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LETTERS

PRESIDENT’S LETTER

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By the time you read this, the clubs playing in next season’s Super League’s A, B and C would have been confirmed.

With the play-off games having been played on Wednesday, as well as the last remaining fixtures in the Top 9 Champions League, promotion-relegation battles have gone right down to the wire.

This past weekend at City Park was quite exciting. I was impressed to see the rugby gees at one central venue.

This could be something to build on for the future. I was particularly surprised to see the number of teams that

@jpnaude

This is what club rugby is all about. The passion of representing the community is high and fuels the desire of these players to continue fighting to the very end.

This past weekend saw the semi-finals of the Top 6 Knockout competition take place at City Park. It was a day filled with drama as teams battled it out for a place in the 4 October final at DHL Newlands. Belhar provided one of the shocks of the season when they defeated Hamiltons. They will now face Durbell in the final after they beat False Bay in the other semi-final. Milnerton and Villager will compete in the Super League B final, while the Super League C final will be played between Franschoek and Langa.

With the President’s Cup final sbeing played at DHL Newlands next Saturday, this is a great opportunity for our club heroes to showcase their talents. This is just reward for what has been a long and arduous season.

Best of luck to all clubs – and their fans – competing over the next few weeks.Thelo WakefieldWPRFU PRESIDENT

were not playing, but never the less, came to support those on the field. I would imagine many teams were there to see if any results would have an impact on their own log points.

Certainly, the big upset was the victory for Belhar over Hamiltons. This also highlighted that the overall level of club rugby has improved and that no team can be taken for granted on the day. Now we hope to see a good turnout at DHL Newlands at the President’s Cup.

Super League A will be keenly contested between Belhar and Durbell, Super League B between Villager and Milnerton and in Super League C, it’s a clash between Langa and Franschoek.

We’ll be turning most of our media attention the big day as we hope you will to. As usual you can catch the highlights and interviews weekly on Cape Rugby TV at 9pm on Cape Town TV and DSTV channel 263.

Have a fantastic rugby weekend,

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BELHAR BEAT THE ODDS

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Result: Hamiltons 29 – 32 BelharDivision: Top 6 Semi-FinalsVenue: City Park

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Belhar sealed a place in the President’s Cup final with a remarkable victory over Hamiltons.

We showed our belief against the odds. We proved a lot of people wrong today. We stuck to our game plan and it’s a dream come true for these boys.

I’m glad they will have this opportunity to play at DHL Newlands and showcase

their talents.

MARK WILLARDBELHAR COACH

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Belhar provided one of the shocks of the season when they overcame the mighty Hamiltons in a dramatic semi-final match at

City Park.

In the howling wind, Belhar expertly used the elements to their advantage in the first half to peg Hamiltons back inside their own 22.

Hammies showed their class to gain the advantage in the second half in the face of mounting Belhar pressure as Mark Willard’s men were running the ball from everywhere.

Captain on the day Cheslin Roberts marshalled his Belhar troops well and managed to get on the score sheet after a sweeping move.

Belhar’s guts and determination eventually paid off as a try in the dying stages of the match saw them pick up the much-deserved win and a place in the final at DHL Newlands on 4 October.

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CHESLIN ROBERTSBELHAR’S CAPTAIN ON THE DAY

We said we wanted to come here and give it to Hamiltons and we did just that. We’re going to DHL

Newlands and we’re so proud. We did this for the community. We’re in the final and we won’t disappoint. We’re not going to

hold back.

The guys stuck to their guns out there. We always knew we could pull it off. This is a huge

morale booster for the club as a lot of people doubted

us. The game was played in a good spirit. This is a massive

lift for the community.

CARLO JACOBSBELHAR CLUB CAPTAIN

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SUPER LEAGUE A COMPETITIONTeams Competing:- Hamiltons- Durbell- False Bay- SK Walmers- Belhar- UWC

QUARTER-FINAL RESULTSBelhar 17 SK Walmers15False Bay 30 UWC 22

SEMI-FINAL RESULTSHamiltons 29 Belhar 32Durbell 31 False Bay 20

Hamiltons and Durbell qualified for the semi-finals by virtue of their league positions. Belhar proved why many considered them the dark horses of the tournament with a stunning victory over Hamiltons in the semi-finals. They will meet Durbell in the final after they were convincing winners over False Bay.

