Fourie Joubert (Bulldogs) scoring a try with Wielies Vuyelva (Old Boys) trying to stop him. Photo: TapLightEdits). Photo: Daleen Naude.
It was all fun and games at the Middies Touch Bash, where young and older players showcased their skills in a festive touch-rugby atmosphere.
Hoërskool Middelburg hosted the action-packed day, with teams taking to the field for friendly competition and fast-paced.
The event drew a strong turnout, and the sidelines buzzed with support as players enjoyed a full day of sporting camaraderie and community fun.
The Bulldogs jumping in the air after they’ve won. Chelton de Villiers, Duan Grobler, Fourie Joubert, Mvelo Mthembu, Divan Geyser, Kwanele Nkambule, Siya Jabuza, Jaco Venter, Delron Cyster and Google Magagula. Photo: Patrick Lightfoot (TapLightEdits).
Players young and old hit the field for a full day of fast-paced fun at the annual Middies Touch Bash hosted by Hoërskool Middelburg. MHS, HoërskoolMiddelburg, TouchRugby, MiddelburgObserver, OldBoys, Kwaggas, Bulldogs, HTSMiddelburg
Matthew Abbey (Die Bokke). Photo: Daleen Naude.Toy Engelbrecht. Photo: Daleen Naude.Shaun Neethling. Photo: Daleen Naude.Middelburg Old Boys. Front: Ricardo Schonfeld, Frederik Greyling. Middle: Neels Liddle, Devan Kruger, Abednego Mamushi, Jacques Kruger, Ruan Toüa, Andrew McDiarmid, Mauritz van der Merwe, Christiaan van Rooyen, Thabang Nkosi, Brendon Krause. Back: Vuyelwa Khoza and Willie van der Westhuizen. Photo: Patrick Lightfoot (TapLightEdits).Ntokozo Mazibuko (Manne die Manne). Photo: Daleen Naude.Naldi Beukes (Die Bokke). Photo: Daleen Naude.Johnny Dos Santos (HTS Old Boys). Photo: Daleen Naude.Kwanele Mkhize (HTS Old Boys) with the ball. Photo: Daleen Naude.Giovanne Otto (Suppa Stikas). Photo: Daleen Naude.Mulinda Nelwamondo (Manne die Manne). Photo: Daleen Naude.Jacques Greyling (HTS Old Boys): Photo: Daleen Naude.HTS Old Boys. Janco Botha, Jaques Greyling, CJ Miller, Reece Botha, Johnny Dos Santos, Hanro Terblanche, Janco Aucamp, Ethan Kock, Jano Venter and Toy Engelbrecht. Photo: Daleen Naude.Mvelo Mthembu (Bulldogs). Photo: Patrick Lightfoot (TapLightEdits).Fourie Joubert (Bulldogs). Photo: Patrick Lightfoot (TapLightEdits).Jano Venter (HTS Old Boys). Photo: Patrick Lightfoot (TatLightEdits).Ethan Kock (HTS Old Boys) scoring a try, with Devon Botha there for the touch. Photo: Daleen Naude.The team from Die Bokke. Lesego Rakale, Caeleb Mckenzie, Buhle Mphalaza, Ronaldo Beukes, Ruben Steenkamp, Matthew Abbey, Kyle Esterhuisen, Rowan Maritz, Xavier Iyer and Demaine MckenzieDevon Botha from Touchline Tannies (with the ball) and Hanro Terblanche (HTS Old Boys) on the attack and Zikhona Mathibela close for support.CJ Muller (HTS Old Boys). Photo: Daleen Naude.Blake Faber (Vrystaat). Photo: Daleen Naude.Zikhona Mathibela (Touchline Tannies). Photo: Daleen Naude.Noki Mthethwa (Vipers). Photo: Daleen Naude.
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Daleen Naudé is the news editor of the Middelburg Observer, Observer Daller and the Observer Express.
In 2024, she was named FCJ Journalist of the Year for the second time, and has won numerous other accolades during her illustrious 36-year career.
As an industry leader in investigative reporting, Daleen has uncovered various hidden truths in her time at the Observer.
