Monday, August 11, 2008

Test Match weekend...

It is a huge weekend for Cape Tonians this weekend as there will be 3 Test Matches played in one single weekend...

On Friday (15th Aug) is the new tradition that is Bishops OD's vs. Rondebosch Old Boys in only the 4th ever encounter. In 2007 the Bosch old boys beat Bishops OD's in both legs of the fixture, but this changed earlier this year when Bishops held out for a draw against Bosch with the likes of Robbie Fleck gracing the field. It was a match played on a flooded Bishops Range field, where as expected, the ball struggled to do the work with the final score being locked at 5-5. However, this Friday see's the traditional rivals go head to head once again to see who will claim the accolade of being the champions of Old Boys Rugby for 2008. The game is played in an awesome spirit where running rugby is the order of the day, so get down to Rondebosch Rugby A this Friday afternoon to either play or support, it's going to be a good one and what better way to start the derby weekend than a game of rugby, a few beers and a good catchup with our old rivals Rondebosch.
Prediction: Bishops OD's by 5


Kick off: 4pm Rondebosch Rugby A
Meet @ 3pm if you keen to play (all OD's welcome)
After match beers and function.

Saturday morning is the much anticipated final derby game of the season and curtain raiser to the Tri-Nations test, as Rondebosch travel accross the road to try and cause a huge upset in both teams last fixture of the 2008 season. Bishops comfortably beat Rondebosch 20-8 in the first fixture which was played infront of a capacity crowd at Rondebosch. The Bishops pavillion is yet to be completed so make sure you get there early as seating might be limited.
Prediction: Bishops by 15

Kick off: Should be around 11:30am on the Piley Rees.
Bishops OD's to congregate behind the poles closest to The Chapel.
Pack those coolies full...


From Bishops many people will be making the 15 minute walk to Newlands where South Africa will be taking on the All Blacks in their first Tri-Nations home fixture of the year. The Bokke are still well in the competition, and if they pull of home victories over New Zealand and Australia, we will be crowned Tri-Nations champions for 2008. It's going to be a crazy atmospheer as the test match was sold out within 2 hours of tickets going on sale 2 months ago.
Prediction: Bokke by 7

So there it is, its going to be one seriously long weekend, with lots of beer being drunk, many a memory being shared, and more importantly lots of rugby being played and watched! Good luck to all involved and let's bring it home Bishops and Bokke.

Oh so brave...

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