Annual Barberton Rugby Day showcases the Lowveld’s very best
Each of Barberton's four sides managed to win their game.
Some of the region’s very best club rugby was on show at Barberton Rugby Club as they hosted their annual Barberton Rugby Day on Saturday, March 8.
This rugby day forms a valuable part of clubs’ preseason preparation every year, and this year Barberton hosted teams from Nelspruit, Piet Retief, Newcastle, Hazyview, White River, Potties and Malelane. Things kicked off at 10:00 with the hosts facing off with Malelane 2. It was a triumphant start to the day for Barberton as they won the encounter 41-7.
What ultimately unfolded was a brilliant day that exhibited some mighty fine club rugby. The closest game was between Barberton 2 and Hazyview 1, which the Barbertonians won by only three points. The largest wins belonged to both White River 1 and Nelspruit 1, who beat their opponents by 50 points. There was also the very special old-boys game between Barberton and Malelane, and the hosts picked up bragging rights this time.
The full list of results is:
• Barberton 3 41-7 Malelane 2
• Nelspruit 2 49-14 Malelane 1
• Barberton 2 17-14 Hazyview 1
• White River 1 50-0 Newcastle
• BTN Madalas 15-5 Malelane Oumanne
• Nelspruit 1 50-0 Piet Retief 1
• Barberton 1 55-7 Potties 1.
