| 2019 Under-20 Provincial Championship | |
|---|---|
| Countries | South Africa |
| Date | 13 July – 30 August 2019 |
| Champions | Griffons U20 |
| Runners-up | Eastern Province U20 |
| Matches played | 21 |
| Tries scored | 204 (average 9.7 per match) |
| Top point scorer | Johan Lombaard (Eastern Province U20) and Franco Smith (Griffons U20, 72) |
| Top try scorer | Curtley Deysel (Eastern Province U20, 10) |
The 2019 Under-20 Provincial Championship was the 2019 edition of the Under-20 Provincial Championship, an annual national Under-20 rugby union competition held in South Africa, and was contested from 13 July to 30 August 2019.
There were nine participating teams in the 2019 Under-20 Provincial Championship. [1] The teams were divided into three sections, with each team playing the other two teams in their section twice during the regular season, once at home and once away. Teams received four points for a win and two points for a draw. Bonus points were awarded to teams that scored four or more tries in a game, as well as to teams that lost a match by seven points or less. Teams were ranked by log points, then points difference (points scored less points conceded).
The top four teams in the pool stage — the three section winners, plus the runner-up with the best record — qualified for the semi-finals, where the section winner with the best record hosted the best runner-up, and the section winner with the second-best record hosted the section winner with the third-best record. The two semi-final winners played in the final, played as a curtain-raiser for the 2019 Currie Cup First Division final.
The teams that competed in the 2019 Under-20 Provincial Championship are:
| 2019 Under-20 Provincial Championship teams |
|---|
| North Section |
| Falcons U20 |
| Limpopo Blue Bulls U20 |
| Pumas U20 |
| Central Section |
| Griffons U20 |
| Griquas U20 |
| Leopards U20 |
| Coastal Section |
| Boland U20 |
| Eastern Province U20 |
| SWD U20 |
The final standings in the 2019 Under-20 Provincial Championship North Section were: [2]
| 2019 Under-20 Provincial Championship North Section standings | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | TB | LB | Pts |
| 1 | Pumas U20 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 143 | 96 | +47 | 19 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 19 |
| 2 | Limpopo Blue Bulls U20 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 147 | 128 | +19 | 20 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| 3 | Falcons U20 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 105 | 171 | −66 | 15 | 27 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
The table below shows each team's progression throughout the season. For each round, each team's cumulative points total is shown with the overall log position in brackets.
| Team Progression | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 | R6 | SF | F |
| Pumas U20 | 5 (1st) | 5 (2nd) | 10 (1st) | 14 (1st) | 14 (1st) | 19 (1st) | Lost | — |
| Limpopo Blue Bulls U20 | 0 (3rd) | 5 (1st) | 5 (2nd) | 6 (2nd) | 8 (2nd) | 8 (2nd) | — | — |
| Falcons U20 | 0 (2nd) | 1 (3rd) | 1 (3rd) | 1 (3rd) | 6 (3rd) | 8 (3rd) | — | — |
| Key: | win | draw | loss | bye |
The following matches were played in the 2019 Under-20 Provincial Championship North Section:
| 12 July 2019 | Limpopo Blue Bulls U20 | 30–38 | Pumas U20 | Loftus Versfeld B, Pretoria | ||
| 16:00 | Try: Kevin Slow Ronaldo Daniels Zihan Coetzee Con: Ronaldo Daniels (3) Pen: Ronaldo Daniels (3) | Scoreboard [3] | Try: Calvin Clack Darryl Wellman Dumisani Hlungwane Waldo Snyman Con: Riekert Barnard (3) Pen: Riekert Barnard (4) | Referee: Mpho Matsaung |
| 19 July 2019 | Limpopo Blue Bulls U20 | 61–29 | Falcons U20 | Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria | ||
