Jeppe clinch Best of the West title in final minute
Hoërskool Bastion and Jeppe High deliver a thrilling finale to the 2026 Best of the West Festival.
The final rugby match of the 2026 Best of the West Sports Festival ended in dramatic fashion as Jeppe High School defeated Hoërskool Bastion in the closing minute of a nail-biting encounter.
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Jeppe dominated the scrums and lineouts, but Bastion’s disciplined play kept them firmly in contention, repeatedly shifting momentum in their favour.
Both sides kept each other – and a lively crowd of supporters – on edge throughout, with neither team able to establish an early advantage.
@caxton.jhbwest CAXTON SCHOOLS | Bastion and Jeppe give it their all to conclude the final day of rugby action at Best of the West fest The final day of the Best of the West Rugby Festival concluded with a hotly contested match between Jeppe and Bastion. #CaxtonSchools #schoolrugby #BestoftheWest
The match featured phases of high-quality play that had spectators roaring in anticipation. With less than a minute remaining, Jeppe broke through Bastion’s resolute defence to score, sealing the victory with a successful conversion.
