Paarl Gimnasium claimed successive wins in the annual Interschools for the first time in a decade, while unbeaten Paul Roos set up a showdown with Grey College.
The Gimmies powered to a 30-8 victory over Paarl Boys High at the Faure Street Stadium on Saturday – their second biggest win in the Interschools since 1915.
It was also the first time since 2014 that Paarl Gim claimed successive wins over Boishaai.
The impressive margin of victory is showcased in the history of this rivalry, with an average winning margin of just five points in the last 100 matches, while the average points-difference between the two schools is 2.75 points since 2014.
Meanwhile, Paul Roos beat Boland Landbou 59-20 to stay unbeaten ahead of next week’s clash against Grey College in Stellenbosch.
Rondebosch and Wynberg were big winners in the Southern Suburbs derbies, with big wins over SACS (43-5) and Bishops (38-16) respectively. Bishops are set to face SACS, while Rondebosch and Wynberg clash ahead of the second leg of the Bish-Bosch derby on 17 August.
In the Noordvaal Cup, four teams secured a place in the semi-finals: EG Jansen, Waterkloof, Garsfontein and Monument.
Selected results (3 August):
Paarl Gimnasium 30 Paarl Boys High 8
Paul Roos 59 Boland Landbou 20
Rondebosch 43 SACS 5
Wynberg 38 Bishops 16
Stellenberg 38 Milnerton 20
Grey High 48 Selborne College 27
Durban High 24 Jeppe 20
Maritzburg College 39 Glenwood 20
Dale College 17 Graeme College 38
Menlopark 26 Noordheuwel 19
Monument 87 Rustenburg High 8
Garsfontein 54 Helpmekaar 40
EG Jansen 50 Nelspruit High 7
Photo: Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images
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