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5 days ago
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U18 Craven Week day three results: Wins for SWD, Free State
There were also wins for the Limpopo Blue Bulls and Western Province XV. Free State centre Ethan Adams dives over the line for a try in his team's match against the Blue Bulls. Picture: Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images South Western Districts continued their impressive run at this year's Craven Week for U18 teams in Middelburg, while the Western Province XV also extended their winning record on the third day of the tournament. Free State, after falling to SWD by a point on day one, bounced back with a fine win on Wednesday against the Blue Bulls. After edging Free State 35-34 in their first fixture of the tournament, SWD dominated the clash against the Golden Lions on Wednesday, scoring eight tries in a resounding 54-22 victory. Christiaan Vorster and Jacobus de Villiers scored two tries apiece for the Eagles. Earlier in the day, Limpopo completed an incredible comeback against the Griffons, after trailing 19-0 in the first quarter. Hooker Ziahn Lombaard scored a hat-trick while fullback Ryno Mienie slotted seven conversions to steer their team to an unlikely 49-44 victory. Fresh off their 52-6 win over the Griffons, the WP XV racked up a further 45 points and seven tries against the Pumas, with lock Gershom Pieters and replacement forward Caleb Koeberg grabbing a brace apiece. Free State scored seven tries in a 52-33 victory against the Blue Bulls. Fullback Lamla Mgedezi and No 13 Ethan Adams starred for the winners, scoring three and two tries respectively, while centre Thabiso Simelane claimed a hat-trick for the losing side. On Thursday, the main match will be played between Western Province and the Sharks. Craven Week day three results: Limpopo Blue Bulls 49 (21) Griffons 44 (31) Western Province XV 45 (33) Pumas 14 (7) Free State 52 (27) Blue Bulls 33 (19) Golden Lions 22 (7) SWD 54 (26) Craven Week day four fixtures: 10am: Boland v Valke 11.30pm: Griquas v Leopards 1pm: Border v Eastern Province 2.30pm: Western Province v Sharks
The Citizen
29-05-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Stormers announce signing of schoolboy stars, Adams on way to Lions?
The Cape-based union have opted to invest in a number of local players. The Stormers have announced the signing of a number of promising schoolboy rugby players. The Paarl Gimnasium duo of centre Markus Muller and loose forward Quintin Potgieter, Rondebosch Boys High loose forward Alutha Wesi, centre Randall-John Davids and prop Matt van der Merwe, wing Jordan Steenkamp, hooker Altus Rabe and loose forward Gert Kemp from Paul Roos, Wynberg Boys flyhalf Yaqeen Ahmed, Boland Landbou scrumhalf Jayden Brits and Grey College lock AJ Meyer have all agreed to join the Stormers next year. Director of Rugby John Dobson said that the contracting model is to look at local talent from the region first as a way to keep strengthening the pathway system which has seen the Western Province U21 team win two consecutive national titles, with many of those players going on to feature for the Stormers as well. 'This speaks to our aim as an organisation of harnessing the talent we have on our doorstep and strengthening the connection with our fans by contracting players from their communities to take our team forward,' said Dobson in a statement. Success stories 'We will still keep an eye on the most promising players from around the country and will make strategic acquisitions from outside the region if we feel they will make a big difference,' he added. Dobson said that this strong intake of local talent is extremely encouraging as the Stormers look to build significant depth by drawing on the best that the schools in the Western Cape have to offer. 'We have seen a few big success stories in recent years, with the likes of Damian Willemse, Salmaan Moerat, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, JD Schickerling and Suleiman Hartzenberg all coming through our system to become household names.' Ethan Adams of Grey College. Picture: Marnus Prinsloo Meanwhile, Grey College star centre Ethan Adams, who played for the SA Schools team last year and is considered one of the biggest talents in junior rugby in South Africa, is rumoured to be on his way to the Lions. The Joburg-based team have, however, yet to announce the signing.
