LKC Jaguars Play Canon Jaguars Men's Rugby Club in a tight friendly

LKC Jaguars..................07

Canon Jaguars................10

The LKC Jaguars proved they are ready to play any team in the world when they marginally lost to the Botswana Rugby Union “A” Division Runners-up, The Canon Jaguars Rugby Club, by 7 - 10 on Saturday the 30th of January 2016.


The boys in Black and White registered their intentions to frustrate their senior club when they challenged them through their passionate war-cry. The Haka is the most feared war-cry in Botswana Schoolboy Rugby and always sends shivers down the opposition spines.

The first half started with the Canon Jaguars taking the game into the LKC Jaguars’ half. The Canon Jaguars were palpably confident and played with complacency. However from the get go, the LKC Jaguars were determined to defend their territory at all costs. The boys showed ordacious organisation with their forwards defending their lines. Man of the match and scrum-half Mpho Yezo was in no-nonsense mood and marshalled his forwards well, clinically distributed the ball from all breakdowns to give advantage to the LKC Jaguars. Towards the end of the first half, the Canon Jaguars Nigerian new boy Stan Chikuma, stunned the LKC Jaguars when he broke at the right wing to force the first try of the day. Thabang Moepi converted and gave the Canon Jaguars 7points advantage

Second half started with both teams making tactical changes in all departments. The introduction of Taku Mhonda as fly-half for the Canon Jaguars changed the texture of the game as he kicked to touch everytime to force the LKC Jaguars back into their 22. This did not stop the LKC Jaguars who in the 56^th minute from a line-out broke with the inside centre Dotshe Tsheko breaking the Canon Jaguars defence to give his team a well-deserved 5points. Lone Rakata converted to level the scoreline.

Towards the end of the game, prop Thapelo Morei was penalised for contesting for the ball without supporting his weight. The Canon Jaguars converted to give their team a 3-point advantage.

Canon Jaguars Coach, Taku Mhonda congratulated his men for winning the game but lamented the teams’ fitness level which he said weighed against his team. “The LKC Jaguars were obviously fitter than our men and therefore took advantage by swinging the ball which tired our men. This is our first game before the start of the season and will help us work on the fitness of the club” he said.

Dent Patrick, the LKC rugby Coach praised his charges for taking the game to them. Our boys defied size, experience and age to give a lesson to their seniors. I am proud of them. They have passion, and my hope is that in Wales they will show the same determination.

The LKC Jaguars and Canon Jaguars Manager, Feddy Mutenheri commdended both teams for their efforts. He said today’s game will help both the teams to work on their shortfalls and to strengthen their strong departments. “Today was a showcase of the prowess of Jaguars Rugby brand. LKC Jaguars are the nursery for the Canon Jaguars Club and I am impressed by the talent we have and this promises a brighter future for Canon Jaguars club.

Teams Line-up.

LKC Jaguars: 1.Thapelo Morei; 2.Omolemo Molwelwa; 3.Koketso Moteme; 4.Shikufa Haitembu; 5.Tharindu Perera; 6.Kao Chibana ©; 7.Thapelo Molefhe; 8.Ndulamo Salani; 9. Mpho Yezo; 10. Ishmael Pelaelo; 11; Joseph Mosweu; 12. Kennedy Seelo; 13. Dotse Tsheko; 14. Larona Watlhaga; 15. Mbirimuje Muvangua.

Canon Jaguars: 1. Kaone Mogotsi; 2.Nathan Botana; 3. Biggz Maitlamo Motshane; 4. Kagiso Sethebe; 5. Maatla Rabasima 6. Tafadzwa Ncube; 7.Neil Mosienyane;  8 Rambo Masalila; 9. Sups; 10. Thabang Moepi; 11. Stan Chikuma; 12. Dent Patrick; 13. Masego Moalosi; 14. Donald 15. Ronaldo Fortune

LKC News.