| 17:00 | Try: Nathan Solomons (3) Zihan Coetzee Ronaldo Isaacs Enrique Edwardo Oranje Luaan Pieterse Justice Nkombua Jared Manus Con: Brandon Melamed (8) | Scoreboard [4] | Try: Diline Slabbert Anthony Buys Austin van Heerden (2) Mpho Ntsane Con: Franna Myburgh (2) | Referee: Jabian Jeftha |
| 27 July 2019 | Falcons U20 | 14–50 | Pumas U20 | Bosman Stadium, Brakpan | ||
| 13:00 | Try: Hugo Scott Danny Pautz Con: Jayden Boshoff Austin van Heerden | Scoreboard [5] | Try: Cameron Pullen Riekert Barnard Dumisani Hlungwane Kamogelo Matloa Lee Enslin Jenaldo Olivier (3) Con: Riekert Barnard (5) | Referee: Jaco Kotze |
| 3 August 2019 | Pumas U20 | 26–25 | Limpopo Blue Bulls U20 | Mbombela Stadium, Mbombela | ||
| 12:30 | Try: Darryl Wellman Maxwell Osborne Con: Riekert Barnard (2) Pen: Riekert Barnard (4) | Scoreboard [6] | Try: Renaldo Kuppen Zihan Coetzee Kevin Slow Con: Brandon Melamed (2) Pen: Brandon Melamed Drop: Brandon Melamed | Referee: Stephan Geldenhuys |
| 9 August 2019 | Falcons U20 | 35–31 | Limpopo Blue Bulls U20 | Bosman Stadium, Brakpan | ||
| 11:00 | Try: Simphiwe Yika Hugo Scott Uzain Fait Austin van Heerden Con: Austin van Heerden (3) Pen: Austin van Heerden (3) | Scoreboard [7] | Try: Brandon Melamed (2) Ewan Botha Werner Schoeman Willy Heugh Con: Brandon Melamed (3) | Referee: Phumzile Mbewu |
| 17 August 2019 | Pumas U20 | 29–27 | Falcons U20 | Mbombela Stadium, Mbombela | ||
| 11:30 | Try: Dylon Senger Quintion October Darryl Wellman (2) Waldo Snyman Con: Riekert Barnard (2) | Scoreboard [8] | Try: Hugo Scott (2) PJ de Beer Arno Mostert Con: JP Pieterse (2) Pen: JP Pieterse | Referee: Eduan Nel |
The final standings in the 2019 Under-20 Provincial Championship Central Section were: [2]
| 2019 Under-20 Provincial Championship Central Section standings | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | TB | LB | Pts |
| 1 | Griffons U20 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 178 | 106 | +72 | 28 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 20 |
| 2 | Leopards U20 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 137 | 121 | +16 | 20 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
| 3 | Griquas U20 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 108 | 196 | −88 | 15 | 30 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
The table below shows each team's progression throughout the season. For each round, each team's cumulative points total is shown with the overall log position in brackets.
| Team Progression | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 | R6 | SF | F |
| Griffons U20 | 0 (3rd) | 5 (2nd) | 10 (1st) | 10 (2nd) | 15 (1st) | 20 (1st) | Won | |
| Leopards U20 | 5 (1st) | 5 (1st) | 6 (2nd) | 11 (1st) | 11 (2nd) | 11 (2nd) | — | — |
| Griquas U20 | 2 (2nd) | 4 (3rd) | 4 (3rd) | 4 (3rd) | 4 (3rd) | 4 (3rd) | — | — |
| Key: | win | draw | loss | bye |
The following matches were played in the 2019 Under-20 Provincial Championship Central Section:
| 13 July 2019 | Leopards U20 | 36–30 | Griquas U20 | Olën Park, Potchefstroom | ||
| 12:00 | Try: Gerald Pulane Philip Philip John Anelka Barends Ricardo Liebenberg Meyer Kriel (2) Con: Zian de Jager (2) Zinedine Robinson | Scoreboard [9] | Try: Hanco von Abo Liso Makabeni Craig Ockhuis Chandre Ludick Con: Zielie Robertson (2) Pen: Zielie Robertson (2) | Referee: Jaco Kotze |
| 19 July 2019 | Griquas U20 | 36–38 | Griffons U20 | Tafel Lager Park, Kimberley | ||
| 14:30 | Try: Godwill Romain Chandre Ludick Payi Sooi Charlie Louw (2) Con: Zielie Robertson (4) Pen: Zielie Robertson | Scoreboard [10] | Try: Brandon Botha Schalk Bezuidenhout Cham Zondeki Franco Smith Martin Austen Tiaan Fourie Con: Eben van Niekerk (4) | Referee: Johre Botha |
| 26 July 2019 | Griffons U20 | 26–22 | Leopards U20 | HT Pelatona Projects Stadium, Welkom | ||
| 15:00 | Try: Brandon Botha Schalk Bezuidenhout Ulrich Stander Jhaques Thyssen Con: Franco Smith (3) | Scoreboard [11] | Try: Anelka Barends (2) Meyer Kriel Con: Zian de Jager Zinedine Robinson Pen: Zinedine Robinson | Referee: Mpho Matsaung |
