Two South African U18 sides, consisting of 26 players each, have been named to take on their age-group counterparts from France and England in a four-team international series in Paarl later this month.
Paarl Boys’ High held on for a thrilling Interschools victory over Paarl Gimnasium, while Grey College and Johannesburg’s KES also tasted derby victories in an action-packed Saturday of schools rugby.
Paarl Boys High scored a controversial try in the final 10 minutes to ensure victory in an intense Interschools battle against Paarl Gimnasium at the Faure Street Stadium on Saturday.
If you find yourself in the stands at Faure Street Stadium in Paarl on Saturday, there is a good chance that you will be watching a future Springbok in action, writes MARK KEOHANE.
An action-packed weekend of schools rugby derbies across the country is highlighted by the ever-popular Interschools match between Paarl Boys High and Paarl Gimnasium on Saturday.
Paarl Boys’ High and Paarl Gimnasium warmed up for next weekend’s derby with wins over central Cape opposition, while Affies had to work hard for victory in Pietermaritzburg on Saturday.
Affies scored twice in the final five minutes to seal a hard-fought victory in the Premier Interschools match against Maritzburg College in Pietermaritzburg on Saturday afternoon.
Here’s a compilation of scintillating tries, crunching tackles and audacious skill from some of the best young talent that fans can expect to see when SA schoolboys’ action returns this weekend.
There are several tantalising Cape rugby clashes on Saturday as schools action resumes across the country, including the Premier Interschools match between Maritzburg College and Affies in Pietermaritzburg.
SA Schools racked up a half-century of points in an entertaining clash with the SA Schools A side at Hamilton Rugby Football Club in Green Point on Saturday.
