Vodacom Western Province is hard at work in preparation of their Vodacom Cup quarter-final on Saturday against the Natal Wildebeest.
The match will be played at Newlands with a 15:00 kick-off.
Coach Jerome Paarwater had his team sweating in two sessions on three days last week. On Thursday and Friday the players had a bit of time off.
Province finished the league phase of the competition unbeaten in the Southern Section. Paarwater was not too happy about the performance in the last match, a draw at Newlands against the defending champions Griquas.
He, however, said his charges told him they were frustrated by the referee’s interpretation of the laws at the breakdown.
“He penalised our guys who play to the ball the whole time – guys like Britz, Melck, Myburgh and David Hendricks were penalised for going off their feet.
“It was a small technical thing, but it prevented us from playing from turnovers – which is one of our strong points. Saturday’s ref’s approach was completely different to what we had previously.”
Paarwater reckons the fact that Province was already assured of a quarter-final berth maybe could have led to a bit of complacency. “Griquas still had a lot to play for. They had to win to get a home semi and possibly a home final.
“If they’ve won, they would have achieved their goal. That was important motivation for them. We are, however, glad that we are still unbeaten, even though there wasn’t really much in that game for us.
“It was a difficult week to motivate the players. But what was reassuring from the players’ side was the pride they have shown in the second half. They just decided that it wasn’t that difficult to win that match and started to play better rugby.”
The preparation will resume again on Monday. Paarwater said the only player he cannot consider for the Wildebeest game is fiery flanker Conrad Britz, who injured his knee.
“If we go through to the semi’s he should be ready,” commented Paarwater before adding that flank Tyrone Holmes is back in the picture after breaking a hand against the Leopards.
Flank David Hendricks also played as a substitute against Griquas after returning from injury.
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I also give this to province.
But we will win the pro 20 on Sunday. 😉
I’m not even being funny here. Province are going to have the Wildebeest for breakfast. It’s actually going to be embarrassing to watch.
no i don’t think it will be embarrasing. They are going to lose Des Fountain and a prop or two.
The Wildebeest will probably not win but it won’t be slaughter.
well – let’s hope TG can get their minds right
Comment 4 of 5, posted at 22.04.08 17:54:56 by KSA Shark
Des Fountain doesn’t really play vodacom cup.the props,aaaah dunno, well see.
🙂
Hope the WP rectify their 2007 performance this time around.
I was bitterly disappointed last year PB
New era Claytie, think this 2007 U21 WP lot will go step by step and I have full confidense in them. Hope they can copy the golden years when we had Flekkie, Corne, exct and go on and win us some silverware this time. We are lucky because we also have the 2007 U19 lot as backup. Many of them playing Varsity Cup.
True true.
Just hope they hou kop!
One player i have been disappointed in this year is Terry Jacobs, is it just me or has he gotten L A Z Y?!
Also his defence is non existent.
Hmmmmmmmmm just saw this little bit of info.
2007: WP 19-13 Wildebeest (Cape Town)
2006: WP 19-51 Wildebeest (Cape Town)
Seems you guys don’t like playing us in CT.
GO BEESTE!!!!!!!!!!!
51 – 19 EINA
Wildebeest team to play WP has been announced.
Starting XV:
15. Danie Dames
14. Sizwe Zondo
13. Riaan Swanepoel
12. Andries Strauss
11. Lwazi Mvovo
10. Neil de Bruin
9. Scott Mathie
8. Warren Whiteley
7. Michael Rhodes
6. Skholiwe Ndlovu
5. Nikolai Blignaut
4. Alistair Hargreaves (Capt)
3. Robbie Harris
2. Jody Jenneker
1. Kees Lensing
Replacements
16. Dylan Rutherford
17. Patric Cilliers
18. Schalk van Jaarsveld
19. Nqubeko Zulu
20. Charl McLoed
21. Luzuko Vulindlu
22. Chris Jordaan
GO Beeste!!!!!!!
WP team to play Wildebeest has been announced.
Starting XV:
15. Wylie Human
14. Zhahier Ryland
13. Dabeon Draghoender
12. Morgan Newman
11. Terry Jacobs
10. Isma-eel Dollie
9. Paul Delport
8. Justin Melck
7. David Hendricks
6. Pieter Myburgh
5. Rito Hlungwane
4. Francois van der Merwe
3. Ruaan du Preez
2. Hanyani Shimange (capt)
1. Wicus Blaauw.
Replacements
16. Deon Fourie
17. JC Kritzinger
18. George Earl
19. Tyrone Holmes
20. Allister Siegelaar
21. Ricardo Croy
22. PJ Vermeulen
Go WeePee!!!!!
(interesting fact – Wicus Blaauw will be up against former Namibia u/21 team mate Danie Dames. Both matriculated in the same year in the same town and their parents ranch in the same area. Differnece being one will be leading from the front and the other scrambling at the back!)
#16
Is WP 9-15 ALL POCs?
Plus 3 in the pack 😯
That Deon Fourie is fragging quick for a hooker!
