WBHS_School_Magazine_1966 LR 01

Once again Senior Boys, this year under the
supervision of Messrs. Smith and BohLing, performed
invaluable servi.ce to the School in coaching
our nursery of young players. They bave given
these little fellows great fun, and they have taught
them some of the basic skills whicb wiLl stand
them in good stead when tbey are selected to
play matches in higher age groups. Coaching by
the senior boys makes the task of the masters who
later take over from them so much the easier.
To the following boys the Schoo.! owes a great
debt of gratitude: A. Blotnick and J. Fine who
coached "Springboks" and "Villagers", D. Bairstow
and D. Humphries who coached "All Blacks"
and "Hamiltons" a'ld G. Pfeil and J. Cawood
who coached the "Lions" and "Tigers". A. Blotnick,
under the supervision of the masters, acted
as coach-manager.
The excellent condition of our school fields is
due in no small measure to care fostered on them
by many people, the chief of whom is Dr. H. G.
Wood who left us during April and is now teaching
again. We thank him for the work he has
done over many years. His efforts over a long
period are not unrecognised and they contribute
much to the present excellence of what are among
the best school fields in the peninsula.
Mr. Holmes too is to be thanked for the meritorious
work he has done since his arrival. He
has been at Wynberg for but a short time and is
to be comp.!imented on the splendid appearance
of all the grounds.
Our fields are among our most precious possessions;
the B field has been ours since before the
turn of the century, the A field has been in use
for forty years. The care lavished upon them
over such a long period bas brought them to their
present maturity.
Finally, I wisb again to refer to the coaches.
Their service given should never be taken for
granted. Messrs. Oosthuizen, Tasker, Voigt, Noffki,
Hopkins, Lennox, Sieberhagen, Jordaan, Bromberger,
Fair, Kallaway, Blom, Pretorius, Hutcruson,
Bobling and Smith are tbanked and complimented
for their entbusiastic and invaluable service
to Wynberg rugby.
Tbe following rugby awards have been made
for tbe 1966 season:
Honour Award: E. de Swardt. The Honour
Award is the highest sporting award tbat is made
to a Wyn berg boy.
Blues: B. Probyn, E. de Swardt and M. Deane.
Colours: D. Bairstow, J. Blakemore, W. Burke,
L. Buwalda, M. Deane, E. de Swardt, P. de Wet,
D. Humpbries, C. Kemp, B. Probyn, J. Retief,
P. Robertshaw, N. Ward, D. Williams.
The Brian SteyL Award, presented by Mr. C. C.
W. Steyl in memory of his son, one of our primising
young players, was awarded to N. Ward of
the First XV as the player who bas shown the
greatest improvement during the season.
In this regard mention should be made of
Bruce Dahl of the Under 13A, who for sheer
spirit, determination and deadly tackling attained
a standard which brought him close to this award.
Tbe following boys served on the Senior Rugby
Committee:
B. Probyn (School Captain),
M. Deane (Vice-Captain),
E. de Swardt,
D. Knight,
D. Bairstow.
They are to be congratulated on their selection
to this important office and are thanked for their
service to their coaches, their team and their
School.
A.J.A.M.
1st XV RESULTS
Vs. Sea Point Won 8-3
Vs. Rondebosch Lost 0-15
Vs. Bishops Lost 9-20
Vs. Bellville Lost 5-14
Vs. Rondebosch (Newlands) Lost 3-26
Vs. S.A.C.S Lost 5-10
Vs. Paul Roos _ Lost 9-28
Vs. Port Natal (Tour) Lost 3-6
Vs. Durban B.H. (Tour) Lost a-lO
Vs. Kearsney _ Lost 9-11
Vs. Potchefstroom (Friendly) Lost 0-3
Vs. Bishops Lost 0-15
Vs. J. G. Meiring .. Won 14-9
Vs. J. J. du Preez . Won 6-3
Vs. Paarl B.H. . Won 8-6
Vs. Marist . Drew 3-3
Vs. S.A.C.S Lost 6-23
Vs. Old Boys (Friendly) . Drew 23-23
Total: Won 4, Lost 12, Drew 2.
leading Point Scorers
B. Probyn 35 (8-'pen. 4 conv. I try).
E. De Swardt 16 (3 pen. 2 conv. I drop).
W. Burke 12 (2 pen. 1 try, 1 drop).
D. Williams 9 (3 tries).
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