Noordheuwel crush Linden in showdown

The highly anticipated Best of the West match between rugby rivals Hoërskool Noordheuwel (Nories) and Hoërskool Linden was a game most supporters were fixated on.

The match got off to a thrilling start, with both teams bringing the intensity, aiming to score their first try. However, the game took a dramatic turn when a player from Linden suffered a concussion and was taken to the hospital immediately.

Despite this setback, the team showed their resilience and continued to push through, refusing to let their teammate’s injury affect their performance. Nories’ dominance on the field was evident with the final score being a jarring 52–3, while Linden’s best efforts only managed to secure them a penalty.

Our second team played against Noordheuwel’s third team, which is about seven or eight divisions higher than us, so we were well aware of the competitiveness and physicality of the team.

“I strongly feel that this was a great chance for the boys to challenge their fears of playing against such strong teams and take them head-on, not just in the field but in life too.

Congratulations to Noordheuwel on this epic win, and we appreciate the lessons learned today,” said Linden’s coach Gerrie Scheepers.