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The Citizen
a day ago
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- The Citizen
Schools rugby wrap: Five-star Muller reaches amazing milestone as Paarl Gim crushes Boland
Markus Muller scored five tries in Paarl Gimnasium's crushing victory against Boland Landbou on Saturday. The visitors triumphed 80-19 to maintain their unbeaten record in 2025. During the match, Muller reached the amazing milestone of 50 tries for the Paarl Gim 1st XV, and the outside centre was also successful with nine out of 10 goal kicks for a total haul of 43 points. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Thys LoMBArd® (@thyslombard) In the two Cape Town southern suburbs derbies on Saturday, Wynberg won 21-10 at SACS, while hosts Rondebosch beat Bishops 28-7. In Johannesburg, fullback Sicelo Sakawuli scored two tries in St Stithians College's 25-21 win over St John's College. Flyhalf Oliver Wilson kicked two conversions and two penalties for the victorious hosts. Selected schools results (21 June) Eastern Cape Dale 21 St Andrew's 33 Stirling 5 Selborne 62 Kingswood 60 Woodridge 8 Union 19 Graeme 14 Hudson Park 24 Port Rex 31 KwaZulu-Natal Hilton 29 Michaelhouse 20 Noordvaal St Alban's 9 Kearsney 59 St Stithians 25 St John's 21 St Benedict's 24 CBC Boksburg 23 Western Cape Boland Landbou 29 Paarl Gim 80 SACS 10 Wynberg 21 Rondebosch 28 Bishops 7 Paarl Boys' 54 Durbanville 14 Image: Thys Lombard The post Schools wrap: Five-star Muller reaches amazing milestone appeared first on SA Rugby Magazine.
Indian Express
08-06-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
When Bavuma played at Langa township, the ground had sections named after Karachi, MCG and Lord's
Temba Bavuma had his own-personal curated Lord's moment, well before his biggest day as Test captain turns up on June 11 when South Africa face Australia in final of WTC. At his township where he grew up in Langa, Bavuma named the most pristine part of the ground 'Lord's' – a hallowed area he loved to bits. Speaking to Guardian ahead of Wednesday's WTC, Bavuma said, 'There was always some sort of allegiance with Lord's when we were growing up in Langa,' of an area outside Cape Town. While the Proteas didn't exactly get the nest preparation at Arundel with rains interrupting, Bavuma recalled his early years in the dusty township. 'In Langa we had a four-way street,' he told Guardian. Out there on that remote ground, Bavuma and his friends carved out Test cricket's famous names. 'On the right-hand side of the street the tar wasn't done so nicely and we used to call it Karachi because the ball would bounce funny. The other side was the MCG [Melbourne Cricket Ground] but my favourite section of the street was clean, and done up nicely, and we called it Lord's because it just looked better. So, as a kid of 10, I already had that dream of playing at Lord's,' he told Guardian. It was the 'MCG' however where he learnt batting courage and resilience – it's the sidestreet where he faced older players. 'I'd be playing against 15-year-olds who preferred it because it had a downhill, which helped them when bowling fast. That's where my competitiveness comes from. Even at 12, you have to front up to the older guys. They're not going to bowl any slower, or give you half-volleys, just because you're younger,' he recalled. Township life back then witnessed violence and murders. 'During the day it was OK. It was more at night where all the action happened – if we can call it that. But Langa is rich in its sporting culture and it gave us that space where we found respect and support from the community,' Guardian quoted him. Picked for his talent, and offered a scholarship at SACS, one of South Africa's most privileged white schools, he would move to start another journey. 'It was tough integrating within the system, learning and understanding the (white) culture,' Bavuma said. 'But it helped that I came in as a cricketer. In terms of making friends, it was a bit easier. But I had to learn about discipline and etiquette, which are such big things in that culture,' he told Guardian. 'I also had to learn confidence. Can you imagine taking a child from the township into a system where, basically, everything is there. There were always doubts. Am I good enough to be here? Do I deserve this opportunity? I always felt the need to prove myself.' As one of only three black boys at primary school, he commuted from Langa to plush Cape Town, writes Guardian. 'As a kid you are quite ignorant. You see things but it's very hard for you to comprehend – even if the disparity is quite obvious. It would really hit me when SACS played against Langa. At that time Langa was strong in cricket and I would be playing against my friends that I grew up with in the township.' In a poignant recollection, Bavuma would tell Guardian about how after transferring to another prestigious school, St David's at Johannesburg (recently named its cricket ground after him), he was fluent and confident I English and studies. 'I would be a SACS boy who'd been there two years. By then you know how to conduct yourself at lunch. You're not going to dish up a big plate whereas my friends from Langa would have huge plates. We'd laugh about it but, when you think about it, the Langa boy would be wondering when is he going to get another opportunity to eat food like that?' Guardian quoted him as saying.
