Hammies Clubhouse - big screen, cheap beer

With just under 2 hours remaining until the 1st test between the visiting B&I Lions and the Springboks, the tension and excitement is reaching a pinnacle. Twelve years in the making, twelve years of waiting, twelve years for a chance at revenge. How sweet it will be.

I’ll be watching the game at Hamilton’s RFC, the oldest rugby club in South Africa, founded in 1875, before the 1st B&I Lions (formerly British Isles) tour to Australia and New Zealand in 1888. Hamilton’s aka Hammies has a proud history, with many SA rugby greats representing them over the years. Players such as John Appleton (who was a member at Hamilton’s RFC for over 75 years), Carel and Michael Du Plessis, Frank Mellish and Jan Pickard. Hammies most recently smashed Helderberg Rugby Club 70 – 0 in a one sided affair on their home fields and are sitting 1st on the SUPER LEAGUE A 2009 log, 10 points clear of 2nd place rivals Maties.

Enjoy a brief history of Hammies with Hugh Bladen and Robbie Fleck

The game promises to be a cracker, come join us for a drink. Go Bokke!