Schools Rugby: Big wins for Maritzburg, Boland
Boland Landbou won against Paarl Boys High for the first time since 2009 while Martizburg College beat Affies 50-31.
Paarl Gymnasium and South African College High School (SACS) were each held to a draw, while Maritzburg College and Boland Landbou claimed historic wins yesterday as the schools rugby calendar resumed after a short break.
The Premier Interschools match between Paarl Gym and Outeniqua High in George saw the hosts take a 7-0 lead into the break, before Paarl flyhalf Freek de Kock scored a second-half try to snatch a 10-10 draw.
SACS were also held to a draw (22-22) by Durbanville, while the Noordvaal Cup match between Noordheuwel and Waterkloof ended 42-42.
Framesby held on at the death for a memorable 17-15 victory away at Grey High!
This with a stunning solo effort helped seal the win 👏
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— SuperSport Rugby (@SSRugby) July 22, 2023
However, it was Boland Landbou and Maritzburg College who made history in their respective matches.
Boland Landbou claimed a 26-22 away victory over Paarl Boys High to win at the Brug Street Stadium for the first time since 2009. The hosts were without a few of their stalwarts, including SA Schools flank Divan Fuller and lock Van Heerden Pretorius.
Maritzburg College put on an attacking masterclass to claim their first win over Affies since 2014 in Pretoria. The visitors won 50-31, with flyhalf Luc du Toit contributing 30 points through a try, five conversions and five penalties.
Luyanda Kunene is a special talent 👏
Maritzburg College earned their first win at Affies since 2014 by putting 50 points on the board, winning 50-31!
💻 Watch all the weekend’s action on the @ss_schools app. pic.twitter.com/5F34MHZSN4
— SuperSport Rugby (@SSRugby) July 22, 2023
Selected results (22 July):
- Paarl Boys High 22 Boland Landbou 26
- Paul Roos 27 Oakdale 15
- Stellenberg 20 Rondebosch 17
- SACS 22 Durbanville 22
- Wynberg 63 Melkbosstrand 0
- Outeniqua 10 Paarl Gym 10
- Northwood 21 Glenwood 33
- Grey High 15 Framesby 17
- Pearson 29 Graeme 31
- Stirling 12 Dale 41
- Hudson Park 22 Selborne 36
- Monument 59 Marais Viljoen 12
- Noordheuwel 42 Waterkloof 42
- Helpmekaar 48 Garsfontein 49
- Affies 31 Maritzburg 50
- Pretoria Boys High 23 King Edward VII 32
- Parktown 19 Jeppe 50
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