Quins facing tough battle with Swallows for honours

IT will be a battle of the giants when P E Harlequins lock horns with East London’s Swallows in the Super 12 club rugby final at East London’s Buffalo Park Stadium tomorrow (3.30pm).

Harlequins will be looking to consolidate their impressive campaign after three wins in a row took them into the final.

They will be aiming for their first Super 12 title after being knocked out in the semifinals last year.

They are confident with ball in hand and outplayed Park in the semifinals, winning 16-10. However, they will have a mammoth task against Swallows, with much depending on flyhalf Luan Bosman.

He will have a pivotal role in organising his backline and will need to show his control against the physical approach of Swallows.

His boot could be the difference between the two sides as he has scored vital points for his team throughout the tournament.

Up front, Ryan January will also need to step up against the bulky Swallows pack as he has been an important ball carrier for the PE side.

Swallows have been dominant in the competition. They have been clinical on defence and may have the edge in the scrums.

● Sports MEC Pemmy Majodina will present the keynote address when St Marks Rugby Football Club host the final event of their centenary celebrations next month.

The event on April 28 at the Northern Areas Football Association headquarters in Gelvandale will see various dignitaries attending, as well as past and present club members.

The Night of the Stars dinner will be the culmination of a series of events held over the past year.

Organising committee member Charles Kleinbooi said tables for the dinner would be on sale for R3 500.

Anyone interested in securing a table can contact Kleinbooi (083-9549401) or Craig Townsend (083-2318643).