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Good win for the $hark$ and WP ran the CC champs close. I like the look of young Luke Burger. X Paul Roos headboy and also my family kid Stephan Coetzee for the Pumas. The CC is heading into an important player development competition just below URC level.

OomStruisbaai wrote: Sat Apr 22, 2023 4:28 am Good win for the $hark$ and WP ran the CC champs close. I like the look of young Luke Burger. X Paul Roos headboy and also my family kid Stephan Coetzee for the Pumas. The CC is heading into an important player development competition just below URC level.

Bradley Davids looks a promising scrumhalf for the Sharks. I also like their locks Ockie Barnard and Corne Rahl. I hope we can hang on to them. Its been a weak position for us for a while.

The CC will change as soon as the teams drop off the URC. Lions last weekend of URC

FalseBayFC wrote: Sat Apr 22, 2023 7:07 am

OomStruisbaai wrote: Sat Apr 22, 2023 4:28 am Good win for the $hark$ and WP ran the CC champs close. I like the look of young Luke Burger. X Paul Roos headboy and also my family kid Stephan Coetzee for the Pumas. The CC is heading into an important player development competition just below URC level.

Bradley Davids looks a promising scrumhalf for the Sharks. I also like their locks Ockie Barnard and Corne Rahl. I hope we can hang on to them. Its been a weak position for us for a while.

Love Bradley. Like a mini Williams

Luckily we have CC and Wilde Klawer

Lions back on full strength vs Pumas.

Friday, 28 April

Lions v Pumas
(Ellis Park, Johannesburg – Kick-off: 17:00; 15:00 GMT)

Lions: 15 Andries Coetzee; 14 Prince Nkabine, 13 Manuel Rass, 12 Rynhardt Jonker, 11 Sibahle Maxwane, 10 Gianni Lombard, 9 Morne van den Berg, 8 Francke Horn, 7 Travis Gordon, 6 JC Pretorius, 5 Darrien-Lane Landsberg, 4 Ruben Schoeman, 3 Ruan Dreyer, 2 Jaco Visagie (captain), Rhynhardt Runsburger.
Replacements: 16 Morne Brandon, 17 Kayden Kiewit, 18 Ruan Smith, 19 Raynard Roets, 20 Ruhan Straeuli, 21 Nico Steyn, 22 Vaughen Isaccs, 23 Stean Pienaar.

Pumas: 15 Devon Williams, 14 Jade Stighling, 13 Stefan Coetzee, 12 Ali Mgijima, 11 Lundi Msenge, 10 Tinus de Beer, 9 Giovan Snyman, 8 Ruwald van der Merwe, 7 Andre Fouche, 6 Jaco Labuschagne, 5 Shane Kirkwood (captain), 4 Malembe Mpofu, 3 Njabulo Gumede, 2 Corne Fourie, 1 Cameron Dawson.
Replacements: 16 PJ Jacobs, 17 Etienne Janeke, 18 Simon Raw, 19 Jeandre Leonard, 20 Franna Kleinhans, 21 Chriswill September, 22 Brandon Thomson, 23 Andrew Kota

Referee: AM Jacobs
Assistant Referees: Local
TMO: Archie Sehlako

Cheetahs v Griffons
(Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein – Kick-off: 19:05; 17:05

Cheetahs: 15 Tapiwa Mafura, 14 Andell Loubser, 13 Robert Ebersohn, 12 Reinhardt Fortuin, 11 Munier Hartzenberg, 10 Siya Masuku, 9 Rewan Kruger, 8 Jeandré Rudolph, 7 Oupa Mohoje, 6 Daniel Maartens, 5 Victor Sekekete (captain ), 4 Rynier Bernardo, 3 Arnanos Coetzee, 2 Marko Janse van Rensburg, 1 Schalk Ferreira.
Replacements: 16 Janus Venter, 17 Alulutho Tshakweni, 18 Hencus van Wyk, 19 Jean Droste, 20 George Cronje, 21 Ruan Pienaar, 22 Evardi Boshoff, 23George Lourens

