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Cape Town based sports enthusiast Lyndon Julius, is an established media personality within the Western Cape sports arena. Lyndon cultivated an interest in sports and more specifically Rugby, at very young age. In later years, Lyndon’s appreciation and interest in language and media set the foundation for an inevitable fusion of these two passions.

Despite not having any formal media training, Lyndon’s drive and passion allowed the self-taught journalist to rank up a wealth of published articles since 2010. Over the last five years Lyndon has also enjoyed time on local Cape Town radio stations as a guest contributor on sports shows. One of Lyndon’s strengths is his understand- ing of social media platforms and how brands benefit through strategic social interaction. Furthermore, his strong integrity and work ethics within the industry have opened many other doors, which include becoming a panel contributor on Cape Rugby TV, with JP Naude, which airs nationally on Wednesday evenings. Lyndon also fulfils the position as the Public Relations Manager at St. Georges RFC.

The experience and industry network Lyndon built up soon led him to launch his own company, GamePlan Informer. This communications company provides exposure for community based sports clubs and organisations. The vision which birthed GamePlan Informer was Lyndon’s dream to create a reliable and informative sporting news source. GamePlan would be dedicated to providing communities with timeous news, updates and match reports of their favourite local community sports clubs.

TIMELINE

2004 to 2007 Played senior rugby at Raithby Universals

2009 to 2010 Played senior rugby at Raithby Universals Assistant secretary at Raithby Universals

2011 Under 20 Head coach at St Georges RFC

2012 to 2013 First forward coach at St Georges RFC

2014 to present PR manager of St Georges RFC

DISTRICT MAIL 28 AUGUST 2014 Helderberg clubs dominate Super League B

With the Super League B nearing its final week, it’s great to see the two top log positions occupied by Helderberg based rugby clubs, namely Sir Lowrians (at number one) and St. Georges (number two). They currently dominate the log standings with 56 and 54 points respectively.

This Saturday sees The Navy Train travelling to Brookside, Claremont to face the third placed Villager.

A few weeks ago, St. Georges celebrated their historic victory over Villager, at a match which saw Sir Lowrians and Macassar executive members, players, coaches and support- ers all rooting for the Lulu Boys. These clubs have been competing against each other throughout the 2013 and 2014 club rugby seasons. Following the Lulu victory, Sir Lowrian’s president, John Brits ran onto the field to congratulate the St. Georges club with their momentous feat.

Villager have been dominating the Super League B throughout the season, going on a 10-week unbeaten streak. This record was, however, ended by St. Georges. This victory also sparked the hopes of St. Georges, who would have fancied their chances of finishing third, prior to this match.

The 17-21 score-line opened up the race, as it heated up, for the top two automatic promotions to Super League A.

The following week Villager travelled to Mamre to face Hamlets, and this was to be yet another daunting task, Villager losing their second game in the same number of weeks.

This defeat opened up St. Georges’ road to an automatic promotional spot finish. The Lulu Boys, however, needed to pick up five points in their final league match, away against Scottsdene, an outing which in 2013 was not a successful one. This time they thrashed Scottsdene, 15-64 and picked up the much needed five log points.

Sir Lowrians, having lost only one match, against Kraaifontein, were league champion favorites following the Hamlets victory over Villager.

The Navy Train will want to emulate their neighboring club and in doing so, will be crowned Super League B champions and ensure that the current log standings remain. St. Georges will descend upon Brookside (in Maroon of course) in support of The Navy Train, victory for Sir Lowrians will not only be celebrated by John Brits and company, but The Lulu Boys will welcome not having to play either Kuils River or Bellville RFC for a play-off match.

A situation has yet to be manifested in club rugby following unification, where two teams from the same region, competing from more or less the same pool of players, unite as one for 80 minutes. LYNDON JULIUS DISTRICT MAIL 04 SEPTEMBER 2014 Title slips past Navy Train

While the Sir Lowrians narrowly missed being crowned champions of the WP Super League B on Saturday, the local team is now through to the Super League A.

The “Navy Train” was placed second on the log after a 25-23 defeat by Villager at Brookside, and as second-place winners are through to the WP Super League A. Three sec- ond-half tries gained a strong Villager team the coveted Super League B title.

