Two new faces for Absa Wildeklawer of 2026
The fixtures for the prestigious Absa Wildeklawer of 2026 have been announced. And two schools will be making their debuts at the tournament next year.
They are Westville Boys’ High and Queen’s College. In total, 20 schools will participate in the 2026 edition of the tournament. But wait, there is more…
In 2026, the tournament will be divided into two sections: an A-section consisting of the 20 schools whose fixtures for the tournament have been announced.
The B-section will consist of six schools as well as four Barbarian sides. The four Barbarian sides will consist of players from schools that are not attending the Absa Wildeklawer tournament.
These six schools’ names are expected to be released later this week.
Back to the A-section – Westville Boys’ High’s First XV finished the 2025 season undefeated and deservedly cracked an invite from the tournament organisers. They will debut against the hosts, Diamantveld, on Friday in the opening match of next year’s tournament.
The main match on Friday evening will be between Paul Roos Gimnasium and Garsfontein. This will, like the previous meetings, between the sides, be a humdinger.
The main match of the final day will probably be the match-up between Affies and Paarl Boys’ High. This match has produced some of the biggest moments at Absa Wildeklawer over the year.
Newcomers, Queen’s College, will be looking forward to facing Oakdale Landbou and Helpmekaar in their two games in the City of Diamonds.
This year’s number one, Paarl Boishaai, will lock horns with Northwood in their opening game. The Knights debuted at the Absa Wildeklawer this year, giving Paarl Gimnasium a good fight before going down. They beat HTS Drostdy in their second outing.
Gimmies will take on Helpmekaar and Oakdale Landbou during the 2026 edition. Paarl Gim and Oakdale already face each other during their annual interschools, but this match-up could add some extra spice next year.
The Fixtures:
Friday, 24 April 2026
Diamantveld vs Westville Boys’ High
17:30 – Opening Ceremony
Paul Roos Gimnasium vs Garsfontein
Saturday, 25 April 2026
Paarl Gimnasium vs Helpmekaar
Paarl Boys’ High vs Northwood
Affies vs Outeniqua
Grey College vs Noordheuwel
Jeppe High School for Boys vs Boland Landbou
Queen’s College vs Oakdale Landbou
Monument vs Durban High School
Maritzburg College vs Stellenberg
Monday, 27 April 2026
Grey College vs Jeppe High School for Boys
Westville Boys’ High vs Stellenberg
Paarl Gimnasium vs Oakdale Landbou
Durban High School vs Paul Roos Gimnasium
Affies vs Paarl Boys’ High
Helpmekaar vs Queen’s College
Northwood vs Garsfontein
Outeniqua vs Maritzburg College
Noordheuwel vs Boland Landbou
Monument vs Diamantveld
