SWD U/16 vs Western Province XV U/16

Recap

SWD Triumphs Over DHL Western Province XV in Nail-Biting Match at Grant Khomo Week

Gqeberha, 19 June 2024 – The South Western Districts (SWD) U16 team emerged victorious against DHL Western Province U16 XV in a thrilling encounter at the U16 Grant Khomo Week, held at Grey High School. SWD clinched the win with a final score of 34-31, overcoming a significant halftime deficit.

Match Summary:

• Final Score: SWD 34 – 31 DHL Western Province XV
• Halftime Score: 8 – 22
• Venue: Grey High
• Date: 19 June 2024
• Competition: U16 Grant Khomo Week 2024

Scoring Breakdown:

For SWD U16:

• Jacobus De Villiers (J #8): 1 try
• Mark-hein Fourie (J #22): 1 try, 3 conversions
• Adrian Smith (J #2): 1 try
• Zay-winn Januarie (J #20): 1 try
• De Andre Meintjies (J #23): 1 try
• Caleb Williams (J #9): 1 penalty

For DHL Western Province XV:

• Achmat Behardien (J #10): 1 penalty, 2 conversions
• Cayden Snyman (J #11): 2 tries
• Jeager Coetzee (J #23): 1 try, 3 penalties

Match Highlights:

The match was a tale of two halves. Western Province dominated the first half, but SWD staged a remarkable comeback in the second half to secure the win.

• First Half:
  • DHL Western Province started strong, with Cayden Snyman scoring two tries and Jeager Coetzee adding another, along with three penalties by Coetzee.
  • SWD managed a try by Jacobus De Villiers and a penalty by Caleb Williams, ending the half trailing 8-22.
• Second Half:
  • SWD came out with renewed vigour, scoring four tries through Adrian Smith, Zay-winn Januarie, De Andre Meintjies, and Mark-hein Fourie.
  • Fourie added three crucial conversions to turn the tide in SWD’s favour.
  • Western Province managed to add to their score with a penalty and conversions by Achmat Behardien, but it was not enough to overcome SWD’s surge.

Key Player Movements:

• SWD made tactical substitutions at the 30-minute mark to keep their players fresh, including bringing on Henco Vermeulen for Kyle Burger and Adrian Smith for Adrian Kenzeni.
• DHL Western Province also made several substitutions simultaneously, with notable changes, including Thomas Saunders for Cayden Snyman and Israel Manuel for Laeeq Davids.

Player of the Match: While the Player of the Match was not officially announced, Mark-hein Fourie’s impactful performance with a try and three conversions was crucial in SWD’s comeback victory.

Key Takeaways:

• SWD’s resilience and tactical acumen in the second half were key to their victory, as they overcame a 14-point deficit at halftime.
• DHL Western Province showed strong potential but could not maintain its dominance in the first half.