Gimmies tackle Hartpury to submission

A rock-solid defensive effort helped Paarl Gimnasium to a comprehensive 41-12 victory over Hartpury College on the third day of the World Schools Festival in the Markotter Stadium in Stellenbosch. 

Gimmies had to make 116 tackles in the match and only received 38% of the possession through the match. The scores were deadlocked at 12-all during the break for half-time. 

But like in Hartpury’s previous match against Monument of Krugersdorp they weren’t able to keep their performance up in the second half. 

Gimmies’ inside centre, Stephan du Toit, and winger Stravino Jacobs both scored a brace of tries. Du Toit deservedly received the Man-of-the-Match award for his superb performance during the match.  

Du Toit is strong on his legs and has an exceptional eye for a gap. Jacobs also scored twice in Gim’s 50-22 victory over the Africa Pacific Dragons on the opening day of the World Schools Festival. 

Eighthman, Juan Wilson, also impressed with his performance. His effectiveness to link his pack of forwards with the backline was one of the highlights of the match. Wilson is also a strong and smart ball carrier. 

The World Schools XV finished the festival unbeaten after securing a 25-15 victory over SACS. Their captain and loose forward, Jarrod Taylor, scored a hat-trick of tries, while prop Sibusiso Shongwe added a brace of tries. 

The World Schools XV, mostly consisting of South African players, is still after day three of the World Schools Festival the only team who made points for the Rest of the World. They have three Italian players in their squad. 

For SACS their lock pairing of Jordan Thomas (captain) and Enos Ndiao tried their best. The team from Cape Town’s fullback, Matthew Hayes, is also a player to watch out for in 2019. 

Scorers: 

Paarl Gimnasium 41 (12) – Tries: Stephan du Toit (2), Stravino Jacobs (2), Dylan Alexander, Curwin Gertse, Jandré Burger. Conversions: Tiaan Swanepoel (3). Hartpury College 12 (12) – Tries: Sam Grimshaw, Jack Brinn. Conversion: Isaac Marsh. 

World Schools XV 25 (15) – Tries: Jarod Taylor (3), Sibusiso Shongwe (2). SACS 15 (3) – Tries: Enos Ndiao, Hlumelo Ntweni. Conversion: Matthew Hayes. Penalty: Hayes. 

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Hannes Nienaber covered schools' rugby in South Africa for Volksblad, Beeld, and Rapport for 11 years. He also created the biggest school rugby website in South Africa - School of Rugby - back in 2007. It eventually morphed into Supersport Schools Plus. He still occasionally milks cows.

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