Griffons: 15 Duren Hoffman, 14 Granwill Matthys, 13 CJ Coetzee, 12 Marquit September, 11 Jamba Ulengo, 10 Robbie Petzer, 9 Richman Gora, 8 Sokuphumla Xakalashe, 7 Thomas Ongera, 6 Jean Pretorius, 5 Curtly Thomas, 4 Jaco Willemse, 3 Buhle Nojekwa, 2 HP van Schoor, 1 Xolani Jacobs
Replacements: 16 Dandre Delport, 17 Stephan de Jager, 18 Doctor Booysen, 19 Michael Benadie, 20 Thato Mavundla, 21 Jaywinn Juries, 22 Duan Pretorius, 23 Keanu Vers

Referee: Stephan Geldenhuys
Assistant referees: Johre Botha and Jason Marrow
TMO: Ben Crouse

Western Province v Bulls
(Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town – Kick-off: 18:30; 16:30 GMT)
Western Province: 15 Clayton Blommetjies, 14 Luke Burger, 13 Cornel Smit, 12 Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, 11 Angelo Davids, 10 Jean-Luc du Plessis (captain), 9 Godlen Masimla, 8 Keke Morabe, 7 Marcel Theunissen, 6 Willie Engelbrecht, 5 Connor Evans, 4 Dylan de Leeuw, 3 Lee-Marvin Mazibuko, 2 Siyabonga Ntubeni, 1 Alister Vermaak.
Replacements: 16 Andre-Hugo Venter, 17 Kwenzo Blose, 18 Corne Weilbach, 19 Gary Porter, 20 Adre Smith, 21 Junior Pokomela, 22 Thomas Bursey, 23 Damian Markus.

Bulls: 15 Kurt-Lee Arendse, 14 Wandisile Simelane, 13 Stedman Gans, 12 Cornal Hendricks, 11 David Kriel, 10 Johan Goosen, 9 Keagan Johannes, 8 WJ Steenkamp, 7 Reinhardt Ludwig (captain), 6 Marco van Staden, 5 Janko Swanepoel, 4 Charlie Ewels, 3 Francois Klopper, 2 Jan-Hendrik Wessels, 1 Gerhard Steenekamp.
Replacements: 16 Simphiwe Matanzima, 17 Johan Grobbelaar, 18 Mornay Smith, 19 Ruan Vermaak, 20 Cyle Brink, 21 Embrose Papier, 22 Chris Smith, 23 Harold Vorster.

Referee: Morne Ferreira
Assistant Referees: Local
TMO: Marius Jonker

Sharks v Griquas
(Kings Park, Durban – Kick-off: 13:30; 11:30 GMT)
Prediction
@rugby365com: Sharks by 19 points

Sharks: 15 Thaakir Abrahams, 14 Yaw Penxe, 13 Joshua Jonas, 12 Alwayno Visagie, 11 Marnus Potgieter, 10 Lionel Cronje, 9 Bradley Davids, 8 Henco Venter, 7 Thembelani Bholi, 6 Tinotenda Mavesere, 5 Reniel Hugo (captain), 4 Ockie Barnard, 3 Khutha Mchunu, 2 Kerron van Vuuren, 1 Khwezi Mona.
Replacements: 16 Dan Jooste, 17 Dian Bleuler, 18 Hanro Jacobs, 19 Marco de Witt, 20 Damon Royle, 21 Tiaan Fourie, 22 Fred Zeilinga, 23 Murray Koster.

Griquas:15 Jay-Cee Nel, 14 Sako Makato, 13 Sango Xamlashe, 12 Tertius Kruger, 11 Luther Obi, 10 Eddie Fouche, 9 Johan Mulder, 8 Carl Els, 7 Harnu Sirgel (captain), 6 Stephan Smit, 5 Albert Liebenberg, 4 Johan Retief, 3 Janu Botha, 2 Janco Uys, 1 Cebo Dlamini.
Replacements: 16 Sean Swart, 17 Eddie Davids, 18 Junior Banda, 19 Dylan Sjoblom, 20 Niel Otto, 21 Reagan Orange, 22 George Whitehead, 23 Ashlon Davids

Referee: Cwengile Jadezweni
Assistant Referees: Local
TMO: Quinton Immelman

Jake White selecting his URC team. Good on him.

Francke Horn and Morne vd Berg are the best 8/9 in domestic SA rugby.
edit - Domestic SA rugby

Dissapointing the Sharks only getting the 4 points.

Next up WP vs Bulls. Lots of URC players in both sides.

