Bryanston Primary triumph over Northcliff in Golden Lions League rugby clash

Bryanston Primary School’s rugby teams delivered an impressive performance against Northcliff Primary School during their Golden Lions League second division fixtures held at Bryanston Primary on May 21.

The hosts enjoyed a successful day on the field, with the U11 side securing a 14-0 victory, while the U13s produced a commanding display to win 69-0.

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For Bryanston Primary, the fixtures marked an important step in a new chapter for the school’s rugby programme, as the teams compete in the Golden Lions second division league for the first time after progressing from the development league.

Bryanston Primary rugby coach Tiaan Rheeder said the results were a testament to how hard the boys have been working, building from the development league.

“This is the first year that we’re actually competing in this league, coming up from the development League that we played,” he said.

“I think it’s a new environment, a good test for the boys. Today’s result is a testament to how hard the boys have been working, and I’m very proud of the boys, and we’re looking forward to the rest of our season.”

Bryanston Primary first team captain Mason Haas acknowledged the challenge posed by their opponents despite the final scoreline.

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“Northcliff Primary gave us a really tough game. There are a few boys in the Northcliff team who were tough to get past. But our boys played through that. We did our best, got through, scored and won. I’m proud of today’s win with the boys. We played beautiful rugby,” Mason said.

Despite suffering defeats in both age groups, Northcliff Primary’s coaches remained positive and focused on areas for growth and development.

Northcliff Primary teacher and coach Alton Ndlovu reflected on the U11 team’s performance and identified defensive structure as an area needing improvement.

“Today, the U13s and U11s played against Bryanston Primary. Unfortunately, our U11s lost 14-0, and the U13s lost 69-0,” Ndlovu said.

“But the overall play was perfect, my main concern with the U11s is that we were bunching too much on defence. But otherwise, the actual defence and attack were perfect from the guys.”

Northcliff Primary U13 coach Cedric Ngwenya said the experience serves as an important learning opportunity for his players.

“Today’s game wasn’t as expected, but it is what it is. I think what we can work on is just how to make the kids more positive in their game play, how we can improve them as individuals to become better people and also just to enjoy the sport more.

“We have to work on our defence and scrums. Other than that, they did well, they fought well, even though the scoreline didn’t show it. But I’m happy, and I’m proud of how they played,” Ngwenya said.

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