SPAR KZN Rugby
Woodburn Stadium: Thursday 21 – Saturday 23 May 2015
Three days of superb rugby action at the SPAR KZN Inter-District Rugby Tournament
concluded on a gorgeous winter’s day at Woodburn Stadium on Saturday, with
three teams being announced to represent KZN.
The main game of the tournament was the finals in the
U13A sides, the last game of the tournament between Durban Coastals and
Southern KZN.
The surprise in the U13A category was the determined team
from Southern KZN, their never-say-die attitude and relentless eagerness saw
them win two games back to back, the first time in five years they have managed
to win, and not only win but qualify for the finals.
An elated coach from Southern KZN, Warren Hitchings said,
“I can’t explain how happy I am! The guys just clicked. The atmosphere in the
team was fantastic; every single one of the guys backed each other on and off
the field. It was an honour to be a part of!”
The coach that hails from Pennington Primary continued,
“Each and every single one of them was, in my eyes, a quality player, the best
from our region and they did us proud. We only had three training sessions in
the build up to this tournament, guys travelled from Kokstad and Kuswag to
Suid-Natal to come and train, their commitment evident from the very first
session we had together.”
A delighted Durban Coastal’s coach, Brandon Hobbs from
Glenwood Prep said after their teams win, “We had good team spirit in amongst
our lads. They did really well, making it all the way. Some great talent! There
were a few individuals who managed some game breakers in key plays. I was
impressed how they all played well together as a team.”
KZN Midlands Primary Schools Rugby Chairman, Tiny Coetzee
said, “I was delighted with how the tournament turned out. The weather was
great, the games were hard and exciting and I believe every single one of the
330 boys enjoyed themselves.”
Talking about the selection process, Coetzee continued, “We
have had a bit of a re-look at the selection structure. The guys who make the
squads will have to go through another round to impress the selectors. Two U13
teams will travel to Bloemfontein to take part in the Bondedag, this will serve
as their final trials as to who will be selected for the A or B side. The U13A
team will head to the renowned Craven Week in Witrivier, Mpumalanga; meanwhile
the U13B side will head to Sasolburg.”
“In the U12 division, will come back to Pietermaritzburg
for their final round of trials. The successful guys will then head onto
Vryheid to represent KZN towards the end of July.”
“We
are really pleased with the tremendous spirit and camaraderie that is evident
in this tournament.” says Rob Philipson, MD of SPAR KZN. “From our point of
view, SPAR encourages people to lead healthy lifestyles, and this tournament
not only helps to develop strong and healthy bodies on the field, but also
helps to grow and nurture healthy attitudes and team spirit. Well done to all
those who participated, they are all winners to have got this far. We wish
those who have been selected for the next level, the very best of luck, and we
look forward to their future success."
List of KZN teams:
KZN U13A
1 KH Thomas (SKZN – Izothso Primary), 2 U Botha (DBN
Coastals – Umhlali Prep), 3 T Trollip (DBN Coastals – DPHS), 4 H Gouws
(Zululand – Richards Bay Primary), 5 C R De Bruyn (Southern KZN – Scottburgh Primary),
6 M Khuzwayo (DBN Coastals – Glenwood Prep), 7 M Mkhize (DBN Coastals –
Glenwood Prep), 8 K Khumalo (Midlands – Pelham), 9 P Elliot (DBN Coastals –
DPHS), 10 M Halstead (DBN Coastals – Clifton), 11 S Nkomo (Southern KZN – King Edward),
12 S Ngcobo (DBN Coastals – Glenwood Prep), 13 K Mbongwa (DBN Coastals – DPHS),
14 M vd Merwe (DBN Coastals – Glenwood Prep), 15 E Matkovich (Pinetown and
Districts – Westville Senior Primary), 16 N Mdabe (Zululand – Mtubatuba), 17 B
Nortje (Southern KZN – Kuswag Skool), 18 M Xego (DBN Coastals – DPHS), 19 J
Dobson (Pinetown and Districts – Kloof Senior Primary), 20 M Khalishwayo
(Northern KZN – Paul Pietersburg), 21 E Potgieter (Northern KZN – Lucas Meyer),
22 J Murray (Midlands – Cowan House), Coach M Dick (DBN Coastals – DPHS), Asst
Coach M Jali (DBN Coastals – DPHS), Manager H Muller (Zululand – Richardia),
Chaperone K Barkley (Midlands – Pelham)
KZN U13B
1 M Fierro (Pinetown and Districts – Highbury Prep), 2 J
McCabe (Midlands – Merchiston), 3 M Immelman (Pinetown and Districts –
Westville Senior Primary), 4 C Van Heerden (Midlands – Pelham), 5 M Madela
(Northern KZN – Hutton Park), 6 L Grobler (Southern KZN – Kuswag), 7 L Stubbs
(Midlands – Merchiston), 8 N Zikalala (Northern KZN – Monument), 9 B Oellerman
(Midlands – Merchiston), 10 H Trodd (Midlands – Merchiston), 11 M Maphisa
(Zululand – Mtubatuba), 12 N Dludla (Northern KZN – Nuwe Republiek), 13 K
Morsink (Southern KZN – Izotsho), 14 Y Gosai (Pinetown and Districts- Atholl
Heights), 15 J Roets (Southern KZN – Amanzimtoti), 16 J Bessick (DBN Coastals –
Northlands Primary), 17 N Mndaweni (DBN Coastals – DPHS), 18 M King (Midlands –
Merchiston), 19 M De Klerk (Midlands – Cordwalles), 20 T Tomsett (DBN Coastal –
Virginia Prep), 21 M Grant (Midlands – Corwalles), 22 T Nkosi (Northern KZN –
Piet Retief), Coach S Carroll (DBN Coastals – Northlands Primary), Asst Coach B
Hobbs (DBN Coastals – Glenwood Prep), Manager Archie Bhengu (Pinetown and
Districts – KwaManzini Primary), Chaperone R Robbertze (Zululand – Richardia)
KZN U12
1 A Mfiki (DBN Coastals – Glenwood Prep), 2 Q Pitout
(Midlands – Merchiston), 3 A Zondi (Midlands – Cordwalles), 4 S Mkhize (DBN
Coastals – Glenwood Prep), 5 J Venter (Northern KZN – Pongola), 6 K Manukuza
(Zululand – MtMathuba Primary), 7 L Mtshali (Zululand – Veldenvlei) 8 G Mbatha
(Northern KZN – Paul Pietersburg), 9 C Oellerman (Midlands – Merchiston), 10 C
Davis (DBN Coastals – Virginia), 11 S Kok (Midlands – Merchiston), 12 A Zakwe
(Midlands – Merchiston), 13 C Maree (Northern KZN – Piet Retief), 14 L Mpongose
(Northern KZN – Paul Pietersberg), 15 D Pretorius (Northern KZN – Piet Retief),
16 M Khuzwayo (Midlands – Merchiston), 17 R Swift (Midlands – Merchiston), 18 S
Mngomezulu (DBN Coastals- Penzance) 19 J vd Merwe (Midlands – Merchiston), 20 A
Nkuma (Zululand – Grantham P), 21 R Viviers (Northern KZN – Hutten Park), 22 L
vd Walt (Northern KZN – Piet Retief), Coach S Accerman (DBN Coastals St Henry’s),
Asst Coach Tinus Laatz (DBN Coastals – Glenwood Prep), Manager David Malaki (Southern
KZN), Chaperone R Robbertze (Zululand - Richardia)
