Robinson stars in Bish/Bosch derby, SACS bags first Nite Series win
Rondebosch Boys’ High dangerman Jack Robinson scored four goals to lead his side to a tension-filled 7-5 victory over Bishops Diocesan College in a SACS Nite Series clash in Cape Town on Wednesday evening.
The highly anticipated Bish/Bosch derby was the highlight of round two’s action, with the teams entertaining and keeping spectators on the edge of their seats for the full four chukkas.
Heading into the contest, both rivals had been in strong early season form. ‘Bosch, after dominating Reddam House Constantia in round one of the Nite Series, was confident, especially after lifting the St Andrew’s College (SAC) Shield on Sunday.
Bishops, meanwhile, topped their pool in Makhanda, but lost in the semi-finals. They finished well, though, securing third place.
Wednesday’s clash got off to an electric start. It was end-to-end stuff. Eight goals were scored in the first half, and there could have been more if not for some outstanding defence.
Robinson was at the forefront of ‘Bosch’s attack and struck twice in the opening two chukkas, while Matthew Galpin and Noah Reiback also found the back of the net.
Matt Fenn scored a brace for Bishops early. Then, goals from Timothy Young and James Malan made it 4-4 at the interval.
The third chukka was thrilling. Despite no goals being scored, both sides exhibited the quality that has many regarding them as the best two teams in the Western Cape.
Both defensive units were on top of their game, while goalkeepers Joel O’Brien (Rondebosch) and Alex Laspatzis (Bishops) pulled off some incredible saves to keep their sides in the contest.
After three tight chukkas, Rondebosch, at last, defused the Bishops’ challenge and went clear.
James Pinnock was the first to find the back of the net. Then, Robinson beat Laspatzis twice in quick succession to open up a three-goal advantage for ‘Bosch.
Bishops had the last say with a goal from Luke Cartwright, but they suffered their first Nite Series defeat of 2025.
Paul Roos Gimnasium (PRG), after a narrow 8-7 win over SACS in the first round of the Nite Series, maintained their unbeaten record with another one-goal win, edging out Reddam House Constantia 7-6.
James Swart scored a hat-trick for PRG, while Aiden Laubser and Franz Wetzl bagged two each.
SACS got back on the winning trail with a hard-fought 5-4 win over Wynberg Boys’ High
Jandro Rojo-Roos led the scoring for the hosts, with two goals, while Ben Bigara, Connor Mortlock, and captain, Matt Forbes also got their names on the scoresheet.
Scorers
Rondebosch Boys’ High 7: Jack Robinson (4), Matthew Galpin, Noah Reiback, James Pinnock. Bishops Diocesan College 5: Matt Fenn (2), Timothy Young, James Malan, Luke Cartwright.
Paul Roos Gimnasium 7: James Swart (3), Aiden Laubser (2), Franz Wetzl (2). Reddam House Constantia 6: Blake Brown (2), Adam Brown, Pierre Johnson, Jayden Bosman, Jethro Montagu-Fryer.
SACS 5: Jandro Rojo-Roos (2), Ben Bigara, Matt Forbes, Connor Mortlock. Wynberg Boys’ High 4: Alex Barret (2), Timothy Belcher, Riley Clarke.
