Horëskool Waterkloof produced a second-half blitz to come from behind and beat rivals Hoërskool Monument, securing a place in the Noordvaal Cup semi-finals yesterday.

Waterkloof trailed 14-5 at half-time, but a clinical second-half performance, including three tries in 10 minutes, gave them a 26-22 victory in the Premier Interschools Derby in Pretoria.

The exhilarating clash was played well into overtime, lasting over 74 minutes, with Monument scoring three tries to the Klofies’ four.

Waterkloof’s centre pair of Reuven Ferreira and Riwan van Aswegen – named man of the match – were immense on attack and defence, bagging three of their side’s tries, with Ferreira scoring a brace.

Monument scrumhalf Ceano Everson had a brilliant outing for the visitors, dotting down twice and keeping defenders guessing with his sniping breaks.

The result sees Waterkloof join EG Jansen, Garsfontein and Helpmekaar in the semi-finals of the Noordvaal Cup. Garsfontein finished unbeaten on top of the table with a thrilling 42-36 win against EG Jansen.

Meanwhile, Glenwood fought to a 27-24 win against Maritzburg College, while over in Paarl, New Orleans beat Klein Nederberg 13-8.

Durbanville warmed up for their Interschools clash with Stellenberg by thumping Tygerberg 91-0 and Outeniqua brought the curtain down on their centenary with a 38-19 win against HTS Drostdy.

Selected schools fixtures (Saturday, 12 August):

Glenwood 27 Maritzburg College 24
Bishops 20 Wynberg 27
Milnerton 7 Stellenberg 24
Durbanville 91 Tygerberg 0
Rondebosch 29 SACS 21
Outeniqua 38 HTS Drostdy 19
New Orleans 13 Klein Nederburg 8
Framesby 30 Marlow 25
Dale College 14 Hudson Park 17
Muir 13 Graeme College 15
Selborne 12 Grey High 10
Cambridge 12 Queen’s College 35
EG Jansen 36 Garsfontein 42
Monument 22 Waterkloof 26
Marais Viljoen 28 Noordheuwel 44