| 3 August 2019 | Griquas U20 | 15–58 | Leopards U20 | Tafel Lager Park, Kimberley | ||
| 16:00 | Try: George Olivier Ranaldo Appollis Rowie Malgas | Scoreboard [12] | Try: Keenan Twigg Anelka Barends Meyer Kriel (2) Zinedine Robinson (2) Gerald Pulane Jaco Gerber Con: Zinedine Robinson (6) Pen: Zinedine Robinson (2) | Referee: Johre Botha |
| 10 August 2019 | Griffons U20 | 64–27 | Griquas U20 | HT Pelatona Projects Stadium, Welkom | ||
| 13:00 | Try: Dillon Minnaar Schalk Bezuidenhout Ulrich Stander (2) Max Williamson Franco Smith Aaron Seth Larue (2) Luyanda Mkhize Ayabonga Matroos Con: Franco Smith (7) | Scoreboard [13] | Try: Rizaa Collins Zielie Robertson Godwill Romain Con: Zielie Robertson (3) Pen: Zielie Robertson (2) | Referee: Eduan Nel |
| 17 August 2019 | Leopards U20 | 21–50 | Griffons U20 | Olën Park, Potchefstroom | ||
| 11:00 | Try: Zian de Jager Keenan Twigg (2) Con: Zian de Jager (3) | Scoreboard [14] | Try: Schalk Bezuidenhout Max Williamson Jan Strydom Aaron Seth Larue (2) Luyanda Mkhize Franco Smith (2) Con: Jan Strydom (4) Franco Smith | Referee: Bulelani Naka |
The final standings in the 2019 Under-20 Provincial Championship Coastal Section were: [2]
| 2019 Under-20 Provincial Championship Coastal Section standings | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | TB | LB | Pts |
| 1 | Eastern Province U20 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 187 | 57 | +130 | 28 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 19 |
| 2 | Boland U20 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 163 | 110 | +53 | 26 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
| 3 | SWD U20 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 53 | 236 | −183 | 6 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
The table below shows each team's progression throughout the season. For each round, each team's cumulative points total is shown with the overall log position in brackets.
| Team Progression | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 | R6 | SF | F |
| Eastern Province U20 | 5 (1st) | 5 (1st) | 10 (1st) | 14 (1st) | 14 (1st) | 19 (1st) | Won | |
| Boland U20 | 0 (3rd) | 5 (2nd) | 5 (2nd) | 6 (2nd) | 11 (2nd) | 11 (2nd) | Lost | — |
| SWD U20 | 0 (2nd) | 0 (3rd) | 0 (3rd) | 0 (3rd) | 0 (3rd) | 0 (3rd) | — | — |
| Key: | win | draw | loss | bye |
The following matches were played in the 2019 Under-20 Provincial Championship Coastal Section:
| 13 July 2019 | Eastern Province U20 | 53–20 | Boland U20 | Wolfson Stadium, KwaZakele | ||
| 13:00 | Try: Bevan Prinsloo (2) Curtley Deysel (3) Johan Lombaard Lennox Holster Ruan Jonker Con: Johan Lombaard (5) Pen: Johan Lombaard | Scoreboard [15] | Try: Xavier Lesch Marco Jones Maxwill van Louw Con: Lloyd April Pen: Maxwell Klaasen | Referee: Vusi Msibi |
| 20 July 2019 | Boland U20 | 71–11 | SWD U20 | Caledon Sports Grounds, Caledon | ||
| 12:15 | Try: Andries de Kock Stone Cloete Marco Jones Jevan August (2) Lundi Msenge (5) Mac-John Daniels Con: Lloyd April (8) | Scoreboard [16] | Try: Curtley Scheepers Pen: Roshwin Abrahams (2) | Referee: Bulelani Naka |
| 26 July 2019 | SWD U20 | 13–36 | Eastern Province U20 | Outeniqua Park, George | ||
| 16:30 | Try: Curtley Scheepers Con: Sergio Stalmeester Pen: Sergio Stalmeester (2) | Scoreboard [17] | Try: Ruan Jonker Dirkie Ferreira Bevan Prinsloo (2) Curtley Deysel Duane Hanekom Con: Johan Lombaard (3) | Referee: Bulelani Naka |
| 3 August 2019 | Boland U20 | 17–24 | Eastern Province U20 | Esselen Park, Worcester | ||
| 10:25 | Try: Mikyle Hanse Boyka Lewis Mac-John Daniels Con: Lloyd April | Scoreboard [18] | Try: Johan Lombaard Duane Hanekom Con: Johan Lombaard Pen: Johan Lombaard (4) | Referee: Christopher Allison |
| 9 August 2019 | SWD U20 | 22–55 | Boland U20 | Outeniqua Park, George | ||
