Wrap: Derby glory for Paarl Boys, KES
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 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.
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.
Hosts KES were involved in a 73-point thriller against Queen’s College as the annual Easter rugby festivals got underway across the country on Thursday.
Watch all the action from day two of the Grey High School Rugby Festival, which concludes with a fixture between the hosts and Johannesburg’s KES.
The KES vs Jeppe derby is one of the oldest in South African schoolboys rugby. Hear from the players and coaches involved for a first-hand account of the long-standing tradition.
Everyone knew that eventual World Cup-winning Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx would go on to achieve big things in rugby after seeing his fantastic performances at King Edward VII School.
Coaches Mzwakhe Nkosi and Phiwe Nomolomo share a strong bond that has benefitted the SA Schools squads, writes DYLAN JACK.
KES ended their season on a high by claiming a hard-fought 32-8 victory over Maritzburg College in Johannesburg on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.
The Joburg schools rugby bragging rights belong to King Edward after their emphatic 49-31 win over Jeppe on Saturday. THEO GARRUN reports.
Watch the 1st XV match between Jeppe and KES live at 1:30pm on Saturday.