Just got on . Wow. WP 14 Bulls nil

Young Psul Rosers has been great. Lots to think about for Jake White for next week

DHL Western Province: 15 Clayton Blommetjies, 14 Lloyd Koster, 13 Juan de Jongh, 12 Damian Markus, 11 Luke Burger, 10 Jean-Luc du Plessis (captain), 9 Godlen Masimla, 8 Keke Morabe, 7 Jarrod Taylor, 6 Junior Pokomela, 5 Connor Evans, 4 Dylan de Leeuw, 3 Lee-Marvin Mazibuko, 2 Andre-Hugo Venter, 1 Kwenzo Blose.
Replacements: 16 Chad Solomon, 17 Leon Lyons, 18 Corne Weilbach, 19 Adre Smith, 20 Louw Nel, 21 Thomas Bursey, 22 Jurie Matthee, 23 Duncan Saal.

Cheetahs
Pumas
Sharks
Griquas

Big winners this past weekend.

Dominance on the top 4

Dominance? The Cheetahs scrape through again against WP. Lots of young talent getting valuable experience and made the CC step up.

The real WeePee will show their value after the URC finished.

Will be interesting to see if the provinces will use their TRC Springboks squad players for the CC.

OomStruisbaai wrote: Wed May 10, 2023 3:15 am Will be interesting to see if the provinces will use their TRC Springboks squad players for the CC.

No

OomStruisbaai wrote: Wed May 10, 2023 3:15 am Will be interesting to see if the provinces will use their TRC Springboks squad players for the CC.

Bloody hope not.

LoveOfTheGame wrote: Wed May 10, 2023 9:26 am

OomStruisbaai wrote: Wed May 10, 2023 3:15 am Will be interesting to see if the provinces will use their TRC Springboks squad players for the CC.

Bloody hope not.

Training and resting for RWC.

But the URC players will be available.....So Dan will move over probably for the Stormers. I really like that kid....Hits the line with power and skills......

Western Province vs Griffons – 15 Clayton Blommetjies, 14 Luke Burger, 13 Juan de Jongh, 12 Cornel Smit, 11 Mnombo Zwelendaba, 10 Jean-Luc du Plessis (c), 9 Thomas Bursey, 8 Louw Nel, 7 Jarrod Taylor, 6 Junior Pokomela, 5 Adre Smith, 4 Patric Kitete, 3 Lee-Marvin Mazibuko, 2 Andre-Hugo Venter, 1 Kwenzo Blose.
Subs: 16 Scarra Ntubeni, 17 Leon Lyons, 18 Corne Weilbach, 19 Andre Goedhals, 20 Louwan Horn, 21 Labib Kannemeyer, 22 Jurie Matthee, 23 Tom Nel.

OomStruisbaai wrote: Thu May 11, 2023 11:50 am Western Province vs Griffons – 15 Clayton Blommetjies, 14 Luke Burger, 13 Juan de Jongh, 12 Cornel Smit, 11 Mnombo Zwelendaba, 10 Jean-Luc du Plessis (c), 9 Thomas Bursey, 8 Louw Nel, 7 Jarrod Taylor, 6 Junior Pokomela, 5 Adre Smith, 4 Patric Kitete, 3 Lee-Marvin Mazibuko, 2 Andre-Hugo Venter, 1 Kwenzo Blose.
Subs: 16 Scarra Ntubeni, 17 Leon Lyons, 18 Corne Weilbach, 19 Andre Goedhals, 20 Louwan Horn, 21 Labib Kannemeyer, 22 Jurie Matthee, 23 Tom Nel.

Griffons. Easy 5 pointer.

Cell C Sharks

1. Khwezi Mona
2. Fez Mbatha
3. Khutha Mchunu
4. Corne Rahl
5. Reniel Hugo (c)
6. James Venter
7. Jeandre Labuschagne
8. Henco Venter
9. Tiaan Fourie
10. Lionel Cronje
11. Aphelele Fassi
12. Murray Koster
13. Josh Jonas
14. Yaw Penxe
15. Nevaldo Fleurs

Replacements
16. Dan Jooste
17. Dian Bleuler
18. Hanro Jacobs
19. Marco de Witt
20. Dylan Richardson
21. Celimphilo Gumede
22. Bradley Davids
23. Marnus Potgieter

Sharks for the Pumas

The bench...