| 16:30 | Try: Roshwin Abrahams Justin Lando Dehovine Johannes Con: Roshwin Abrahams Georgen Kiewiet Pen: Roshwin Abrahams | Scoreboard [19] | Try: Boyka Lewis (3) Maxwill van Louw (2) Lundi Msenge Mac-John Daniels Bjorkan Hendricks (2) Con: Lloyd April (4) Burton Booysen | Referee: Mpho Matsaung |
| 17 August 2019 | Eastern Province U20 | 74–7 | SWD U20 | WJ de Wet Stadium, Despatch | ||
| 14:00 | Try: Dirkie Ferreira (2) Bevan Prinsloo Johan Lombaard Curtley Deysel (3) Lennox Holster Jean-Pierre Greyling Matthew Olivera Sachin Toring Kevin Slow Con: Johan Lombaard (3) Sachin Toring Dylan Le Roux (3) | Scoreboard [20] | Try: Roshwin Abrahams Con: Roshwin Abrahams | Referee: Jabian Jeftha |
The three section winners qualified for the play-offs, ranked by their record in the regular season. They were joined by the runner-up with the best record.
| 2019 Under-20 Provincial Championship section winner standings | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | TB | LB | Pts |
| 1 | Griffons U20 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 178 | 106 | +72 | 28 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 20 |
| 2 | Eastern Province U20 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 187 | 57 | +130 | 28 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 19 |
| 3 | Pumas U20 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 143 | 96 | +47 | 19 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 19 |
| 2019 Under-20 Provincial Championship second-placed team standings | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | TB | LB | Pts |
| 1 | Boland U20 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 163 | 110 | +53 | 26 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
| 2 | Leopards U20 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 137 | 121 | +16 | 20 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
| 3 | Limpopo Blue Bulls U20 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 147 | 128 | +19 | 20 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| 24 August 2019 | Griffons U20 | 51–33 | Boland U20 | HT Pelatona Projects Stadium, Welkom | ||
| 13:00 | Try: Brandon Botha Max Williamson (2) Jan Strydom Franco Smith Martin Austen Tiaan Fourie Con: Jan Strydom (4) Franco Smith Pen: Franco Smith (2) | Scoreboard [21] | Try: Jevan August Lloyd April Mikyle Hanse Bjorkan Hendricks Con: Lloyd April (2) Pen: Lloyd April (2) Drop: Lloyd April | Referee: Griffin Colby |
| 24 August 2019 | Eastern Province U20 | 31–26 | Pumas U20 | WJ de Wet Stadium, Despatch | ||
| 14:00 | Try: Bevan Prinsloo Lennox Holster Sachin Toring Con: Johan Lombaard (2) Pen: Johan Lombaard (4) | Scoreboard [22] | Try: Jason Cornelius Eben Odendal Giovan Snyman Lee Enslin Con: Riekert Barnard (3) | Referee: Vusi Msibi |
| 30 August 2019 | Griffons U20 | 37–29 | Eastern Province U20 | Fanie du Toit Sport Ground, Potchefstroom | ||
| 15:30 | Try: Franco Smith  7'Schalk Bezuidenhout 11'Jan Strydom 13'Max Williamson 37'Jhaques Thyssen 64'Con: Franco Smith  11', 14', 37'Pen: Franco Smith 4', 56' | Scoreboard [23] | Try: Curtley Deysel 23', 40', 42' Lennox Holster 57'Con: Johan Lombaard 24'Sachin Toring 43', 58'Pen: Matthew Olivera 49' | Referee: Vusi Msibi |
The honour roll for the 2019 Under-20 Provincial Championship was:
| 2019 Under-20 Provincial Championship | |
|---|---|
| Champions: | Griffons U20 |
| Top points scorers: | Johan Lombaard, Eastern Province U20 (72) Franco Smith, Griffons U20 (72) |
| Top try scorer: | Curtley Deysel, Eastern Province U20 (10) |
The following referees officiated matches in the 2019 Under-20 Provincial Championship:
| Christopher Allison • Johre Botha • Griffin Colby • Stephan Geldenhuys • Jabian Jeftha • Jaco Kotze • Mpho Matsaung • Phumzile Mbewu • Vusi Msibi • Bulelani Naka • Eduan Nel |
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