School rugby round-up: Comeback wins and derby thrillers across SA

Stellenberg stunned Paul Roos in Cape Town, while there were also notable victories for Paarl Gim, Wynberg, Maritzburg College and Jeppe. Stellenberg followed up famous wins against Paarl Gim and Grey College with a come-from-behind 20-10 triumph over Paul Roos. The Jade Brigade trailed 10-0 at the break but dominated the second half, with tries from Ralton Rhode, Juvan Burden and Janu Venter, while an Ethan van Biljon penalty goal completed the comeback.

Elsewhere in the Western Cape, Paarl Boys’ and Oakdale drew 13-13, Wynberg opened their southern suburbs derby account with a 27-17 win over Rondebosch, and Durbanville edged SACS 20-18. In KZN, Westville beat Northwood 35-29 and Maritzburg College secured a commanding 33-13 victory over Glenwood. In the Eastern Cape, Queen’s won 27-17 at Stirling, Pearson edged Selborne 20-15 and Grey High beat Dale College 24-12.

In the Noordvaal, Affies suffered a heavy 51-24 defeat to Western Cape visitors Paarl Gim, HTS Middelburg defeated EG Jansen 46-31, Waterkloof thrashed Nelspruit 71-32 and Jeppe saw off KES 31-24. The postSchools wrap: Jade Brigade claim third big scalpappeared first onSA Rugby magazine. Breaking news at your fingertips…Follow Caxton Network News onFacebookand join ourWhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak.Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus opFacebooken sluit aan by onsWhatsApp-kanaal.