Team spirit, camaraderie, and enthusiasm filled the St John’s College C field as St John’s Preparatory U13 took on Middelburg Primary School U13 for the 29th St John’s College Easter Rugby Festival on April 2.
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Johan Meyer, Middelburg Primary School’s deputy head coach, said he was proud of his team for winning 24–12, especially because it was their first game playing with boots. “The team was quite enthusiastic today, because the league that they play in Mpumalanga is played barefoot. Today was their first time playing with boots in their whole life. It was quite an experience for them.”
St John’s Preparatory player James de Beer. Photo: Asanda Matlhare
Meyer added that the forwards need to do the main job, retaining the ball and giving it cleanly to the backline, so that they can play from depth. “Rugby is a game of time and space. We’ve got more choices and time and space to make our decisions. I think, in terms of our backline, we’re going to work with them to stand a little bit deeper.”
St John’s Preparatory player Logan Beira passes ball. Photo: Asanda Matlhare
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He added that the team looked forward to their afternoon game against Cordwalles Preparatory School for Boys.
Middelburg Primary School player Kamogelo Moagi passes the ball. Photo: Asanda Matlhare
First team coach and head of rugby at St John’s Preparatory, Gordon Harris, said the St John’s team played a hard-fought game. “We went down 24–12, but the boys showed up and we’re looking forward to our next match this evening.”
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He commended the camaraderie and good spirit displayed by families in attendance.
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