Should be a close one.

Nevaldo at fullback. They really can't settle on a position for him. Fassi to the wing. Less tackling...

James Venter returns

Dylan Richardson has been kak since joining Scotland

Sharks and Province scrape wins
Sharks against the Pumas
WP against the Griffons

Cell C Sharks
1. Khwezi Mona
2. Fez Mbatha
3. Carlu Sadie
4. Jeandre Labuschagne
5. Reniel Hugo (c)
6. Dylan Richardson
7. James Venter
8. Henco Venter
9. Tiaan Fourie
10. Lionel Cronje
11. Aphelele Fassi
12. Alwayno Visagie
13. Murray Koster
14. Yaw Penxe
15. Nevaldo Fleurs


Replacements
16. Dameon Venter
17. Dian Bleuler
18. Hanro Jacobs
19. Marco de Witt
20. Sikhumbuzo Notshe
21. Celimpilo Gumede
22. Bradley Davids
23. Marnus Potgieter


Love the way the Sharks have kept true to the CC and not brought in the URC players
Nevaldo finally started to show that promise he holds
Oh...I see Notshe on the bench

WP –
15 Clayton Blommetjies,
14 Luke Burger,
13 Cornel Smit,
12 Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu,
11 Tom Nel,
10 Jean-Luc du Plessis (c),
9 Godlen Masimla,
8 Louw Nel,
7 Jarrod Taylor,
6 Chad Solomon,
5 Connor Evans,
4 Adre Smith,
3 Lee-Marvin Mazibuko,
2 Andre-Hugo Venter,
1 Kwenzo Blose.
Subs: 16 Scarra Ntubeni, 17 Leon Lyons, 18 Corne Weilbach, 19 Andre Goedhals, 20 Armand Maritz, 21 Thomas Bursey, 22 Mnombo Zwelendaba, 23 Duncan Saal

Cell C Sharks Under 19s
1. Bradley Stanfliet
2. Ethan Bester
3. Nicholas Snyman
4. Garren Muller
5. Sphephelo Mbonambi
6. Andrew Davies
7. Connor Carson
8. Hugo – Ben Horn
9. Dallyn Beukes
10. Stehan Heymans
11. Risima Sambo
12. Drico Marx
13. Spha Ngcobo
14. Ntobeko Mhlongo
15. Hendrik Pienaar


Replacements
16. Faasen Laubscher
17. Siyabonga Dube
18. Sinelifa Ncwana
19. Trent Roux
20. Darren Ruth
21. JP Beyer
22. Aldo Zoet
23. Minenhle Ngcamu

Sards wrote: Thu May 18, 2023 12:38 pm WP –
15 Clayton Blommetjies,
14 Luke Burger,
13 Cornel Smit,
12 Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu,
11 Tom Nel,
10 Jean-Luc du Plessis (c),
9 Godlen Masimla,
8 Louw Nel,
7 Jarrod Taylor,
6 Chad Solomon,
5 Connor Evans,
4 Adre Smith,
3 Lee-Marvin Mazibuko,
2 Andre-Hugo Venter,
1 Kwenzo Blose.
Subs: 16 Scarra Ntubeni, 17 Leon Lyons, 18 Corne Weilbach, 19 Andre Goedhals, 20 Armand Maritz, 21 Thomas Bursey, 22 Mnombo Zwelendaba, 23 Duncan Saal

Good team. The Stormers use one squad for CC and URC. Some very good youngsters coming through.

Sards wrote: Thu May 18, 2023 12:32 pm Cell C Sharks
1. Khwezi Mona
2. Fez Mbatha
3. Carlu Sadie
4. Jeandre Labuschagne
5. Reniel Hugo (c)
6. Dylan Richardson
7. James Venter
8. Henco Venter
9. Tiaan Fourie
10. Lionel Cronje
11. Aphelele Fassi
12. Alwayno Visagie
13. Murray Koster
14. Yaw Penxe
15. Nevaldo Fleurs


Replacements
16. Dameon Venter
17. Dian Bleuler
18. Hanro Jacobs
19. Marco de Witt
20. Sikhumbuzo Notshe
21. Celimpilo Gumede
22. Bradley Davids
23. Marnus Potgieter


