'Overs' by no means over

Pukke's contestants in the 2009 Steinhoff Koshuisrugby Championships, Over de Voor, are oozing with confidence - especially after their 34-18 victory over Monitor (from TUT) on Monday afternoon in Pretoria.

Monitor proved to be tough opponents in the first half, keeping 'Overs' to just a slender two-point lead (15-13) at half-time, but the superior fitness of the Potch team pulled them through in the second half - as they ran in a total of five tries.

Three of those tries were converted by Morné Archer, who also landed a penalty goal. 'Overs' try-scorers were Johan Breugam, Marius Matthee, Delarey du Preez, Giepie van der Merwe and Ryno Loots.

'Overs' lost 10-26 to Maroela (Tuks) in the first round of the Steinhoff Koshuisrugby Championships, but their win over Monitor sees them in second place on the Northern section log - one point (and position) ahead of Maroela (Tuks) with one more round of league action remaining.

Next up for Over de Voor are Dromedaris - from UJ - as a curtain-raiser to next Monday's crucial Varsity Cup clash between the NWU-Pukke and UCT in Potchefstroom.

'Overs' coach Wilbur Kraak - a very experienced provincial referee, who is currently on the Golden Lions' top 10 panel - is confident that his team can still end top of the log.

"To do that we must beat Dromedaris with a bonus point," he told varsitycup.co.za, adding: "There is a huge surprise element in the Steinhoff Koshuisrugby Championships. In the local league you know what to expect from your opponents."

Kraak is hoping for a full-house at the Fanie du Toit Sports Grounds on Monday - kick-off 2.50pm.

By Piet de Jager