It was a memorable day for Paul Roos in Stellenbosch as the Maroon Machine powered to a first victory over Bloemfontein giants Grey College since 2015 on Saturday.

The hosts claimed a hard-fought 34-19 win in a game they dominated on a wet and muddy pitch at the Markotter field in Stellenbosch.

Paul Roos lost three key players to the SA Schools sides in action at the U18 International Series taking place on the same weekend, while Grey College were missing six.

But, No 8 and captain Herman Loubscher led from the front for Paul Roos on Saturday, scoring a try to cap off an excellent performance, while loosehead prop Cameron Miell – deputising for SA Schools front-row heavies Wilbur Loubser and Reno Hirst – won three breakdown turnovers.

RECAP: Paul Roos vs Grey College

In the Cape Town derbies, there were wins for SACS and Rondebosch, over Bishops and Wynberg, respectively.

Meanwhile, Stellenberg claimed a 29-20 win in their clash with Durbanville, while HTS Drostdy shocked Outeniqua 13-9.

In the Eastern Cape, Queen’s College claimed bragging rights with a 13-12 victory over rivals Dale College.

Further north, Monument and Garsfontein will meet in the Noordvaal Cup final after respective wins against EG Jansen and Noordheuwel. Monument are the only team to have beaten Garsfontein this year.

Western Cape

Paul Roos 34 Grey College 19
Bishops 10 SACS 15
Wynberg 10 Rondebosch 17
Durbanville 20 Stellenberg 29
HTS Drostdy 13 Outeniqua 9

Eastern Cape

Dale College 12 Queen’s College 13
Cambridge 0 Hudson Park 77
Nico Malan 26 Graeme College 21
Framesby 11 Oakdale 7

Gauteng

Monument 29 EG Jansen 20
Garsfontein 43 Noordheuwel 10
Middelburg 52 Rustenburg 0
Kempton Park 17 Nelspruit 38

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