Graeme College vs Grey High School, Wednesday 17th May The Graeme College 1stXV travelled to Port Elizabeth on Wednesday the 17th of May to take on an unbeaten Grey High School 1stXV. The game had been moved to the Wednesday to accommodate the players that would take part in the Eastern Province rugby trials on Saturday.
Graeme always knew that it was going to be a tough challenge as Grey had come off two good wins against Paul Roos and Wynberg Boys’ High. This, however, did not discourage the Graeme team as they put in a performance that everyone associated with the school can be proud of. In between a few mistakes Graeme played some magnificent rugby that meant they dominated large parts of the game. At
In between a few mistakes Graeme played some magnificent rugby that meant they dominated large parts of the game. At halftime, they trailed by 12-8 as Grey were fortunate to score an intercept try. Graeme scored a try through M. Ntwanambi and S. Ngqiyaza kicked a penalty for Graeme’s points. Graeme scored a try through S. Ngqiyaza to take the lead 15-12 early in the 2 nd half. Grey fought back and ended up winning the game 22-15. In what turned out to be a great contest Graeme will walk away proud but also
Graeme scored a try through S. Ngqiyaza to take the lead 15-12 early in the 2 nd half. Grey fought back and ended up winning the game 22-15. In what turned out to be a great contest Graeme will walk away proud but also be thinking they missed a great opportunity as they seemed to have the ascendency for most of the game.
From Gregg van Molendorff