Rugby filled day for Edenvale

Held on February 26, the mini-tournament saw teams take to the field as supporters enjoyed a rugby filled day.

An Old Bears player passes the ball to a teammate as Tendella players advance on him.

Fun was had by all when 14 rugby teams took to Edenvale’s Rugby Stadium for the Tendella Golden Oldies’ Day of the Crackling Bones.

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Held on February 26, the mini-tournament saw teams take to the field as supporters enjoyed a rugby filled day.

Traditionally played on a Friday evening this year the Tendella’s decided to host the tournament on a Saturday.

Captain of the Tendella’s Jonathan Shaw explained that this year the Tendella’s hosted the tournament during the day to accommodate more teams.

Shaw said no scores were kept during the tournament and all games were played in the spirit of fun, friendship and fraternity of rugby.

Tendella Golden Oldies ready for the 2022 Day of the Crackling Bones.

Teams that participated on the day included:
• Kaas vs Wyn.
• PTA Quins vs West Lions.
• Hillbillies vs Mustangs.
• TWR vs Golden Eagles.
• Krugersdorp Quins vs Alberton.
• Rebels vs Mongrels.
• Tendellas vs Old Bears.

Two players from Tendella Golden Oldies grapple with a player from Old Bears when the teams went head to head during the Day of the Crackling Bones.

During Tendella Golden Oldies’ Day of the Crackling Bones the Tendella’s three presidents Coen van der Vyver, Mike Pletschke and Deon de Wet were present to support the team.

A Krugersdorp Quins player tackling a player from Alberton.

A Tendella player fends off a player from the Old Bears as he makes his way towards the try line.

A player from TWR seizes an opportunity to tackle a Golden Eagles player.

Old Bears surround a player from the Tendella’s as he charges ahead during the match the two teams played against one another on February 26.

A player from the Old Bears passes to a teammate moments after being tackled by a player from Tendella Golden Oldies.

Captain of the Tendella’s Jonathan Shaw with Dick van Loggerenberg.

A player from the Golden Eagles looks for a teammate to pass to during the match against TWR.

An Old Bears player looks for a teammate to pass to as a Tendella player tries to get into a favourable position to tackle him.

An Old Bears player rushes to assist his downed teammate during the match played against the Tendellas.

An Old Bears player reaches out and holds onto a Tendella players as he tries to pull free and run towards the try line.

Two rebels players intervene and block the path of a Mongrels player during the team’s match.

A player from the Tendellas keeps charging forward despite being tackled by an Old Bears player.

A Mongrels player tackles a player from Rebels.

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