SUPER LEAGUE B COMPETITIONTeams Competing:- Villager- Sir Lowrians- St George’s- Milnerton- Pniel - Brackenfell

QUARTER-FINAL RESULTSSt Georges 29 Brackenfell 37Milnerton 33 Pniel 23

SEMI-FINAL RESULTSVillager 18 Brackenfell 17Milnerton 20 Sir Lowrians 20 (Milnerton won 2- 0 on a penalty shootout)

Villager will be looking to achieve the double after a narrow victory of surprise semi-finalists Brackenfell. They will meet a Milnerton side who will be hungry to cause another upset after defeating Super League B powerhouses Sir Lowrians in the semi-finals.

SUPER LEAGUE C COMPETITIONTeams Competing:- Franschoek- Raithby Universals- Violets- Langa- Strand- Strand United

QUARTER-FINAL RESULTSLanga 24 Strand 20Violets 7 Strand United 12

SEMI-FINAL RESULTSFranschoek United 15 Strand United 14Raithby Universals 13 Langa 16

Franschoek United will meet Langa in a repeat of their titanic encounter during the regular season. Franschoek have their sights set on a double after their stunning league triumph. Langa are the underdogs going into this one but there is nothing like the prospect of playing at DHL Newlands that can fuel even the most unlikely of victories.

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PLAYER PROFILES

Age: 30Height: 1.7mWeight: 87kgPosition: Scrumhalf/FlyhalfLives In: StrandSchool: Strand Secondary

Age: 22Height: 1.82mWeight: 82kgPosition: FlankLives In: RondeboschSchool: Rondebosch Boys’

It has been an exceptional season for Villager, who secured the Super League B title in dramatic style.

The club underwent a dramatic overhaul and has reaped the benefits of having young, hungry, locally-based players in their ranks.

One of the standout talents this season has been blindside flank Brodie Blows. He is dynamic on defence and a real menace for opponents with his never-say-die attitude. His good form earned him a call-up to the Disas squad, who he’s representing on tour.

“I was surprised to get the call-up,” he says. “It’s been a great tour so far and my form has been good.

“The adjustment to a completely amateur set-up has been a 100% effort from the club,” he adds. “We’re playing rugby for the right reasons and the results on the field have shown. [Coach] Gunner has been amazing and the players are all playing for him.”

The club will now compete in Super League A next season and Blows is excited about the challenge.

“We’re 100% ready,” he says. “Hopefully, Gunner will work his magic and a few more guys will join.”

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St George’s can count themselves unlucky not to have secured automatic promotion to Super League A after a stellar season. The club has done well to blend youth with experience, which has seen vice-captain Morne Adams form a big part of their success.

Adams, who is a seasoned club rugby campaigner, played provincial rugby for the Falcons before returning to the Cape in 2009 and joining the Lulus this season. He is a physical player, who brings a structure and calmness to the backline.

“This has been my best season,” he tells Cape Rugby TV. “I’ve really enjoyed playing for my community and the people I’ve grown up with.”

As one of the older heads at the club, Adams has taken on the role as mentor to some of the talented youngsters in the squad.

“I try and help out as much as I can,” he says. “There are a lot of talented youngsters here and their careers are beginning to flourish. We’ve had a few call-ups to the Disa squad, which is something to celebrate.”


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GUERON KULSENLOWER PAARL

Age: 26Height: 1.77mWeight: 74kgPosition: WingLives In: PaarlSchool: Noorder-Paarl High

Kulsen is a famous rugby name in Paarl rugby. Geuron Kulsen is the latest member of the family to make an impact for the region.

The speedster currently plies his trade at Lower Paarl, who have demolished all before them in a record-breaking season. The club finished the regular season with a 100% record, as they did in the Top 6 competition.

