With a R1-million first prize and some of the fastest speedsters in the business, this week’s inaugural NBM Sevens tournament in George, beginning on Friday, is ideal festive season television fare.
All 34 matches will be broadcast live on SuperSport 6, with the first match at 11am on Friday between the NBM All Stars and Boland.
Rugby-Talk will also cover this IPL-Style Inaugural competition with a Live Games Article.
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Top players litter each team, among them Raymond Rhule, England Sevens stalwart Ben Gollings, Sarel Pretorius, Derrick Minnie, Jongi Nokwe and Breyton Paulse.
A dozen sides, including representatives of the Blue Bulls, Cheetahs, Lions and Western Province, will vie for the biggest prize in Sevens rugby.
In an intriguing twist, a team bearing the famous Kaizer Chiefs football strip will also challenge the old order. Coached by Gcobani Bobo and managed by Makhaya Ntini, Chiefs’ members include Breyton Paulse and Adi Jacobs.
The first dozen matches will be broadcast on Friday.
Saturday’s play, beginning at 2pm, will culminate with the final at 6pm.
Teams:
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BLUE BULLS | Shaun Adendorf, Andre Warner, Roelof Smit, Jason Kriel, Jacques Rossouw, Christiaan de Bruin, Cornelius Cooper, Jesse Kriel, Daniel Kriel, Travis Ismaiel, Rohan Janse van Rensburg, Clayton Blommetjies.Coach: Fielies Coetzee |
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CHEETAHS | Ryno Benjamin, Robbie van Schalkwyk, Marnus Schoeman, Torsten van Jaarsveld, Leon Karemaker, Boom Prinsloo, Pieter van Zyl, Sarel Pretorius, Willie le Roux, Barry Geel, Raymond Rhule, Philip Burger, Kevin Luiters, Hansie Graaff, Johann Sadie, Tertius Daniller.Coach: Hawies Fourie. |
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LIONS | Ruan Combrinck, Derick Minnie, Claude Tshibidi, Andries Coetzee, Robin Coetzee, Whestley Moolman, Morne Laubscher, Ruhan Nel, Jacques Nel, Ross Cronje, Senzo Shabalala.Coach: JP Ferreira |
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LIVING BALL | Jonathan Mokuena, Reg Muller, Wendal Wehr, Alshaun Bock, Marius Delport, Dean Heymans, Shaun Davids, Donnovan Marais, Berty Visser, Earl Lewis, Stefan Terblanche, Dirk Dippenaar.Coach: Freddie Grobler |
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NBM ALL-STARS | Stefan Basson, Ben Gollings, Zar Lawrence, MJ Mentz, JW Jonker, Juan Swanepoel, Danwell Demas, Rosco Specman, Jaco Bouwer, Deon Helberg, Danie Dames, Bok Barnard.Coach: Jimmy Stonehouse |
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SAMURAI INTERNATIONAL | Pieter Engelbrecht, Kwagga Smith, Carel du Preez, Jack Wilson, Jack Welsch, Shannon Rick, Justin Geduld, Werner Kok, Seabelo Senatla, Derich Badenhorst, Henk de Ridder, Sergio Torrens.Coach: Marius Schoeman |
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BOLAND KAVALIERS |
Philip van Zyl, Ben Venter, Ashton Constant, Ntando Kebe, Deston Wellman, Eric Zana, Tythan Adams, Thor Halvorsen, Garth April, Brendon April, Dual Erasmus, Albert Trytsman, Adi Jacobs, Franzel September.Coach: Abie Davids |
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WESTERN PROVINCE | Ryan Smith, Sibusiso Notshe, Arno Johnson, Craig Pheiffer, Kobus Van Wyk, Clearance Khumalo, Freddie Muller, Tim Swiel, Dean Hammond, Dillyn Leyds, Craig Berry, Chevandre van Schoor.Coach: Jermone Paarwater |
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THE SHARKS | Terra Mthembu, Brynard Stander, Subura Sithole, Peet Coetzee, Anton Verster, Gouws Prinsloo, Milo Ngoro, Mzo Mbona, Calvin Karnezos, Garath Meikle, Sean Robinson, Jaco van Tonder, Sizo Maseko.Coach: Roelof Kotze |
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KAIZER CHIEFS |
Wilhelm Koch, Bom Samaai, Breyton Paulse (capt), Wandile Mjekevu, Jongi Nokwe, Gareth Krause, Junior Bester, Elmo Thomas, Cameron Jacobs, Friedrich Lombard, Adrian Jacobs.Coach: Gcobani Bobo |
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THE MOHICANS |
