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Newcastle Highlanders third team draw in Findlay Cup clash
The Boschpick Newcastle Highlanders third team drew 26 all against Drakensberg on Saturday, August 2, in a third division Findlay Cup game.
In the closely contested game, Drakensberg scored first in the 15th minute.
Highlanders scored soon after, leading 7 – 5. At half time, Drakensberg was back in the lead 12 – 7.
The lead changed a few times in the game with Highlanders scoring the levelling try in the 78th minute. The conversion was missed at close range, leaving the score at 26 all.
For Highlanders, Banda (10) looks like a bright prospect for the club, while Siya Mazibuko (8) played well.
Andrew Lesego (2) had some good runs with ball in hand.
Points – tries: Banda (10) – 1, Thabang (11) – 1, Siya (8) – 1, Nipho (23) – 1, Justin (15) – 3 conversions.
Highlanders will play a Department of Sports and Culture (DSAC) Tournament at the end of August at the Arbor Park rugby field.
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