“We have a well-balanced side and everyone puts in a shift,” Kulsen tells Cape Rugby TV. “The commitment levels have been great all season and we have a good core with strong leaders.”

Kulsen, who finished the regular season as the top try-scorer, is quick to acknowledge the role that the club’s supporters played in their success.

“We have one of the biggest support bases in the Paarl region,” he says. “There is a feel-good factor at the club and our supporters are a big part of that.

“Besides the Top 8 competition starting soon, we also has our traditional derby against Young People’s coming up,” he adds. “I’m coming back from injury and I’m raring to go!”

Age: 29Height: 1.75mWeight: 76kgPosition: Fullback/FlyhalfLives In: Bo KaapSchool: Trafalgar High

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The name “Nani” Osman is synonymous with SK Walmers. The experienced back is revered at the club and is a hero to many of the younger generation as he’s represented DHL Western Province at Vodacom Cup level.

SK Walmers drastically changed their approach to focus solely on recruiting locally-based players. They finished the season fifth in Super League A.

“We’ve had a good season considering the changes at the club,” Osman tells Cape Rugby TV. “The newer guys who were brought in did well in their respective roles.

“We needed a longer time to gel,” he adds. “We started off slow, but picked up momentum and ended the season strongly.”

The club just missed out on a place in the President’s Cup semi-finals after a narrow loss to Belhar. The playmaker is aware of the tournament’s potential.

“The President’s Cup is a great way for the younger guys to gain exposure,” he says. “It’s a step in the right direction and it’s good for club rugby.”

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SUPERB SEASONHelderberg enjoyed a great campaign in Super League A.

Helderberg’s return to Super League A went under the radar this season, yet was a remarkable campaign. The club finished eighth, above stalwarts like SK Walmers and Tygerberg.

“This season has been a whole club effort,” club administrator Corne Strydom tells Cape Rugby TV. “We have a strong committee, that has worked hard as well as a good coaching staff led by Nico De Villiers.

“In recent years, we’ve been up and down. We’re enjoying our time back in Super League A and competing with the best clubs in the province.”

On the field, the club has put in some remarkable performances, which included impressive wins over NNK and Kuils River. What was just as impressive, though, were their performances against the top teams, which proved their worth in the top division.

“We have excellent players here,” says Strydom. “Guys have joined us from Hamiltons and Maties, and there is a good mix of youth and experience. Our club stalwarts, in particular, have had a great season.”

Helderberg is a family-oriented club. The picturesque Charles Morkel Stadium is one of the best venues on the club rugby circuit.

A highlight of the season is the annual Helderberg Extreme 7s tournament. The club hosts 16 clubs and 16 high schools, that all compete for a R50 000 prize. It’s extremely well supported and is a festival of running rugby.

“Nico’s sevens background has really come through in our game,” says Strydom. “That tournament has helped raise the profile of the club on and off the field.”

Year Founded: 1992Home Ground: Charles Morkel StadiumClub Colours: Black and Red

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Gaining MomentumRetreat enjoyed an impressive finish to the 2014 season.

Next year Retreat will celebrate their 125th year serving their local community.

Nobody embodies the spirit of the club more than chairman Anthony Amalcin. Not only does he perform his role with distinction, but he has also been head coach of the 1st XV for the past two years, as well as an occasional referee for the junior sides.

“I think it’s fair to say my Saturdays belong to Retreat RFC!” he tells Cape Rugby TV.

What could’ve been a season of disappointment for the club after failing to qualify for the Champions League has turned into a campaign of great promise as some stunning end-of-season form has resulted in an unbeaten six-game run in the Southern League Top 8 competition.

“It’s been a good season for us,” Amalcin says.

“We’ve unearthed some promising players, who have come through the ranks.

“At Retreat, we pride ourselves on being humble and being down-to-earth. Our juniors are taught that no one is above the club and that you must act like a team.”

At the time of writing, the club was getting ready for their Top 8 final against Titans.

“It’s a very important game for the club,” says Amalcin. “We’ve got to end the season strongly and begin planning for next year. The new format has given us the platform to bring our talented youngsters through.