Love the way the Sharks have kept true to the CC and not brought in the URC players
Nevaldo finally started to show that promise he holds
Oh...I see Notshe on the bench

Cheetahs – 15 Tapiwa Mafura, 14 Daniel Kasende, 13 David Brits, 12 Robert Ebersohn, 11 Cohen Jasper, 10 George Lourens, 9 Ruan Pienaar, 8 George Cronje, 7 Friedle Olivier, 6 Gideon van der Merwe, 5 Victor Sekekete (c), 4 Rynier Bernardo, 3 Hencus van Wyk, 2 Marnus van der Merwe, 1 Schalk Ferreira.
Subs: 16 Louis van der Westhuizen, 17 Nqobisizwe Mxoli, 18 Dolph Botha, 19 Sibabalo Qoma, 20 Daniel Maartens, 21 Siya Masuku, 22 Rewan Kruger, 23 Evardi Boshoff.

Where is Frans Steyn? Not with the Boks (I assume) and not with the Cheetahs. Is he injured? Not much time left if he wants to make a bolt for the world cup.

assfly wrote: Fri May 19, 2023 4:45 am Where is Frans Steyn? Not with the Boks (I assume) and not with the Cheetahs. Is he injured? Not much time left if he wants to make a bolt for the world cup.

Injured, think he had surgery (knee?) a month ago and is in a race against time to be ready.

George Lourens starts his first big game against the Sharks in 10. Hope the old Gimmie have a big game. Know him and his family well.

What.....Province beat Pumas

Sharks bonus point against Cheetahs.....cracking match. Boys will be knackered

WP will struggle next weekend, from there it's plain sailing to the Kerrie Cup.

That was clinical from the Bulls.
Elrigh Louw is a beast.
Who can complain about watching this quality rugby

quality rugby

The Currie Cup just stepped up a notch.
Any of the big unions can win it from here

Not sure I would tinker with the side at the Sharks.
Maybe boost the reserve bench

Cell C Sharks

1. Dian Bleuler
2. Dameon Venter
3. Khutha Mchunu
4. Ockie Barnard
5. Reniel Hugo (c)
6. Dylan Richardson
7. James Venter
8. Celimpilo Gumede
9. Bradley Davids
10. Lionel Cronje
11. Marnus Potgieter
12. Rohan Janse van Rensburg
13. Murray Koster
14. Yaw Penxe
15. Nevaldo Fleurs

Replacements
16. Fez Mbatha
17. Ntuthuko Mchunu
18. Hanro Jacobs
19. Marco de Witt
20. Vincent Tshituka
21. Sikhumbuzo Notshe
22. Tiaan Fourie
23. Aphelele Fassi

This team is doing a fine job.
Playing the Griffons this weekend so should....
.be a 5 pointer
WP play the Lions who need full points against WP to take WPs place on the log.
Bulls need to beat the Pumas and bag 5 points to overtake WP.
Cheetahs play the Griquas who can also go 2 ahead of WP....

So all to play for this weekend. Especially those teams vying for 4th position and in the quarters

Log
Cheetahs.....38 ( points difference of 31 over Sharks)
Sharks..........38
Pumas .........35
WP ...............31
Griquas.........28
Bulls..............27
Lions.............26
Griffons........09

In the under 19s

Sharks play the Bulls at Loftus

Cell C Sharks Under 19s


1. Bradley Stanfliet
2. Ethan Bester
3. Nicholas Snyman
4. Garren Muller
5. Sphephelo Mbonambi
6. Matthew Fick
7. Connor Carson
8. Hugo – Ben Horn
9. Dallyn Beukes
10. Stehan Heymans (Captain)
11. Minenhle Ngcamu
12. Drico Marx
13. Tholithemba Sibisi
14. Somanga Jho
15. Hendrik Pienaar

Replacements
16. Andrew Davis
17. Faasen Laubscher
18. Siyabonga Dube
19. Trent Roux
20. Darren Ruth
21. JP Beyer
22. AJ Knoetze
23. Monde Mkhize

WP currently leading the U19

Beat Bulls and Valke but lost to the Sharks

WP............17
Sharks......16
Bulls.........12
Leopards. 10
Cheetahs...9
Valke..........1

Sharks dropped a game against the Cheetahs last weekend.
Dissapointing result. But the Cheetahs will take that confidence into their match against WP