Hard loss for Elsburg in Vanderbijlpark

Elsburg Rugby Club travelled to Vanderbijlpark to face Vanderbijl Rugby Club on Saturday.

This was a crucial game as it precedes the knock-out stages in the Kestrel League.

The match proved to be a fitness and endurance test for both teams from kick-off right until the last seconds of the second half.

Within the first few minutes of the game, Boeries Venter was the first to score a try for Elsburg with a successful conversion by Rudie Wessels.

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Soon after, the home team had a chance to score a try with a successful conversion.

With both teams up on the scoreboard, the challenge continued.

Vanderbijl received a penalty against the visiting team and managed to add three points to the scoreboard.

They further increased their lead with a try and a successful conversion.

This saw Vanderbijl take a 10-point lead against Elsburg.

The half-time score was Vanderbijl 17, Elsburg 7.

Elsburg returned to the pitch with high momentum, set to make a great comeback from the disappointing first half.

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They were awarded a penalty, adding another three points to the scoreboard, which helped them regain confidence in the match.

Although those were their only three points of the second half, due to a tight defence from the home team, Elsburg ensured Vanderbijl were not able to score any more points.

The full-time score was Vanderbijl 17, Elsburg 10.

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