Hogs overcome UB Rhinos in rugby league
Calistus Kolantsho | Monday April 27, 2015 16:17
Local rugby commentators had described the game as David and Goliath match up. Rhinos won a penalty in the second minute after a foul by Hogs backline. Kaelo Mogotsi failed to capitalise. The game started getting physical with Hogs pushing for a goal. They got a penalty in the seventh minute and Eddie Austeheinzen scored to put his side in the lead.
Hogs captain, Hugo Botha took a long run outpacing Rhinos defence, but his last touch let him down. Rhinos scored a try in the 21st minute by Shakes Katse and Kaelo Mogotsi scored the conversion. They went onto score another try, this time through Tefo Keothepile in the 34th minute. Katse then converted to increase Rhinos lead. By halftime, Rhinos were leading 14-3.
The Second half started with Hogs introducing two forwards in Molebi Maphanyane and Wood. The decision worked for them as they scored a try moments later. As the game progressed, Rhinos started cracking and allowed Rhinos to come back. Lesedi Cherry was given marching orders after commiting a foul.
Speaking to The Monitor Sport after the match, Rhinos coach Mooketsi Ramakele said they could have wrapped up the game in the first half. He said officiating of the match left a lot to be desired. Ramakele also said they will learn from the mistakes they made as they move forward. For his part, Hogs coach, Sean Iris said the game was tough for both sides. He said his players stuck to the game plan and it worked for them in the end. He also felt the match officials did not do a good job on the day.
Hogs 18
Rhinos 17
The line-ups:
Rhinos: Katlego Mohutsiwa, Thapelo Rabantheng, Chaba Ibening, Blue Speering, Munya Muhunda, Letty Lesaumako, Kitso Maduo, Herbert Nkojera, Mike Simon, Katse, Cherry, Kaelo Mogotsi, Keothepile, Kabo Morobane, Mani Mani.
Hogs: Anthny, Thato, Albert, Ntibi Ntibi,Sievewright, Sahwn Wasell, J Debrowski, Steve Pering, Botha, Kia, Jeremy, Moyu, Damelin, Eddie Austeheinzen.
Dismissal: Cherry