Indian Express
07-06-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
‘My friends from Langa would have huge plates at lunch. We'd laugh about it but…': SA captain Temba Bavuma recalls humble beginnings ahead of WTC final
Temba Bavuma, the first black captain of South African cricket, will lead them in the final of the World Test Championship at Lord's on June 11. The 35-year-old comes from humble beginnings in a dusty village called Langa in South Africa and ahead of the final vs Australia, recalled how he had difficulties in South African College High School (SACS), which is a school in Cape Town and develops young cricketers in South Africa growing up. 'It was tough integrating within the system, learning and understanding the (white) culture,' he said of his time at SACS. 'But I had to learn about discipline and etiquette. I also had to learn confidence. Can you imagine taking a child from the township into a system where, basically, everything is there? There were always doubts. Am I good enough to be here?' he said, speaking to The Guardian. 'My friends from Langa would have huge plates at lunch. We'd laugh about it but… the Langa boy would be wondering when is he going to get another opportunity to eat food like that?' he added. 'There was always some sort of allegiance with Lord's when we were growing up in Langa,' Bavuma said on playing the final at the iconic venue. 'On the right-hand side of the street the tar wasn't done so nicely and we used to call it Karachi. The other side was the MCG. But my favourite section was clean and done up nicely, and we called it Lord's because it just looked better. As a kid of 10, I already had that dream of playing at Lord's.' 'The added responsibility, getting pushed up the order, is something I thrived on,' reflected Bavuma on his captaincy. 'Most of all, I just understand my game and I don't try playing like anyone else.' As a captain, his former coach Geoffrey Toyana firmly believes that Bavuma is among the best in the world. Most of his on-field calls back that assessment and he puts it down to Bavuma's personality. 'He's the kind the players want to turn up for. Short in stature, but strong in character,' said Toyana speaking to The Indian Express. Listen to this. 'Since his early cricketing days, we've given him the nickname Sachin. The thing that put him apart even when he wasn't a captain is what you saw of him when he spoke. The people want to listen to what he has to say. It's a strong trait to have as a leader.
NDTV
07-06-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
"Always Had That Dream Of Playing At Lord's": Temba Bavuma Ahead Of World Test Championship Final
South Africa Test captain Temba Bavuma offered a poignant reflection on his cricketing career ahead of the ICC World Test Championship final against Australia, as he prepares to lead his team at Lord's — the very ground he once imagined from the dusty streets of Langa. South Africa last faced Australia in a Test series in 2022-23, with the visitors losing out 0-2 Down Under. 'There was always some sort of allegiance with Lord's when we were growing up in Langa,' Bavuma told The Guardian. 'On the right-hand side of the street the tar wasn't done so nicely and we used to call it Karachi. The other side was the MCG. But my favourite section was clean and done up nicely, and we called it Lord's because it just looked better. As a kid of 10, I already had that dream of playing at Lord's.' Now 35 and the first Black cricketer to captain South Africa in Test cricket, Bavuma carries not only the hopes of his team but the weight of a remarkable personal journey - one shaped by inequality, opportunity and perseverance. From facing older boys in street cricket to navigating elite white institutions after earning a scholarship, Bavuma's early years were filled with challenges. 'It was tough integrating within the system, learning and understanding the (white) culture,' he said of his time at SACS. 'But I had to learn about discipline and etiquette. I also had to learn confidence. Can you imagine taking a child from the township into a system where, basically, everything is there? There were always doubts. Am I good enough to be here?' He remembers the contrast vividly — particularly when SACS played against Langa. 'My friends from Langa would have huge plates at lunch. We'd laugh about it but… the Langa boy would be wondering when is he going to get another opportunity to eat food like that?' Eventually, after moving to Johannesburg and joining St David's — which recently named its cricket ground after him — Bavuma became 'one of the boys,' confident and fluent in the environment. But cricket's highest format remained a long, hard climb. He became the first Black South African to score a Test century in 2016, but his second came only in 2023 — after taking over as Test captain. 'The added responsibility, getting pushed up the order, is something I thrived on,' Bavuma said. 'Most of all, I just understand my game and I don't try playing like anyone else.' Under Bavuma, South Africa had to win seven consecutive Tests to reach the final against Australia, starting on June 11, overcoming scheduling inequality, player unavailability and funding constraints.
Time of India
07-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
WTC Final: Temba Bavuma harboured dreams of playing at Lord's as youngster; to lead Proteas against Australia
South Africa's Temba Bavuma (AP/PTI) South Africa Test captain Temba Bavuma , the first Black cricketer to lead his country in Test cricket, shared his journey from playing cricket in the streets of Langa to leading his team at Lord's in the upcoming ICC World Test Championship final against Australia on June 11. South Africa last faced Australia in a Test series in 2022-23, where Australia won 2-0. Bavuma, now 35, recalled his childhood connection to Lord's cricket ground, drawing parallels between the streets of his hometown and famous cricket venues. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! "There was always some sort of allegiance with Lord's when we were growing up in Langa. On the right-hand side of the street the tar wasn't done so nicely and we used to call it Karachi. The other side was the MCG . But my favourite section was clean and done up nicely, and we called it Lord's because it just looked better. As a kid of 10, I already had that dream of playing at Lord's," Bavuma told The Guardian. His journey included earning a scholarship to SACS, where he faced challenges adapting to a predominantly white institution. "It was tough integrating within the system, learning and understanding the (white) culture," he said of his time at SACS. "But I had to learn about discipline and etiquette. I also had to learn confidence. Can you imagine taking a child from the township into a system where, basically, everything is there? There were always doubts. Am I good enough to be here?" Gautam Gambhir sends stern message after Bengaluru tragedy Bavuma remembered the stark differences when SACS played against Langa. "My friends from Langa would have huge plates at lunch. We'd laugh about it but… the Langa boy would be wondering when is he going to get another opportunity to eat food like that?" His cricket career progressed after moving to Johannesburg and attending St David's, which has since named its cricket ground after him. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo Bavuma achieved a significant milestone in 2016 by becoming the first Black South African to score a Test century. His second century came in 2023 after becoming Test captain. Quiz: Who's that IPL player? "The added responsibility, getting pushed up the order, is something I thrived on," Bavuma said. "Most of all, I just understand my game and I don't try playing like anyone else." Under his leadership, South Africa secured their place in the World Test Championship final by winning seven consecutive Tests, despite challenges including scheduling inequality, player unavailability, and funding constraints. The ICC World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia is scheduled to begin on June 11 at Lord's Cricket Ground.
