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Paul Roos Rallies to Defeat Affies, Paarl Boys' Win Late
Paul Roos defeated Affies 45-28 after scoring three late tries. Paarl Boys' also secured a win, defeating Outeniqua 26-22 with a try in stoppage time.
Paul Roos overcame an early deficit in Stellenbosch, gaining a 24-11 lead at the break after an intercept try by flyhalf Travis Pheiffer. Affies reduced their deficit to one point with under 20 minutes left, but Paul Roos responded with three late tries. Other Western Cape action saw Paarl Gimnasium defeat Durbanville 45-12, SACS beat Brackenfell 43-12, and Stellenberg thrash Worcester Gimnasium 78-0. Grey College defeated Monument 31-15 in Bloemfontein. Additional results included Grey High's 33-12 victory over Hudson Park, Kingswood's 78-0 crushing of Cambridge, and Pearson's narrow 22-17 win against St Andrew's College.
Key Facts
- Paul Roos defeated Affies 45-28.
- Travis Pheiffer's intercept try gave Paul Roos a lead.
- Paarl Boys' defeated Outeniqua 26-22 with a try at the end of the match.
- SACS defeated Brackenfell 43-12.
- Stellenberg won against Worcester Gimnasium 78-0.
- Grey High defeated Hudson Park 33-12.
- Kingswood won against Cambridge 78-0.
- Pearson edged St Andrew's College 22-17.
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Research Sources
- SA Rugbymag — Schools wrap: Paul Roos' late surge buries Affies