“Our goal is to make the Champions League next season. The team is currently unbeaten after six rounds, and the atmosphere at the club is always very positive.”

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Year Founded: 1890Home Ground: Allenby Drive Sports ComplexClub Colours: Purple and White

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“I was surprised when I got the call,” he tells Cape Rugby TV. “It only really sank in when I got together with the squad and pulled the jersey over my head for the first time.

“That was a great experience for me. Although the results didn’t go our way, it was a very competitive week and I learned a lot.”

Da Silva is a livewire on attack and defence, and never gives his opposition a moments rest with his high work-rate. Bishops have had a good season compared to 2013, and he has been a big part of that turnaround.

“It’s been a good year for us,” he says. “We managed to bring a sense of pride back to the jersey with our performances. The come-from-behind victory over Rondebosch was particularly special.”

Next season Da Silva will be at the Western Province Institute.

“I’m very excited about that. I want to make the DHL Western Province U19 squad next season, but I’m taking it step by step.”

Rugby is an immensely popular sport in the Stellenbosch region and Kylemore has benefited from a growing level of interest in the game.

“Interest has certainly increased in recent years,” says Smith. “Our kids are provided with good facilities and our youth coaches are all BokSmart accredited.

“We want to keep the kids at the club and show them that rugby can be a career,” she adds. “We’ve produced several Craven Week players, such as Herschel, which we’re very proud of.”

MAKING HIS MARKBishops flank Mervano da Silva is an exciting rugby prospect.

Age: 18Height: 1.79mWeight: 82kgPosition: Blindside flankLives In: RondeboschSchool: Bishops

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Located in Stellenbosch, Kylemore are growing their youth rugby and is proving to be a great developmental club for their players.

Paul Roos scrumhalf Herschel Jantjies, who captained the SA Sevens U18s and was a member of the DHL Western Province U18 Craven Week side, is a graduate of the club’s youth set-up.

“There is a lot of talent in the Kylemore area,” club secretary Adri Smith tells Cape Rugby TV. “The youngsters look up to the senior players and try to emulate their heroes.”

The club has around 120 youth players ranging from U9 to U18. The U14s recently won an Easter sevens festival.

MAJOR POTENTIALKylemore’s youth rugby is making great strides.


There has been no shortage of top quality loose forwards to come out from DHL Western Province over the years. Mervano Da Silva seems to be the latest prospect as his performances earned him a place in the

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Which clubs have you represented?I’ve been playing for UCT since 2011. I managed to pick up a couple of Varsity Cup titles along the way! This year, I was playing in Super League A before I got the call-up to the DHL Western Province Currie Cup squad.

Do you ever take the time to watch club rugby?Yes, absolutely. Being fresh out of Super League A, I was watching the league with interest this season. I’ll always take the time to watch UCT when I get the chance.

What do you think of the standard of Super League A this year?It’s been good. It’s a real physical league and you have to front up. Teams like SK Walmers and Belhar are a real handful, especially on their own patch, so you have to be ready for a physical battle.

How has club rugby helped contributed to your development?I’ve been playing for UCT since I was 19, so I learned early on to front up physically. In Super League A, you often play against ex-provincial players with a lot of experience, so you need to adapt and make your mark.

What do you think about Western Province’s approach to signing young players?Everyone is given a fair crack at the union. A competition like the Varsity Cup gives guys a lot of exposure and puts you on the radar. The guys at DHL Western Province are very welcoming as well, which helps with the transition.

Would you ever consider return to playing club rugby?Definitely, but only for UCT though!

What advice do you have for young club rugby players?It’s so important that when the opportunity comes, and it will, to be ready to take it with both hands. You need to be ready to work hard and willing to get better.

THE CLUB CONNECTIONCape Rugby TV Magazine speaks to DHL Stormers and DHL Western

Province players about their connection to club scene.

