SA Schools — Sunday 03 May 2026

The Grey High hosts arrived with the momentum entirely on the back foot, trailing Michaelhouse 19-15 at the half-time whistle following early strikes from Max Oliva and further contributions from wing Laird Hamilton-Brown and flyhalf Jack Carmody. But if the first half was a KZN exhibition, the second belonged wholly to the hosts. Grey High responded with 13 unanswered points, stabilizing the match and finally seizing the lead. The defining moment came courtesy of captain Ciaran Killian, who scored the crucial try of the match. After absorbing sustained pressure from Michaelhouse, the hosts sealed the deal with a late penalty goal, securing the 28-19 victory.

Beyond the initial deficit, the Grade 11s showed serious resolve, turning the tide of a tight fixture with collective effort. In other major developments, Affies proved their grit on Monday, overturning a significant 23-5 deficit to take the final match of the Wildeklawer Festival from Boishaai, winning 40-37. Similarly, Paul Roos Gimnasium mounted a dramatic late-game rally against Garsfontein, scoring to claim the 21-18 win in the headline fixture.