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near the posts. Scott put over a good kick
(10-18). Almost immediately, the School mounted
a counter-attack and Burke, centre, brushed off
several tackles to score under the posts. Humphries
made no mistake with the kick (18-18).
Turvey and Hay tread, the Old Boys' centres, continued
to probe the School's defences, and the
latter soon sent Powell away on another fortyyard
run to score under the posts. Van Niekerk
converted (15-23). A clever tactical kick by Burke
saw loose play develop on the Old Boys' line for
the School left wing, Williams, to force his way
over ten yards from the posts. Deane converted
with a neat kick (20-23). In the closing minutes,
Dewar intercepted and put in a forty-yard run;
from tbe resulting melee near the Old Boys' line,
Williams again dashed over to score far out. The
kick at goal narrowly failed, and the game ended
in a draw (23-23), a very fair reflection of the
play.
Old Boys' Team
H.E.T.
I. Scott, C. Hay tread, O. Powell, A. Turvey, A.
Badenhorst, F. Duk, A. Luck (Capt.) (Inter-Provincial),
R. Johnston, B. Searle, T. le Roux, M.
English, M. Mansveld (Inter-Provincial), P. Heritage,
R. Charles and J. van Niekerk. Referee:
Mr. Ralph Burmeister.
CRITIQUE OF 1st XV, 1966
B. PROBYN.-An inspiring captain whose general
standard of play improved considerably.
Through his own high example of fitness and
keenness he led his team out of the wilderness
and inspired them into scoring some notable victories
in the second half of the season. Awarded
Rugby Blue for 1966.
M. DEANE. - A very fine vice-captain who
gave his captain full support when needed most.
Concentrating on intense fitness, he has fulfilled
the promise of last year and developed into a very
fine line-out forward. Awarded Rugby Blue for
1966.
E. DE SWARDT. -A most talented player,
with a big match temperament, equally at borne
at full-back or fly-half. He bas good hands and
feet; he must, however, improve bis tactical kicking,
learn to kick witb his left foot and work at
improving his tackle. Represented W.P. Schools
at Craven Week. Honour award for 1966.
D. KNIGHT. - A very talented scrum-balf
and undoubtedly the best s.crum-half in Schools'
rugby. He must develop his tactical kicking and
the speed of his break. He has resilience and a
promising future in Senior rugby if be works hard
at his game and maintains a requisite standard of
fitness. Represented W.P. Schools at Craven Week.
D. BAIRSTOW. - A centre who on form is
exceptionally penetrative. Unfortunately, bowever,
owing to illness and a series of injuries, he was
unable to play for most of the season. He is also
a very talented wing.
C. KEMP. - A game, hard-running wing witb
an elusive turn of speed. He must learn to control
his throw-in from line-out better and develop
more opportunities for bimself.
D. WILLIAMS. - Fast developing into a strong
attacking wing. He bas a sound defence. He must,
however, watch a tendency to over-run his centres
and learn to cover his back-line and look for
opportunities.
W. BURKE. - A very keen and promising
centre with a deceptive break and a prodigious
kick. His defence needs tightening-up, and he
must also concentrate on his first three yards of
acceleration.
M. DEWAR. - A most promising centre. He
is strong and has all the attributes necessary for
a top-class centre. A fine prospect for next year
if he works hard to reach peak fitness and tightens
up his defence.
L. BUWALDA. - A keen and great-hearted
player who, by sheer determination, forced his
way into the first team. He has good hands and
feet and a cool head. He must .learn to kick with
both feet and must speed up his general play. He
has that precious asset of being able to recover
quickly after making a mistake.
J. RETIEF. - A greatly-improved player who
developed into a very sound line-out forward.
His play still, however, lacks 'devil', and he tends
to play in patches, probably owing to not maintaining
peak fitness.
D. HUMPHRIES. - A strong, experienced
front-ranker whose game improved as the season
progressed. He shows much promise, but he must
increase the tempo of his game, and attain a
higher degree of fitness.
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