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Age: 23Height: 1.78mWeight: 98kgHometown: PaarlPosition: HookerProvincial Debut: 2014 v PumasProvincial Caps: 1

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CITY PARK - 24 September 2014

Competition Kick-off Home Team Away Team Field

12:30 Simonsberg Board Team Sunday League Board Team Field C

Super B Play offs 14:00 Kraaifontein Violets Field A

Super A Play offs 16:00 Kuilsrivier St Georges Field A

BROOKSIDE - 26 September 2014 - U/20

Super A Top 6 Semi Final 19:00 Hamiltons False Bay Field B

Super A Top 6 Semi Final 20:15 Durbanville-Bellville UWC Field B

Super C Top 6 Final 19:00 Manenberg Rangers Strand United Field A

Super B Top 6 Final 20:15 Brackenfell Goodwood Field A

NEWLANDS - 4 October 2014

Super A Top 6 Final U/20 11:10 Winner C Winner D Field A

Super C Top 6 Final 12:30 Franschhoek Langa Field A

Super B Top 6 Final 14:00 Villager Milnerton Field A

Super A Top 6 Final 15:30 Durbanville-Bellville Belhar Field A

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Super A Top 6 Semi Final 20:15 Durbell UWC Field B

Super C Top 6 Semi Final 19:00 Manenberg Rangers Strand United Field A

Super B Top 6 Semi Final 20:15 Brackenfell Goodwood Field A

PRESIDENTS CUP

HOME TEAM VISITORS

Blue Stars United Young Wesleys

Young Ideas Caledonian Roses

Masiphumelele Young Stars

HOME TEAM VISITORS

Lamotte Khayamandi

Faure Phizantekraal

Blue Stars (Rural) Constantia

Pumas Brampton

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LAST WEEKENDRESULTS

HOME TEAM POINTS AWAY TEAM POINTS

CITY LEAGUE

Technikon-Tuine 19 Watsonia 0

Temperance Cities 7 Hamediehs 0

Polisie 43 Perseverance 0

SOUTHERN LEAGUE

Titans 0 Retreat 35

Rocklands 43 Peninsula 0

Delft 34 Strand Pioneers 21

TOP 8 LEAGUE


Franschhoek United 15 Strand United 14

SUPER LEAGUE C


Masiphumelele 40 Young Wesleys 22

Caledonian Roses 10 Lagunya 10

Young Ideas 24 Blue Stars United 27

TOP 9 CHAMPION LEAGUE


CITY PARK - 24 September 2014

Competition Kick-off Home Team Away Team Field

12:30 Simonsberg Board Team Sunday League Board Team Field C

Super B Play offs 14:00 Kraaifontein Violets Field A

Super A Play offs 16:00 Kuilsrivier St Georges Field A

BROOKSIDE - 26 September 2014 - U/20


Super A Top 6 Semi Final 20:15 Durbanville-Bellville UWC Field B

Super C Top 6 Final 19:00 Manenberg Rangers Strand United Field A

Super B Top 6 Final 20:15 Brackenfell Goodwood Field A

NEWLANDS - 4 October 2014

Super A Top 6 Final U/20 11:10 Winner C Winner D Field A

Super C Top 6 Final 12:30 Franschhoek Langa Field A

Super B Top 6 Final 14:00 Villager Milnerton Field A

Super A Top 6 Final 15:30 Durbanville-Bellville Belhar Field A

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Super A Top 6 Semi Final 20:15 Durbell UWC Field B

