O'Callaghan, C. van Schaik, J. Griffin (Captain), A. Mullins,H.Durrett,G.Verwey,M.Macutchon,S. Luth. Of the nine games the A side won six, drew two and lost one, while the B side won five,drew two and lost two. Half-way through the season the A side was introduced to the new method of playing with links and a sweeper,and this proved to be highly successful. Both teams were ably led by their captains D. Parker and J. Griffin and these teams will be the ones to watch as they go through to be the Under 15 teams in 1994. Many of these players dis played a lot of natural talent and have the potential to be very good. G.SHONE son.Most players were faithful in their attendance at prac tice despite the fact that several ofthem only played little more than half a match every week. This group was truly a fine example ofsport being played for the right reason-enjoyment! D.CATC Results V. College Lost 0-4 V. Kloof Won 2-0 V. Westville Won 3-1 V. College Drew 0-0 V. Glenwood Won 2-1 V. D.H.S. Drew 1-1 V. Northwood Lost 0-1 V. D.H.S. Lost 1-3 V. Hilton Won 1-0 UNDER 13A Captain:B.Hector Regularplayers:M.Cocks,R.James,M.Ric-Hansen,M. Copeland,D.Bowen,J.Cole-Edwards,R.Duys,C.Alison, J. de Villiers, S. Bolton,D.Clark. After an extremely successful start to the season with four wins in a row afew very closely contested games unfortu nately swung the way of the opposition. More encourag ing than the results was the commitment, sportsmanship and general attitude ofthe players both on and offthe field. The team, under the superb leadership ofB.Hector had a very challenging season indeed. The easy start may have led to a bit of complacency. Although lacking nothing in the area ofindividual skills, the players soon learned that hockey is essentially a team sportand games are generally not won or lost on individual performances. The success of the season cannot really be gauged by the table of results, but rather by the lessons learned by the players; both about the game of hockey and more impor tantly, sportsmanship.The results will follow in the years ahead! D. CATC Results Rugby V. College Won 3-1 V. Kloof Won 5-0 V. Westville Won 5-1 V. College Won 4-0 V. Glenwood Drew 2-2 V. D.H.S. Lost 0-1 V. Northwood Won 6-2 V. Port Shepstone Lost 0-1 V. D.H.S. Lost 1-2 V. Hilton Lost 0-1 UNDER 13B Captain:R Lamplough Regular players: N. Wallace, D. Colman, P. Davis, M. Sabine,N. Reynolds, S. Stockil, N. Corbett, G. Buntting, C.Richardson,G.Tilley, R.Frost, G.Mclntosh. The importance ofa B team in an age group is often over looked. They are the players who provide the depth and the necessary element ofcompetition to ensure that selec tion for the A team is not taken for granted. This year's group, very ably led by P. Lamplough, was committed, competitive and determined. The players are to be commended for their consistent effort throughout the seaOur rugby is in a very healthy state. The number of boys playing is very high. We had 68 under thirteen boys and have managed to put outfour teams the entire season-a magnificentfeat.The standard and quality ofplay has been encouraging, to say the least, with all sides adopting our common coaching policy of running the ball directly at the opposition. The boys' behaviour both on and off the field has been good. TheU14C's wonthe Old CrocksTrophyfor being the most successful side in the school. They only lost one game. Congratulations to the coach,MrRatcliffe,and all the play ers who did so well. We reverted to the old system playing games in the third term.Thislonger season was definitely a move in the right direction, and it is interesting to note that some other schools are following the three private schools, and will be playing rugby in the third term of 1994. The 1StXV undertook a very worthwhile tour ofEngland, only the second overseas rugby tour in the College's his tory. The tour was a resounding success and reports are included elsewhere in this magazine. Tours as an educa tional tool are invaluable. They give the boys life-long memoriesand experiences ofother countries and their peo ple that can never be learnt by reading about them. The success of any system is usually the result of hard work.The Kearsney Rugby Machine is no exception.The boys have putin hours ofhard work at practices and spent a lot of their free time either playing touch or practicing. The coaches have been great. Their enthusiasm, knowl edge ofthe game,and dedicated hard work have benefitted our rugby tremendously. The staff wives have tirelessly and graciously served tea at the home games. Itjust goes to show rugby is not all brawn. Mr John Taylor and his kitchen staff have supplied lunches and evening snacks at our home games. Jay and his staff have had the fields, particularly Stott, in good condition, despite the drought. Elliotts have once again given us a tremendous sponsor ship. Mr Graham Spence-Ross has been instrumental in this and atthe sametime hasfollowed ourrugby with great interest. To all the above- a very big thank you, may it long continue. As Keith Decker said in last year's write up: the one thing that is synonymous with a good South African school is successful rugby. 77
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