I was lucky enough to go to the Easter Rugby festivals this year with my boy (no Mike - not my garden boy).
The St Stithians one had really crap fixtures.
Players to watch:
Lucretia Magau - Graeme College (fullback)- The most promising prospect I have seen in a long time. This guy has gas and guts. He played fullback for Graeme College and was by far the standout of the St Johns festival. Magau literally caused chaos whenever he had the ball. I think he scored 7 tries in 2 games (to be confirmed). Not only on attack - but his defense was astonishing. He is so aggressive - short and tough - like a pitbull. I love Lamla Mgedezi from Grey College - but Magau has proper XXX factor.
Erin Nelson - Graeme College (center) - Blitzkkrieg on 2 legs. Creative, quick and twinkle toed - He played a vital role in Graeme College's success over the weekend.
Matt Flemming - Westlake Boys (flyhalf) - Westlake ran typical Kiwi lines. They look so smooth with the ball and it all started with their number 10. For a school backline, they were outstanding. It was symphonic watching him attack spaces and find gaps with the boot.
Ryan Niemann - Northcliff (number 8 and lock) - Tireless - big hits - linked like an old fashioned number 8 and dominated lineouts. I watched him disrupt the lineout in all 3 of their matches. He's be a really good hybrid - almost like a Danie Rossouw / Juan Smith type player.
There are a couple more, but i need to get their names as not all teamsheets were published
- 1SACS inside center
- 1Hilton number 6 (wow)
- 1Monnas fullback
- 1Monnas lock (number 4)
A side note - the Monument side look bigger than most provincial sides. FML they are enormous, Looks like they went on a shopping spree for buffalo!
Did any of you's watch any games?
Nudgee look smart too!