On Saturday, Milnerton High School recorded a dramatic away win over Bishops at Riley Rees, while Gray College ended Paarl Gymnasium's unbeaten start to the school's rugby season.
weekend rap
In the biggest upset of the week, Milnerton High School came from a 28-10 deficit to a 31-28 victory over the south suburban giants Bishops at scenic Pyrie Reese Field.
Milnerton's victory drew the attention and congratulations of their most famous old boy, Damien de Allende, who posted a photo of the final score on his Instagram Story with the caption: “It's instilled in the veins of Milnerton Rugby. ” he shared.
The result comes just two weeks after Milnerton pulled off a miraculous comeback to defeat Bishops' traditional rivals in schools rugby, fellow leafy suburban team Rondebosch Boys' High. It is something that was given to me.
Speaking of Rondebosch, they returned to winning ways on Saturday with an incredible 55-22 victory in the South Suburbs Derby against South African University High School (SACS).
The biggest and most anticipated game on the school rugby schedule that week was the premier inter-school showdown between Gray College and undefeated Paarl Gymnasium, with both teams working hard to create a spectacle.
Host Pearl Gym had a 17-10 lead at the midway point and was well worth it, but Gray College pulled off a spectacular comeback to take a agonizing 29-27 victory that they never ignored. Proved that it shouldn't be done.
The best performance for the hosts was No8 Quintin Potgieter, who crossed for two tries in front of the Paarl home fans. But on rugby day at this school, Gray University's midfield core, Peter van der Merwe and Ethan Adams, ran riot, tearing the gym's defense to shreds and scoring three touchdowns between them. was recorded.
Other notable schools rugby results include Queen's College taking the lead in the annual derby against Eastern Cape rivals Dale College (29-15) and unbeaten Paul Roos taking the lead in the Winelands schools derby with Pearl Monument won the Nordvaar Cup campaign with a 25-10 victory over Boys High School. They got off to a good start with a 31-25 victory over Helpmekal University.
Rugby results for selected schools (Saturday 20th April):
Bishops 28 Milnerton 31
Pearl Gymnasium 27 Gray College 29
Paul Ruth 25 Pearl Boys High School 10
Rondebosch 55 SACS 22
Oakdale Landbow 50 Framesby 33
Outenica 34 Durbanville 17
Borland Landbow 25 Stellenberg 19
Queen's College 29 Dale College 15
Gray High School 10 Wynberg Boys High School 10
Hilton 55 Carsney 37
Westville Boys High 35 Glenwood 32
Michael House 21 Northwood 12
Durban High School 21 Maritzburg University 18
Helpmekar 25 Monument 31
Afiz 39 Jeppe 26
KES 24 Pretoria Boys High 14
