Under-12 tournament, Day Three results
Day three was the final day of the Under-12 Interprovincial tournament held in Newcastle, KwaZulu Natal.
Once again it was a very successful and exciting tournament with an extremely high standard of rugby being played. Fortunately there were no serious injuries and the organisers look forward to a tournament of even greater proportions next year.
Match 1: Griquas vs Golden Lions, 7-5
In a very entertaining match Griquas managed to beat a never say die Golden Lions side by 7 points to 5.
Man of the match:
Forward: Mathew Wessels (8)
Back: Chuiner van Rooyen(15)
Scorers:
For Griquas:
Try: Mathew Wessels (8)
Con: Wian van Niekerk (12)
For Golden Lions:
Try: Chuiner van Rooyen(15)
Match 2: Pumas vs Free State, 17-0
With the Pumas dominating the first half, and scoring all the points, beating a spirited Free Sate side by 17 to 0.
Man of the match:
Forward: Nico Jonker (7)
Back: Louritz vd Schyff (12)
Scorers:
For Pumas:
Tries: Hendrik Susan (11), Themba Mandlati (15)
Cons: Francois Esselen (10) 2
Pen: Francois Esselen (10)
Match 3: Leopards vs KwaZulu Natal, 20-19
In a very exciting match the Leopards just managed to obtain the victory through two brilliant tries by Ruan Minnaar (11).
Man of the match:
Forward: Sikhumbuzo Nzimande (2)
Back: Ruan Minnaar (11)
Scorers:
For KwaZulu Natal:
Tries: Sikhumbuzo Nzimande (2), Grant Haines (8), Sibusiso Hadebe (11)
Cons: Gavin Morris (10) 2
For Leopards:
Tries: MJ Pelser (8), Ruan Minnaar (11) 2
Con: Paul Botha (7)
Pen: Olphin Ngxabi
Match 4: Valke vs Griffons, 7-7
In a very exciting encounter the Griffons and Valke had to share the spoils with a 7-7 draw.
Man of the match:
Forward: Ruben Breedt (1)
Back: Gerrie Koegelenberg (12)
Scorers:
For Valke:
Try: Emele Calitz (3)
Con: Ruan de Swardt (12)
For Griffons:
Try: Mario Viera (13)
Con: Henri vd Merwe (2)
Match 5: Blue Bulls vs Limpopo, 7-5
In a scrappy final, where both teams kicked to much possession away, the Blue Bulls managed to scrape home by 7 points to 5.
Scorers:
For Blue Bulls:
Try: Damien vd Broek (8)
Con: Juandre van Wyngaard (10)
For Limpopo:
Try: Floyd Ledwaba (1)