Komani teams can’t stop the rot
Three sides bite the dust after third defeat in a row
THE poor accumulation of results in the rugby league continues for Komani teams.
All three of its sides suffered defeats yet again, making it three successive weekends without a win. Breakers made it four losses on the trot after being beaten 26-8 by Police at Mlungisi Stadium, a result which left them rooted to the bottom of the table.
Table-toppers Police, were ruthless from the word go, racing to a 14-0 lead at half time thanks to two tries by Lolo Ntlama and Skipper Bonga Mntunjani, both converted by Skangele Mateza.
The home side started the second half on a brighter note, with Sivuyile Mdletye converting a penalty to bring the score to 14-3. Mateza had other ideas as he scored a crucial try for Police as the visitors stretched their lead to 19-3.
Breakers fought back with a try via Thulani Renqu before Police skipper Mntunjani crashed over for a bonus-point try.
Old Boys beat Buffs 22-14 and All Blacks edged Fort Hare Blues 22-18.
Africans got the better of Berlin Tigers in their close 7-3 win, while Ocean Sweepers shocked Cambridge 20-14 away from home.
In the biggest Border derby, spoils were shared in Mdantsane, as Swallows and Winter Rose played to an 11-11 draw.
Old Collegians were humbled 29-12 by Ntlaza Lions in front of their own supporters and their chances of returning to the Super League are all but gone. Ntlaza comfortably top the log on 19 points, while OC dropped to eighth spot on seven points.
Shining Stars fought till the end in their 11-5 loss to Ngculu Zebras away in Nqamakwe.
They too, like Collegians have lost their last three matches and only thing left in the season is to consolidate their Premiership status. Zebras moved to sixth on the log with nine points while Stars is sitting in ninth spot on four points.
Evergreens defeated Wallabies 14-12 while Young Leopards won 11-5 away at Ready Blues.
Gonubie Sea Birds failed to travel to Busy Boys and King Brumbies had a bye.
Tomorrow sees Breakers away in Alice against Fort Hare. Africans welcome All Blacks, Cambridge host Buffs with Winter Rose taking the short trip to champions Old Boys.
Police host Swallows with Ocean Sweepers also at home to struggling Berlin Tigers. In the Premier League, OC travel to Young Leopards while Shining Stars is at home to Ready Blues.
Ntaza Lions host Busy Boys in a top of the table clash. Evergreens travel to Ngculu Zebras with Wallabies welcoming King Brumbies to Stutterheim.
Gonubie Sea Birds have a bye.