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Principal’s message 2 66 A challenging future? 4 The Bishops’ Sevens connection 12 1st XV review 16 1st XV results 24 2nd XV (Whites) 26 3rd XV (Stripes) 28 4 4th XV (Wild Boys) 30 5th XV (#Wives) 32 6th XV 34 7th XV 35 Under 16 teams 36 Under 15 teams 40 Under 14 teams 44 VUSA update 48 Preparing future stars 50 Skeeles 7s 52 16 The state of junior rugby 54 Whistle blowers 56 A lifetime dedicated to Bishops 58 Triumphant 50th at Villager 7s 60 Culture: getting the process right 62 ODs and rugby 64 Rugby on the Emerald Isle 66 Of rubber ducks and dubbined balls 70 50

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“OF ALL SPORTS though, Bishops Bishops has enjoyed a very camaraderie and spirit. It is a has ever been fond of the football successful 2018 season with our multi-faceted game which, if game played by them before any 1st XV leading the way. The played properly, develops others adopted it in South Africa”: future holds a great deal of all-round skills. from Paul Dobson’s History of promise with some excellent I would like to thank everyone Rugby at Bishops. junior teams and much to look involved in the support of the Bishops has a long and proud forward to; not least an overseas Bishops rugby brand. All funds rugby heritage and has always tour to Ireland next year, raised are used to develop adopted a distinctive style of which has created a great deal coaching skills and to provide play, emphasising the running of excitement. specialised equipment, which game. While the modern laws Rugby is a special game; it will allow us to offer top level of rugby and improved defensive caters for all boys, whatever coaching and conditioning of strategies have made it difficult their shape, size, skill or speed. our boys. to play the beautiful running There is place for the “fatty or game that we have always thinny, the tall or the short, the Guy Pearson aspired to; we still favour a fast or the slow”. It fosters and PRINCIPAL skillful 15-man approach. engenders a wonderful sense of

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Teacher-in-Charge of rugby at Bishops, Dave Mallett, takes a critical look at the future of school rugby, especially at Bishops.

5 THE WESTERN PROVINCE following in the footsteps of 1. Grade 8 intake Premier A League is arguably the decades of Bishops teams before 2. Concussion concerns most gruelling schoolboy rugby us. But what are the challenges 3. The importance of team competition in the world. we face, trying to remain sports Nowhere will you find a competitive and relevant in this schedule as relentless as this cauldron of a competition? Grade 8 intake – with local derbies (Rondebosch, There are any number of I should reiterate this at the SACS, Wynberg) regarded as factors that could be mentioned outset – I believe that Bishops “easier” fixtures, compared to here (many of which I’ve listed should strive to be a competitive facing four ‘N1 opponents’ (Paarl before in a previous Platinum and relevant participant in the Gym, Paarl Boys, Paul Roos and Blue article: Quo Vadis Bishops Premier A League. Competitive Landbou) who are all ranked in Rugby?), but for the purpose of across all age groups and the top 10 in the country. Let me this 2018 edition, I’ve identified relevant in the style of rugby we say, however, that we’re proud to three key areas that need to be play. At present, there is no participate in this league – addressed: doubt that we are more than

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seeking to become a “Rugby concussions than any other School” like some of these rivals, school in the WP Premier A chasing national rankings. That League. Are our boys more never has and never will be the vulnerable than others to the ethos of the Diocesan College. physical impact of this contact However, if we are to keep our sport, or could there be another heads above water, it is critical reason for these skewed that we benefit from a natural statistics? Bishops is one of only intake of rugby talent from our three Premier A schools that feeder schools. Bishops Prep, runs a concussion programme quite obviously, sits at the top of from school – but when we look that list and the College needs to at the trends over the past couple

“This year, for the first time in 30 years, Bishops has struggled to put out three U14 teams each Saturday.”

work as closely as possible with of years, it is interesting to note our colleagues down at Fir Road the curious spike in concussions to facilitate this process. Wet during the exam periods and in Pups (Western Province Prep the weeks before fixtures against School) is our other major feeder the Paarl schools! As coaches, we – but that, clearly, is less of a joke about the so-called “N1 ‘controllable’ for us. It is a well- Fever” that lays low our lads known fact that most of the before these fixtures – but what “successful” age groups in the is no laughing matter, is the past were a combination of concern that boys seem to be strong Wet Pups and Bishops capable of manipulating their Prep teams coming through to baseline tests in order to miss the College. exams and/or matches against If, for whatever reason, rugby these Paarl opponents. If Bishops loses momentum in our two is to remain with the Impact feeder schools, then I believe programme, run internally Above: With dwindling numbers of boys that Bishops would need to be a through our BSU (Bishops playing rugby, could well-attended little more flexible in our Support Unit), then far tighter derbies against traditional rivals be a admissions policy, insofar as the control of the baseline testing thing of the past? applications we receive from needs to take place. talented players in other schools. The “cry wolf” scenario that holding our own against our We do not want, nor can we seems to have crept in could local rivals in the southern afford, to embark on the have disastrous consequences. suburbs – but the same cannot exorbitant recruitment drives of be said of our record against the some of our state school rivals The importance of team ‘Boland’ schools. A sobering – but that is exactly what we sports statistic is that in our four would be faced with, in order This year, for the first time in matches against Paul Roos, Paarl to survive. 30 years (according to our Boys, Paarl Gym and Landbou veteran U14 coach, Phil Court!), this year, Bishops won seven out Concussion concerns Bishops has struggled to put out of 66 games! Having said that, I Anecdotal evidence suggests that three U14 teams each Saturday. do not believe that we should be Bishops suffers more While injuries have certainly

7 contributed to this dire state of division. Failure to do so, will see I imagine that a person who affairs, we picked up an alarming us looking forward to derby chooses an individual sport is one statistic at the beginning of the encounters against the likes of who is motivated primarily by winter season. No fewer than Reddam and Westerford. personal achievement. To be 50 Grade 8s (out of a possible 165) Perish the thought – Piley successful in an individual sport, signed up to play squash. Signing Rees would be doing multiple you would need intense focus, up for squash, in itself, is no somersaults in his grave…! dedication to hours of practice and crime (I’m an enthusiastic social In a recent article he wrote on training in order to shave off a few player myself), but what is the subject, Nick Mallett gives an hundreds of a second from your troubling, is that these lads were interesting perspective on both personal best, or to serve or drive a looking to play only squash and individual and team sports: ball more accurately. Your nothing else. The ethos at “The wonder of sport is that it motivation is self driven and Bishops has always been that gives all personality types an requires immense mental strength. individual sports like squash are avenue to compete. The satisfaction of achieving played in addition to a team sport I am fascinated by the character personal ‘bests’ is what presumably – be it rugby or hockey, cricket traits that are required for success drives you. You suffer failure and or waterpolo. in individual sports, such as celebrate success alone. You are If Bishops wants to continue athletics, golf, swimming, boxing, not dependent on anyone else and playing in the WP Premier A tennis and squash as opposed to this can be a positive as well as a League, then it is incumbent on the character traits that are negative. Strong self-belief is us to enter at least three teams in required for team sports, such as essential as you have no-one to each of the U14, U15 and U16 age football, rugby, basketball, hockey blame for failure but yourself. groups and five teams in the U19 and cricket. In a team sport, the focus is 711227

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Left: Former Springbok coach Nick Mallet, now a rugby pundit for SuperSport, coached the Barbarians in 2009 and SA Barbarians in 2013.

failure. Team players, in most instances, place the importance of not letting their team-mates down, well above their own, personal success. Many team players perform poorly in individual competitions, but really well in team competitions. Their motivation lies in helping the team perform and not only in how they perform. completely different. Success or motivate oneself. Unselfishness, Team players win for each other failure depends not so much on tolerance of our individual and not just for themselves.” your individual performance, differences and a searching for The aforementioned but far more on the team’s commonality are the requirements challenges to our survival in the performance. The ability to for creating a team culture. Under Premier A League are not motivate each other is far more duress, the team culture will intended to give a pessimistic important than the ability to contribute to a team’s success or outlook on the future of Bishops’

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Bishops Platinum Blue_010818 Wednesday, August 01, 2018 11:03:08 AM rugby – far from it. Much has season there is interest in who will teamwork, defence, situational been done this year to create a be in the team, who are the players decision making, and playing in a positive culture in the sport. If an to watch, and whether we can beat way that makes old players proud email I received recently from our rivals. Sometimes stars deliver, of the new generation. This team Andrew Campbell (OD and 1st players for the future emerge, and has been very impressive on XV captain: 1982) is anything to optimistic projections are fulfilled. these criteria, and all the ex-players go by, then our 1st XV has set a Other years teams don’t deliver I speak to rate them highly. All very good example for other and things fall apart - usually of them! teams to follow: because “stars” have attitude that This season has seen a great isn’t earned. Most often the team is variation in tactics, outstanding Dave judged almost entirely on key pick-and-go technique, hunger to I almost wrote you a note last week results, try scorers, Craven Week get up in defence, typical Bishops about how impressed I have been players, etcetera – and, irritatingly, long-range tries, and great results with the attitude, commitment, on whether we run the ball from with the northern suburbs teams and results of the 2018 First XV. anywhere, attempt miracle re-learning respect for Bishops After yesterday’s game, and its offloads and win the try count. rugby. You’ve played Bishops disappointment, and ahead of their However, as an ex-Bishops 1st running rugby, but intelligently. final game against Rondebosch, XV player and captain who played However, most importantly I decided it’s important that they in a team of underrated players in almost everyone mentions the and the coaching staff know that my Grade 11 year and a team of team culture. they continue to impress us highly rated players in my matric To you, Wes Chetty, your old players. year, I watch each year with coaching staff, captain JJ Muller, At the start of every rugby interest, focusing on their and the team – well done on how

10 BISHOPS RUGBY SINCE 1861 you’ve developed and delivered as a team this year. You’ve taken nothing for granted, put in the work, and have demonstrated a great team culture – something which is easier to aim for than to achieve. Congratulations to all.

Right: Alex Castle, who played 18 games in the front row for the 1st VX in 2018, on the charge against SACS, with Bingo Ivanisevic in support.

