The Kimberley Rugby Club emerged victorious in a battle for the trophy in the Griquas Super League against long-reigning champions, the Sishen Rugby Club.
This highly anticipated Griquas Super League final on Saturday, 29 July, at the Suzuki Park in Kimberley delivered a spectacle for fans.
The match kicked off at 15:00 with Kimberley facing off against Sishen, who had held the title for an impressive 12 years.
At halftime, Kimberley found themselves leading by 20 – 11, setting the stage for a dramatic second half.
When the final whistle blew, Kimberley emerged victorious with a commanding score of 37 – 21 over Sishen.
The heroes of the day for Kimberley included Tiaan Pretorius, whose stellar performance saw him scoring two crucial tries that ignited the crowd with excitement. Hilroy Baadjies’ accuracy was on full display as he successfully converted three vital kicks and added two penalties to the scoreboard. Additionally, contributions from Herbert Boyce, Henco Lourens and Dylan Douglas, who each scored a try, further solidified Kimberley’s dominance on the field.
Despite the valiant efforts of Sishen, including tries by Neels Prinsloo, Zwivhuya Mulaudzi (who scored two tries), and precise penalties by Arno Meyer, they were unable to overcome Kimberley’s relentless determination and skill.
Last year, Sishen beat Kimberley in the final by 35 – 33.
The Griquas Super League final between Kimberley and Sishen showcased the unwavering determination of both teams.
– Romeo Syfers, chairperson in the Frances Baard Rugby Region
