Lions collect maximum points in hard-fought match

In an exciting single league match last weekend, the King Price Windhoek Gymnasium Lions bounced back in the second half to secure maximum points against Pro Ed Academy. The clash showcased a dramatic turnaround, with both teams displaying fantastic rugby.Pro Ed Academy started strong, with their captain and centre Tayton Saunders scoring an early try, followed by a successful conversion kick from fly-half Jandre Robberts. Their dominance in the scrums was evident as they controlled the early stages of the match.However, the Lions responded when their captain, number eight Ruan Agenbag, scored their first try from a penalty line-out. Fly-half Waldre Kotze then made a clean conversion, bringing the score closer. Pro Ed further extended their lead with a penalty kick by Robberts. Just before half-time, Pro Ed lock Jivaldo Pienaar executed a blazing run for a try, though Robberts missed the conversion, leaving the first half score at 15-7 in favour of Pro Ed.In the second half, the Lions came out determined. Scrum-half Janco Bredenhann broke through Pro Ed's defense for a solo try, though Kotze missed the conversion. The Lions continued their relentless push, resulting in a try by Jandre van Zyl, assisted by Bredenhann after a close-range line-out. Pro Ed attempted a comeback in the final minutes, creating several opportunities, but the Lions' disciplined defence kept them at bay.In the dying moments, Kotze redeemed himself with a drop goal, extending the Lions' lead. The final score stood at 20-15, marking the Lions' fourth consecutive win and continuing Pro Ed's winless streak.The league will resume on 20 July after the holidays. The next scheduled fixtures in the Standard Bank NSSR under-19 league are: Elnatan vs King Price Windhoek Gymnasium; Pro Ed vs Autohaus WAP; Samsung WHS vs OK Moria.

Lions collect maximum points in hard-fought match

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Namibian Sun 2026-09-14

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Lions collect maximum points in hard-fought match

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