11 THE Bishops’ Sevens connection By Howard Kahn

A HIGHLIGHTS REEL – entitled, “The physiotherapist in the at schools level in South Africa,” “The best schoolboy highlights England (Universities’) team was says Turner. you’ll ever see!” – has been doing a South African by the name of “I could list every single pro the rounds on social media Brett Davison and he found out and just one or two cons, but the recently – and has been racking that I had a British passport… the fact is that Sevens puts your up view after view. next thing you know I was in skills under pressure and teaches It’s packed with incredible England on a dual contract with you how to utilise space better. skills and some scintillating Bristol and England Sevens and After all, it’s also an Olympic Bishops Rugby tries, a couple of there was no looking back.” sport (now), so I think it could which were finished off by Mathew Turner. Turner, who matriculated “...one of his highlights no doubt being a World Sevens from Bishops in 2006, scored a Player of the Year nomination in 2012” staggering 35 tries during his final year of school; his pace, footwork and deceptive strength Given what Mat achieved add real value as a summer sport proving too much for schoolboy during his international rugby back home.” defenders across the country. career, one of his highlights no Having moved away from the While Turner went on to thrill doubt being a World Sevens England Sevens set-up in 2013, friend and foe alike in the 2008 Player of the Year nomination in Mat has spent a bit of time Varsity Cup, in his first taste of 2012, his recollection of the playing and coaching around the senior rugby, he would go on to abbreviated version of the game world since then. One of his hit his straps at an even higher during his schooldays is, initial assignments took him to level when he moved to England surprisingly, rather hazy. Sri Lanka where he coached and represented his adopted He did play for Bishops in the their national Sevens team, country in 34 Sevens World Villager Sevens in his Grade 11 while he is currently the player- Series tournaments – scoring 92 year in 2005, but he does not coach at the Seattle Seahawks tries from 2009 to 2013. even remember how the team in America’s all-new Major “I kind of got into Sevens by fared. (For the record, Bishops League Rugby (MLR) – his team accident,” admits Turner, “I was won the title that year.) In 2006, winning the inaugural title this selected for an SA Universities however, he remembers being past season. Sevens team in 2008 (in part of a winning unit. He says: “Seattle is home now Corboda, Spain) which we ended “I think Sevens could be a – I have committed to making up winning. great addition as a summer sport the Seattle Seawolves one of the

12 BISHOPS RUGBY SINCE 1861 powerhouses of the MLR and to continue to grow the game here in the States from grassroots up through a company called Atavus. “The MLR is a start-up league/ company, so there’s a lot of areas that need to be improved and will be improved for next season. “All the conversations are very positive, however, with two more teams – New York and Ontario – joining the league. New York signed former England player Ben Foden and Ontario is the first franchise in Canada – all of which only adds to the excitement and potential of professional rugby here.” But even in between all his travelling, Mat still finds time to give back to Bishops and, as luck may have it, one such involvement coincided with the 2017 Villager Schools Sevens tournament. Former Ikey Tigers and Varsity Cup teammate Wes Chetty got Mat involved in the build-up to last year’s event at Villager and his intervention might just have played a small but significant role in the team’s title-winning efforts. “I just installed a really basic gameplan and tried to get all the players to pick up each other’s attacking and defensive traits,” explains Mat. “The simple points for attack were: respect the ball, move the ball and don’t hesitate. The defensive points were: stay connected, communicate and pick your breakdown battles.” Crucially, however, one bit of advice from Turner could easily Mathew Turner played in 34 Sevens have been traced back to his own World Series tournaments, scoring 92 playing days at school. “The main tries for England. thing I told them was just to

13 Left: James Murphy made his début for the Blitzbokke at the 2018 Hong Kong Sevens, where the SA team placed third.

him to get where I am today.” Murphy’s transition from aspiring hockey player to international Sevens player continued when he joined the Tigers Sevens Academy at the start of this year. He soon found himself in the SA Academy set-up and, amazingly, a BlitzBok debutant in Hong Kong a few months later. Now, he is a contracted SA Sevens player and based at the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport. “Sometimes I still have to pinch myself,” he admits. “When I first started playing rugby again (in 2015), I remember calling my have fun. It was one of the last him earning a bursary to dad saying, ‘Dad, I’m playing for opportunities for some of them Stellenbosch University. the Maties Under-19’s this to play together… so I told them As luck would have it, weekend. He was like, okay, to make the most of it. Murphy never even made it to which hockey astro are you “But, really, I don’t think it was one hockey practice… He laughs: playing on?’ I quickly had to all down to me. The fact is they “I still feel kind of bad about it! correct him… but the whole did the simple things well and But it all happened quite quickly family came through to support they played out of their boots to for me. I went along to a first- which was nice! get the job done.” year’s rugby tournament and I “My dad (Paddy) actually Given Bishops’ open-minded made the Maties U19A team and played at centre for Natal, as did approach to the game of rugby, it it just moved on from there. I his brother, and my great is rather surprising that not was in touch with the hockey grandfather was part of the more players from the school coaches up until a week before Krige family, so I guess rugby is have flourished at the highest practice started, but I never quite in my blood. I never quite level of Sevens rugby. made it (there). expected this, given my hockey In fact, even more surprising “I played for the Maties Young ambitions initially, but the best is that Bishops’ current Guns team in the Varsity Cup advice I ever got was from (SA international Sevens tournament and from there I Academy coach) Marius representative, James Murphy, is moved into the Sevens set-up at Schoeman about taking one’s a former age-group hockey star. Maties. There I came under the opportunities. I’d like to think Yes, you read that right… a eye of a coach by the name of I’ve done that. hockey player! Ian Campbell-McGeachy… one of “I still have loads to learn and Murphy played rugby up until the first things he said to me is a long road ahead of me to his Under-15 year, but he gave that he would make me a Sevens establish myself within the up the sport to concentrate on Springbok. It seemed absurd at Sevens set-up, but I am in with a his budding hockey career – the time and it took four years shout and that’s all I can ask for a decision which eventually saw but I did a lot of extra work with at this stage.”

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1st XV review By Wesley Chetty

THE 2018 SEASON was one that the Bishops 1st XV Going into what is arguably the toughest schoolboy and coaching staff thoroughly enjoyed. We started league in the world the boys were very confident, as we pre-season five weeks before the first game, which was had won four on the trot . We started our league with a to take place at the Porterville Rugby Festival, so there great win against Tygerberg before our Southern was plenty of work to be done. We put a big emphasis Suburbs neighbours SACS came to visit. It was a tough on ‘running conditioning’ as well as speed work. The fixture where both sides were desperate for a win and whole squad, including guys who ended up playing again our boys showed great character and toughness 2nds and 3rds, put in a tremendous effort and that set and held out with 14 men to beat SACS 19-6. the tone for what was a successful 2018 for Bishops What followed were four fixtures in a row against Rugby. We also had plenty of help from outside teams that were all in the top 10 of the schoolboy coaches, which was fantastic. The boys bought in rankings. First up was Paul Roos who finished the completely to the 2018 season, which made our jobs as season as the top team in SA. The boys were coaches much easier. We can say without hesitation magnificent in the first half where they pushed Paul that the 1st XV did not disappoint out on the pitch and Roos all the way, and lead 14-12 at halftime. However, can be proud of their season. the substantially bigger Paul Roos pack came to the As mentioned, we started our season with a trip to fore and was able to win the game for the visitors. Porterville where we played a tough match against the The following week against Boland Landbou, 20 Hopefield 1st XV. The game showed that our team was minutes of poor rugby cost the boys a great victory, still finding their feet together, but the glimpses of however, they showed tremendous fight to come back magic were most encouraging. After the match against from being 0-24 down, eventually losing 14-24. Then Hopefield, we set our sights on what was going to be a came the task of Wynberg who were having one of the grueling tour to St Stithians where we would be up best seasons in their school’s history. In what was a against some of the top schoolboy rugby sides. On seesaw battle, and classic derby, Bishops came out on Day 1 of the festival we had the task of taking on Grey top 33–29. It was probably at that point that Bishops, PE. Before the match, the boys looked extremely finally, regained the respect as a real threat in the focused and it was at that point we knew we had a Premier League – we had proven ourselves against chance. What followed was 70 minutes of great Bishops some of the top teams in the country! Next up, Bishops rugby where we made Grey move all over the field on had the mammoth task of playing Paarl Boys away in attack and held them out on defence. In the end we very wet conditions. Paarl, of course, had been were comfortable 27-10 winners. Day 2 of the festival unbeaten at home for three years. In one of our saw us going up against the hosts, St Stithians who had bravest performances, with our side missing key the support of a large crowd at their own festival. players due to injury, the team showed tremendous During the warm-up a sudden Joburg thunder storm hit guts before being pipped 14-13 in a memorable clash. and the game was played in tough conditions, but this The last game of the term was the usual derby between did not stop our boys from expressing themselves and Bosch and Bishops. Another titanic battle ensued with some great tries were scored from all ends of the park. the game going back and forth – our boys showed After the first two victories the boys had to put their great composure and used the conditions to their success behind them and look forward to what was advantage, tactically outsmarting Rondebosch and we going to be a tough game against Michaelhouse. This were able to come away with a 25–20 victory. fixture is always difficult but the boys showed their What has always been a great tradition is the character and won convincingly 40-12. Independent Schools’ Festival that we attended in the

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Above: Bingo Ivanisevic was the top try scorer for Bishops in 2018 with 13 tries in the season. in support are Liam Kloosman and Justin Muller (right). Below: William Rose gets the offload away to a supporting Tim Sharples. Michael Roche is in the background.

17 June holidays. We were given tough fixtures against the hosts Kingswood and an unbeaten Hilton side. The festival also ran over the annual Craven Week, which meant that we were missing five of our regular starters. The first game against Kingswood was different for our boys as it was the first time they would play under lights with a 7pm kick off. Here, our forwards dominated and put the backs on the front foot, allowing for some great tries and we won that match 19-10. The final game of the festival saw us going up against a Hilton side that was having a good season and were unbeaten. Once again the forwards laid the foundations for the backs to finish off – and finish off they did! We were able to come out with a 24-17 victory and, for the second time in 2018, completed an unbeaten tour. The start of the third term is always a tricky one to face as the boys come back after a long holiday, however, they showed no signs of rust when they put Strand to the sword, beating them 81–5. The last of the schools from across the N1 was next, Paarl Gym, away. There was a lot of optimism as we had been playing very good rugby, however, we came up against Above: Lock Ano Mtombeni played 12 games for the 1st XV in a well-polished team which was very keen to lay the 2018, scoring one try. foundation for their derby against Paarl Boys the next Below: Contesting the line-out is Tim Sharples supported by week. Disappointingly, this fixture ended up being our Matt van Westenbrugge; the 1st XV ran out easy winners most comprehensive defeat of the season. against Strand in the first game of the third tearm. SACS away was next and, in a stuttering performance, with Bishops never in danger of defeat, we ended up winning 22-20 – far closer than it should have been. It was now time for our traditional rivals, St Andrews, to come to town and, for me, the first half was the best rugby the Bishops team played all year – we looked really slick and dominated all facets of the game. The second half saw us take our foot off the pedal, but we still ran out convincing 38-22 winners. One of the most anticipated matches in the calendar was the reverse fixture against Wynberg and what a game it was! Both sides went at each other very hard for 70 minutes, playing some great rugby and thrilling the crowds. It took a last-minute penalty from Wynberg to knock over our boys who fought until the very end. Finally, it was time for the last game of the season, which was the big one against Rondebosch. The conditions were horrendous for both teams, with gale-force winds and rain spoiling the brand of rugby that both teams wanted to play. We played with the wind and in spite of complete territorial advantage,

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were only able to take a five-point advantage into the Norman Laker, Gary Gold, Nick Mallett, to name a few) half-time break. In a typical ‘game of two halves’, it then who came down throughout the year and lent their took everything to hold Bosch out and, in the end, the expertise, which was of huge benefit. Finally, thank you 10-all draw was probably a true reflection of the game. to the parents – without your support the year could It has been an absolute pleasure coaching the not have been possible. Good luck to the team of 2018 Bishops 1st XV in 2018. These young men have shown for your future endeavors – I am sure I will see you on a great deal of character and pride in their school. They the touchline cheering on the team of 2019 as they try have made every effort to continue the great history of to continue what you have started. Bishops Rugby and, in my opinion, have left a really positive legacy. Their culture was one which our Below: Liam Kloosman on the attack in the home fixture younger teams could aspire to. Every man played for against SACS, which Bishops won 19-6. the man next to him – they epitomized the description, Bottom: David Nivison charges forward with Justin Muller and ‘teamwork’. They showed that passion, hard work, Victor Allen (right) in close support. dedication and willingness to learn are all great components for success. Special mention should be made of the two players who led the team into battle each week: Justin Muller and his deputy, William Rose. A big thank-you must also go to my fellow coaching staff members: Gareth Hayden, for his tireless efforts and giving our backs the tools needed to express themselves; Dylan Frylinck, for up-skilling the players magnificently; Tiaan Campher, for working throughout the pre-season and season with the team on their conditioning; the medical team of Doc Huber and Ken Kabongo who have done a great job of keeping the players on the park; Chris Ekron, who manages every detail of the year down to a tee and, of course, Mr Mallett for his guidance as Teacher-in-Charge. We must also thank all the guest coaches (John Dobson,

