Saints survive Boys’ High fightback

Saints survive Boys’ High fightback

29 May 2009

St Stithians beat Pretoria Boys’ High 39-35 in a thrilling schoolboy match.

090523-rugby-vs-pretoria-u19a-044Four tries in the opening 20 minutes gave Saints a 28-0 lead and it looked as if Pretoria Boys’ would be blown away. However, Boys’ High struck back with two tries of their own to make it 31-14 at the break.

Boys’ High started the second half like they finished the first, scoring a try to reduce the gap even further. Another three tries then put them in the pound seats, before Saints crossed over for their fourth try of the match to secure a four-point win.

Right wing Luca Dalle Ave scored two of Saints tries, while flyhalf Morgan Ferguson kicked four conversions and two penalties for a personal haul of 14 points.


4 Comments

  • 1.Lions_Soutie: Reply to this comment
    29 May 2009, 07:22 am

    Must be a REALLY bad year for Boys High! Or maybe they’re like Kes traditionally and suffer from poor mid-week form:)

  • 2.Sonito: Reply to this comment
    29 May 2009, 08:40 am

    Boys high must have had the worst season in theirs schools history!! Whats going on?? I think the coach must be fired! I have seen them play and they are absolutely clueless!!

  • 3.greenHaze: Reply to this comment
    29 May 2009, 10:00 am

    GO SAINTS.. great result!

  • 4.greenHaze: Reply to this comment
    29 May 2009, 10:00 am

    oh and Saint Dragons!

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