Justin Peach, Christopher Juries, Julian Erasmus, Richard Prinsloo, Mark Winter, Josh Basingthwaighte, Tiger Bax, Jeandre Blom, NW Smit, Karlo Aspeling, Juan Smit, Andre Smit, Stefan de Villiers, Chris Cloete, Izak Saaiman.Coach: Dawie Snyman |
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VIKINGS | Jonathan Adendorff, Lean Schwartz, Kempie Rautenbach, Fabian Juries, Mzwandile Stick ©, Anthony Volmink, Jacques Erasmus, Ruan Mostert, Jody Reynecke, Guy Cronje, Enrico Acker, Shane Spring.Coach: Darryl Weir |
Game Fixtures:
Friday 14 December 2012 Saturday 15 December 2012
OPENING CEREMONY: 10H15 |
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Match |
KO Time |
Draw |
Fixture |
Duration |
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1 |
11:04 |
A1vB3 |
NBM All Stars vs Boland |
22 Minutes |
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2 |
11:26 |
A2vB2 |
Vikings vs Mighty Mohicans |
22 Minutes |
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3 |
11:48 |
A3vB1 |
Blue Bulls vs Cheetahs |
22 Minutes |
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4 |
12:10 |
C1vD3 |
Samurai vs Living Ball |
22 Minutes |
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5 |
12:32 |
C2vD2 |
Kaizer Chiefs vs Lions |
22 Minutes |
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6 |
12:54 |
C3vD1 |
Western Province vs Sharks |
22 Minutes |
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13:16 |
Break / Entertainment |
22 Minutes | |
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13:38 |
Break / Entertainment |
22 Minutes | |
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7 |
14:00 |
A1vB1 |
NBM All Stars vs Cheetahs |
22 Minutes |
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8 |
14:22 |
A2vB3 |
Vikings vs Boland |
22 Minutes |
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9 |
14:44 |
A3vB2 |
Blue Bulls vs Mighty Mohicans |
22 Minutes |
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10 |
15:06 |
C1vD1 |
Samurai vs Sharks |
22 Minutes |
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11 |
15:28 |
C2vD3 |
Kaizer Chiefs vs Living Ball |
22 Minutes |
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12 |
15:50 |
C3vD2 |
Western Province vs Lions |
22 Minutes |
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16:12 |
Break / Entertainment |
22 Minutes | |
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16:34 |
Break / Entertainment |
22 Minutes | |
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16:56 |
Break / Entertainment |
22 Minutes | |
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13 |
17:18 |
A1vB2 |
NBM All Stars vs Mighty Mohicans |
22 Minutes |
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14 |
17:40 |
A2vB1 |
Vikings vs Cheetahs |
22 Minutes |
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15 |
18:02 |
A3vB3 |
Blue Bulls vs Boland |
22 Minutes |
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16 |
18:24 |
C1vD2 |
Samurai vs Lions |
22 Minutes |
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17 |
18:46 |
C2vD1 |
Kaizer Chiefs vs Sharks |
22 Minutes |
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18 |
19:08 |
C3vD3 |
Western Province vs Living Ball |
22 Minutes |
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Match |
KO Time |
Draw |
Duration |
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19 |
11:04 |
¼ Finals Cup 1st Pool A v 2nd Pool C | 22 Minutes |
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20 |
11:26 |
¼ Finals Cup 1st Pool B v 2nd Pool D | 22 Minutes |
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21 |
11:48 |
¼ Finals Cup 1st Pool C v 2nd Pool A | 22 Minutes |
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22 |
12:10 |
¼ Finals Cup 1st Pool D v 2nd Pool C | 22 Minutes |
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23 |
12:32 |
SF Bowl 3rd Pool A v 3rd Pool C | 22 Minutes |
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24 |
12:54 |
SF Bowl 3rd Pool C v 3rd Pool B | 22 Minutes |
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13:16 |