Sir Lowrians made their intentions clear from the start, with powerful runs from veteran lock Alfonso Puller and prop Leon Samuel Djeukou. Former WP flyhalf Earl Rose served up quality ball and set up numerous phases for the first 10 minutes of the match. Villager were first to score, though, when winger Blane Hansen went over the Sir Lowrians line; conversion missed (5-0). WP Disa prop forward Rhyn Germishuys exploited space to keep Villagers within striking distance of Sir Lowrians. Djeukou and Fuller set up phase upon phase, allowing Rose to slot an easy penalty, (5-3).

The home side kept possession, with Sir Lowrians dominating the territory. The Navy Train played at pace, with telling runs from former WP Currie Cup inside centre Burton Klaasen. Rose then added a second penalty, regaining the lead for his side (5-6). The Villager forwards could not contain a visitors’ driving maul from a line-out and Edward Makhundayi romped over for a try, converted by Rose, (5-13). Villager then slotted their first penalty, courtesy of left-winger Neil du Toit (8-13).

Sir Lowrians had dominated territory and possession in the first half, but ten minutes into the second half, Villager scored a try by Germishuys. Du Toit converted, (15-13) to put the home-side into the lead. Rose kicked another penalty (15-16). Villager responded almost immediately, with inside centre Geoff Van Ryneveldt darting over for his side’s third unconverted try, (20-16). Former Bok scrumhalf Bolla Conradie, came on with 20 minutes left to replace Jacques Coetzee. Conradie dictated the game and ensured his side got over the Villager advantage line. With 18 minutes left, Sir Lowrians attacked again, with another driving maul from a line-out five metres from the Villager try-line. This position gave them the edge over the Villager forwards. The brilliance and guidance of veteran lock stalwart Charl Pretorius ensured that they dominated the maul.

Pretorius has now played his last match for The Navy Train, after six seasons at Sir Lowrians. Through numerous attacks and phases set up by Sir Lowrians forwards, a line-out was once again set metres from the Villager try-line; Makhundayi went over for his second try. Rose then kicked a difficult conversion and the Navy Train regained the lead with 10 minutes to go in the match (20-23). The Villager crowd’s chants were now blaring over the Victorian styled brookside complex. Then, with four minutes to go, Villager right-winger Hansen scored the all-important try. This passage of play will be remembered for the clever tactical grubber kick from prop Germishuys, chased and dotted down by Hansen; du Toit missed the conversion, (25-23).

Sir Lowrians had a last glimmer of hope when they gained possession from the restart but Villager regained possession and decided attack would be the best defence. The villager back line tested the Sir Lowrians defence, but the Navy Train stood firm and held their ground, eventually managing a turnover in injury time. Meters from their try-line and with time running out, Sir Lowrians were forced to run the ball.

The Villager defence stood firm and held up against the Navy Train onslaught, eventually forcing a touch-down behind the line. The referee then blew the end of the match and also the end of a brilliant season for both sides. LYNDON JULIUS DISTRICT MAIL 11 SEPTEMBER 2014 MC Boys in Top 8 semi-final

Macassar defeated rivals young Peoples 27-22 in their thrilling President’s Cup Top 8 com-petition clash at Brookside on Saturday.

The victory sees the “MC boys” progressing to the semi-finals next week when they chal-lenge Collegians. Macassar RFC ended in 11th place on the final super League B log, plac-ing them in the Top 8 competition. Clubs in position one to six will play in the Presidents Cup Top 6 competition, and those in position seven to 14 will play in the President’s Cup Top 8 competition, which is the competition Macassar RFC is competing in. Macassar made their intentions clear and set up numerous phases with telling runs from veteran eighth-man Werner Williams. Flyhalf Garth de Bruin set up his forwards, dictating his midfield with ease and so much composure. It was however the Paarl outfit that drew first blood with a try from left winger Gillmore Adams.

