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27 September 2018
Photo Varsity Sports
A first ever Varsity Netball final in the Callie Human centre lie in what should the Kovsies cross the line this Monday in the semi-final against the Maties in Bloemfontein at 19:00.
Having ended first on the log, the Kovsies will enjoy home court advantage should they progress to the final on 8 October.
The Kovsies won their group fixture against the Maties last month in Stellenbosch by 59-56. It will be the first time the two teams clash in a knock-out match in the competition and also a first visit to the Callie Human centre for the Maties since 2013.
The Kovsies won six out of their seven group matches with their only loss against the Madibaz by a single goal.
They will be strengthened by the return of Khanyisa Chawane (centre) who missed a couple of matches whilst being in Australasia where she made her Protea debut. Meagan Roux, who can either play wing attack or goal attack, is also back. She travelled with the Proteas as a replacement.
They will however be without Tanya Mostert who will be on honeymoon. Her wedding is on Saturday. Remarkable it will only be the second time since her debut in the Kovsies’ very first match in the inaugural competition in 2013 that Mostert will miss a Varsity Netball match.
“The players really yearn to lift that trophy. It’s been some time since we last played in the final (in 2014). My message to them will be to give it their all on Monday,” Mostert said.
According to her the team is currently one that gels very nicely.
“Everyone fully understands their role in the team. We realized where our strengths lie and play according to it. Adding to that we play for one another.”
Kovsie Alumni honours alumni
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Kovsie Alumni recently honoured its alumni for 2007 during a gala dinner held on the Main Campus in Bloemfontein. Juan Smith, member of the victorious World Cup Springbok team and captain of the 2007 Vodacom Free State Cheetahs Currie Cup winners, received the 2007 Kovsie Alumnus of the Year award. Dr Sherylle Calder and Dr Derick Coetzee both received the Kovsie Alumni Cum Laude Award for their role in the preparation and conditioning of the World Cup Springbok team. Prof. André Claassen was honoured with a Cum Laude Award for his contribution in the advancement of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology. Here are, from the left: Dr Coetzee, Dr Calder, Smith, and Prof. Claassen.
Photo: Stephen Collett |