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The Citizen
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Locals back the Boks despite defeat to Australia
Locals back the Boks despite defeat to Australia It was a sea of green and gold at Rock@88 in Moreleta Park, east of Pretoria, on Saturday, as over 600 locals showed their support for the Springboks in their rugby match against Australia. Despite a strong start from the Boks, the Wallabies managed to score an impressive six consecutive tries against the reigning World and Rugby Championship titleholders. Although the Boks led 22-5 at halftime, they ultimately lost the match 22-38, a devastating outcome for fans across the capital city. ALSO READ: Centurion organisation supports mothers through breastfeeding challenges Regardless of the defeat, Shaun Strydom, the general manager at Rock@88, noted that the fans in attendance helped create an incredible atmosphere. 'We had over 600 people who came to watch the game here, and once the match starts, it's as loud in here as it is at Loftus Stadium,' said Strydom. After the game, those present continued to enjoy the evening together, standing behind their nation no matter the outcome. Locals expressed their delight in coming together to enjoy the match and sing the national anthem as one. Strydom encouraged everyone to continue supporting the national team by wearing the Springbok jersey. The next Springbok match is against New Zealand on September 13. ALSO READ: Pretoria-digters skitter tydens bekendstelling Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to [email protected] or phone us on 083 625 4114. For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord's websites: Rekord East For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram or TikTok.
The Citizen
21-04-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Match report: Saints nudges De La Salle out for narrow 7's victory cup
St Stithians alumni stole a closely contested win against the De La Salle Holy Cross College in the rugby 7's alumni match on day four of the Saints SportsFest. The home team started very well, with winger Shaun Strydom making a quick break on the right-hand side of the field, but not being able to follow through. They were energized and filled with momentum as flyhalf Jacob Goeppner scored a try to put the home side in front. The conversion was however missed (5-0). De La Salle's fly half Mika Sallie answered back to level the score with under a minute to go in the first half and successfully buried the conversion to lead before halftime (5-7). In the second half, the Saints boys brought the intensity with a try from forward Rhys Anderson, adding his name to the scoresheet (10-7). Unfortunately, the conversion was again missed. With a minute left in the match, Saints executed a perfect play passing the ball down to the left-hand side, where flank Barry Fang delivered a pass to Goeppner, scoring a try, extending their lead (15-7). De La Salle fought back with winger Ishnael Nettleton scoring a try to make it 15-14 with the conversion, but it was too little, too late. Saints secured a hard-fought victoryto wrap up the last day of the St Stithians Sport Festival. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
