UB Rhinos trample Jaguars
Monday, March 09, 2015
Action between UB Rhinos and Jaguars. PIC: KABO MPAETONA
Though Jaguars were making their debut in the Botswana Rugby Union (BRU) A Division League, they bossed Rhinos and drew first blood. However, the Rhinos utilised most of the scoring chances, which came their way to emerge tops.
Fly half Maatla Bamantsima of Jaguars was in splendid form with good runs. Tafa Ncube failed to convert after Bamantsima scored after a superb run. Rhinos’ Lesedi Cherry tried to score for his side, but was not given a chance in the 12th minute. Errors crept into the Rhinos game when it looked like they could crack the opposition defence.
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