Young Peoples almost immediately replied with another from flank-forward Hillroy Baad-jies. Both tries were unconverted, 10-0 to Peoples. Sevens sensation Enver Eyman made sure he complemented Williams with brilliant positional play, allowing Williams to offload at the right time, putting Eyman through the gap with ease. Winger Andy de Bruin kept composure on the outside allowing his side to progress over young Peoples’ advantage line. De Bruin’s experience was a telling factor that kept the defensive well in tact against the ruthless onslaught of opposition attack.

Lively scrumhalf Nigel Faviers’ rapid distribution enabled quality ball to his loose trio, which included stalwart utility flank Burnodick Julius.The Macassar forwards dominated; with veteran lock Andro Machelm leading the charges by setting up a good platform with some brilliant line-out takes from hooker Dirkie Martins. Machelm ensured Faviers got quali- ty ball, which resulted in Eyman scoring the first points for Macassar. Garth de Bruin had no trouble in converting, halftime score 10-7.

Peoples’ utility back Lubabalo Qualubha added another try and was successfully converted by Ryan Julies; 17-7 to the Tigers. MC fullback Cheslin Cyster responded immediately with an unconverted try, 17-12. Garth de Bruin added Macassar’s third try with replacement fullback Bradley Daniels adding the extras, 17-19; the MC boys in the lead for the first time in the match. Speedster Virgil Jordaan went over for a Macassar score; conversion missed 17-24. Peoples scored an unconverted try, 22-24. They were rewarded with a penal- ty in injury time which was however missed as well. Macassar managed to regain possession. Their efforts were rewarded with a penalty; Garth de bruin converting, 22-27 the final score. “This victory has to be credited to the boys’ resilience and hard work” said Machelm,“We have had our ups and downs this season, but with this victory we have breathed life back into this Macassar side. Thanks to the coaching staff, the dedication of our supporters and the manner in which my boys played today.”

LYNDON JULIUS DISTRIKPOS 25 SEPTEMBER 2014 Liga-naaswenners Raithby deur Langa afskop

Die nie-gunsteling, Langa, het teen alle verwagting die naaswenners in die Westelike Provinsie Superliga C, Raithby Universals, Saterdag 16-13 in die Presidentsliga Super C-li- ga-halfeindronde by City Park geklop.

Langa dring nou deur na die finaal wat op 4 Oktober by DHL Nuweland gespeel word. Raithby se puntemasjien, regtervleuel Husim Hanekom, het die eerste drie van die wed- stryd gedruk. Sy drie is verdoel deur veteraan losskakel Brandon Manuel, 7-0. Kort op die hakke van die verdoelde drie het Manuel ‘n strafskop in punte omskep, wat sy span se voor-sprong na 10-0 gerek het.

Langa het egter met ‘n strafskop geantwoord om sy eerste drie punte op die telbord te kry, 10-3. Die berugte windfaktor op City Park het skopwerk bemoeilik en Langa het twee pogings reg voor die pale verbrou. Langa kon Raithby by die afbreekpunte neutraliseer, wat laasgenoemde verhoed het om te kapitaliseer op broodnodige momentum wat hy met balbesit en gebiedsvoordeel in die eerste helfte opgebou het.

Dit was egter nie Langa se middag wat betref skopwerk nie en het nog ‘n strafskop gemis, wat die totaal verbroude skoppe in die eerste helfte op vier te staan gebring het - ‘n waardevolle 12 punte wat selfs meer druk op Raithby kon geplaas het.

Manuel het helaas die laaste se gehad toe hy ‘n moeilike strafskoppoging oorgeklits het en die puntegaping met halftyd tot 13-3 laat aanskuif het.

Harde woorde van Raithby se afrigter, Jeremy Jansen, was duidelik te sien in die eerste Fase van spel na halftyd. Voormalige WP Disa-flank, Rashaad Williams, het ‘n paar goeie lopies ingekry wat sy skrumskakel, Elsedan Hebert, toegelaat het om sy agterlyn met goeie bal te voer.

Dit was egter Manuel, en die voormalige sewessensasie van die Lions, Hein Gordon, se ondervinding wat Raithby toegelaat het om in Langa se gebied te boer, maar helaas met geen punte om daarvoor te wys nie. Langa het sy geleenthede beter benut en het met die wind in sy rug nog ‘n strafskop in punte omskep, 13-6. Maar Raithby was steeds gemaklik voor.

