Schools go head-to-head at Amanzi 7s rugby tournament
Tournaments are being held each week for six weeks, before the grand finals at Kuswag Skool on September 9.
THE fast-paced, action-packed Amanzi 7s rugby tournament on August 12 saw teams battling it out on the field in a bid to win the second round of the competition.
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Amanzimtoti High School’s rugby coach, Gideon Cordier said the tournament started in 2019, with the school hosting it for the third time. “The aim of the tournament is to grow friendships, and build relationships going forward. The format is four pools of four teams, with trophies for shield, bowl and cup,” he said.
There will be a tournament each week for six weeks, with the grand finals taking place at Kuswag Skool on September 9, where the winners will be awarded the prestigious Mrs Lemmer Trophy. “This is the first time that there will be an overall winner. The idea came from the Blitboks Series which is played around the world. All the schools are looking forward to the finals,” said Cordier.
Cordier said it was a great day of rugby. “It was warm, and not as windy as last year. The turnout and support was great, with teams giving it their all,” he said.
Amanzimtoti High School won the shield finals against Carter High School for third place, second place went to Port Natal who beat George Campbell for the bowl and the cup/ grand finals was won by Kloof High School who beat Kuswag Skool.
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The results are as follows: Kloof High School, Port Natal Skool / School, Kuswag Skool, George Campbell, Gelofte Skool, Amanzimtoti High School, King Edward Kokstad, Werda High School, Carter High School and Alexandra High School.
The next three rounds, before the much anticipated grand finals, will be held at Gelofte today, August 19, Durban North College on August 26, and at Kingsway High School on September 2.
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