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GREAT BRITAIN AND IRISH ACADEMIC STUDENTS MAKE BIG IMPACT IN CAPE TOWN MATCH

9/16/2014

 
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Great Britain and the Irish Students team made history on Saturday 13th of September, by being the first Great Britain Students representative side to play in South Africa. 
In their first game of a three match tour they took on the SARL Western Cape Invitational XIII at the most scenic venue the world has to offer. The Garden Tech Fields in Montreal Avenue, Oranjezicht has a majestic view of Table Mountain. This historic occasion was the first time the Western Cape has hosted an international rugby league side in a decade and a 500+ crowd added to this outstanding spectacle.

GB Lions won the toss and elected to play into the bright sunshine and receive the kick. The game started with committed collisions with intent showing from both sides. The Lions pinned the hosts in their own 20 with strong defensive pressure and two quick penalties for GB allowed them to work the ball from left to right for the outstanding Tom Hughes to score in the corner with 6 minutes gone on the clock a missed conversion took the score to 4-0.

For the next 10 minutes the match became an arm wrestle with both teams completing sets. On the 15 minute mark the Lions got into the opposition red zone and with quick hands Chris Barratt sucked in three defenders to release Lewys Weaver to score in the right corner. With the heat and altitude affecting both teams the referee called a water break on the 20 minute mark with both trainers using this opportunity to shuffle their packs. The water break had an adverse effect on the Lions and their completion rate decreased from 80% to 25% allowing the Cape to retain possession.

An opportunist try by livewire hooker Josh Dixon from a quick play the ball off Dan Parker converted by Chris Atkin took the score to 14-0. GB impressive defence again led to the Cape having to drop out and quick hands exploited the hosts’ left hand side for Billy Griffiths to score and converted by Atkin. Imposing replacement Iain Murray started to break the line at ease and his third carry led to excellent link up play for Tom Hall to score with Atkin converting making the halftime score 26-0.

The South African team talk proved productive and the Cape came out firing at the start of the second half, with several line breaks but GB scramble defence was phenomenal thwarting the plucky hosts. After soaking up the pressure GB Lions hit back with three quick tries from Weaver and a brace for captain Blake Mahovic with Atkin unsuccessful with the boot taking the score to 38-0. To their credit the Cape did not buckle and retain possession for a 5 minute period but GB defence stood strong. A clinical set from GB put Dan Parker in from a miss out pass from Atkin who converted.

Replacement full back Jordan Sheridan then recovered a lose kick from the hosts and attack with earnest tackle short of the line his quick play the ball released Mahovic for his hat trick. Taking the score to 48-0.

In the final 10 minutes the game opened up from that moment and the Lions tails were up, on the 73 minute mark, GB scored the pick of the bunch with a free flowing move which saw eight players handle to release the ever present Osian Phillips to score under the sticks with Weaver converting. GB still were not finished and a barnstorming run from Harrison Elliott from 20 metres out saw him fend off three would be tacklers to score under the posts and an audacious chip kick from Billy Griffiths to convert making the final score GB Lions 60 Western Cape 0.

The Lions were then treated to a traditional South Africa Braai(barbeque) and thanked their hosts for the superb hospitality throughout their stay in Cape Town. After visiting Table Mountain, Shark Diving and Surfing the GB Lions now move on to their second leg of the tour in Johannesburg where they take on the South African National Club Champions TUKS before they move onto the final test match against South Africa.

The Lions will take on TUKS at Groenkloof Stadium on Wednesday, 17 September 2014 at 17h30


The Test Match against the SARL Student Side is scheduled for the same venue on Saturday 20 September 2014 at 16h00

Highlights of the match can be seen on the website at www.sarugbyleague.co.za

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 (article courtesy of Mark Jones)


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WESTERN CAPE INVITATIONAL XII TO FACE GREAT BRITAIN AND IRISH STUDENT TEAM TODAY

9/15/2014

 
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The SARL Western Cape Invitational XIII will start today in a historic match against the Great Britain and Irish Students team. This afternoon at four, the two teams will collide under the majestic gaze of Table Mountain at the Garden Tech Fields in Montreal Avenue, Oranjezicht. 