19 2018 Bishops 1st XV

JORDAN MEYER BINGO IVANISEVIC WILLIAM ROSE Flyhalf Fullback Scrumhalf

VICTOR ALLEN HARRY NEWMAN MATTHEW KLINGENBERG Centre Centre Flank

LIAM KLOOSMAN MICHAEL ROCHE ALEX CASTLE Scrumhalf WIng Hooker

DAVID NIVISON LUCA LIEBENBERG ISAIAH WHARTON Flank Wing No 8

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JUSTIN MULLER (CAPT) JEFF MALHERBE TIM SHARPLES Flank Hooker Lock

OLIVER MACROBERT MATT VAN WESTENBRUGGE ANO MTOMBENI Prop Lock Lock

TOM BURTON DAVID COURIE AIDAN MACDONALD Utility back Prop Prop

WESLEY CHETTY Coach

21 PLAYED TRIES CONS PENS DROPS TOTAL 1 Jordan Meyer 19 3 29 8 1 100 2 Bingo Ivanisevic 19 13 0 0 0 65 3 William Rose 13 2 24 1 0 61 4 Victor Allen 19 10 0 0 0 50 5 Harry Newman 19 6 0 0 0 30 6 Matthew Klingenberg 14 6 0 0 0 30 7 Liam Kloosman 15 5 0 1 0 28 8 Michael Roche 18 5 0 0 0 25 9 Alex Castle 18 4 0 0 0 20 10 David Nivison 14 4 0 0 0 20 11 Luca Liebenberg 10 2 4 0 0 18 12 Isaiah Wharton 18 3 0 0 0 15 13 Justin Muller 16 2 0 0 0 10 14 Jeff Malherbe 10 2 0 0 0 10 16 Tim Sharples 18 1 0 0 0 5 17 Oliver MacRobert 16 1 0 0 0 5 18 Matt van Westenbrugge 12 1 0 0 0 5 19 Ano Mtombeni 12 1 0 0 0 5 20 Tom Burton 9 1 0 0 0 5 23 David Courie 11 24 Aidan MacDonald 10

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DATE VENUE OPPONENT RESULT MATCH TYPE Sat 24 Mar Away Hopefield High School Won 24-7 Friendly Thurs 29 Mar Away Grey High School Won 27-10 Festival Sat 31 Mar Away St Stithians College Won 35-7 Festival Mon 2 Apr Away Michaelhouse Won 40-12 Festival Sat 21 Apr Home Tygerberg High School Won 66-5 League Sat 5 May Home SACS Won 19-7 League Sat 12 May Home Paul Roos Gymnasium Lost 21-24 League Sat 19 May Home Boland Landbou Lost 14-24 League Sat 26 May Home Wynberg Won 33-29 League Sat 2 June Away Paarl Boys High Lost 13-14 League Sat 9 June Away Rondebosch Won 25-20 League Sat 23 June Away Kingswood College Won 19-10 Tour Mon 25 June Away Hilton College Won 24-17 Tour Sat 21 July Home Strand High School Won 81-5 League Sat 28 July Away Paarl Gymnasium Lost 27-52 League Sat 4 Aug Away SACS Won 22-20 League Thurs 9 Aug Home St Andrew’s College Won 38-22 League Sat 18 Aug Away Wynberg Lost 20-22 League Sat 25 Aug Away Rondebosch Draw 10-10 League

PLAYED 19 WON 13 LOST 5 DRAW 1

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No 8 Isaiah Wharton played 18 games for the 1st XV, scoring three tries.

25 2nd XV (Whites) By Ruan Ellis

for the 2nd XV of Bishops. 2018 WAS A SOLID YEAR 2018 SQUAD With regular call-ups from the 1st XV, building Raafiq Adams, Tio Bakre, Kyle Beley, Gregory Bolus, continuity was quite tough. All the players should be Tom Burton, Stephen Fourie, Jack Hampshire, commended for their efforts and commitment every Alex Jankovich-Besan, Cole Kruger, Matthew week as this served as the basis of building our team Lennett, Aiden MacDonald, Innocent Macha, character and gusto needed to play in such a David Nivison, Theodore Psillos, Matthew Smith, demanding league. Great memories were made Daniel Stehlik (Capt), Luke Stevens, Michael Steytler, throughout the season and many precious lessons Anton van Wyngaarden, Dallas Wichmann, Aaron were learnt when things got tough. Memorable Woodman, Charlie Yates, Robert Young, victories definitely include the tight encounter against Tom Rudston (Manager) Boland Landbou, great rugby against St Andrews and the 46–7 thrashing of Wynberg in which we played our PLAYING SUMMARY best game of the season. The boys were always willing Played 14; Won 9; Drew 0; Lost 5; Points for 333; to put their bodies on the line and this was rewarded Points against 238 with the sought-after “Triple Crown” at the end of the season. This was a great send-off for our matric players who really played a vital role in welcoming and guiding the Grade 11s to senior rugby. I am confident that these lessons will pay off in 2019 as we look to further Below: Despite the attention of a couple of opponents, Aiden build and improve our rugby going forward. MacDonald powers through.

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Above: Try time! Cole Kruger scores. Below left: Luke Stevens on the run against SACS at home. Below right: Robert Young showing determination in the game against Paarl Gymnasium, which the 2nds lost 0-32.

27 3rd XV (Stripes) By Justin Rowe-Roberts

WHAT AN INCREDIBLE JOURNEY the last few I would like to thank Luke Kuhn, Cameron Doyle and months have been. From an absolute bunch of Eddy Bester for being part of the coaching staff and for strangers, to a tight, cohesive family like structure, their time and effort they put aside for the team. I also where everyone’s interests were put aside for the team. want to thank our captain, Terrance Petterson (TP), for The year started off in celebratory fashion with a leading the boys every week with such pride and thumping win over a below-par Tygerberg outfit. This passion, a true leader whose commitment to the team victory gave us a false sense of security and the was undeniable. following week we were humbled on our own turf by a quality SACS outfit. That thumping defeat, one of the darkest days of my coaching career, was the cornerstone of our successes that were to follow. Below: Reuben Mndende The training week to follow will never be forgotten and the harshness of training experienced that week could only be compared to that of the infamous “Kamp Staaldraad”. That character-building infused week of training led to a winning streak that included stunning victories over Paul Roos, Boland Landbou and Wynberg. With the core of our squad either injured or with the 2nd XV, the first Rondebosch derby was always going to be an uphill battle, one in which we got pipped in the final seconds by a team that, quite frankly, wanted it more. Back to the drawing board we went and the third term produced some great rugby from “the stripes”. First, we swept aside an English touring side before putting in a great effort away at Paarl Gym, where the scoreline did not fairly reflect the game. The SACS away fixture was arguably our biggest of the season, as I wanted to see how much we had progressed as a team. After dominating the match, we narrowly went down in the final minutes. Although we didn’t win the match, I felt we won the hearts. Good Karma was to follow with two closely fought derby wins over Wynberg and Rondebosch, making me feel privileged to have coached this team. We won games and we celebrated those wins accordingly. We lost games and learned lessons from those defeats. Results are important, but there is so much more to the game of rugby. The friendships and memories made will last a lifetime and that is far more valuable than any result we had this season.

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2018 SQUAD Terrence Pettersson (Capt), Jonathan Pletts, Dallas Wichmann, Michael Steytler, Max Martin, Sam Elliott, Innocent Macha, Aaron Woodman, Michael van der Merwe, Ryan Sneddon, Caide Spriestersbach, Ubaid Francis, Luke Stevens, Reuben Mndende, Ryan Labberte, Liam Agnew, Max Stewart, Matthew Smith

PLAYING SUMMARY Games played 12; Won 7; Lost 5; Points for 246; Points against 304

Right: Caide Spriestersbach forces his way through the tackle to score.

Innocent Macha scores in the corner against English touring team RGS Worcesterfor

29 4th XV (Wild Boys) By Zukile Ncube

THE 2018 RUGBY SEASON for the Wild Boys will A special mention and thanks to our Matrics Junho definitely be one to remember, not only for our results, Ko, Connor Price, Hector Orrell and captain, Matteo but also the character, attitude and camaraderie Lupini for showing great leadership and courageous displayed by the team. efforts in a young team. At the beginning of the season our challenge was I’m sure that the Grade 11s, if they continue to apply not to let the off-field hype get the better of us, but the same attitude, will go on to do great things next rather to use it help us perform on the field. The boys year. A special mention, too, to our vice-captain, Brett worked very hard to ensure this and the development Tucker, for being the constant feature in the backs and throughout the season showed. giving us direction. One of the highlights of the season was beating Paul For the rest of the team who still have another year Roos after going two tries down. We would have liked or more I look forward to seeing you progress with lots to claim a victory or two down the N1 but it was not to of self-belief, discipline and hard work. I take my hat off be, going down to both Paarl Boys and Gym and we will to the boys, my fellow coach, Christian Stehlik, and wonder what could have been…! However, we can hold parents for the unwavering support I have received this our heads high with our efforts. year – many thanks!

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2018 SQUAD Julian Dower, Slaide Marquis, Cameron Good, Luke Flint, Sean Murphy, Zander Brooks, Matthew Leong, Mbongeni Mavuso, Michael Wesson, Michael Mondry, Stuart Cottrell, Josh Kirsch, Tano Sivertsen, Max Stewart, Junho Ko, Hugo Janssens, Hector Orrell, Drew Burton, Connor Price, Brett Tucker (Vice-Capt), Matteo Lupini (Capt)

PLAYING SUMMARY Games played 12; Won 9; Lost 3; Points for 281; Points against 178

Top: Supported by Matteo Lupini, Tano Sivertsen takes a clean line-out ball. Left: Cameron Good and Junho Ko pack down against Strand. Above: Mbongeni Mavuso evades the attention of a Paarl Gym prop.

31 5th XV (#Wives) By Darryl Ndjadila

THIS TEAM, in particular, is a composition of some of provided spectacular moments frequently. Both players the most exemplary young men the College has to displayed determination and superstar quality, both offer. This group presented themselves as balanced at practice and in matches. Our co-captains, Aedan young adults who not only played exciting rugby, but Foulkes and Liam Gordon-Turner, were outstanding could also manage responsibility and self-leadership. in helping the team achieve the goals that we set Season statistics tell the story of a team that for ourselves. changed constantly around its core and provided the Our best results included a 35-21 win over SACS 4th team with a continuous stream of talented rugby (away), as well as a hair-raising victory over Boland footballers. The numbers overlook the fact that the Landbou (10-7) at the beginning of the season. boys really gelled together in the second half of the Lastly, a big thank-you goes out to coach Kyle season and improved tremendously as players, Bowman who took a personal interest in the individually and as a team. development of each player. Kyle always shared his Up front, our most notable performer was George technical expertise with a smile and a personal Jones who played hockey for the second team on demonstration, leaving a lasting impression on Fridays and still ended the season as our top try scorer. everyone involved. For the backs, Sihle Kahla and Marco de Nysschen

2018 SQUAD George Jones, Jamie Naude, Ryan Wonfor, Aedan Foulkes, Drew Burton, Hugo Janssen, Max Tedder, Alex van Hoogstraten, David Kingdom, Simon Craig, Noah Syndercombe, Rory Schram, Cameron Braun, Nic Gleeson, Logan Tait, Thomas van Breda, Julian Dower, Jack Clayton, Dean Jacobs, James Young, Aidan Murphy, Sihle Kahla, John Grieves, Stuart Cottrell, Adam Fernandez, Nikhil Reddy, Michael Coles, Marco de Nysschen, Michael Mondry, Liam Gordon-Turner.

