Garsfontein made history by claiming a first-ever win over Pretoria rivals Affies, while Paul Roos triumphed over Grey High School in the first Premier Interschools match of the year on Saturday.

In the first match between Garsfontein and Affies since 2010, it was the Turquoise Bears who held on for a 20-19 win, after leading 20-7 at half time.

Paul Roos winger Luke Graham scored three tries a 30-14 victory over Grey High School in Gqeberha, a match that kicked off the Premier Interschools season.

Schools rugby results (9 April):

Paarl Boys High 22 Oakdale 15
Wynberg 14 Paarl Gim 33
SACS 24 Rondebosch 46
Westville 24 Northwood 10
Maritzburg College 28 Pretoria Boys’ High 5
Durban High 36 St Charles 12
Sterling 3 Queen’s College 17
Grey High 14 Paul Roos 30
Garsfontein 20 Affies 19
Jeppe 28 St John’s 29
St Benedict’s 10 St Alban’s 34
Grey College 21 Outeniqua 3 (match abandoned)
KES 59 St Stithians 12

Photo: Andries Kruger