KES U16 team runs riot with 50-8 victory over Lions Invitational
Dominant display of pace and power secures emphatic win on final day of St John’s Easter Rugby Festival.
KES U16 closed their St John’s Easter Rugby Festival campaign in dominant fashion, delivering a clinical 50–8 victory over the Golden Lions Invitational XV on the tournament’s final day.
From the first whistle, KES asserted control, showcasing superior structure, speed, and skill.
Their forward pack laid a solid foundation, winning collisions and dominating set pieces, while the backs capitalised with precision running and sharp handling.
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Tries came in rapid succession, with KES breaching the Lions’ defensive line repeatedly.
By halftime, they had already established a commanding lead.
The second half saw no let-up, with KES maintaining pressure and converting opportunities into points.
@caxton.schools CAXTON SCHOOLS | Full-time domination! KES U16 crushes Golden Lions Invitational XV 50-8 on the final day of the St John’s Easter Rugby Festival. 🏉 🏆 #CaxtonSchools #EasterFests #EasterSchoolFests #SchoolSportsFest
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The Lions Invitational side managed to put points on the board, but were largely on the back foot throughout the encounter.
It was a statement win for KES — a polished, physical, and ruthless performance to wrap up the festival in style.
@caxton.schools CAXTON SCHOOLS | Rough and tough, but we gave it our all 💪 Golden Lions U16 captain Jake Kahan after a hard-fought battle at the St John’s Easter Rugby Festival against KES 🦁🏉 #CaxtonSchools #EasterFests #EasterSchoolFests #SchoolSportsFest
@caxton.schools CAXTON SCHOOLS | Could’ve played better, but a win is a win! 🙌” — KES captain Diederick Kleyn reflects after their victory at the St John’s Easter Rugby Festival 🏉 🏉 #CaxtonSchools #EasterFests #EasterSchoolFests #SchoolSportsFest
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