Schools rugby: Gym make statement, KES break Jeppe hearts
Paarl Gymnasium comfortably beat Affies, while KES scored a try in overtime to grab a win over Johannesburg rivals Jeppe.
In the 21st clash between the two schools, Paarl Gymnasium flexed their muscle in a 38-21 victory over Affies after leading 24-0 at half time in the Premier Interschools match in Paarl yesterday.
Paarl Gym flyhalf Kyle Smith was outstanding, playing a key role in several tries, while Affies loose forward Ruan Lippold scored two tries as the visitors pushed back in the second half.
Meanwhile, Outeniqua’s 1st XV showed they are a team to be reckoned with in a 36-0 win over Durbanville, who have claimed a few big scalps this season.
On the east coast, Michaelhouse and Hilton warmed up for their interschools clash next week with big wins. Michaelhouse were too good for Glenwood in a 36-10 victory, while Hilton beat St Charles 39-10. Maritzburg College were also impressive in a 47-10 win at Pretoria Boys High.
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Further north, KES wing Ruan van Rensburg scored a try after full-time to give his side a 23-20 victory over Jeppe in the big Johannesburg derby. EG Jansen from Boksburg were crowned kings of the NWU Sports Series by beating Kempton Park 48-10 in the final.
Selected schools rugby results:
Durban High 26 Northwood 7
Michaelhouse 36 Glenwood 10
St Charles 10 Hilton 39
Westville 29 Kearsney 34
Bishops 12 Paul Roos 24
Rondebosch 15 Boland Landbou 8
Paarl Gim 38 Affies 21
Paarl Boys High 34 SACS 18
Stellenberg 13 Wynberg 15
Oakdale 47 Framesby 10
Durbanville 0 Outeniqua 36
Grey High 36 Dale College 17
Stirling 5 Pearson 24
Queen’s College 20 Selborne 15
Pretoria Boys 15 Maritzburg College 47
KES 23 Jeppe 20
EG Jansen 48 Kempton Park 10
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