Kearsney duo shine at Grant Khomo Week
Kearsney College rugby stars Aliphe Madikizela and Kai East shone in the Sharks' unbeaten run at the FNB U16 Grant Khomo Week.
KEARSNEY College’s Aliphe Madikizela and Kai East proudly represented the Sharks at the FNB U16 Grant Khomo Week, helping their team to an unbeaten tournament after winning all three of their matches.
East delivered an outstanding performance in the Sharks’ second fixture and was named Man of the Match.
The tournament finished on Friday, with SA Rugby set to announce an Early Player Development Squad, selected from the standout performers across the competition.
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The Sharks XV were one of only three unbeaten teams at the tournament, alongside the Lions and Leopards, after ending their campaign with a convincing 54-7 victory over Boland.
On the final day, the Valke, Border Country Districts, Griquas, Free State, South Western Districts and Western Province all recorded victories to finish their tournaments on a positive note.
The Jukskei Derby provided a thrilling finale as the Lions staged a remarkable second-half comeback to defeat the Blue Bulls 33-21.
Day Three Results:
Zimbabwe 21-21 Namibia
Iqhawe 12-52 Valke
Border Country Districts 55-9 Kenya
Leopards 28-12 Pumas
Griffons 19-55 Griquas
Sharks XV 54-7 Boland
Border 13-57 Free State
Blue Bulls XV 33-46 Eastern Province
South Western Districts 24-15 Limpopo Blue Bulls
Western Province 29-24 Sharks
Golden Lions 33-21 Blue Bulls
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