Hogs rout Ryders in one-sided affair
Calistus Kolantsho | Monday April 3, 2023 16:00
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.
Ryders were awarded a scrum in the middle of the park after a spot on call by referee, Naledi Chabe in the 15th minute. There was good work from Brighton Chinyanya who sliced his way through the Ryders line to ground the ball over the line and extend Hogs lead. Hogs fly half, Tapiwa Malenga made no mistake with the conversion taking the lead to 12-0.
Ryders players began to lose focus as Hogs were dangerous with the ball creating chances through the wings. There was a scrum inside Ryders goal area after a knock on and an off side call in the 23rd minute. Mavara extended the lead with an easy try a few minutes later with Malenga kick taking the Hogs lead to 19-0.
At this crucial moment of the game, Ryders needed to get points to respond to the pressure. The visitors tried to dig deep, with substitutions being made but nothing was recorded on the scoreboard. By the end of first half, Hogs led 45-0. Hogs full back, Mpho Ramorweenyane started the second half on a high note, hitting a try to push the lead beyond Ryders reach. Despite being dominated, Ryders tried to build going towards the try line but, Hogs were on alert to break the threat.
The flood gates of scoring continued and Ryders could not do anything to reverse the flow. It was only the referee’s whistle that came to Ryders’ rescue as Hogs emerged 95-0 winners. Ryders coach, Zibo Molefhe told Sport Monitor that they tried their best but could not match Hogs’ power and strength. “My players were intimidated by the opposition and could not concentrate. When you thought they were building something, they knocked the ball unnecessarily and one of them gets hit,” he said.
Teams: Hogs: Alan Jones, Wilfred Office, Biggie Derera, Denzel Dlamini, Enrique Chawanda, Chinyanya, Kitso Matija, Herbert Nkonjera, Koketso Galetshetse, Malenga, Roberto Phobe, Mavara, Junior Matlhare, Aprado Segaathwane and Ramorweenyane.
Ryders: Johnson Vati, Thamani Modie, Bless Batshegi, Cedric Bose, Lefika Gwaba, Tshepo Mate, Gape Ramatsebanyane, Mompati Letebele, Tlotlo Seithamo, Lone Ramonoko, Thuto Mmila, Laone Mogotsi, Rapuleng Fani and Lucky Makhosionke.
Hogs 95 Ryders 0