Super C Top 6 Semi Final 19:00 Manenberg Rangers Strand United Field A

Super B Top 6 Semi Final 20:15 Brackenfell Goodwood Field A

SUPER A TOP 6 SEMI FINAL

TEAM POINTS TEAM POINTS

Durbell 31 False Bay 20

Hamiltons 29 Belhar 31

SUPER A TOP 8 FINAL

Tygerberg 19 Kuilsrivier 31

SUPER B TOP 6 SEMI FINAL

Sir Lowrians 20 Milnerton 20

Villager 18 Brackenfell 17

SUPER B TOP 8 FINAL

Hamlets 23 Macassar 33

SUPER C TOP 6 SEMI FINAL

Raithby Universals 13 Langa 16

Franschoek United 15 Strand United 14

SUPER C TOP 8 FINAL

Stell/Cor 17 Silverleaf 19

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AS THEY STAND

CODE P W L D PF PA PD LP

DEF Played Won Lost Draw PointsFor

Points Against

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Log Points

CLUB P W L D PF PA PD LP

1 Maties 14 14 0 0 560 181 379 65

2 UCT 14 13 1 0 632 195 437 64

3 Hamiltons 14 11 3 0 496 263 233 57

4 Durbell 14 11 3 0 504 198 306 55

5 False Bay 14 10 4 0 491 261 230 50

6 Victorians 14 8 5 1 443 384 59 46

7 Belhar 14 7 5 2 322 324 -2 37

8 Helderberg 14 6 7 1 333 360 -27 34

9 SK Walmers 14 6 6 2 260 413 -153 31

10 UWC 14 4 10 0 276 373 -97 26

11 Primrose 14 3 9 2 277 467 -190 22

12 Tygerberg 14 3 11 0 318 476 -158 19

13 Kuilsrivier 14 3 11 0 284 486 -202 16

14 Bellville 14 2 12 0 207 610 -403 13

15 NNK 14 0 14 0 222 634 -412 5


1 Villager 14 12 2 0 387 234 153 57

2 Sir Lowrians 14 12 2 0 359 234 125 57

3 St Georges 14 11 2 1 384 237 147 54

4 Union Milnerton 14 8 5 1 463 241 222 46

5 Pniel Villagers 14 7 6 1 336 286 50 40

6 Brackenfell 14 7 7 0 329 308 21 39

7 Hands & Heart 14 8 6 0 307 325 -18 36

8 Collegians 14 6 7 1 284 246 38 35

9 Macassar 14 7 5 2 306 321 -15 35

10 Hamlets 14 5 8 1 289 344 -55 27

11 Rangers 14 4 9 1 316 375 -59 26

12 Young Peoples 14 4 10 0 294 393 -99 25

13 Kraaifontein 14 4 10 0 262 320 -58 24

14 Goodwood 14 4 10 0 293 421 -128 21

15 Scottsdene Central 14 2 12 0 237 561 -324 11


1 Franschhoek United 14 12 2 0 427 203 224 56

2 Raithby Universals 14 12 2 0 408 196 212 56

3 Violets 14 10 3 1 316 195 121 45

4 Langa 14 11 3 0 238 173 65 44

5 Strand 14 8 6 0 363 293 70 42

6 Strand United 14 7 5 2 371 267 104 38

7 Stellcor 14 7 6 1 309 270 39 35

8 Elsies River United 14 6 8 0 251 297 -46 30

9 Silverleaf 14 4 9 1 292 357 -65 27

10 Noordelikes 13 4 8 1 267 328 -61 25

11 Paarl 14 5 9 0 270 325 -55 24

12 Silvertree 14 4 8 2 203 305 -102 24

13 Manenberg Rangers 13 2 9 2 158 251 -93 14

14 Eersterivier 14 3 11 0 190 446 -256 14

15 Van Der Stel 14 3 9 2 249 406 -157 11


1 Young Stars 7 7 0 0 231 140 91 33

2 Masiphumelele 7 6 0 1 260 154 106 32

3 Blue Jets 8 5 2 1 230 123 107 27

4 Lagunya 8 4 3 1 160 158 2 22

5 Blue Stars United 7 3 4 0 149 149 0 15

6 Young Wesleys 7 2 4 1 141 210 -69 13

7 Cloetesville 8 1 6 1 144 211 -67 11

8 Young Ideas 7 1 6 0 139 183 -44 10

9 Caledonian Roses 7 1 5 1 91 217 -126 7

SUPER LEAGUE A

SUPER LEAGUE C

SUPER LEAGUE B

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

LOGS

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CODE KEY

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1 Villager 14 12 2 0 387 234 153 57