Have a big problem for saturday. Not only the WP & Stormers game but we have some huge schoolboy rugby, just around the corner from my house. The games, part of Paarl Gimmies 150th celebrations are
Saturday, 26 April
09.00: Natal Academy vs FNB Invitation XV
10.10: Windhoek Hoërskool vs Glenwood
11.20: Diamantveld vs Pionier
12.30: Duineveld vs Oakdale
13.40: Paul Roos vs Framesby
14.50: Boland Landbou vs Daniël Pienaar
16.00: Paarl Boys’ High vs Outeniqua
17.10: Gim vs Affies
Where should I go? Vrekken hel!
Hehehe unlucky PB
I try and make the school games this side of the world, Wynberg Boys,SACS etc theres something magical about it.
The WP vs Beeste game wont even be televised so you cant record that.
Eish
❗ PJLD – WP vs Beeste airs 19:00 on SS. Not sure which channel but check on SS website.
Duibeveld as in the one from Upington PB? That’s the school Danie Dames went to I mentioned earlier. WHS used to be quite a powerhouse, but not sure anymore.
PB I’m also having a prob watching the games on Saturday. we have 4 club teams playing. 🙄 But atleast I will be able to watch the Sharks game.
Suidwester ja Duineveld is from Upington. The Gimmies feast also have some great games on Monday
Paarl Gim’s FNB Sportfees
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:29
There are 16 teams taking part in Gim’s 150th birthday celebrations. It is a weekend of great sporting activity at the great school.
The teams are: Windhoek Hoërskool, Glenwood (Durban), Diamantveld (Kimberley), Pionier (Vryheid), Duineveld (Upington), Oakdale (Riversdale), Natal Academy, FNB Invitation XV, Roos (Stellenbosch), Framesby (Port Elizabeth),Boland Landbou (Paarl), Daniël Pienaar (Uitenhage), Paarl Boys’ High, Outeniqua, Affies (Pretoria) and the hosts Paarl Gim.
Fixtures
Saturday, 26 April
09.00: Natal Academy vs FNB Invitation XV
10.10: Windhoek Hoërskool vs Glenwood
11.20: Diamantveld vs Pionier
12.30: Duineveld vs Oakdale
13.40: Paul Roos vs Framesby
14.50: Boland Landbou vs Daniël Pienaar
16.00: Paarl Boys’ High vs Outeniqua
17.10: Gim vs Affies
Monday, 28 April
A Field
09.00: Paul Roos vs Outeniqua
10.10: Boland Landbou vs Framesby
11.20: Paarl Boys’ High vs Affies
12.30: Gim vs Oakdale
B Field
09.00: Diamantveld vs Daniël Pienaar
10.10: Windhoek Hoërskool vs Natal Academy
11.20: Glenwood vs Duineveld
12.30: Pionier vs FNB Invitation XV
Then there is also some hockey and netball games.
Best of all is that we have our usual power cut from 16h00 to 18h00 on saturday. 🙄
Today we near the 40s heat wise , so maybe the rugby will be hot.
Duineveld also the school Kees Lensing attended. Big ‘derby’ annually between Upington High and Duineveld, we (Upington High) whipped them for 10 years in a row! Last time they won before 2007 was in 1996 when – you guessed it – Kees Lensing captained them!
Voorspoed met die keuses manne!
So you are a Upington boytjie. Was born there and grow up in Alexander Bay. For many years we Namakwaland played your lot. That was many moons ago when we learn to play on a gravel field rugby.
We have quite a lot SuidWesters at Paarl Gimmies. Last year OGallaghan the hooker (played WP Carven Week in 2006) was from that part. Know him and his sister, she is in my daughters class.
He is at Pukke at the moment but a usefull player.
Many moons ago I also played on a gravel pitch, in primary school in the vast metroplis of Aroab! From there I went to Upington for high school.
Lotsa guys from here go to Gym, Boy’s high and Paul Roos. From my time I remember Pieter Nell, he played for Boys High u/15 or 16 if I recall correctly. He returned after that though, not sure why.
Can’t say I know O’Callaghan, don’t follow schoolboy rugby here. Sounds bad but I don’t relate to any of the schools in Windoek and I don’t have friends with kids in the schools at this stage.
Will always cheer a fellow Suidwester on though, you shoulda seen me RWC time last year!
In my day we have played agaisnt Oranjemund and Keetmanshoop club rugby. Dont know if these clubs even excists any more but I can keep you busy for a long time on our visits in that parts. Good old days and the players of today cant even think about the distances we had to travel and the amount of stops we had to make to get at the game and back home.
NamBoer i done a bit of research on Bertus
This from superschools
here
Sarugby.net
Nothing
Think he comes from Oshikati but I am sure we will hear his name in the future. Write it down
My dad played for Keetmans, back in the early 80’s. Think he played prop and lock for the B-team, not 100% sure. Waaaaaaay before the time I had any gray matter to speak of!
I remember my dad talking about playing against Namakwaland, something memorable happened I think…
The road between Vioolsdrif, Grunau, Keetmans (280 kms)can keep you busy with quite a lot of beers, braai and pis stops. 😎 We always went to the Duitse Klub in Keetmans those years. Was a great place. Now I should stop otherwise this thread wont end. I am talking 1979-1983, so maybe me and your dad just maybe met, but many, many moons ago.
Rob or anyone that know the Guppie rugby, that Natal Academy playing here are they the one that the likes of Barrett, JP, Murray exct went. Think the FNB team will be players from town , so they maybe not that strong. Think the last three games where our local three teams are involve will be cracker games.