The Diggers Rugby Club, from Randburg, were undefeated in the Senior Grand Challenge Rugby League – until Saturday afternoon.<\/p>\n
The Germiston Simmer Rugby Club\u2019s first team then beat the top team 21-12, on the club\u2019s home grounds, at Germiston Stadium.<\/p>
Two of the side\u2019s tries were scored by Barry Niemand and he was named Man of the Match, while Pieter Mocke converted all of the team\u2019s tries.<\/p>\n
A strong defence and exceptional line-outs from Simmer enabled them to contain and beat back the Diggers’ onslaught.<\/p>
The win means Simmer is logged second overall in the Senior Grand Challenge Rugby League.<\/p>\n
Simmer\u2019s second team were not as lucky in their match against the Diggers second side, losing 15-24.<\/p>\n
The side\u2019s tries were scored by Brian Lee and Marcell Pretorius.<\/p>\n
Simmer dominated in the first half, but Diggers were able to turn the match around in the second half.<\/p>\n
Johan Roodt, from the Simmer Rugby Club, was named Man of the Match after his excellent performance on the field.<\/p>\n
Brian Lee, Christo van Zyl and Akhona Gumede also received credit for their efforts on the field.<\/p>\n
The side is currently second on the log.<\/p>\n
The u-20 teams also faced-off on Saturday afternoon, with Simmer walking away the victors.<\/p>\n
The final score was 17-7.<\/p>\n
The tight game saw Justin Liebenberg score a try and Werner Thomas succeeded with two conversions and one penalty shot.<\/p>\n
The result leaves the Simmer u-20 team top of their log, with the Krugersdorp Harlequins second.<\/p>\n
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