Langa het weer begin om die Raithby-voorspelers se oorheersing te neutraliseer en dit was net ‘n kwessie van tyd voordat hy vir sy geduld op die verdediging en sy dissipline by die afbreekpunte beloon is. Nog ‘n suksesvolle strafskop vir Langa het gevolg. Uiteindelik, met net 10 minute speeltyd oor, kon Langa die wedstryd in sy guns beklink met ‘n verdoelde drie na ‘n tikskoppie van Raithby afgestorm is en Langa ‘n langafstand-drie kon gaan druk, 16-13.

LYNDON JULIUS DISTRICT MAIL 25 SEPTEMBER 2014 Sudden death seals Navy Train’s fate

Sir Lowrians lost their President’s Cup semi-final match to Uni-Milnerton at City Park on Sat-urday by 2-0 after a sudden-death kick-off when their match ended in a 20-20 draw.

The rules of this competition dictate that in the event of a draw each side has to nominate three kickers to attempt converting kicks from three different positions on the field.

Uni-Milnerton now progress through to the President’s Cup final, to be played at Newlands against the Western Province Super League B champions, Villager. Uni-Milnerton drew first blood with a penalty conversion, 3-0. They also crossed the whitewash first and added a se-cond try shortly afterwards. Both tries were unconverted and Uni-Mil took a 13-3 lead.

Veteran lock-forward, Alfonso Fuller, made a few telling turnovers deep within Sir Lowrians territory while flank forward, Ashwin Shields complimented his fellow forwards contest at the set pieces. It was, however, former Lions prop forward, Thurston Meyer, who scored his first of two tries of the afternoon for the Navy Train. Earl Rose added the extras, 13-10.

The set pieces were evenly contested and ensured that the City Park club rugby faithful were entertained. The halftime score was 13-10 in favour of Uni-Milnerton. Substitute scrumhalf, Tenswill Johnson, made an immediate impact when he came on for former Springbok, Bolla Conradie.

Johnson’s experience allowed quick and effective ball to his back-line. Meyer added his side’s second try following a darting blindside run from Johnson. Rose missed the con- version, but Meyer’s try allowed The Navy Train to take the lead (15-13) for the first time.

Rose dictated his side’s counter-attacking opportunities allowing former WP Burton Klaasen and former SWD winger, Allistair Kettledas, to carve up the Uni-Mil midfield. These breaks however proved futile as Sir Lowrians could not convert this into points. Uni-Mil however used their opportunities to greater effect adding their third try which was success- fully converted from right in front of the posts to put Uni-Mil back in the lead (20-15). Kettledas then scored for Sir Lowrians following an overlap created on the left hand side. Rose missed the conversion, 20-20 and the match ended in a draw, which brought about the kick-off in sudden death.

LYNDON JULIUS DISTRICT MAIL 30 SEPTEMBER 2014 St Georges to play in Super League A in 2015

St Georges beat Kuils River 25-23 in the Super League A play-off match at City Park, Athlone on Wednesday 24 September to gain promotion to the Super League A next season.

This is the club’s highest accolade in the its rich 70-year existence. The Lulu Boys went over the whitewash first through life-wire Western Province Disa scrumhalf, Harry Finger. The conversion by veteran flyhalf Morne Adams was unsuccessful, 5-0.

A brilliant passage of play soon afterwards saw captain and veteran flank forward, Isadore Armien, go over for St. Georges’ second score. This time Adams succeeded with the conversion, 12-3.

Kuils River then succeeded with their second penalty, 12-6 just before the break. Adams then kicked over his first penalty attempt right after half-time, 15-6.

It was then speedster forward flank, Alvino Anthony, that rounded off a great passage of play that saw St. Georges add another seven pointer, 22-6.

Kuils River drew back a try through hooker, Ludwe Ntlokondola, but the conversion was wide, 22-11. The momentum slowly shifted back in the favour of Kuils River in the last 15 minutes.