PLAYING SUMMARY Played 9; Won3; Lost 6; Points Above: Stuart Cottrell flat foots the defenders in the 5th’s storming 52-0 win for 140; Points against 188 over Strand. Top right: Adam Fernandez breaks through the Paarl Gym tackle.

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T: 27 21 551 6180 E: [email protected] 33 www.southernair.co.za 6th XV By Darryl Ndjadila

THE 6TH TEAM of 2018 had an impressive season, work throughout the season in crafting appropriate despite the lack of weekly fixtures. The boys had a drills and his inspirational coaching style. good couple of wins and a few narrow losses to good rugby schools. 2018 SQUAD The team consisted largely of Grade 11s who 2018 squad: Linda Farr, Hugo Janssen, Jordan illustrated a lot of maturity and leadership. What Velosa, Tom Byrone, Rory Schram, Liam Jameson, impressed about this side was their effort during Kyle Elliot, Ryan Campbell, Thomas van Breda, practice and matches. The boys were eager to learn Noah Coleman, Matthew Sherrel, Max Tedder, and improve every facet of their game and had a Thomas Slaven, Nikhil Reddy, Simon Craig, David ‘never-say-die’ attitude on defence. Ryan Campbell, as Kingdom, Gift Hokwana, Tristan Le Fluer, Adam the captain, created a conducive environment in which Fernandez, Drew Burton, Sean O’Brian, working hard, learning and having fun, co-existed. Not Alexander van Hoogstraten only was he inspiring, he displayed class as our team’s pivot. Other notable individuals who were the ‘glue’ of PLAYING SUMMARY the 6th team were Hugo Janssen, Tom Byrone, Kyle Played 7; Won 3; Drew 1; Lost 3; Points for 111; Elliot, Tristan Le Fluer and Simon Craig to name a few. Points against 113 Credit must also go to Jason Hofmeyer for his skillful

34 BISHOPS RUGBY SINCE 1861 7th XV By Caleb Nel

Far left: Ryan Campbell. Centre: Nikhil Ready playing against Paarl Gym. Left: Freddie Davies shrugs off the attention of two Paarl Gym defenders.

“THE MIGHTY MARSHMALLOWS” began the and the boys, with their heads held high, found season with one very lofty aspiration – to have fun at all their nirvana. Thank you to all the gents who made costs. We took this very seriously and sacrificed fitness, this season so memorable and for reminding an ball skills, pattern and, in some cases our dignity, in old bureaucrat that there is more to sport than pursuit of smiles, banter and the perfect game of touch simply winning. rugby. It was quite evident from the start that all of the boys favoured social interaction over sports 2018 SQUAD development and, once I understood this and stopped Tristan Sides; Travis Bradfield; David Court; Liam threatening the lads with demerits, we really began to Jameson; Daniel Le Jeune; Justin Maree; Julian bond as a team. Despite going against everything in my Steyn; Andrew van Voore; Patrick Bowman; Joshua nature as a coach and former 1st team player, I found Mol; David Kingdom; Grant Leslie; Ryan Solomans; myself enjoying the season more and more as we Tristan Lee; Matt Marr; Rushay Shiba; Alexander banded together against the norm like so many of the Russell; Peter Worthington-Smith; Jan Smuts; rebellious icons of the 70s – swapping out the mantra Damian Smith “peace not war” for “banter not boots”. All in all the results for the season were to be expected considering PLAYING SUMMARY our philosophy – Played 4, Lost 3, Won 1. However, our Played 4; Won 1; Lost 3; Points for 26; Points single victory against Rondebosch in the final game of against 71 the season overshadowed any perceptions of failure

35 Under 16 teams

U16A by Warwick Richter

THE U16A TEAM of 2018 moved handling skills that allowed them to 2018 SQUAD up to this division with a reputation bring the pace men into the Keagan Blanckenberg, of being a side to reckon with and equation after the forwards created James Bolton, Mustapha they managed to live up to the the go-forward that the backs Cassiem, Nicholas expectations created by their needed to operate from. This team Christodoulou, Connor Evans, previous seasons at the College. managed to secure victories in all Mikey Ford (Capt), Wafeeq They were competitive in all facets their games against their Southern Francis, Euan Groenewald, Ollie and this made them a versatile and Suburbs rivals and they were Jones, Dan Kirsten , Joe Kirsten , unpredictable team on the field as particularly impressive against SACS Sam Marthinussen, Masood their strength in all the positions and Wynberg in the second round Meyer, Sacha Mngomezulu, Aya allowed them to vary their game of these derby fixtures – both of Ngcwangu, Undi Ngxangane, and catch the opposition off guard. these on foreign soil. Cameron Parker-Forsyth, Sam Their kicking game put the The two wins against Rudston, Adam Suliaman, opposition on the back foot on Rondebosch were most pleasing Keegan van Wyk, Ross Vintcent. numerous occasions and they were too – even though played in difficult able to gain ascendency and play a weather conditions. Have I PLAYING SUMMARY good territorial game. This was mentioned that they beat Paul Played 17; Won 14; Lost 3; then complemented by a positive Roos and Boland Landbou? I am Points for 534; Points attitude on defence. Once really looking forward to seeing against 203 possession was gained, they them run out as U19s in the future. displayed an excellent set of Below: Michael Ford passes to James Bolton, with Sacha Mngomozulu in support in the game against Paarl Gym, which they lost 14-35.

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U16B by Barry Emms

A GLANCE THROUGH the U16B results for 2018 could prove quite frustrating and confusing. There were some outstanding performances like the 59-0 victory over Boland Landbou and the sublime 45-7 victory over Rondebosch, however, there were too many bitterly disappointing losses like the two against SACS, the loss to Rondebosch in the first derby and the penultimate game against Wynberg. When facing the schools further north they showed guts and went down bravely. This team was capable of playing some fantastic, attractive rugby but was unfortunately let down by injury and a lack of depth and numbers in general in the age group, which Above: James Bolton playing for the U16Bs against English touring team RGS meant that if we were down four or Worcester, which the Bs won 26-5. five players in certain positions, it was very difficult to get any penetration or momentum on known as X) and Colin Richmond, 2018 SQUAD the field. two School House stooges, Ethan Keiffer (Capt), Sadock Most disappointing for me were passionate and very knowledgeable Magai, Zimvo Mahlati, the two second halves in the return about the game, who created a Undi Ngxangane, Teubes van games against Wynberg and SACS. fun but challenging environment. Niekerk, Luke Grindley-Ferris, In both cases the game was evenly Their own immense work ethic Luke Avis, Seb Alison, Ian poised at halftime, only for us to really rubbed off on the boys and I Sherwood, Josh Levy, Mitch concede three tries in the second wish to thank them for their Labberte, Niall Maloney, Charlie half to teams hungrier than us. The outstanding contribution to Bishops Barratt (exchange), Fred Nash final game of the season made up Rugby this year. (exchange), Cameron May, for much of the disappointment. It The boys will certainly enter the Greg Metcalf, Aya Ngcwangu, is tragic to see a talented and senior age group with a far better Ethna Keiffer, Ross Vintcent, well-coached team not live up to understanding of the game and Matt Dinan, Dylan Plaatjies, their potential, but the boys showed sharpened individual skills. Chang, Simi Mehlomakulu, Luke great character and belief after the Ethan, Simi and Grindley need to be Shuttleworth, Cameron losses to the other Southern commended for playing every Parker-Forsythe, Adam Suburbs schools, to run out game, while Chang (Cameron May) Suleiman. positively against Rondebosch and was the most consistent performer completely dominate a team that and Adam Suleiman the most PLAYING SUMMARY had beaten them convincingly improved over the season. I wish Played 12; Won 4; Lost 8; Points earlier in the season. the boys all the best for open rugby for 216; Points against 234 These boys were privileged to be – I will be watching their progress coached by Lihleli Xoli (better with keen interest!

37 U16C by Keith Warne

“WE’RE GOING TO GET the unexpected result. likes of Luke Beachy-Head, Francis slaughtered!” My unfortunate That game however proved, Bayly, Sadock Magai, Zimvo Mahlati, thoughts as what was left of my unfortunately, to be not only one of Jean-Luc Fourie, Luke Negrine, Sam team, after being rather seriously the few highlights this season but Bury, Nick Koch, Liam van decimated by all sorts of illnesses also somehow set a rather strange Schalkwyk, Will Makin and Daniel and maladies in the preceding precedent. Some two weeks later, Mudge. Regular backline week, ran out under the poles to as we ran out against one of our performers: Ben Gukelberger, Sam face a seriously intimidating Paul local opponents after a week of Hanssen, Jake Stewart, Lawrence Roos team. We had worked hard at spectacular practices and with a full Masha, Max Nixon, Jonathan practices but with the number of squad, I found myself thinking, “This Border, Rayan Hendricks, Matt last-minute changes I feared the is going to be good!” However, it Dinan, Andrew Koen and Chad worst. Even though we were playing was not to be. We played like a Francis. Well done, lads - I’ve at least one team down (their U16 shadow of the team that defeated thoroughly enjoyed the season. Es) they looked as if they could Paul Roos and only seemed to kick Take the few things we’ve worked easily take on our Bs. So, going 5 into gear late in the second half and on with you through to opens; points up within no time was a were resoundingly beaten. This Tackle low, run straight, draw the surprise to day the least! That it pattern unfortunately seemed to man, pass the ball! Don’t drop your came after some impressive become our modus operandi and heads. Enjoy yourselves. You looked rucking, ball retention and straight we came away with only three wins. great when you got it right! The Wild running simply added to our A season of underperforming Boys are waiting for you. amazement, as Mike, Harry and I when we should have shone and Coaches Harry Makin and Mike tried desperately to claim surprising brilliance when least Peters worked enthusiastically and responsibility for the brilliant rugby expected left us mostly rather tirelessly all season producing the we were witnessing. A well- frustrated. Mention must be made most technically aware and well- deserved 28-12 victory was of the hard graft up front from the structured defence and attack I have seen at this level. Thanks, gentlemen – it has been quite a season and your hard work has been appreciated.

2018 SQUAD Luke Beachy-Head, Francis Bayly, Sadock Magai, Zimvo Mahlati, Jean-Luc Fourie, Luke Negrine, Sam Bury, Nick Koch, Liam van Schalkwyk, Will Makin, Daniel Mudge, Ben Gukelberger, Sam Hanssen, Jake Stewart, Lawrence Masha, Max Nixon, Jonathan Border, Rayan Hendricks, Matt Dinan, Andrew Koen, Chad Francis.

PLAYING SUMMARY Played 10; Won 3; Lost 7; Points Above: Sadock Magaithe in the C’s game against Strand High School, which they for 115; Points against 281 narrowly won 15-12.

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Sam Rudston going high for the line-out ball against Strand.

