Wit Bulle outshine Candies in point-scoring bonanza

The Wit Bulle showed their dominance on the field, overpowering Boys High, as they are affectionately called, with a final score of 76-24.

The match witnessed a historic moment as Affies managed to score over 70 points against their long-standing rivals for the first time in their illustrious history.

In a thrilling display of rugby prowess, the highly anticipated derby fixture between Affies and Pretoria Boys’ High School lived up to its reputation, culminating in a resounding victory for the Wit Bulle, the sixth occasion in the last 10 years which has seen the school cross 50 points in this fixture.

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The first half set the tone for the entire encounter, with Affies coming out all guns blazing. Displaying exceptional teamwork and coordination, they managed to score four impressive tries, two of which were secured by the skilful hooker FC van Rooyen.

However, amidst the excitement, both teams faced disciplinary issues and picked up yellow cards for various indiscretions. This ultimately added an element of intensity to the contest with Boys High Marcel De Beer, and Affies’ Ruan Lippold and FC van Rooyen, all finding themselves in the sinbin.

Boys High pressed hard in the dying minutes of the first half trying to find a gap in the reduced defenses of the Wit Bulle.

Nonetheless, at halftime, Affies held a commanding lead of 22-3.

The game took a dramatic turn in the second half, as Affies reduced to 13-men due to the yellow cards. Surprisingly, this setback seemed to ignite a spark in the Wit Bulle’s offense, leading to an awe-inspiring spectacle.

Within the space of five minutes, they unleashed a barrage of three tries which were all converted by flyhalf Ruan Pienaar, effectively distancing themselves from their rivals and solidifying their grip on the game,

One of the standout moments of the match came from Affies’ fullback, Miguel De Lange, whose breathtaking speed saw him make a remarkable 100-meter dash to score a sensational try. It was a moment of brilliance that would have made Usain Bolt proud.

The Affies scrumhalf Hendre Schoeman had an exceptional day on the field, bagging a hat-trick of tries and showcasing feistiness throughout the match.

Captain Shaun Schürmann put in a big performance for his side, leading from the front as he tried to rally his troops opening up the account for Boys High and picking up the first try for his side.

In the face of a relentless onslaught from Affies, Pretoria Boys’ High School refused to back down. They made a valiant effort in the second half, managing to score a further two tries, with Ntsako Ndlovu and prop Ofentse Moeng each leaving their mark on the scoreboard.

However, their late surge was not enough to overcome the point deficit created by Affies’ phenomenal performance.

In the end, it was a tough day for the Boys High team from across the railway, as they were outplayed by their rivals in a scoring frenzy, particularly in those crucial five minutes during the second half, which made a significant difference. Had roles been reversed and Pretoria Boys’ High School taken advantage with the additional players on the field it could have potentially been a different story.

As the dust settles on this high-scoring spectacle, both teams will undoubtedly take away valuable lessons and experiences from the match, spurring them on to further excel in their future encounters. Affies will be happy with this performance as many of the boys are currently in grade 11 and will return next year.

Rugby enthusiast will relish the memory of this enthralling showdown between two formidable opponents on the field. The Wit Bulle leaving their mark on the history of this derby fixture with a resounding victory and extending their winning streak against their neighbours.