A Knights player halts the advance of a Panther's with a telling tackle.
Despite a valiant effort from the Edenvale Panthers Rugby Club, the team lost against Meyerton Knights.
The game, which took place at the Edenvale Sports Grounds on February 25, saw the two teams facing each other in an Assupol Tournament fixture.
Rain on the day created numerous puddles on the field, which resulted in slippery conditions for the players.
This however, did not slow the two teams down in their chase for victory.
“Usually we will only have one game played on a day, but today was great because we had three,” said Mr Phillip Venter, chairperson of the Panthers Rugby Club.
Mr Venter said the day was a success, owing to the number of games played on the day.
The Panthers lost 22-15.
The wet conditions on February 25 did not slow ether team’s pursuit for victory.
Panthers players secure the ball during one of the breakdowns during the match.
A Panthers player’s advance is halted by two Knights players.
Two players from the Knights and the Panthers reach for the ball during a line out.
A Panthers player sends the ball downfield in a bid to allow his team to move into the opposition’s half during the match against Meyerton.
A Knights player dives desperately in an attempt to tackle a Panthers player.
Knights and Panthers players get ready to set another scrum during the rain-soaked match.
A Panthers player runs up in support of his teammate.
Rain on February 25 soaked the Edenvale rugby field, which created difficult conditions for the players.
A Panther’s player runs in another try for his team.
A Panthers player tries to break away from several Meyerton players.
A player from Meyerton sends the ball heading towards the poles after a rather wet place-kick.
A Knights player can be seen pushing a Panther’s player away from the ball.
A Panthers player runs up to support his team.
Liam Mott, the first team captain of the Panthers, spurs his men on during the game. Here is seen offering words of encouragement and strategic advice to the team.