39 Under 15 teams

U15A by Gerry Noel

THE U15AS of 2018 have had an and strength in overcoming an 2018 SQUAD unforgettable rugby season. They aspect of rugby that arguably kills Ilyaaz Arnold, Torben Bergh, played 18 matches, won 13, drew 3 any enjoyment for both spectators Alastair Bruce, Aidan Burns, and lost 2, with a points difference and players, and has very little Bruce Campbell, Josh Carnell, of 295. The odds of a team drawing benefit both for the growth Jordan Dare, Nassar De Kock, 29-29 two weekends in a row to and development of skillful rugby Ben Forsyth, Suleiman Paul Roos and then Boland players. Hartzenberg, Benjamin Jack, Landbou must be near impossible. Finally, my thanks goes to the Imad Khan, Joshua Michau, However, the main reason this coaching and management staff, Alex Myeki, Luke Parker, season was unforgettable was André van Vuuren and Angus Firth Chris Pittaway, Jonathan Roche because of the attitude and values for their support and dedication in (Capt), William Ross, Joe Ruiz that these boys demonstrated while helping to shape this team into von Walter, Benji Voogt playing some exhilarating rugby at something special. the same time. There are three main points here PLAYING SUMMARY that need to be highlighted. Firstly, Played 19; Won 14; Drawn 3; U15B by Angus Firth never in my coaching career of 10 Lost 2; Points for 535; Points years have I seen a team that against 208 THE RUGBY was both hugely demonstrates such patience on rewarding and horribly frustrating attack and defence. Call it “phase at times. The team was plagued by rugby”, call it “building or okes”. This was made easier by the injuries and especially concussions withstanding pressure”, call it what leadership and example set by their throughout the season so it was you want, but I believe that this is a humble, yet strong captain, Johnny difficult to maintain stability in demonstration of the team’s grit Roche and vice-captain, Luke “Tony” selection and practices which and resilience, the ability for the Parker. I extend my gratitude to meant we never really got into any team to absorb shock and to them for the fine role they played rhythm. Incredibly, 32 players respond calmly and decisively. this season in steering the team in represented the U15Bs! Secondly, the team the right direction. Nevertheless, the boys played their demonstrated a willingness to learn Some highlights of the season hearts out each week and managed that has been unmatched by most have to be our successful ISRF some stunning victories, the most teams that we’ve coached. festival where we beat the favourites memorable of which was probably Individual skill development is Helpmekaar with the famous “Scaley the last game against SACS. emphasised at this level and it was Mallett-Tony” try in the latter part of At one stage, we were looking incredible that these boys would the game, after defending our try good to take a double triple crown ask question after question around line for what seemed like an eternity, but uncontrollables prevailed and how they could better themselves as well as playing some incredible this was not be. We practised and their rugby. support rugby which saw us drawing mostly with the As and I believe this Finally, this team was made up by spectators from near and far. We had a very positive effect on the an honourable group of young men also defended a 13-man players as a whole and certainly who made it clear that they wanted Rondebosch maul in both derby meant some developed enormously to be remembered as being “good matches which showed our ability and will certainly pose a few

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Right: Suleiman Hartzenberg powers through the Paarl Gym defence.

Below: John Fisher playing for the U15B side in their game against the mighty Paarl Gym.

questions to the selectors in 2019: look out for Marc Nelson, Joseph Ruiz von Walter, Ben Jack, Jack Pace, Sam Aitken, John Fisher and Ben Forsyth. I also know that Chad Louw will play 1st XV! One aspect that will need to be improved on is starting the game at full intensity as too often they started games far too gently and were left too much to do by the end. This was a spirited team with loads of characters who thoroughly enjoyed playing for one another.

2018 SQUAD Samuel Aitken, Adam Clarke, John Fisher, Gray Fogarty, Ben Forsyth, JP Freddy, Liam U15C by Ronald Jacobs Harrison, Benjamin Jack, Chad Louw, Joshua Michau, Keenan IT HAS BEEN a revelation, to put it the end of the third. After excellent Mills, Peter Myburgh, Daniel mildly, to be involved in the U15 wins against SACS and Wynberg in Nelson, Marc Nelson (Capt), division after many years at senior the first half of the season, we Oliver Nicklin, Scott Nixon, Jack level. The “Mighty C’s” performed ended off with a forgettable match Pace, Dylan Redding, Joseph exceptionally well throughout the against Rondebosch. The boys were Ruiz von Walter, Schyler van season with sterling performances motivated to set the record straight der Westhuizen, Luca Van Wyk, while playing a good brand of rugby. and, after recording second-round Benji Voogt The skill level of many of the players victorious over the same improved, with a visible change in opposition, the return match PLAYING SUMMARY attitude towards their approach to against Rondebosch went down to Played 11; Won 5; Lost 6; Points rugby. As usual, we were hit by the wire with a close 7-10 loss. This for 171; Points against 213 injuries towards the end of the is testament to the boys’ character second term and illness towards and willingness to work hard

41 towards improving the level of 15D by Rodney Warwick performances on a Saturday. The team was ably led by the eventual captain Dylan Wood with OUR TEAM had a reasonable remaining matches were a Aidan Brand and Keenan Mills season – four victories out of eight triumphant return match against his deputies. matches played. Considering that, SACS (12-10) and a return 10-man as the bottom team in the age game against Wynberg – group, we were changing our side unfortunately this time a 14-28 loss. 2018 SQUAD each week according to illness and Our season ended with a Dylan Wood (Capt), Keenan injuries in those teams above us. wonderful highlight against Mills, Irshaad Abrahams, Our first match against SACS was a Rondebosch – we had been unable Thomas Bester, Aidan Brand, well fought 24-24 draw but overall, to honour the first fixture due to Berkeley Graaff, Liyema Liwani, we probably let this game slip. A virtually no available players; in a Jermaine Lwande, Ben Reid, tough match against Boland very hard-fought battle where the Sipho Ndlovu, Mangaliso Landbou followed; after being down boys played with tremendous gusto Nogantshi, Peter Myburg, 4-28 despite good play by James and pride, the team snatched a last Areeb Tyler, Josh Mansfield, Mason and Jody Whittaker, we minute 7-5 win due to a spectacular James Turner, Solomzi Tshiki, made a commendable comeback try (and conversion) by Mpofana Matt Byron, Oliver Nicklin, but still lost 17-28 – with Whittaker Skwatsha who had just joined Liam Harrison, James Mason, and Solomzi Tshiki both scoring the team – and rugby – a few Sergey Huish, Donald Wilkin, – the latter a great breakaway try. practices previously. Christopher Schuyling van Our first win came in a 10-man Our practices were well attended Doorn, Daniel Nelson, Luke game against Wynberg (34-29) with and the boys were coached with Solomons tries scored by Luke Bruchhauser efficiency by School House stooge PLAYING SUMMARY (2), Nic Claassen (2) and Tshiki; Aphiwe Qaba and Rob Lee, both Played 11; Won 6; Lost 5; Points following this was a heavy away senior UCT students whose efforts for 165; Points against 181 defeat against Paarl (0-43). Our the team fully appreciated.

2018 SQUAD Benjamin Audinwood , Luke Bruchhauser, Josh Brummer, Nic Claassen, Dylan Davies, Max Right: Jody Whittaker De Romijn, Gabriel Dyssell- Hofinger (Capt), Sergey Huish, Below: The U15Cs went down 0-33 Daniel Kruger, James Mason, against Paarl Gym in a tough game Mihlali Mbeteni, Callum against strong opposition. Musselwhite, Tshepiso Oliphant, Max Rebe, Reid, Mpofana Skwatsha, Sebastian Sturrock, Finn Tedder, Solomzi Tshiki, James Turner, Hugh Van Hasselt, Jody Whittaker, Donald Wilken.

PLAYING SUMMARY Played 8; Won 4; Drawn 1; Lost 3; Points for 132; Points against 177

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Alistair Bruce takes the line-out ball in the U15A game against Paarl Gym.

43 Under 14 Teams

U14A by Carrie Bester

The U14A side had a relatively good coaches: Cam Doyle (defence) and 2018 SQUAD season. There were some tough James Murphy, (breakdown, carry Jaytee Abrahams, Luca lessons along the way and the boys and contact continuity skills). Also Broggian, Shariq Davids, have a good idea of areas of the introduced were EMOM workout Adam de Waal, Dylan Krause, game they will need to work on as sessions to give a taste of things to Storm Lanfear, Andrew Lawson, they progress through their time at come next year, in terms of Abel Mokwena, Daniel Neuhoff the College. conditioning. If we consider success (Capt), Fiekie Petersen, Michael The season started well and the to be progress towards a goal, then Richardson, Jack Ryan, Max boys showed they had good the boys succeeded. If we use as a Seymour, Bruce Sherwood, potential. The stand-out yard stick our repeated games Karl Smit, Nick Steinhagen, performance in the early stages of versus our local rivals, the boys did Michael Sun, Sebastiaan the season was probably the match very well. In both games during the Terblanche, Connor Todd, against Curro, where the boys first half of the season, we were well Trae Turner, Luke van Wyk managed to maintain a high level of beaten. However, in both games focus and aggression throughout during the second half of the the game. The first rugby term set season, we showed huge character PLAYING SUMMARY the standard from which we would and fight, not to mention skill and, if Played 15; Won 6; Drawn 1; need to build. not for some silly errors, we should Lost 8; Points for 272; Points The boys worked hard, ably have won both. Against Wynberg, against 331 assisted by a group of outside we were really good on attack and

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Above: Bruce Sherwood in action in the home game against SACS, which the U14B by Fiona Mallett U14A won 29-12. Left: Nick Steinhagen on the attack against Paarl Gym. The U14B team had a tough 2018 SQUAD introduction to high-school rugby, Lukas Barnard, Ronan Dutton, losing a number of games over the Trae Turner, Aadam Jaffer, scored arguably the best team try course of the season. They faced Murrough Epstein, Sean Craig, of the year by Storm Lanfear after a some tough opposition and a Rahul Chagan, Zimvo Joxo, Max kick-pass from Nick Steinhagen with combination of small numbers in Olbrich, Kyle Bastick, Motheo brilliant build-up play. this age group plus countless Seseli, Luke Botha, George So, the boys showed huge injuries meant that the team had Rodinis, Oscar Baum, Zolile progress and should be heartened many obstacles to overcome. Muleya, Josh Grindley-Ferris, by this. The loss to Rondebosch in However, the most important thing Thomas Withers, Craig Ressell, the final play of the game was tough to emphasize is the incredible Karl Smit, Jack Moyle, Dean to take, but again there was so camaraderie, determination and Sneddon, Sebastiaan much good and heartening about positivity displayed by each and Terblanche, Connor Todd, the first half and they showed great every boy in this team – regardless Jaeseo Hyun, Andrew Lawson. character on defence into the wind. of the result. Particular mention can Mention must be made of the be made of Murrough Epstein for PLAYING SUMMARY captain Daniel Neuhoff, who grew his gutsy performances, Karl Smit Played 12; Won 1; Lost 11; into his leadership role and for his valuable captaincy and Points for 75; Points provided exceptional service to leadership and Zimvo Joxo for his against 428 his backs. motivation and determination. The

45 Above: Tom Withers readies himself for a hand-off against an opponent U14C by Phil Court from Strand High School.

It was a difficult season in the U14 Opposite: Jimvo Joxo on the attack 2018 SQUAD against Paarl Gym Cs (known as the ‘C Turtles’) this Aidan Lotter, Zolile Muleya, year due to the shortage of boys Ferris Moser, George Rodinis, playing rugby (although you would Thomas Withers, Oscar Baum, not think so looking at the long list Michael Naude, Kyle Bastick, of boys who played in the team Craig Ressell, Rahul Chagan, over the course of the season). If it James Barrett, Andrew Lawson, was not for the boys who play Tyrone Slauck, Motheo Seseli, hockey joining us, we would not Zac Oaker, Alessio Dundulachis, have been able to field a team Chris Welby-Solomon, Bryce each Saturday! Nevertheless, the Herbert, Nic Bradfield, Robbie boys had lots of fun practising and Dicey, Wonyong Choi, Luke playing rugby under the watchful Botha, Jack Moyle, final game against Rondebosch was and supportive eyes of coaches Musawenkosi Nyoka, James a closely contested match with a Boutros Mbina (affectionately Raubenheimer (Capt), narrow 5-10 loss, but the known as ‘Spoon’) and Tom Murrough Epstein, Luka van improvement and development Liefeldt. Each boy improved as a der Merwe, Joshua Smith, across the board was evident. Well player during the season, had his Oyama Mandindi done to all the boys and the moment or two ‘in the sun’, and coaches Gavin Maasch and never gave up. The highlights of PLAYING SUMMARY Brandon van der Westhuizen, for a the season: Alessio’s warm-up Played 10; Won 2; Lost 8; Points passionate effort that displayed screams and beating RBHS in the for 63; Points against 310 much sportsmanship. away game!

