Glenwood bag first victory for SA at World Schools Festival

Glenwood High School had to work much harder than expected to down John McGlashan College of Dunedin by 32-17 in the opening match of this year’s World Schools Festival at the Markotter Stadium in Stellenbosch.

The South African side enjoyed most of the possession as well as territory in the first half, but only managed to build up a half-time lead of 15-5. Glenwood managed to produce a few try-scoring opportunities but handling errors and some desperate defence kept them out.

John McGlashan already gave Glenwood problems at the breakdown thanks to their counter-rucking in the first half. Flanker Tim Warman, lock Jack Colbourne and the burly front-rower Tim Copland.

John McGlashan jelled much better as a team in the second half and got themselves back in the contest when their captain and eighthman, Leroy Ferguson, crashed over. This decreased Glenwood’s lead to 15-12.

The introduction of replacement-winger, Martino van Wyk, injected some energy into Glenwood’s backline. Van Wyk rounded of a brilliant individual effort before also completing a brace once again showing off his fast-feet.

Scrumhalf, Nico Steyn, also crossed the try-line twice. Steyn represented the SA Schools u18 Sevens-side in Namibia earlier this month as they defended their title as champions of the Capricorn Sevens.

Captain and fullback, Joe Jonas, and flyhalf, Jordan Hendrikse, also produced good performances. Jonas looked dangerous on attack every time the ball landed in his hands.

John McGlashan’s will definitely improve on their opening performance when they lock horns with Monument on Friday.

Scorers:

Glenwood 32 (15) – Tries: Nico Steyn (2), Martino van Wyk (2), Katleho Thomaga. Conversion: Jordan Hendrikse, Joe Jonas. Penalty: Jonas. John McGlashan College 17 (5) – Tries: Harrison Morton, Leroy Ferguson, Jack Colbourne. Conversion: Andrew McKenzie.

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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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