2 Sir Lowrians 14 12 2 0 359 234 125 57

3 St Georges 14 11 2 1 384 237 147 54

4 Union Milnerton 14 8 5 1 463 241 222 46

5 Pniel Villagers 14 7 6 1 336 286 50 40

6 Brackenfell 14 7 7 0 329 308 21 39

7 Hands & Heart 14 8 6 0 307 325 -18 36

8 Collegians 14 6 7 1 284 246 38 35

9 Macassar 14 7 5 2 306 321 -15 35

10 Hamlets 14 5 8 1 289 344 -55 27

11 Rangers 14 4 9 1 316 375 -59 26

12 Young Peoples 14 4 10 0 294 393 -99 25

13 Kraaifontein 14 4 10 0 262 320 -58 24

14 Goodwood 14 4 10 0 293 421 -128 21

15 Scottsdene Central 14 2 12 0 237 561 -324 11


1 Young Stars 7 7 0 0 231 140 91 33

2 Masiphumelele 7 6 0 1 260 154 106 32

3 Blue Jets 8 5 2 1 230 123 107 27

4 Lagunya 8 4 3 1 160 158 2 22

5 Blue Stars United 7 3 4 0 149 149 0 15

6 Young Wesleys 7 2 4 1 141 210 -69 13

7 Cloetesville 8 1 6 1 144 211 -67 11

8 Young Ideas 7 1 6 0 139 183 -44 10

9 Caledonian Roses 7 1 5 1 91 217 -126 7


1 Retreat 7 7 0 0 173 60 113 32

2 Rocklands 7 6 1 0 246 67 179 28

3 Titans 7 5 2 0 136 149 -13 22

4 Peninsula 7 4 3 0 145 139 6 20

5 Thistles 6 2 4 0 108 92 16 12

6 Young Brothers 6 1 5 0 117 121 -4 10

7 Bishop Lavis 7 1 6 0 110 177 -67 7

8 Richmond Rangers 7 1 6 0 70 300 -230 5


1 All Saints 7 6 1 0 312 29 283 29

2 Whistling Wheels 7 6 1 0 182 78 104 28

3 Khayelitsha 6 4 2 0 125 111 14 19

4 Atlantis 7 3 4 0 140 136 4 17

5 Imiqhayi 7 3 4 0 126 145 -19 16

6 Kylemore 7 3 4 0 89 127 -38 16

7 Delft 7 2 5 0 114 286 -172 11

8 Strand Pioneers 6 0 6 0 55 231 -176 1


TOP 8 NORTHERN LEAGUE


1 Temperance Cities 6 5 1 0 135 85 50 23

2 Hamediehs 6 4 2 0 135 69 66 22

3 Busy Bees 5 4 0 1 160 71 89 21

4 Polisie 6 3 3 0 139 57 82 17

5 Technikon-Tuine 6 3 2 1 132 96 36 17

6 Watsonia 7 3 4 0 84 103 -19 13

7 Progress 5 1 4 0 46 138 -92 4

8 Perseverance 7 0 7 0 41 253 -212 0

TOP 8 CITY LEAGUE


1 Pumas 18 15 3 0 376 191 185 67

2 Faure 19 13 5 1 446 243 203 64

3 Excelsior1 18 12 5 1 421 204 217 62

4 Phizantekraal 18 11 7 0 490 244 246 60

5 Llwandle 18 11 7 0 363 239 124 53

6 Blue Stars (Rural) 18 11 6 1 363 304 59 53

7 Constantia 17 9 8 0 334 364 -30 43

8 Khayamandi 18 6 10 2 271 347 -76 32

9 Lamotte 18 4 14 0 207 379 -172 22

10 Brampton 19 3 15 1 204 513 -309 17

11 Lanquedoc 19 2 17 0 157 604 -447 13


1 Blue Jets Ladies 16 15 1 0 467 83 384 70

2 Union Milnerton Ladies

16 13 2 1 537 96 441 66

3 Pniel Ladies 15 11 4 0 449 118 331 57

4 Busy Bees Ladies 15 10 4 1 399 88 311 56

5 UWC Ladies 14 6 8 0 288 316 -28 29

6 United Brothers Ladies

14 5 9 0 150 380 -230 25

7 Franschhoek Ladies

16 4 12 0 88 524 -436 20

8 Khayamandi Ladies

13 1 12 0 20 516 -496 5

9 Maties Ladies 15 1 14 0 15 292 -277 4

SIMONSBERG REGION

WOMEN’S LEAGUE

TOP 8 SOUTHERN LEAGUE


1 Lower Paarl 5 5 0 0 191 64 127 25

2 Allandale 5 3 2 0 95 102 -7 13

3 Vineyards 4 2 2 0 76 83 -7 10

4 Young Standards 5 2 3 0 102 127 -25 10

5 Paarl Rangers 4 1 3 0 76 117 -41 5

6 Violets (Paarl) 3 0 3 0 40 87 -47 2


1 Simondium 5 4 1 0 164 116 48 20

2 Young Gardens 5 4 1 0 159 77 82 18

3 Albions 4 3 1 0 110 76 34 15

4 Windmeul United 3 1 2 0 74 105 -31 6

5 Riverstones 5 1 4 0 126 167 -41 6

6 Perel United 4 0 4 0 65 157 -92 3

TOP 6 PAARL REGION A

TOP 6 PAARL REGION B

SECTION

JC Fortuin is currently in his 20th year as a referee.

The veteran has been the middle man in many major fixtures, including

