The Classic Clash between Graeme College and St Andrew’s College on Saturday turned out to be a one sided affair. The end result being a convincing (76 – 0) win for the home team.
Graeme however did have opportunities in the first half and were the first team that could have crossed the line, had they not knocked the ball on in the St Andrew’s 22 with an open try line.
The St Andrew’s College XV were able to absorb much of the early pressure and quickly close down any subsequent attacking moves from the opposition.
The forwards were once again hugely influential in the game. They were able to hook four tight-heads and disrupt almost every lineout that Graeme had. The result was a large amount of possession which then gave the backs a chance to run in some scintillating tries.
H.Searle
Scorers summary:
1st XV vs Graeme
2 tries Geoffrey Toplis
1 try Jonny Ford
1 try Robin Murray
1 try Mark Prior
1 try Ryan Dugmore
1 try Ian Herold
1 try Nikita Manqoyi
1 try, 1 penalty and 9 conversions Dane van der Westhuizen
1 try Ntsiki Mlamleli
1 try Dale Austin
Links of news reports: http://www.dispatch.co.za/article.aspx?id=400913 Daily Dispatch, Tuesday 11 May - Graeme's 'tiny tots' put boot on the other foot. http://www.weekendpost.co.za/sport/article.aspx?id=560892 Weekend Post, Saturday 8 May - Old rivals get to grips in schools rugby clash. Grocott's Mail, Tuesday 11 May - Local rugby sides win http://www.grocotts.co.za/content/local-rugby-sides-win-04-05-2010
Full Results:
1st XV won 76-0
2nd XV won 43-12
3rd XV drew 5-5
5th XV vs. 4th XV won 43-3
6th XV vs. 5th XV won 57-12
7th XV vs. 6th XV won 52-0
8th XV vs. 7th XV won 61-12
15A drew 10-10
15B won 62-5
14A won 29-21
14B won 53-0