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47 VUSA update

WE HAVE JUST COMPLETED an children involved. Our academic grow and expand as we partner exciting and very gratifying programme is making a with organisations that share a rugby season. Our boys playing significang difference in our similar vision to ours, “creating for the Busy Bee RFC youth boys’ efforts at school where the opportunities” in communities section have acquitted themselves extra English and Maths classes for children to experience a wide very well. We have been included reinforce their curriculum range of stimulating experiences in the Western Province Primary content and adds enrichment. in order to improve their lives. Schools league, with fixtures Based on our assessments, we A sharing of facilities, against WPPS, WBJS, SACS, have discovered a major issue expertise and funds is the way Bishops and local community with reading and comprehension. forward to create an inclusive clubs. The improvement in To remedy this we have started future for all our children. We playing standards has also been a Grade 1 and 2 reading look forward to engaging more most pleasing. programme. with the Bishops community Our rugby coaches have In addition to this, we have next year. attended the Western Province two ladies who we have sent Please visit our website Level 1, BOKSMART and IRB on The Word Works course, www.vusaruagbyacademy.com Level 1 Sevens courses. We have which promises to be an exciting for further information. been most fortunate to have had and rewarding addition to A programme of this nature Nick Venter of Equip EQ our programme. would not be able to run without Solutions run a coaches African Impact, an the support of our founding development workshop and UCT organization that places partner Kepu trading and RFC have been involved in our international gap students into sponsors Investec Asset coaching sessions. Players from programmes, have been a Management and Checkers. the Varsity Cup squad have been wonderful addition. They bring Next seasons promises to be down to Langa each week to add an energy and different set of even better as we gain more their expertise to our players. skills that enrich the boys’ lives. traction in the community and The programme has grown This has been a wonderful continue to offer the and we currently have 100 year for VUSA. We continue to opportunities for development.

Some 100 boys from Langa and surrounding areas are introduced to the game by the VUSA programme.

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FOLLOWING A rather shaky into it. The great sense of the immense degree of start to the season, the U13A achievement and smile of improvement throughout boys found their confidence and success on the boys’ faces with the season. went on to play an exciting our wins, especially against There were many highlights brand of rugby. The team had a Rondebosch and Wynberg, was throughout the season. Who mixed success rate, but overall great compensation for the times could ever forget the 45-47 loss kept the win/loss ledger fairly they left the field exhausted and to Wetpups? The boys played even. From the 16 games played, defeated. It was a pleasure to amazing rugby, making a total of the results were 6 wins, 2 draws coach such a motivated group of 170 passes in the game – and 8 losses. The team scored young men, whose enjoyment of everyone handled the ball, 358 points with 471 points the game, sportsmanship, tackled, ran and came off the against them. camaraderie and skill field exhausted, but happy to On the sidelines it was nail- development were a real feature. have been involved in such an biting stuff, because for every All the team members should epic battle. The two wins against game the boys put their hearts feel proud of their efforts and Rondebosch will surely be remembered by the boys. Since U9, these boys had lost to Bosch, but they managed to turn things around in the 2018 season. There is much to be positive about throughout Prep rugby. The U9 age group has good depth and they certainly enjoyed the first year of contact rugby. The U10 group worked hard and will grow in time. We need to ensure that they are enjoying the game. U11 teams had a very good season. All three sides played good rugby and there is a good balance of size and speed. Speed is always that most sought after commodity in order for Bishops rugby to flourish. The U12s played some good rugby, they have talent,

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however, they need to keep Pictured: There was plenty to be working hard on individual positive about with the 2018 Prep skills. Passing, catching and rugby season with the boys learning running lines need to be to play classic Bishops rugby, with an emphasis on passing, catching and constantly honed. They have avoiding contact. ability and will do well next year. Coaches coached well and practice days are always a hive of activity: boys being put through their paces, focusing on the basics – passing, catching, avoiding contact and correct contact techniques. Parents play a key role in our rugby programme. The lifting to matches, the sideline support and general enthusiasm for the game make rugby season a pleasure. Long may this continue as our young charges grapple to master the skills required to play the Bishops way, bold in attack and resolute in defence.

51 Skeeles 7s

THE 2018 RUGBY SEASON kicked off with the now annual traditional Skeeles Sevens. It has grown to include all age groups, with the U13s being the marquee event on the Friday evening, which acts as a celebration of the start of the season. The rest of the age groups play on the Saturday morning. The joy of props playing as backs, the worry and procrastination of backs playing as props - joy to behold! The legendary Richard Skeeles, after whom the festivals are named, would have loved it. We need to create more of these events where there is less focus on scores; what is important is seeing the ball move and the sheer joy PB014_Geniiof 2017-08-01T11:41:08+02:00 playing this great game.

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HAVE WE LOST the essence of the game of rugby, where the focus is on fun, growing the individual and ensuring that we teach the right values? While many will argue that this is not case, the stats, the sidelines and intensity during games will tell a different story. I have referred to this change in coaching style, ethos and emphasis in a previous article. Paraphrased; pre-season rugby in February, tournaments in April, and 10 months of the year specialisation, a win at all costs level driven by logs for U11 and U13 Primary schools and schools marketing themselves Above and right: For boys to based on rugby results. The use continue to enjoy the game, head of of social media has played a rugby at the Prep, Brendan Fogarty massive role in parents and suggests that there are changes required in the approach from schools posting results, video adults, both on the sidelines and clips and opinions on games and with coaching. officials. The murky underground world of “poaching talent” is in itself a whole article coached as a contact sport, but without losing the ethos of the on its own. In my opinion all of rather as a collision sport! We contact nature of the game. the above are totally see it on TV and we try to Coaching philosophy is key, as counterproductive to producing emulate it with our junior sides. are correct tackling and rucking quality rugby players. A game Their young bodies are not ready techniques and, above all, turned into a programme to for this and certainly their educating the adults on the drive all of the above. young minds are ill-equipped to sidelines. The UK has recently We are seeing more soft- be dealing with the intensity brought out a coaching tissue injuries and an alarmingly that is being imposed on them. curriculum that emphasises big increase in concussions. Once Is there a solution? Yes, we age-appropriate coaching and again, in my view, these are need to be looking at innovative law amendments at certain ages. caused by rugby no longer being ways to make the game safer In simple terms there is a gradual

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build-up to the game as we know it’s a game when coached risk of injury and have done it. Many South African coaches correctly, boys can learn many very little for the longterm see this as a “soft” option arguing vital life skills: team before development of the individual. that our boys need to be tough individual, respect for opposition We need to acknowledge that and battle hardened, it’s the and team mates, respect for the rugby is a game for the late South African way! Once again laws of the game and the referee, maturer. We need to keep boys the stats will tell a different self-control, resilience, decision in the game for as long as story: the alarming drop-out of making, critical thinking and possible, thus ensuring that we players after school; the drop-off camaraderie. It’s a game that can don’t lose talent. of playing numbers as boys and produce future national and We need to sit back and ask parents seek a “better game”; the international stars. ourselves what the role of rugby longterm wear-and-tear type It should not be a structured, is in our education system. It injuries, often as a result of bad robotic coach-driven programme remains a key “teaching tool” for management in the pre- that delivers players who play boys when coached correctly adolescent years. by rote and who constantly look and played in the right Rugby is a game for all shapes to the coach for advice. If this is environment. We have work to and sizes, it’s a game of evasion, the case, we have stifled our do across all our junior rugby it’s a game of skill and, above all, players, we have increased their structures in South Africa.

55 Whistle blowers There is an encouraging trend to get schoolboys into the refereeing ranks. Duncan Cruickshank spoke with two of them.

STARTING REFEREES “young” is course at Newlands gave him the and some club sevens an exciting development for the basics and he was soon making tournaments around the Cape. game and Bishops has embraced his debut at the Skeeles Sevens A passion for medicine has the concept, giving aspiring Tournament, a memory not seen Wesley become head of First referees the opportunity to blow exactly filled with highlights! “It Aid at school – Friday evenings the whistle from a young age. was a tough introduction, are usually spent patching up Given the complicated – and especially dealing with comments survivors of ball and stick injuries often subjective – nature of the from parents and coaches,” he around the hockey fields, while interpretation of rugby’s laws remembers with a laugh. he also volunteers on ambulances (yes, laws, not rules!), experience “We’ve been trained to say and in hospital ERs (he has a and coaching are vital to ‘thank you for your opinion, sir, thing for trauma, clearly) and, becoming the world’s best I’ll certainly take your comments during the summer months, as a referee. Identifying those on board’ and to then to carry on lifeguard at Fishhoek beach. He is characters who have a talent and as we’ve been coached,” he also managing to fit in playing the flair for adjudicating the mistakes explains. Unfortunately, it seems, euphonium in various music and transgressions of 30 rugby this continues to be the referee’s ensembles, all while achieving players is vitally important for greatest challenge. “However, on academically in order to study both the present and the future the field, you’re in charge, so if medicine when he finishes of the game. there is any negativity from the school! One is left wondering Bishops has two notable young players, a chat with the captain where he finds the time – and referees who are climbing the quickly sorts that out!” just how much time his mom ladder in the refereeing world There is a rule for schoolboy spends chauffeuring him around and both of these young men’s referees starting out that they the peninsula! passion for their craft is palpable. can only officiate in games A devastating rugby injury at Wesley Holtmann is in Grade involving players of the same age a young age and a realization that 11. When he was in Grade 8, a or younger, so Wesley spent his the referees who should have notice on the board caught his Grade 8 and 9 years refereeing assisted in avoiding that injury eye; he admits that playing rugby the lower U14 and U15 games were not very good are just some wasn’t exactly his thing at the respectively. By Grade 10, he had of the early motivations that got time and the opportunity to be caught the eye of Ben Theron, the Calum Wehmeyer to learn the involved in the game that he legendary WP Referees’ Society laws and take up the whistle. is obviously passionate about man, who seconded him onto his “During one particular U12 from a different perspective five-man “panel” of schoolboy game I was scrumming against a piqued his interest. referees and he has been loosehead who couldn’t support An introductory referees’ refereeing at schoolboy festivals his own weight without holding

56 BISHOPS RUGBY SINCE 1861 himself up with his arm on the ground. I pointed this out to the referee, but he did nothing about it and I ended up with a neck injury that prevented me from playing again,” he explains. Fortunately, the injury was not so severe that he couldn’t continue to lead an active, physical lifestyle and rowing became his first passion, leading to provincial colours while at Bishops. At the same time, he took the opportunity to do the schoolboy referee course, joined the referees’ society and started refereeing games at school. Calum finished at Bishops in 2017 and has moved to Scotland to Edinburgh University, where he is studying biomedical science. His philosophy on refereeing is a disarmingly simple one, “I always want to be seen to be enjoying myself out there and I will smile a lot,” he explains. He also believes that the voice is often a more powerful tool than the whistle and believes in communicating clearly to players, especially when it comes to offside lines. Calum has caught the eye of the referees’ society in Scotland, a welcome youthful addition to their ranks and has been increasingly called in to referee club games, many of which are women’s matches. Above: Wesley Holtmann started When asked what makes a refereeing in Grade 8. good referee, he is quick to Inset and right: Calum Wehmeyer emphasise the importance of refereeing recently at Bishops and in the Scottish Conference positioning on the field. “The best Cup semi-final. referees in the world are those who are in the right positions to make decisions,” he explains, “It’s something I work on a lot.” matches around the world, it is With these two young men only a matter of time before the among a growing group of school celebrates another Bishops boys in charge of rugby international rugby call-up.

