The friendly clash between eMbalenhle Rugby Club and Sentraal (Dundee and Glencoe) ended in a draw on March 14.
This cross-boarder match was played at the eMbalenhle Sasol Club with both sides scoring 12 points.
Sentraal dominated the first half with two tries by VK Buthelezi en Xander Kriel respectively. and a conversion from Kriel.
The half-time score was 12-0 in Sentraal’s favour.
eMba, however, changed the pecking order in the second half and with stronger running sprees and bursts through the defense.
Moses “Mo” Ngwenya and MfMfundo “Ndlondlo” Msibi scored a try each while Okuhle “Tata” Tjeke succeeded with a conversion.
Okuhle “Tata” Tjeke speeds across the field with the ball. Photo: Arisja Misselhorn
Thabiso “Biso” Khanye storms towards the goal line. Photo: Arisja Misselhorn
Feeby “Mlungu” Sibanyoni speeds past the opposition. Photo: Arisja Misselhorn
Karabo “Gupta” Lentsa gets ready to catch the ball. Photo: Arisja Misselhorn
Lebo “Steroids” Mashiloane pushes through the opposition. Photo: Arisja Misselhorn
Thando “Bibibi” Madonsela dives for a tackle. Photo: Arisja Misselhorn
A Sentraal player tackles Innocent “Inno” Nkosi near the goal line. Photo: Arisja Misselhorn
Sphiwe “Spitjo” Mncushu sizes up his opposition on the run. Photo: Arisja Misselhorn
Mfundo “Ndlondlo” Msibi races to score a try under the goal posts. Photo: Arisja Misselhorn
Moses “Mo” Ngwenya grabs the ball away from Sentraal before making a run for it. Photo: Arisja Misselhorn
Rugby players competing fiercely during a match on the field.
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Arisja Misselhorn
I have been a journalist for more than 30 years. I worked for Caxton and Beeld and also for my own publication. I returned to Ridge Times in 2018. I became editor for Ridge Times, Standerton Advertiser and Streeknuus in 2023. I completed numerous courses throughout the years, and I have won several awards.
