NB 2026 Fours Championships reach the final stretch this weekend
LAST Sunday’s sectional play in the 2026 PNB Fours Championship produced some nail-biting results, with the difference between advancing and missing out often coming down to the very last bowl.
The 2026 PNB Fours Championship will enter the final stages this weekend, presenting nail-biting moments as teams strive for advancement. Some teams secured their sections with three wins and nine points, while others awaited the final results to determine their fate, with aggregate scores deciding the victors in closely contested sections.
In a dramatic example from Section 2, Stella Park's Glenda Matthews, Natalie Botha, Kim Christensen, and Brenda Olivier challenged Hillcrest's Fikile Vilakazi-Alberts, Cindy Roos, Joanne Fagan, and Shan Trimborn. With a 16-15 advantage, Stella Park held the mat, and the final end was filled with tension. Botha's composed play eventually led to Hillcrest's defeat, securing their spot in the last eight on Saturday.
The knockout rounds commence on Saturday, 19 September, and men's sectional winners are expected to start at 8:30 am at Westville CC, while the women's teams will begin at 8:30 am, except Connellan's team, which starts at 10 am. Meanwhile, Hillcrest's Wayne Roberts and Amanzimtoti's Susan Nel travel to Johannesburg to join the Protea team for the African States Tournament in Lusaka, Zambia, from September 24-27.
Wayne and Susan will participate in singles and pairs competitions, while Susan will serve as the women's coach during the tournament. The South African team is set to receive support and encouragement from the entire PNB community.
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