Tries aplenty as Coca-Cola Academy Week kicks off in Worcester
Rugby action at the Coca-Cola Academy Week in Worcester warmed up the crowds and players alike on Monday July 7.
It started off chilly, but it did not take long for the rugby action at the Coca-Cola Academy Week in Worcester to warm up the crowds and players alike on Monday July 7.
There were tries aplenty at the rugby fields of the Technical High School Drostdy, with Western Province, Eastern Province and Griquas Country Districts amongst those who warmed to the occasion and score some spectacular tries.
Early action kicked off in icy conditions and mist, but the weather soon changed to pleasant, with the teams responding accordingly.
Western Province made their mark against Free State, easily outplaying the Bloemfontein side, while Eastern Province overcame the Pumas in a lively match.
KZN was also impressive, brushing aside SWD. The Blue Bulls also showed good form in coming from behind to beat the hosts, Boland.
Boland XV 20 (10), Golden Lions XV 19 (14).
Boland came back well in the second half and, spurred on by the locals, out-edged the Golden Lions at the death. A last-minute penalty by Boland centre Ruben Brandt, who missed one just before, sealed the win for the home side.
Scorers:
Boland XV 20 (10). Tries: Brandon Swanepoel, Christo Smit. Conversions: Ruben Brandt (2). Penalties: Brandt (2).
Golden Lions XV 19 (14). Tries: Hendre Saayman, Lwazi Monakali, Tatenda Zhoya. Conversions: Rashard Fuller (2).