This historic occasion will be the first time the Western Cape hosts an international rugby league side in a decade, and is the start of several more matches to follow.

Drikkies Mulder, National Senior Coach for the Rhino’s, is in attendance, and is very excited about today. “The western cape players are fast, and love running rugby, so if they play the game right and play to their strengths, they will give the GB & I guys a run for they money. We have been hard at work developing rugby league in the Western Cape, and the local administrators and coaches have done exceptional and we are amazed at the progress. I am keen to see some of the guys today with a possible chance to include them in the full test side for the match next weekend in Pretoria.”

The GB & I side landed on Thursday and spend Friday relaxing a getting ready for the match. Carl Richards, team manager, was very impressed; "its one of the most spectacular pitches I have ever seen. The trip has been amazing, and now we’re just focussed on the first game, and getting on with business. The accommodation and meals has been incredible, and we’re looking forward to seeing a bit more of Cape Town tomorrow.”

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HISTORIC MATCH BETWEEN GREAT BRITAIN AND IRISH STUDENTS AGAINST SARL WESTERN CAPE INVITATIONAL XIII SIDE IN CAPE TOWN

9/10/2014

 
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The SARL Western Cape Invitational XIII takes on Great Britain & Ireland Students in a historic match this coming weekend in Cape Town, South Africa.  The match, taking place at Garden Tech Rugby Fields in Oranjezicht, Cape Town, is the first of three matches by the touring Great Britain and Irish Students, but also the first international match to be hosted by the 

Western Cape Rugby League Association in nearly a decade. South African Rugby League have been hard at work to develop the promising Western Cape province, and this match is the first fruit to be borne by a two year effort from both the SARL Board, and the Western Cape Rugby League Association.

Kobus Botha, President of SARL, was very excited;” This first match is a testimony to the hard work by the development team and by the administration in the Western Cape. Two years ago the area was identified as a key development region, and the process was started. This match, and subsequent matches, will showcase the success of these efforts. Already we are seeing results with a greater number of players in the senior squad, as well as representative numbers in the student and youth squads as well.”

Denzil Watson, chairman of WPRLA, was also positive: “This match is a step in the right direction, and shows the local players in the Western Cape that if you commit to the game, you will get the opportunity to not only play international matches, but also to represent your country. At WPRLA we are thankful of the support of the SARL Board, and the Director of coaching and Development, Fanie Bredenhann, for their continuous efforts to develop and grow the game in the Western Cape”.

The Great Britain and Irish Student Team will arrive in Cape Town on Thursday and will remain in the province for five days before setting off to the citadel of rugby league in South Africa, Pretoria, where they face the current National Club Champions, TUKS Rugby League, in a friendly match the Wednesday (17 September at Groenkloof Campus, Pretoria), before playing the SARL National Student Squad on Saturday the 20th of September at the same venue.

SARL Western Cape Invitational XIII Team: Jean-Claude Mullins (Plains Sharks), Niyaaz Isaacs (Plains Sharks), James Schietekat (Western Warriors), Marco Marais (Western Warriors), Regadt Sedras (Spartans), Keagan Fortune (Spartans), Seraaj Bull (Cape Hyenas), Devon Hooper (Western Warriors), Divan Lotz (Western Warriors), Russel Baadjies (Western Warriors), Bradley Barnard (Western Warriors), Jehan Burger (Western Warriors), Brendon Moodie (Western Warriors) * Captain. Reserves: Nizaam Ismail, Muhidjeen Davids, Keenan Domingo, Ryan Espin, Eugen Wagner, Shuaib Samaai

Great Britain and Irish Student Team: to be announced

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