Top School Rugby Teams Battle for Dominance in Tight Season
The 2024 schools rugby campaign is heating up as traditional rivals clash in high-stakes matches across the country. This weekend’s fixtures delivered edge-of-the-seat action that could shape the championship race.
Weekend Highlights
- Paarl Gimnasium edged Grey College in a thriller decided in the final moments
- Hilton College overpowered Michaelhouse with a complete team performance
- Affies and KES fought to a stalemate in a physical encounter that left both sides battered
Emerging Patterns
- Forward dominance is proving decisive in close contests
- Goal-kicking accuracy separates contenders from pretenders
- Squad depth becomes crucial as injuries mount
Players Making Waves
- A rampaging Paarl Gimnasium eighthman scored a brace and made double-digit tackles
- Hilton’s flyhalf controlled the game with pinpoint kicking
- Affies’ scrumhalf orchestrated multiple scoring opportunities
What’s Next
All eyes turn to Monument’s showdown with Paul Roos, while Glenwood and Westville prepare for their coastal derby. Boland Landbou and Oakdale will test each other’s mettle in an agricultural schools classic.
With several teams still unbeaten and others finding form, the championship picture remains wide open as we approach the midway point of the season. The coming weeks will reveal which squads have the staying power for a title challenge.
