Mighty Grey College stunned by Stellenberg
· The South African
Stellenberg produced one of the shock school rugby results of the season when they defeated Grey College 26-21 in a thrilling encounter at the North-South tournament on Tuesday night.
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The match, played under lights, was delayed by more than an hour due to a technical problem with the floodlights at the venue.
Once the issue was resolved and the game eventually got underway, the side from Bellville in the northern suburbs of Cape Town rose to the occasion against their powerhouse opponents from Bloemfontein.
Grey College have produced 49 Springboks, the second-most behind Paul Roos with 56.
Stellenberg have yet to have a Springbok old boy, but in fairness, their high school was only established in 1986, while Grey College dates back to 1855.
Historic Result
Despite facing one of South Africa’s most respected school rugby programmes, Stellenberg delivered a spirited performance and held their nerve to secure a memorable victory.
The win adds another major scalp to Stellenberg’s growing list of achievements this season.
The Jade Brigade recently suffered defeat to Garsfontein, but earlier this month they recorded an impressive victory over Paarl Gimnasium.
With wins against both Paarl Gim and Grey College, Stellenberg have shown they are capable of competing with – and beating – some of the top school rugby sides in the country.
A Team on the Rise
Stellenberg’s latest result further strengthens their reputation as one of the rising forces in school rugby this season.
Their ability to challenge traditional powerhouses suggests they could remain a serious contender in upcoming fixtures.
If their momentum continues, Stellenberg may prove to be a difficult opponent for several leading schools in the months ahead.