Jeppe welcome Klofies
Jeppe have had a miserable season thus far. The school suffered 11 defeats in 16 matches. One noticeable defeat is the 0-64 loss against Helpmekaar College back in March.
Jeppe managed to produce a victory against Northwood High School, however, it was followed by six consecutive defeats.
The schools failed to make an appearance on the Schools Top 20 this season.
The hosts only faced five sides ranked in the Top 20, and the lack of Top 20 oppennts could be costly for their clash against Waterkloof, currently ranked fifth on the Top 20.
On the other side of the spectrum, Waterkloof are oozing with confidence especially after their recent phenomenal performance at this year's King Edward VII School Easter Festival.
Not only that, the Pretoria-based school have been in good form. They played 17 matches which include nine sides ranked in the Top 20. They managed to beat four Top 20 sides, which include Hoerskool Outeniqua, Stellenberg High Schools, Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool (Affies), and Helpmekaar College.
With the return of provincial players, the fixtures could produce spectacular rugby come Saturday .
Results against Common Opponents
Affies: Jeppe lost 22-52, Waterkloof won 24-15
Helpmekaar: Jeppe lost 0-64, Waterkloof lost 8-45
Ben Voster: Jeppe lost 13-19, Waterkloof won 38-24
Achievers
Craven Week:
Jeppe: Kegan Litchfield, Muzi Manyike
Waterkloof: Gustav de Jager, Ruben Kotze, Ulrich Maritz, Giovanne Snyman, Gerrit Visser, Ruben Veldsman
Academy Week:
Jeppe: Boitumelo Tstsane, Mpho Tjamela, Mohau Mohlaheli
Waterkloof:
Teams:
Jeppe: 15 Jordan Coetzee, 14 Mohau Mohlahledi, 13 Muzi Manyike, 12 Boitumelo Tsatsane, 11 Vuyane Nqaba, 10 Thorne O’Connell, 9 Luke van Velze, 8 Michael de Kock, 7 Kamohele Chabana, 6 Mpho Tjamela, 5 Edward White, 4 Kegan Litchfield, 3 Craig Bristow, 2 Karel Zowitsky, 1 Douglas Cutter
Coach: Carl Spilhaus
Waterkloof: 15 Gideon Peters, 14 Sean du Plooy, 13 Jandré Pretorius, 12 Ruan Allers, 11 PJ Krugell, 10 Ulrich Maritz, 9 Giovan Snyman, 8 Ewan Visser, 7 Wikus Lindeque, 6 Gustav de Jager, 5 Richard van den Berg, 4 Wihan de Beer, 3 André Dippenaar, 2 Ruben Veldsman, 1 Bradley McGeer
Replacements: 16 Polla Boshoff, 17 Eckard Hattingh, 18 Jason Wiid, 19 Sivert Loubser, 20 PJ Wessels, 21 Danie Badenhorst, 22 Wiam Katzke, 23 Brendon Tolmie, 24 Neil Kuppen, 25 Renaldo Jooste, 26 Juandré Melamed
Coaches: Jan Mollentze, Jaco van Zyl
Manager: SJ Naudé
Sports scientist: Dirko Smuts
Date: Saturday, July 29
1st XV Kick-off: 12.00 (10.00 GMT)
Venue: Collard field at Jeppe High school for Boys
Expected weather conditions: Sunny with a high of 19°C and a low of 7°C.
Rugby Programme - Saturday, July 29
Collard Field
08.00: 4th XV
08.55: 3rd XV
09.50: Under-16A
10.55: 2nd XV
12.00: 1st XV
White Field
08.00: Under-16B
08.55: 5th XV
09.50: Under-15A
10.45: Under-16C
Top Left Field
08.00: Under-15B
08.55: Under-16D
09.50: Under-15C
Top Right Field
08.00: Under-14A
08.55: Under-14C
09.50: Under-14B