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Evander High’s U19 rugby team are champions

The team beat Komatipoort Academy 24–13 in the season final played at EHS on July 25.

Evander High School’s U19 rugby team were crowned Mpumalanga Small School Rugby Champions after defeating Komatipoort Academy 24–13 in the season final played at Evander High School on July 25.

The victory marked a memorable achievement for the EHS boys as they finished their campaign on a high note in front of their home supporters.


a rugby team with yellow jerseys
Evander High Schools U19's crowned Mpumalanga Small School Rugby Champions. Photographed with the U19 team are coaches Attie Rudolph and Pieter Coetzee. Photo: Grimmies Photography

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Evander High School’s U19 rugby team contest a scrum against Komatipoort Academy during the Mpumalanga Small School Rugby Championship final at Evander High School on July 25. Photo: Kerry Bird

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Evander High School's U19 player Thato Masemola heading for a try in a match against Komatipoort Academy during the Mpumalanga Small School Rugby Championship final at Evander High School on July 25. Photo: Kerry Bird

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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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