Break / Entertainment |
22 Minutes |
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13:38 |
Break / Entertainment |
22 Minutes |
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25 |
14:00 |
SF Plate loser match 19 v loser match 20 | 22 Minutes |
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26 |
14:22 |
SF Plate Loser match 21 v loser match 22 | 22 Minutes |
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27 |
14:44 |
SF Cup Winner Match 19 v Winner Match 20 | 22 Minutes |
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28 |
15:06 |
SF Cup Winners Match 21 v Winner Match 22 | 22 Minutes |
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15:28 |
Break / Entertainment |
22 Minutes |
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29 |
15:50 |
Bowl 3rd & 4th playoff loser match 23 v loser match 24 | 22 Minutes |
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30 |
16:12 |
Plate 3rd & 4th playoff loser match 25 v loser match 26 | 22 Minutes |
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31 |
16:34 |
Bowl Final Match Winner 23 v Winner Match 24 | 22 Minutes |
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32 |
16:56 |
Plate Final Match Winner 25 v Winner Match 26 | 22 Minutes |
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33 |
17:18 |
Cup 3rd&4th playoff loser Match 27 v loser match 28 | 22 Minutes |
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17:40 |
Million Rand Kicking Competition | 22 minutes |
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34 |
18:02 |
Cup Final Winner Match 27 v Winner Match 28 | 30 minutes |
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18:30 |
Presentation |
So, what do you guys think about this IPL Style Sevens tournament?
I’m not yet sure what to make of it, will be interesting to see how it goes and how much support it will garner at the ground.
Seems like most of the SA Franchises have opted for very young sides, whereas the Cheetahs have entered a very good team with current Super Rugby stars playing.
Will be interesting to see how the international element goes as well as the team from Kaizer Chiefs!
revisit the rules …. nice uhm article 😉
http://www.rugby365.com/article/51138-rugby-s-sexy-side
hope this is gonna work
ok, so ignore #3
So it is 11 minutes each half. Wonder how Kaizer Chiefs will play? See Sharks play them and WP.
Should be good fun this.
1 @ grootblousmile:
Think it will be great actually. Even though I am not totally into 7s rugby, will be a bit of fun this. Hope it catches on as it gives us something to watch this time of year, well rugby wise that is.
2 @ grootblousmile:
Cheetahs have to be favourites with those players. Quite a few played top class 7s as well. Was just about to say which poor team has to face Cheetahs and it is the Bulls……….. hehehehehehehe.
8 @ Puma:
Oh damn, we’ll have to shock them early…. hehehe
9 @ grootblousmile:
hehehe. Yip Bulls have a tough one early. 🙂
Jeez I am now really looking forward to this tourney. Could be that we have no rugby right now. Going to be fun win or lose doesn’t really matter.
George is the perfect place to hold it as well.
Very quite here gbs, time of year I know. Should bring back our music video thread think Sharky and I had two going somewhere and we had some good music on it. Really enjoyed the music thread.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKLVmBOOqVU
Jeez never put that video on this thread. Put it up on the music thread….. 🙄
Anyhow it is party time, this 7’s is like a mini festival and about to start.
Okay get it posted that video a FEW days back before our music thread, not the one I posted today. Having a brain lapse here………………..
Hot day here today was going to play golf this morning but changed my mind. Too hot for me, will be blogging from my veranda again. Going to watch the start of this game then in for a quick swim, that will be the routine for today, swim and watch the rugby and blog here… 🙂
@ Ashley:
Learnt a bit about rugby there.
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