Welwitschias lose opener
The homes side put in an unimpressive performance against the Valke on Saturday, losing 39-7.
LIMBA MUPETAMI
The Windhoek Draught Welwitschias buckled under pressure and lost their opening match against the more organised Valke in the SuperSport Rugby Challenge at the Hage Geingob Stadium on Saturday.
The Hino Valke scored six tries on their way to a comprehensive 39-7 victory over the Welwitschias.
The visitors opened the scoring in the 20th minute when Friedle Olivier ran through the home side's defence to score.
Scrumhalf Andries du Plessis converted the try to give the Valke a 7-0 lead.
However, Du Plessis later missed two conversions, which would have increased his team's margin of victory.
The first half ended 27-0, which was a comfortable advantage for the visitors.
In the second half the Welwitschias came out stronger and hungry to make an impact, with left wing Janry du Toit scoring for the home side and Eugene Jantjies converting the try, much to the excitement of the crowd.
However, it was the Welwitschias first and last try of the day, as the Valke walked away with the win.
Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) president Corrie Mensah thanked the South Africa Rugby Union (SARU) for their generosity and support, and for allowing the Namibian team to participate in the prestigious competition. He also urged loyal supporters to turn up for all the remaining matches.
The team will play the Blue Bulls in their next match in Pretoria on Saturday.
Windhoek Draught Welwitschias scorers:
Try - Janry du Toit
Conversion - Eugene Jantjies.
Hino Valke scorers:
Tries - Friedle Olivier (2), Don Mlondobozi, Andre du Plessis, Nazeem Wood and Andries Schutte
Conversions - Du Plessis (2) and Errol Jaggers
Penalties - Du Plessis.
The Windhoek Draught Welwitschias buckled under pressure and lost their opening match against the more organised Valke in the SuperSport Rugby Challenge at the Hage Geingob Stadium on Saturday.
The Hino Valke scored six tries on their way to a comprehensive 39-7 victory over the Welwitschias.
The visitors opened the scoring in the 20th minute when Friedle Olivier ran through the home side's defence to score.
Scrumhalf Andries du Plessis converted the try to give the Valke a 7-0 lead.
However, Du Plessis later missed two conversions, which would have increased his team's margin of victory.
The first half ended 27-0, which was a comfortable advantage for the visitors.
In the second half the Welwitschias came out stronger and hungry to make an impact, with left wing Janry du Toit scoring for the home side and Eugene Jantjies converting the try, much to the excitement of the crowd.
However, it was the Welwitschias first and last try of the day, as the Valke walked away with the win.
Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) president Corrie Mensah thanked the South Africa Rugby Union (SARU) for their generosity and support, and for allowing the Namibian team to participate in the prestigious competition. He also urged loyal supporters to turn up for all the remaining matches.
The team will play the Blue Bulls in their next match in Pretoria on Saturday.
Windhoek Draught Welwitschias scorers:
Try - Janry du Toit
Conversion - Eugene Jantjies.
Hino Valke scorers:
Tries - Friedle Olivier (2), Don Mlondobozi, Andre du Plessis, Nazeem Wood and Andries Schutte
Conversions - Du Plessis (2) and Errol Jaggers
Penalties - Du Plessis.
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