The quarterfinals of the 2015 President’s Cup – on September 12 – saw a number of clubs upset the applecart with remarkable performances to throw everyone’s predictions off.
In the Super League A competition, Hamiltons defeated Victorians 55-31 in a pulsating encounter. Hammies are hunting for silverware, having been pipped to the post by False Bay for a 2016 Cell C Community Cup spot, and now face their selfsame archrivals in the semifinals.
The story of the day though belonged to Durb-Bell who thumped a hapless UCT 48-10. The Community Cup Champions have had a disappointing season by their high standards but were on point against the Ikeys. They will meet Maties in the semifinals and based on this performance, will give the SLA champs a run for their money.
In the Super League C competition, Union-Milnerton and Hamlets served up a thriller at Theo Marais Park which was eventually won by the hosts 40-39. They will look to defend their title when they take on Brackenfell in the semis.
Hands & Heart sprang a surprise when they overcame the more fancied NNK 29-24 in a tight and tense affair. The Eikendal outfit will now face SLB champions Kuilsriver in the semifinals.
Meanwhile, in the Super League C competition, Elsies River United made it two wins from two against Scottsdene when they defeated their rivals 29-22. Gert Rademan’s men will be hoping to bring the unique Elsies ‘gees’ to DHL Newlands on September 24.
Young Stars defeated the dangerous Strand RFC side 22-10 to book a place in the semifinals. They will now face Goodwood in a David versus Goliath encounter.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 RESULTS:
(President’s Cup quarterfinals)
Hamiltons 55 Victorians 31 (SLA)
UCT 10 Durbanville-Bellville 48 (SLA)
NNK 24 Hands & Heart 29 (SLB)
Union Milnerton 41 Hamlets 39 (SLB)
Strand 12 Young Stars 22 (SLC)
Elsies River United 29 Scottsdene Central 22 (SLC)
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 FIXTURES:
Florida Park (Top 8 quarterfinals):
19h00 – Bellville v Collegians
20h15 – Belhar v SK Walmers
21h30 – Tygerberg v Sir Lowrians
Brookside (Top 8 quarterfinals):
19h45 – Masiphumele B v Silvertree B
21h00 – Masiphumele A v Silvertree A
Charles Morkel Stadium (Top 8 quarterfinals):
19h45 – Strand United B v Paarl B
21h00 – Strand United A v Paarl A
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 FIXTURES:
Top 8 Finals (all matches at City Park):
12h00 – SLC Top 8 Final (Winner of Masi/Silvertree v Winner of Strand United/Paarl)
14h00 – SLB Top 8 Final (Winner of Bellville/Collegians v Pniel Villagers)
16h00 – SLA Top 8 Final (Winner of Tygerberg/Sir Lowrians v Winner of Belhar/SK Walmers)
President’s Cup semifinals (venues in brackets):
14h30 – Stellenbosch v Durbanville-Bellville, SLA (Phillip Herbstein)
16h00 – False Bay v Hamiltons, SLA (Phillip Herbstein)
16h00 – Kuilsrivier v Hands & Heart, SLB (Kuilsrivier)
16h00 – Brackenfell v Union Milnerton, SLB (Brackenfell)
16h00 – Goodwood v Young Stars, SLC (Goodwood)
16h00 – Kraaifontein v Elsies Rivier, SLC (Kraaifontein)
