Old Hararians  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(0) 12
Matabeleland Warriors . . . . . .  .(0) 12
Old Hararians and Matabeleland War­riors yesterday both conspired to pro­duce one of the worst displays of rugby seen this season which cast seri­ous doubt of their abilities to clinch the Lion Lager Rugby title that winds down in approximately three weeks.

On a day that their playoff oppo­nents for next weekend’s playoffs, Old Georgians and Harare Sports Club made strong cases for their champi­onship credentials with resounding victories, it was frightening how the teams took the opposite route with a display characterised by handling errors, and a lack of desire to win.
The first half had literally nothing to write about except for the afore­mentioned as the two teams went to the breather scoreless.

It needed over an hour for any action to be seen either side, as the vis­itors surged ahead in the 65th minute courtesy of some power play from loose-head prop Kudzai Mudzekenyedzi who bulldozed his way past OH forwards after taking an early penalty.
Unfortunately, winger Terrence Sibanda could not make the conver­sion. The try seemed to bring a little life into the match as five minutes later the teams were on level terms as OH scored an identical try courtesy of Paul Jessep and Makwanya’s quick thinking.

After winning their own penalty inside the Warriors’ 22, Makwanya took advantage of the opposition’s slack reaction and passed the ball to Jessep who in turn crossed the line with brute force.
The remainder of the game solely belonged to sub Chris Tutani at full­back for Old Hararians as he allowed himself to fall victim to one of the old­est biggest cliché in sports, turning from hero to villian in a matter of minutes.

First was a moment of shear bril­liance as his interplay with Carl Peters saw the two make light work of Matabeleland Warriors’ backs resulting in him touching down at the corner for the advantage at the stroke of full time.
Makwanya stepped and made good of the conversion to give his team a 12-5 lead.

Unfortunately the resultant kick saw Tutani then fumble the ball which was pounce upon by an onrushing Percy Ncube who in turn crossed the line before Sibanda ensured the two teams share the spoils with a his con­version.

But woeful as they were , the Old Boys still sauntered on to the semi-finals and will meet Harare Sports Club in a treat reserved for the week­end at HSC while Old Georgians travel to Bulawayo for a date with Matabeleland Warriors.
Sportivo and OGs made light work of the opponents beating Gweru Sports Club and Panthers 37-7 and 100-0 respectively.
Airforce exit the national league in style as they registered their first win of the season, on their last game of the season, beating Old Miltonians 29-19.