FLYING START FOR HOSTS AT ABSA WILDEKLAWER 2024

Diamantveld’s first rugby team stole the spotlight on Wednesday afternoon with an impressive 57-25 victory over Marlow Landbou in an exhilarating match in Kimberley.

THE ABSA WILDEKLAWER School Sports Tournament kicked off on Wednesday with an impressive and stirring opening ceremony at the Diamantveld High School sports fields.

And as for the sports tournament itself, that opened on a high, with exciting netball, soccer and rugby games to thrill and delight the spectators.

But it was Diamantveld’s rugby team that won hearts and laid down a marker for the rest of the tournament.

The showdown between the first teams of Diamantveld and Marlow Landbou truly stole the spotlight. In a match brimming with intensity, the skillful Diamantveld packed away the red carpet and surged ahead from the onset, swiftly notching up tries to command a formidable 17-0 lead.

However, Marlow refused to be outdone, gradually finding their rhythm and narrowing the scoreline to a mere two-point difference with their own impressive performance.

However, as the second half unfolded, Diamantveld unleashed a relentless onslaught, seizing complete dominance over the proceedings. A flurry of tries ensued, masterfully punctuated by the precision of Simon Liversage’s golden boot, ensuring each conversion added to their mounting lead.

Liversage’s exceptional performance earned him the Man of the Match award, a testament to how he inspired his team to victory.

When the final whistle piercing the air, the resounding cheer of victory reverberated across the stadium, the scoreboard illuminating a triumphant 57-25 in favour of the hosts.

The significance of the win over the powerful Marlow team was palpable, radiating from the jubilant faces of the team and their supporters.

It was evident that the newly-appointed rugby coach, Philip Molnar, and his management team had left an indelible mark on the team’s performance, orchestrating a remarkable transformation in their gameplay.

The team exhibited a level of cohesion and precision unseen in previous years. They moved with purpose, anticipated each other’s intentions, and showcased their prowess with every exertion on the field.

Without a doubt, the 2024 Absa Wildeklawer has started on a high, and those attending, no matter which sporting code they choose, are definitely in for a treat.