Hogs rout Ryders in one-sided affair

Monday, April 03, 2023 | 20 Views |

Going up: Hogs (in blue) white-washed Ryders

White Hogs took Ryders to the cleaners in a 95-0 whitewash during the Botswana Rugby Union (BRU) Super League first round match played at the Hogs ground on Saturday.

Hogs went into the match full of confidence and that was evident in their dominant display. Ryders were aware that they had to improve their kicking game and defense if they had a chance of holding a strong Hogs side.

The hosts did not waste time as they took war to the opposition. Hogs left centre, Godknows Mavara claimed the first try of the game in the 10th minute to give his side a 5-0 lead.

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