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WATCH: White River dedicates victory over Barberton to Pieter Burger

Pieter Burger lost his life in the early hours of Thursday morning.

White River Rugby Club played Barberton Rugby Club at Coronation Park yesterday (June 7).

The White River first team played the match in honour of club member Pieter Burger, who passed away on Thursday.

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White River Rugby Club played Barberton Rugby Club at Coronation Park yesterday (June 7). The White River first team played the match in honour of club member Pieter Burger, who passed away on Thursday. White River held a 14-13 lead at halftime, but lifted their game in the second half to win 36-20. After the match, the White River players and support staff celebrated the win by paying tribute to Burger. It was an extremely emotional match for White River, who were determined to honour the memory of their late teammate with a victory. A full match report will appear in the next print edition of Lowvelder. #inmemory #lowvelder #whiteriverrugbyclub #rugby

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White River held a 14-13 lead at halftime, but lifted their game in the second half to win 36-20.

After the match, the White River players and support staff celebrated the win by paying tribute to Burger.

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It was an extremely emotional match for White River, who were determined to honour the memory of their late teammate with a victory.

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A full match report will appear in the next print edition of Lowvelder.

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Bertus de Bruyn

Bertus de Bruyn is based in Mbombela, Mpumalanga. De Bruyn has been employed by Caxton since 2009. After a short sabbatical of two years, De Bruyn is back at the place he called home, Caxton, at Lowveld Media. He is currently the digital content manager, but has 14 years of journalism skills, news editor, and acting editor duties behind his name.
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