57 A lifetime dedicated to Bishops Paul Dobson looks back fondly on the life of the legendary Tim Hamilton- Smith, a friend and colleague for more than 50 years.

Bishops, into an energetic family who can, do; those who can’t, that included four children and teach. Tim could do many things. some dogs. He coached and played rugby, Tim and Carolyn had come cricket, and badminton, played home. Bishops was much more golf off a single handicap, played to Tim than his 41 years of nimble squash and, not often teaching at the school. It was known, played the trumpet. He more than his achievements started the Geographical Society – head of the geography and was the founder of the department after Denis Hunt, Bishops Society and its first housemaster of Founders for 12 director. He was also graduate of Tim and Carolyn years, vice-principal for five the Silwood Cookery School and years till he retired in 2007, after specialized in curries. which he became the creative Like Apollo, he was a man of THE WINDSOR CASTLE OD Secretary for six years. It was many parts, a man of thought steamed into Cape Town on home, the home of his being, the and a man of action, but with a 27 December 1967, onboard two delight of his soul. relaxed way of going about young people from Oxford, five He genuinely did not things, seeming to do nothing, months married – Tim Hamilton- understand a comment such as: and, unlike Apollo, he had a Smith and his wife Carolyn, who “I’m looking forward to the great sense of humour. On the had had her 21st birthday a day holidays.” Tim would say: “Why? Windsor Castle, on Carolyn’s out from Southampton. Don’t you like your job?” 21st birthday, Tim went to the The ship docked and down on He cared for the place, purser and said: “Could you the wharf there was Vivienne spending hours on the do something for my wife’s Mallett who, after all the woodwork in Founders and on 21st birthday – at the least formalities were done, took them the organ in the Brooke Chapel. possible expense?” home to the principal’s house at The saying goes that those Tim joined in in staff

58 BISHOPS RUGBY SINCE 1861 activities. He was a particularly Lloyd and Tommy Bedford. the backs that they want them to ugly villain in a staff play and Tim told Moorcroft that he use their hard-won product in went on tours to the Karoo and was intending to go to South the best way possible – by the Eastern Cape with the Stags, Africa and had heard such running and scoring tries. the staff cricket side. Inevitably wonderful stories about Cape Later Tim became Basil’s he became a member of the Town from his mother’s military assistant and they produced Olympic Sports Cup where brother that he wanted to go and wonderful teams. Apart from several Bishops masters were teach there. Moorcroft told him the biennial trip to happily members and where the that he should apply for Bishops, Grahamstown to play flags were dropped to half mast which Tim did with the devotion St Andrew’s, Bishops toured in respect for Tim. of a lifetime. overseas. Tim and Basil went to Tim was very much a man’s Tim was born on 28 June 1944, England, which included a visit man, happy in the company of which meant he was 23 when he to Cheltenham College, where men with its beery banter, and arrived at Bishops, considerably the film If had just been made, what better place than in the younger than other members of Ireland where Guinness became rugby environment. Just one staff. A new man in a new a substitute for food, and look at Tim and you would environment, he realised that Australia too. immediately think “Prop”. He looked like a prop and was a “Just one look at Tim and you would immediately think prop. The boys called him, The ‘Prop’. He looked like a prop and was a prop.” Honourable Timothy Hamilton- Smith, the son of Lord Colwyn, “Tank”. That was his nickname rugby was a great way to get to Tim was a really good rugby throughout his time at Bishops. know people and so he joined the coach, being especially creative (Tim’s brother Anthony is the UCT RFC and played prop for in the use of loose forwards. present Lord Colwyn.) them. From there he went down If you go to the Heatlie, you There was another prop called to False Bay and played wil see Basil and Tim Tank at Bishops – Andrew tighthead for them when the commemorated next to each Lanning, a huge boy. Once, in loosehead was Basil Bey, whose other there. It was Basil’s drive Tim’s class, the chair on which hip would pop out from time to that built the first Heatlie, Tim’s the younger Tank was sitting, time, only to be bashed back so drive that built the second, gave way under the weight and that he could play on. In 1972, enlarged Heatlie. there was sudden consternation. Tim was playing for False Bay Tim Hamilton-Smith, who had Tim sent the hapless Lanning and Basil was coaching the team had a long battle against cancer, running round and round the when for the first time False Bay died peacefully in his own bed Founders quad, carrying the chair won the Grand Challenge. during the night of Monday- – so that he could lose weight. From his first year at Bishops, Tuesday, 24-25 September 2018, It was through rugby that Tim Tim coached the Under-16 A. after a great life of activity and got to Bishops. After schooling at Alan Douglas was then coaching service. He is survived by his Cheltenham College, where he the 1st XV and Basil joined the heroic wife Carolyn who was his played rugby, Tim went up to Bishops staff. Alan soon made primary carer and their two Oxford. He played for Oxford the generous gesture of moving daughters, Annabel and Fiona but just missed out on a Blue out of the 1st XV so that Basil and their families. (awarded only for the Varsity could coach it, and Bishops had Not long before he died, match with Cambridge) and props coaching all its A teams - after Carolyn had left the room, instead played for the second Alan Douglas, Paul Dobson, Tim Tim said: “I can’t believe that’s team. But there were South and Basil. And Bishops played the little girl I married. She’s Africans there at the time who wonderful, running, creative so strong and looks after me impressed him greatly – amongst rugby. Perhaps props know just so well.” them Errol Moorcroft, Elwyn how hard it is to get the ball to Go well, good friend.

59 Triumphant 50th at Villager 7s

THE BISHOPS 2018 rugby season against a determined SACS A mental strength they showed to ended with a superb victory at side. The semi-final against win the tournament. The victory the 50th occasion of the Villager Wynberg A started off tightly, represented everything that School Sevens. Bishops has the but Wynberg tired (thanks to the Bishops rugby stands for. most successful record of any Bishops B team giving them a A big thank -ou to Josh Moon school at the annual event dating good run in the earlier game) and and James Murphy who were back to 1969, having won 22 of they ran out easy winners 36-19. with the team all week. Their the past 50 tournaments. This The final is the sixth game of experience and fresh approach included last year’s victory, the the evening – so physical and were instrumental in the boys’ first since 2009. The tournament mental fatigue is a big factor. The preparation! Congratulations to has become very competitive in match against Paarl Gym was a Daniel Stehlik and William Rose the last few years with big-name repeat of last year’s final and was who were named Forward of the schools like Paarl Gym being another close affair. Bishops Tournament and Player of the included in the draw. This is on started off emphatically, playing Tournament, respectively. top of ‘sevens-specialist’ schools their best sevens of the night like Tygerberg and Excelcior and scored two memorable who have won four of the last length-of-the-field tries. Paarl 2018 SQUAD nine tournaments. Gym fired back quickly with two Victo Allen, Alex Castle, Bingo Bishops started off with good tries. The side ‘hung tough’ and a Ivanisevic, Alex Jankovich- wins against Rondebosch B, try by Luca Liebenberg sealed Besan, Liam Kloosman, Luca Bergvliet and Wynberg B. the game and back-to-back Liebenberg, Jordan Meyer, Perhaps the toughest game of the victories for Bishops at the Harry Newman, Mike Roche, evening was in the quarters, Villager Sevens. William Rose, Tim Sharples and where huge heart was shown to The boys can be really proud Daniel Stehlik. eventually come out on top of their attitude, flair and the

Right: In 2018 the Bishops Sevens squad made it win number 22 for the school since the Village School Sevens started in 1969.

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Culture GETTING THE PROCESS RIGHT By Chris Ekron

CULTURE, HUMILITY, RESPECT, perseverance are often buzzwords thrown around in the change rooms among many sporting teams, but very few really know how to implement these concepts or what they really mean. After several discussions amongst the coaches, we realized that the idea of, or what it means to be, a Bishops 1st XV rugby player needed some improvement. We needed to answer the question, what does it actually mean to put that blue jersey on? Above: At the beginning of the 2018 season the 1st XV committed to AUL – Attitude, The 1st XV squad needed to Unity and Legacy. As demonstrated by Jeff Malherbe! understand that if they were to wear the blues, it would come turf of the Piley Rees and wear leave a legacy; enjoyment and with a responsibility; and if they the Mitre? This was the type of humility on and off the field; were to be successful, they question asked at our team being role models; never giving needed to create a ‘culture’. They meeting before we went off to up in any situation; respect for had to ‘Get the process right’. the St Stithians festival in your coaches, teammates, What this all meant in practice March. The team came up with practice time, school time and was simple: if you can’t get your the theme “AUL” and it would the value of the jersey. academics up to scratch, if you often be heard amongst them It is evident that teams don’t can’t get your discipline right, if when training got tough or always “Get the process right”, you can’t be an inspiration and when they were defending however, this group under the role model to the younger lads, their line. leadership of Wesley Chetty has then what gives you the right to started that process and the wear that blue jersey? If you AUL – Attitude, Unity, and coaches are confident that the can’t get it right off the field, you Legacy. culture and what it means to be won’t get it right on the field! The A – Attitude: Have no excuses; part of the Bishops 1st XV has message from the coaches was take ownership of practice time been set and the jersey will be clear, “Get Bishops rugby to the and your own mistakes; positive left in a place where the next standards that it should be!” encouragement; correct pre- generation will not only aspire to Goals are part of any team’s game mindset. play for the Bishops 1st XV, but preparation before a season U – Unity: Brotherhood; vibe; also live up to the standards and starts, but what exactly does it trust in your teammates. expectations that have been set mean to run onto the hallowed L – Legacy: Wherever we go we to wear that blue jersey.

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NOW AVAILABLE AT PRIMI CANAL WALK ODs and rugby OD Union secretary WP van Zyl reports on Bishops Old Boys who are making their mark on rugby around the world in 2018

RUGBY SELDOM ENDS for Bishops boys when they finish school. Happily we can report that three ODs represented South Africa in the 2017 year-end tour to Britain: Dillyn Leyds (2010S), Nizaam Carr (2009M), and Francois Louw (2003W). Dillyn went on to captain the Western Province 2018 Currie Cup side, Nizaam signed for Wasps in the UK, and Francois has again The OD side turned out in pink shorts in celebration of Women’s Day when they took represented the Springboks on an Old Andreans side at the Piley Rees, winning 21-7. against England and in the Rugby Championship in 2018. for the Seattle Seawolves; while Maties Junior Victorians. James Murphy (2013F) had the Nick Koster (2007F) put his body Christian Stehlik (2016F) made honour of representing the on the line (as captain of the side) his debut for the UCT First XV. Blitzbokke at the prestigious to help Cambridge secure a win Even coaches abound: Robbie Hong Kong Seven’s Tournament; in the 2017 derby over Oxford. Fleck (1993O) coaches the Dasch Barber (2006M) continues And Nick Fenton-Wells (2004F) Stormers, while John Dobson to play for Germany; and George captains the Bristol Bears. (1985K), who coached Western Spencer (2017F) represented At club level Graham Knoop Province to a 2017 Currie Cup Scotland Under 19. (2005O) led False Bay to a victory, continues as the head Speedster Keenan Jacobs memorable win in the 2017 coach of the Currie Cup side. (2014W) applied his sevens skills South African Club competition Gareth Hayden (2000K), Wesley in America; so too did Mathew – the Gold Cup. Ghaalieb Kenny Chetty (2006O) and Tim Swiel Turner (2006W) who played 15’s (2017F) is the captain of the (2011F) all coached the Bishops

