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Sables dominate eMbalenhle in home game in Standerton

The game ended in a 34-0 win for the Sables.

Standerton Rugby Club’s Sables delivered a dominant all-round performance on June 13, with a 34-0 win against eMbalenhle Rugby Club in a home fixture at Hoërskool Standerton.

The hosts controlled the match from start to finish, combining strong forward dominance with structured defence to keep their opponents scoreless.

Six well-worked tries and two conversions underlined their superiority on the day.

The Sables set the tone early with physical carries and accurate set-piece execution, consistently winning the battle up front and dictating territory.


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Their defensive organisation proved just as effective, shutting down eMbalenhle’s attacking efforts and forcing repeated turnovers.

Machiel Pretorius and MC Roux stood out in the forward pack, providing the physical edge and momentum that laid the platform for the team’s attacking flow.

In the backline, Lunga Dikele impressed with composed decision-making and effective link play, earning him the backline player of the match accolade.

It was a complete performance from the Sables, who combined discipline, intensity, and cohesion to secure a convincing shutout victory and continue building momentum in their campaign..


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Mphikeleli Masangu

I've been a journalist for 17 years, first as radio journalist and then print. I have a matric senior certificate and a community journalism certificate from the Unisa. I am a strong investigative, political, municipal and hard news journalist.

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