SA Schools — Monday 04 May 2026

The hosts of the Kolisi Field staged a remarkable second-half comeback, overturning a 19-15 deficit to defeat Michaelhouse 28-19 on Saturday. While Michaelhouse started the contest with clear attacking momentum, building on tries from hooker Max Oliva, wing Laird Hamilton-Brown, and flyhalf Jack Carmody, the narrative belonged entirely to the home side after the break.

The first 40 minutes saw the KwaZulu-Natal side establishing a healthy lead and putting pressure on the hosts. However, the momentum visibly stalled in the second half, which belonged entirely to Grey High. They amassed 13 unanswered points, culminating in centre Ciaran Killian scoring the try of the match, giving the hosts their first lead of the day. Despite a sustained attack from Michaelhouse, Grey withstood the pressure, demonstrating the resilience required to close out a massive contest. The eventual victory was sealed by a late penalty goal, turning a tight affair into a decisive win for the hosts.

The day also featured multiple high-scoring festivals around the country, with SACS routing Selborne College 34-26, and Rondebosch dismantling Glenwood 42-22. Meanwhile, at the Wildeklawer Tournament in Kimberley, the intensity remained through the afternoon; Paul Roos Gimnasium staged a late rally to defeat Garsfontein 21-18 after trailing 15-7 at the half. The overall weekend demonstrated a deep level of competitiveness, from the 45-10 demolition job by Paarl Gim against Helpmekaar to the dramatic 40-37 late winner by Affies over Boishaai.