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First XV this year, and a plethora beat Old Stithians 17-5 in the Rondebosch Old Boys’ side in of ODs assisted with other curtain raiser to the match the final and the ODs narrowly Bishops sides. Internationally between the two school sides. lost 10-12. Stephen Knoop (1998F) is Simon Richman (1992W) took Rob Beighton (1995G) has been coaching university students over the captaincy for a National the inspiration behind OD touch in Ireland. Women’s Day match against Old rugby on Thursdays at the OD Branch Secretary for Andreans. Playing in pink shorts Lutgensvale Fields. Scotland, Dr Rob Murray, lives in out of respect for women, the Many ODs are also Melrose, the southern-border ODs won 21-7. participating in University village where a local butcher Matt Norton (2017S) led the Internal League or Koshuis conceived the game of rugby ODs to an unbeaten run in the sides. At UCT the Cobras, sevens. Rob is a non-playing qualifying rounds of the 2018 consisting mostly of ODs, have member of the Melrose Rugby Villager Old Boys Sevens. They come through the round-robin Club. He has recently caught up met a very determined phase unbeaten. with Calum Wehmeyer (2017B), who is studying at Edinburgh University and is working his way up the Scottish rugby refereeing ranks. Matthew Pearce (1987G) continues to commentate on SuperSport for Springbok, SuperRugby and Currie Cup matches. Anton Taylor (2005B) is also making headway with the same broadcaster and has commentated on club and school derby games alike. Anton had the honour of commentating on the biggest schoolboy derby in the world, between Paarl Boys High and Paarl Gymnasium. He followed that up with the Under Above: The Cobras, made up mainly of ODs, came through the round-robin phase of 18 Springbok series against the UCT Internal League unbeaten. England, France, and Wales. Wilson Mathidza (2004G) directs the derby games between Bishops and Rondebosch for SuperSport; and then there is Glen Biderman-Pam (2007F), who hosts his own hilarious rugby show, Off the Bench. Barry Heatlie was instrumental in starting the Old Diocesan Rugby Football Club, back in 1896. The club has experienced a breath of revival this year. Roland Evans (2006F) took a sevens side to the Above: Skills aplenty are on display on a weekly basis at Lutgensvale, where an St Stithians festival, where they informal game of touch rugby has been started by Rob Beighton (1995G).

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The River Liffey in Ireland’s capital Dublin

The Bishops 1st XV will tour Ireland in March 2019. Richard Evans (OD 1995F) shares some insight on schools rugby there.

SCHOOLS RUGBY is very different in Ireland – but don’t be fooled, it is fiercely competitive at U18 level. Most junior rugby players in Ireland start their introduction to rugby at clubs, not at school – there are a handful of private schools that have junior-school teams, but these are few and far between. Rugby is played at high schools, so there is a serious drop-off at club level in the U14 to U18 age groups.

67 The focus of schools rugby is with the atmosphere at the games the junior (U15) and senior (U18) becoming a thing of folklore. cup knock-out competitions. In In recent years there have the lead-up to these, schools plenty of unforgettable moments Above: The RDS Arena at which schools prepare by playing friendlies such as Blackrock’s come-from- play the cup final to capacity crowds. against neighbouring schools in behind victory over Cistercian Inset: Blackrock College, pictured here their province from September College, Roscrea in 2013’s with the cup in 2014, are heavily to January. These are organised semi-final, the subsequent favoured again in 20119. on an ad hoc basis – there’s no revenge from the Roscrea men such thing as traditional schools and their maiden title in 2015 total to 12 and moving them into derbies as we see in SA – until and Belvedere College’s two-in- second position in the list of the cup competition kicks off a-row in 2016 and ‘17. most overall cup victories. Past after Christmas. If you lose, you Of course, the Senior Cup is pupils include Ollie Campbell, are out, your season is over! synonymous with the fantastic Cian Healy and Ian Keatley, but Finals are played across all breeding ground for rugby talent the more recent graduates of the four Irish provinces on Saint that is Blackrock College. The school are yet to break into the Patrick’s Day. The most famous school has won the trophy on 69 professional scene. Many of of the four is the Leinster occasions, producing players them are still in the Leinster Schools Senior Cup. such as O’Driscoll, Ringrose and Academy and junior ranks. It is Johnny Sexton, Cian Healy, Fitzgerald, as well as the likes of only a matter of time before the Garry Ringrose, Gordon D’Arcy, Jordi Murphy, Victor Costello, world of rugby will have the Luke Fitzgerald, Denis Hickie, Leo Cullen and Joey Carbery. privilege of watching them on Brian O’Driscoll: these are just They have been through a period the biggest stage of all. some of the countless names that of relative drought in recent Terenure College and have been produced for the Irish years as they waited for the Clongowes Wood will both stake rugby system by the Leinster elusive 69th title. They captured their claim to being the next Schools Senior Cup, a schools’ it last year over great rivals from most dominant side on the list cup competition that can only be the north-side, Belvedere with 10 and 8 wins respectively, rivalled by that of New Zealand, College, with recent Leinster with their last coming in 2003 and has typically attracted academy entrant, Liam Turner, and 2011. In recent years it has crowds in the thousands, with lifting the trophy. been Blackrock’s neighbours, St strong school allegiances Belvedere College has Michaels, that have really stood bringing alumni to games long emerged as a real Senior Cup out as the biggest challengers to after their graduation. The powerhouse in the last couple of the crown. They have won two cup final typically sells out the decades, winning back-to-back titles in the last 10 years and 25 000 capacity, RDS Arena, titles in ’16 and ‘17 to take their have produced some fantastic

68 BISHOPS RUGBY SINCE 1861 talent as their rugby grounds BISHOPS 1ST XV RUGBY 25-MAN SQUAD have undergone expansion and IRELAND MARCH 2019 renovation. Players such as NAME GRADE HOUSE James Ryan, Rory O’Loughlin, Ross and Harry Byrne make up a Beley, Kyle Grade 11 Ogilvie House significant percentage of Blanckenberg, Keagan Grade 10 Founders House Leinster’s current squad and are Bolton, James Grade 10 School House all alumni of the school. This year’s competition is just Cassiem, Mustapha Grade 10 White House around the corner as the new Evans, Connor Grade 10 White House school year kicks off. Ford, Michael Grade 10 Mallett House Preparations will be well underway in all of the schools Francis, Wafeeq Grade 10 Founders House involved, with many pupils Groenewald, Euan Grade 10 White House looking forward to this year’s Hampshire, Jack Grade 11 Founders House competition since they finished playing Junior Cup (U15) some Jones, Oliver Grade 10 Mallett House three years ago. Kappatos, George Grade 10 School house As always, Blackrock will be in Kloosman, Liam Grade 11 White House the mix, especially after reclaiming their title last season. Lennett, Matthew Grade 11 Ogilvie House However, it is widely regarded as Liebenberg, Luca Grade 11 White House even more difficult to win that MacDonald, Aidan Grade 11 Kidd House second title and St. Michaels and Belvedere will be waiting for Martin, Max Grade 11 Founders House them in the wings. St. Michaels Mngomezulu, Sacha Grade 10 Founders House may be favourites for the Rudston, Samuel Grade 10 Ogilvie House competition this year, as they were last year for many pundits. Smith, Matthew Grade 11 Founders House When Bishops tours in March Sneddon, Ryan Grade 11 Mallett House 2019, the boys can expect bitterly Van der Merwe, Michael Grade 11 Birt House cold, wet weather. Games will probably be played on all- Van Wyk, Keegan Grade 10 White House weather pitches and don’t be Vintcent, Ross Grade 10 Founders House surprised if games are called off Wharton, Isaiah Grade 11 Founders House if there are weather warnings (that sometimes spell treacherous Yates, Charlie Grade 11 Kidd House road conditions)! The boys can expect to be up Having coached at Bishops and UCT against attractive, expansive during his university days, Richard Evans attacking-style rugby – the moved to Ireland after completing his success of Leinster has done degree to pursue his love of coaching at a much to influence this style club in the West of Ireland. That pursuit of play throughout Irish led to 18 years in Ireland, the last eight of Schools rugby. which was as Director of Rugby at a then “underperforming” club in Dublin. Richard Expect world-renowned, is married to Aoife and they have two warm Irish hospitality, plenty of young children. They recently moved back singing and perhaps even a visit to Cape Town where he continues to run to the Guiness factory… What an the popular Ultimate Rugby app, started experience awaits! by the legendary Brian O’Driscoll.

69 Of rubber ducks and dubbined balls By John Dobson

I REMEMBER in my latter days of College playing for one of Rubber Duck’s nether U19 teams and, late in the season, we were still unbeaten. Rubber Duck was of course the nickname, for reasons we could only guess, of the legendary schoolmaster John Gardener, then vice-principal, and future principal, Rhodes Scholar and meticulous setter of the school timetable. That distinctive handwritten and roneoed (google it) timetable would give you the dreadful, year-altering news of double Maths after lunch, or make sure lying in the bath and putting reasons, often just to win a that you came to school after a one’s toe against a dripping tap. competition – Gardener was a free period for 40 minutes of On the rugby field, like then world leader 30 years ahead of Latin. Cruel and calculating. housemaster of Kidd, Captain his time without, I suspect, They also say – and I don’t think Mike “Spike“ Fisher, he was more having a clue. this is just legend – that he is the worried about our socks being up Remember, those were the only man in the history of matric (a challenge if you had forgotten days when all rugby balls were examinations to get full marks a garter) and he certainly banned dubbined, their laces cleaned and for an English essay. I know it my white laces – a stark and all given names individually – must be true, because The Hon. obvious contrast to the any- Rosie being a very popular one. Brian Bamford, SC, MP and colour-you-like-as-long-as-it-is- Ask Basil why. Rhodes Scholar the subsequent black rugby boots of the day. But, for me, Rubber Duck’s year, told me – he was a In these trendy times, when greatest lesson was in that politician, so it must be true. catchphrases like Better People season when we were cheerfully I wouldn’t say I learnt a vast Make Better All Blacks are first unbeaten going deep into the amount about rugby from Rubber off the lips and us coaches like to third term – in the days when Duck. I learnt a lot about English beat our chests in producing we used to play a lot of rugby in from him – he once talked for an better players and better people the third term. In fact it was the entire 40-minute period about – not always for some altruistic second-last match and we’d

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71 “We slumped crestfallen into the changing room, with the odd sob from a Founders boy breaking the slience...”

already seen off the muscle- apparently worked at the going to go unbeaten.” encrusted specimens of the Paarl dynamite factory nearby – this Golly, we thought, what’s the and Stellenbosch schools and we was long before the area boasted Duck on about? His logic was, of only had, I think, Strand High a Mugg & Bean – I don’t think had course, that the point of being at School and, of course, won one game the entire season. the school was our broader Rondebosch to go. Well, they would’ve beaten SACS, education (for most of us) and This was a splendid time of because everybody did. that we would learn far more the season, especially when you With brilliantly shined from this defeat than we would are unbeaten and you have brogues, our hair polished and have had we gone unbeaten. He Rondebosch at home to finish as teeth combed, we went out there was, of course, completely right. your coronation and then go on in the normal glittering convoy I know in recent years we to that most sacred of of parents’ cars (mine excluded, have probably made overuse of institutions, housematches. I our ageing, yet sensible, Peugeot this lesson and probably become could go on about those Black 404 didn’t glitter) – and lost. quite proficient in processing Southeaster September We slumped crestfallen into defeat, but it is very important in afternoons in which the results the changing room, with the the school of life to know how to of furious internecine rivalry odd sob from a Founders boy handle these setbacks. Trot out filled the sanatorium, but safety breaking the silence, until the clichés, blame the ref if that’s is important these days, sigh, and Rubber Duck walked in, all you can do, but most soon we will have to drive to clutching his shooting stick importantly, pick yourself up school in crash helmets with the and wearing a broad smile. and look forward. mitre on them… “Thank God,” he said, “I I suppose the key is not to Now Strand, whose parents all was worried that we were become too adept at it.

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