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Jim Fouch\u00e9\u2019s unexpected victory blew the Wesgrow table wide open once again, making this arguably the most fascinating 1st XV season in the young competition\u2019s history.<\/p>\n
The celebrations, however, may yet be tempered by concerns around refereeing decisions which Diamantveld has identified and reportedly raised through the appropriate channels. It is a familiar theme in SA schoolboy rugby, although the distinction between intentional wrongdoing and genuine human error remains an important one in these situations.<\/p>\n
It has not been a bad season by any stretch for Durbanville, while it has certainly been a difficult campaign for Bishops.<\/p>\n
The investment made to strengthen the Bishops squad has not delivered the sort of returns many expected, but this dramatic one-point victory now stands as the most encouraging result of their season.<\/p>\n
Despatch sits virtually on the doorstep of Kariega, yet the school no longer enjoys the same profile as the traditional big three from the neighbouring town.<\/p>\n
Daniel Pienaar, meanwhile, have quietly put together a very respectable season and will likely have one eye on the Tinara Cup title awarded to the champions of Kariega.<\/p>\n
It had been a difficult start to the season for Bellville, but four consecutive wins suggested they had finally pulled themselves out of trouble.<\/p>\n
That momentum was halted by Melkbosstrand, who only this season earned promotion to the WP B-League and continue to show they belong at this level.<\/p>\n
Nobody expected Pretoria BH to steamroll St John\u2019s, but on Brooks Field a home win still appeared the more likely outcome.<\/p>\n
The contest seemed destined for a draw until a brilliantly taken opportunist try, launched deep from St John\u2019s territory, ultimately proved the decisive moment in a treasured away victory.<\/p>\n
KES has been decimated by injuries for much of this campaign, and before kick-off it felt as though a cricket score against Affies might be on the cards.<\/p>\n
To keep this exceptionally dangerous Affies outfit to an 18-point margin was, in the circumstances, a commendable effort.<\/p>\n
A few weeks ago Stellenberg dismantled Wynberg on their main field, which is currently the subject of a naming competition as part of the school\u2019s 40th birthday celebrations.<\/p>\n
Add to that the frustration of the manner in which they lost to HJS the previous week, and it felt as though Rondebosch might face a long afternoon.<\/p>\n
Instead, Bosch produced a highly competitive performance to finish within a score of one of the country\u2019s leading sides.<\/p>\n
Although Northwood had not beaten Jeppe since 2014, it was not merely the victory itself that stood out.<\/p>\n
More impressive was the fact that this talented Jeppe side, loaded with attacking threats, were restricted to a single-digit score and failed to score a try. Both were firsts for the Kensington boys this season despite facing several strong rugby schools before their visit to Durban North.<\/p>\n
Just as they did in 2024 when they completed an unbeaten season, Charlie Hofmeyr remain undefeated once again.<\/p>\n
This was a major obstacle cleared against Swartland, with another huge challenge awaiting later in July against Hugenote \u2014 a fixture that could go a long way towards determining whether they can replicate the success from two seasons back.<\/p>\n
As expected, SACS brought Parel Vallei\u2019s unbeaten start to the season to an end, though not without a brave fight from the visitors.<\/p>\n
Parel Vallei created opportunities on the afternoon against an injury-hit home side, but ultimately SACS did enough to secure a valuable victory.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n
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