Currie Cup and Super Rugby matches, and he is now sharing his vast experience on the Western Province club rugby circuit.

“I’m enjoying my refereeing at the moment,” he tells Cape Rugby TV. “It’s been good helping out the younger refs as there are a lot of talented officials coming through the structures.”

For someone who has experienced the heady

Jerome “JC” Fortuin is one of the leading referees on the club rugby circuit.

BEHIND THE WHISTLE

heights of Super Rugby, it is surprising to hear that his favourite game this season was the Super League C encounter between Raithby Universals and Eerste River.

“I loved that game,” says Fortuin. “The conditions were awful, but there was no shortage of passion and skill.”

Although in the twilight of his career, the 51 year-old has no plans to retire anytime soon.

“I want to referee into my sixties!” he says. “Refereeing is an art form more than anything else. You have to make split-second decisions, which aren’t always easy in the heat of the moment. It all comes down to preparation and to be clear and concise when making calls.”

RESPECTED REF

COACH’S CORNER

Tell us about your background.I started straight out of matric as a player for Villager. I played there for 10 years until 1999. I coached at Reddam College and Rondebosch Boys’ before I joined False Bay. I played for them for a few years before I took over as head coach from Kevin Musikanth.

Are you happy with False Bay’s season?It’s been a long season for us, which began last October. I feel we did well do make the top six, so I’m happy with the progress we’ve made, especially considering that this year has been our first season back in Super League A. We wanted to qualify for the President’s Cup, so we’re happy with that.

Has the make-up of the team changed since last year?We’ve brought in a couple players from the new Western Province Academy in Tokai. Gerard Lotter has been great and really energised the group. We have a fairly experienced pack of forwards and few guys who played U20 last year, so there’s a good mix.

What are your feelings about the new league format?It’s been a good initiative to grow the game locally.

FRESH APPROACHFalse Bay head coach Jono van der Walt is bringing a fresh impetus to the club.

Obviously, it’s been a teething process and there are definitely improvements to be made, but overall, it’s been good fun. A competition like the President’s Cup is a great initiative and has proven to be very exciting and competitive.

Do you have a coaching philosophy?I’m a fairly young coach and up until recently, I would have preferred to be on the field with the guys! My assistant coach and I have focused a lot on tactics and analysis. We feel that spending more time off the field is key, not only to identifying weaknesses, but also in keeping the guys fresh and making sure they don’t become jaded. I also tried to focus on fitness and conditioning, which is vital for an open club.

Do you feel False Bay is getting closer to bridging the gap at the top of Super League A?I believe so. The top teams in Super League A play at a very high standard, but we feel like we’re a match for any one of them, especially at home. I don’t feel like we’re too far off that level as we’ve run them close a few times. It wasn’t long ago when False Bay beat Hamiltons and Maties in one season!


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