Heartbreak for Springs as KWV Springs lose to Vereeniging.
The game hung in the balance at half time with the score 28-23 in favour of Vereening.
It was not an easy day for Springs Rugby Club on Saturday.
The team had fought their heart out during the duration of the Pererine League to tough it out to the final.
They took on the best of teams and won the majority of the games, and found themselves playing the final against Vereeniging on Saturday.
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They smashed Boksburg Rugby Club 51-38 last weekend in a game they dominated to secure their place in the final.
Saturday was a game of attrition as the two mighty sides clashed in front of cheering fans.
The game hung in the balance at half time, with the score 28-23 in favour of Vereeniging
Neither side gave away any ground.
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Springs, however, were unable to repeat their heroics this time. They lost 46-30.
The local boys did not make it easy for them, but the dominance of the Vereeniging’s forwards provided them with the upper hand.
Coach Ockert Brits admitted that, “We had a long season and our injuries definitely cost us the match, but it’s clear that Vereeniging were more determined to win than us.”
Despite the defeat, Springs should be very proud of how the team played, and for making it to the final.
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