Marais Viljoen deservedly won 31-31.
Rustenburg 60-25 Diamantveld
Initially, Rustenburg and Diamantveld threw everything at each other, however, the speedsters of Rustenburg in the second half were the difference between a well-matched game and a one-sided match. Rustenburg eventually won 60-25.
Framesby 60-07 Duineveld
Framesby dominated the first half, scoring at will and led 34-00 at the halftime break. Duineveld opened the scoring, however, the excitement only lasted a few minutes as Framesby retook control and cruised to a 60-07 win.