Discipline, patience and numerous phases finally saw Kuils River’s right wing Robin Goliath score, 22-16. The conversion was wide. Adams then took the match away from Kuils River when he converted a penalty in the last minute, 25-16. Kuils River never gave up and managed one last score through Ashrill Consul. The conversion kick was over and the score changed to 25-23 just before the final whistle blew.

“We have worked hard throughout the year, with very little comfort in comparison to our fellow counter-parts in Super B. We stuck to our guns and stood by each other,” a bat- tered, bruised but delighted Lulu captain, Isadore Armien, added. Armien has been playing for the club for 15 years, having played in all the leagues the club has competed in since unification in 1992.

A remarkable feat for a player and leader of his calibre. He has also become the first captain in the club to achieve this.

LYNDON JULIUS DISTRICT MAIL 15 JANUARY 2015 Lulu Boys hard at work for 2015

St Georges Rugby Football Club’s first team players and coaching personnel have been hard at work, since December, preparing for the 2015 season.

St Georges RFC affectionately known as the Lulu Boys, were promoted from the Western Province Super League B to the Super League A - the top tier within the union’s club rugby structure - at the end of the 2014 season.

Their promotion came as a result of their 25-23 win in their promotion/relegation play-off match over Kuils River RFC. After their impressive season the club’s head coach, Wilbur Kraak, was nominated by WP to attend the prestigious World Rugby Level 3 coaching course (formerly international Rugby Board). This course, held over four days, has coaches from all forms of the game plan and strategise a complete season to enable them to be earmarked by their respective unions should their expertise be required. “As a young aspiring coach, this is indeed a huge honour for me. I wish to thank the union for nominating and placing their trust in me and my abilities.” Kraak says. “I realise there are many coaches who could have been nominated ahead of me; I’m blessed and humbled for this golden opportunity.”

The Lulu Boys are also the 2014 OK Minimark Wesbank 7s champions and will defend the title in Malmesbury later in the month. The club’s 7s head coach, Lester Riffel, has been in charge of the side for the greater part of the last decade. Previously a 7s stalwart within the Lulu Boy ranks himself, Riffel has formed a formidable side over the last few seasons. The 7s squad trains on Wednesdays and Saturdays, which poses a challenge for Riffel and his charges as he needs to manage his intensity given that most of his players also play in the 15 man code.

For information about training schedules and tournaments phone Lester Riffel on 083 227 6777.

Preseason practices are in full swing with players training four days of the week, Wednesdays being the day Kraak and company have set aside for family and time to reflect for each player.

“We place a high value on family time and the quality of life that our players should be enjoying at home as much as they do on the field.” Kraak commented on the club, per- spective pertaining to family time.

LYNDON JULIUS RIVIERNUUS 15 AUGUSTUS 2014 The Bounce of the Crystal Ball with Lyndon Julius

We have reached the final lap of the normal rugby leagues for the Western Province Club Rugby Super League A, B and C.

FNB Maties RFC are in second position in Super League A trailing their intervarsity counterpart, with 3 points after having played 11 games, Steinhoff Victorians are cur-rently in 6th position 15 points behind the Maties.

Pniel Villagers RFC are doing much better than expected, they are impressing with some brilliant running and creative rugby. They currently occupy 4th position and having se- cured their top 6 finish is a done deal. I don’t see them losing momentum at this stage of the Super League B competition.

In Super League C, we have the “boys” from the Raithby Universals RFC doing pretty well, leading the log comfortably on 54 points, with Franschoek RFC, in second position on 43 points. Raithby are having their best season in the club’s history, which will see them get promotion to Super League B at the end of 2014. Well done to all involved at Raithby.

Stellenbosch Coronations RFC are in reach of that all important top 6th finish, currently in 7th with only three weeks of Super League C left. Van Der Stel RFC is having their worst season in the club’s history with only 2 log points to show for it.

Only Cloetesville RFC progressed into the Top 9 Champions League competition, having ended in the top three of the Northern League. Currently in 8th position and having recorded no wins, promotion to Super League C is highly unlikely.

The other Northern League team, Kylemore RFC is playing in the Top 8 Northern League, having ended in 4th position narrowly missing out on the top 3 finish. They are currently in 5th position and should finish in the top two of this competition competing for the Presidents Cup. Unfortunately no promotion.

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