No experience, no problem: PRC-Oreos reach netball final
Phalaborwa Rugby Club's all-male PRC-Oreos fell 26-16 to defending champions Namakgale Warriors, after knocking out their own trainers, the Phala-Ballers, in the semi-final.
PHALABORWA – Phalaborwa Rugby Club (PRC) made an impressive debut at the Frans du Toit High School Netball Fun Day on Saturday, August 29, with its all-male team, the PRC-Oreos, exceeding expectations by reaching the final.
With just two weeks of practice and little experience in netball, the team went all the way to the final before losing 26-16 to last year’s winners, the Namakgale Warriors.
Tackling a whole new ball game
Ruben Coetzer said the experience gave the team a newfound appreciation for the sport.
“We completely exceeded our own expectations.
“Being the only all-male team, with only two weeks of practice and learning how to play netball, we managed to reach the finals,” said Coetzer.
He said the team quickly discovered that netball requires fitness, quick thinking and constant awareness, particularly for players accustomed to the physicality of rugby.
“It was a lot of fun and not as easy as it looks. We gained more respect for the sport,” he said.
Oreos bite the hand that trained them
PRC thanked the Peach family for coaching the team and sponsoring its entry fee.
The team also acknowledged Lizyja Nagel and the Phala-Ballers for giving up their time to practise with them ahead of the tournament.
PRC-Oreos defeated the Phala-Ballers in the semi-final, despite hoping to face their friends in the final.
PRC also announced that its Oumanne vs Jongmanne day will take place on November 14, with event details to be shared on its social media platforms closer to the date.
