Rugby Warriors retain unbeaten streak
Warriors have a game in hand, and face Harlequins away this weekend; then they are set for a run of home games at Douglas Mitchell Sports Ground.
South Coast Warriors are now tied at the top of the First Division South log after a dominant 24-14 victory over Hillcrest away last Saturday.
Warriors have a game in hand, and face Harlequins away this weekend; then they are set for a run of home games at Douglas Mitchell Sports Ground.
In a very physical match, the Warriors dominated early on, scoring two tries and then a third moments before the half-time whistle, taking a 19-0 lead into the break.
Hillcrest came out fighting in the second half, scoring two quick converted tries.
Warriors tightened up the defences, the forward pack put on the grind, and the backs were relentless on attack.
Finally, the Hillcrest defence broke, letting the Warriors score a fourth try and with it an important bonus point.
Tries were scored by Sheldon Rivabella, Marko Pretorius and Lunga Madlala (two), with three conversions by Daryn Nyman.
Men of the match were Madlala (forwards) and Graeme Bester (backs).
Tackle of the week was made by Coenie Bezuidenhout.
They have now won four out of four games.
The second team pulled off a fantastic comeback win, beating Hillcrest 21-19 after trailing 19-0 with 17 minutes left on the clock.
They ran in three quick tries, two scored by Ché Woodenberg and the other by Tyreek Naiker. It was riveting stuff, fantastic to watch.
Michael Helmand slotted one conversion and Jeandré Michau the other two.
Men of the match were Naiker (forwards) and Michau (backs).
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