Nyatsa Dominates Golden Shears Semis

In the Open Blade Shearing Semi-Finals of the Golden Shears 2026, Teboho Nyatsa led the field with an impressive performance, securing his position in the next phase with a total score of 34.97 points. Nyatsa's time of 9:05.90 contributed significantly to his lead, with time points of 27.30, complemented by minimal board and pen points of 1.67 and 6.00, respectively. Close behind, Bonile Rabela finished with a total of 38.10 points, marked by a slightly longer shearing time of 9:28.65 and slightly higher board and pen penalties. The competition was intense, with Rabela trailing Nyatsa by a mere 3.13 points, indicating a closely matched skill set between the top competitors. Allan Oldfield, despite being the fastest shearer with a time of 8:01.40, accumulated a total of 40.73 points, placing him third due to higher board and pen points. This demonstrates the critical balance between speed and precision in competitive shearing. Tony Dobbs and Micheal McConnell rounded out the top five, with Dobbs completing his shearing in 9:58.97 for a total of 44.61 points, and McConnell slightly behind with a time of 9:51.45, resulting in 45.57 points. Their performances highlighted the competitive nature of the event, with each contestant striving for efficiency and accuracy under pressure. The semi-final showcased a broad range of talents and underscored the importance of both speed and finesse in achieving a low total score. As competitors prepare for the next phase of the competition, the results from this round set a high bar for excellence in the art of blade shearing.

Top 6 competitors have qualified for the next round.