​The Return of the Reds!

In a positive turn of events, the TuksRL Reds signalled in no uncertain terms that they are back and meaning business when they smashed the Spartans by 42-16 the past weekend. This brought them within reach of both Spartans and Pretoria. The key factor, however, is the fact that the Students have two games in hand. Whether this would be enough to catch log-leaders, the St. Helens Vultures, is debatable. The Vultures are sitting pretty at 25 points after 5 outings. Even with bonus points a possibility, the Reds may still fall short. Any unplanned defeat may also further derailed any well-laid plans devised during the festive break. Given the current standings, it is also highly unlikely that their Blue counterparts will make a dramatic return and upset the apple-cart. The TuksRL Blues however, can still play a spoiler role during the remainder of the season and aid their red peers to make a solid charge for the champions. Although the Grizzlies currently occupy the second place on the log, they face a real threat from Pretoria. The Pretoria men were in devastating form and ran the Brits Bulldogs ragged. With one game in hand and 16 points in hand, the Capitols are well placed to make an impactful surge to the title. Only problem is that the Tukkies Collective may have other plans. Similarly, the Grizzlies with their nose ahead of the men from the capitol, may also devised a number of ambushes. Home and away, and favours from friends, will seemingly play a determining role closer to the season’s end. If the pattern remain and the chips continue to fall in the right or same places, the Vultures may continue to soar and snatch the crown before anybody else. The dented pride of the Bulldogs and the need to restore the prestige of the Blues maybe just be the x-factors in this year’s competition. Only time will tell!!! 
Results of Kobus Botha Rhino cub 15-01-2022
TuksRL Reds 42 vs Spartans 16
Points scorers TuksRL Reds
Tries
 Esjee Esterhuyse 2 
 Louis Naude 2 
 CJ Meyer 2 
 Damain Diedericks
 Welcome Mphaka

Conversions
 Jean Coetzer 5
Point Scorers Spartans
Tries
 K Thabana
 M Jacobs
 M Shioma

Conversions
 Pieter Beukes 2

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Pretoria RLC 60 vs Brits Bulldogs 36
 Point scorers
Pretoria RLC Tries
 Marcell Human x3
 S Mxoli x2 
 E Taaibosch x2 
 Duane Bloem 
 Celvin Maduna 
 A Swartbooi 
 T Du Preez
Conversions
 Duane Bloem 6 
 T du Preez 
 T Tambodala
Brits Bulldogs Tries
A Olivier, M Baartman 2, S Anderson, J Dicks. B Theys, F Trollip

Conversions
F Trollip
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Friendly Game
St Helens Vultures 40 vs Grizzlies 22
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*Hat-trick Hero of the Week: 
 Marcell Human (Pretoria) x3
* Golden Boot – Sharpshooter of the Week: 
 Duane Bloem (Pretoria) 6 
* Double – Headers of the Week: 
 M Baartman 2 (Brits Bulldogs) 
 Marcell Human (Pretoria) x3
 S Mxoli (Pretoria) x2 
 E Taaibosch (Pretoria)  x2 
 Esjee Esterhuyse (TuksReds) 2 
 Louis Naude (TuksReds) 2 
 CJ Meyer 2 (TuksReds)