SWD U/16 vs Namibia U/16

Recap

Gqeberha, 17 June 2024 – The U16 Grant Khomo Week saw South Western Districts (SWD) secure a commanding 26-6 victory over Namibia in an exciting match held at Grey High School’s B-Field. The match, part of the prestigious U16 tournament, showcased the emerging talents from both teams.

Match Summary:

• Final Score: SWD 26 – 6 Namibia
• Halftime Score: 11 – 6
• Venue: Grey High B-Field
• Date: 17 June 2024
• Competition: U16 Grant Khomo Week 2024

Scoring Breakdown:

For SWD U16:

• Jacobus De Villiers (J #8): 1 try
• Adrian Smith (J #2): 2 tries
• Caleb Williams (J #9): 2 penalties
• Mark-hein Fourie (J #22): 1 conversion, 1 penalty

For Namibia U16:

• Sergio Pamplin (J #10): 2 penalties

Match Highlights:

The first half was competitive, with both teams displaying solid defense and attacking moves. SWD took an early lead, and by halftime, they were ahead 11-6. Namibia managed to keep the gap close with two penalties by Sergio Pamplin.

• First Half:
  • SWD opened the scoring with a penalty by Caleb Williams.
  • Namibia’s Sergio Pamplin responded with a penalty, leveling the score.
  • SWD’s Jacobus De Villiers crossed the try line, but the conversion was missed.
  • Another penalty from Caleb Williams extended SWD’s lead.
  • Namibia’s Pamplin added another penalty before halftime, keeping his team in the game.
• Second Half:
  • SWD dominated the second half, with Adrian Smith scoring two tries.
  • Mark-hein Fourie added a conversion and a penalty to cement their lead.
  • Namibia struggled to break through SWD’s defense and couldn’t add to their first-half score.

Key Player Movements:

• SWD made several tactical substitutions around the 30-minute mark to bring fresh legs onto the field. Key substitutions included Jordan Abrahamms for Adrian Kenzeni and Henco Vermeulen for Kyle Burger.
• Namibia had a significant setback with JJ Fourie receiving a yellow card around the 29th minute, resulting in a substitution with Bootje Booysen coming on.

Player of the Match: The Player of the Match title was well-deserved by Adrian Smith, whose two tries in the second half were pivotal in securing SWD’s victory.

Key Takeaways:

• SWD’s comprehensive win was built on solid defensive work and effective use of scoring opportunities.
• Namibia showed resilience, especially in the first half, but struggled to maintain momentum in the second half.

The match between SWD and Namibia highlighted the competitive spirit and emerging talent in the U16 Grant Khomo Week. With more matches to come, fans can expect to see more thrilling performances as the tournament progresses.