Durban High School was crowned champions of the second leg of the High School 7’s Series hosted by Glenwood in Durban.
DHS defeated Westville Boys’ High by 21-19 in the final of the tournament. These two sides also met in the first match of the series which was won handsomely (26-10) by Westville Boys’ High.
Westville knocked out the hosts, Glenwood, with a convincing 33-5 victory in the semi-final. DHS booked their place in the final by beating Northwood by 14-5.
Westville Boys’ High was crowned champions of the u15-tournament after defeating DHS by 31-12 in the age-group final.
DHS have not only secured the title but also a spot in the Champion of Champions tournament that will be hosted during the weekend of 13 & 14 October.
Durban High School will host the third leg of the tournament this coming weekend, while Lilyfontein High School will also host a tournament in the series in East London this Saturday.
All the Results:
Pool A: Westville Boys’ High 26, Durban High School 10; Kearsney College 22, Northwood II 7; Durban High School 26, Kearsney College 12; Westville Boys’ High 53, Northwood II 5; Durban High School 24, Northwood 7; Westville Boys’ High 24, Kearsney College 7.
Pool B: Glenwood 29, Maritzburg College 0; Northwood 45, Kearsney College II 0; Northwood 12, Glenwood 5; Maritzburg College 24, Kearsney College II 5; Nortwood 50, Maritzburg College 5; Glenwood 39, Kearsney College II 0.
Semi-Finals – Bowl: Kearsney College 22, Kearsney College II 5; Northwood II 24, Maritzburg College 19. Cup: Westville Boys’ High 33, Glenwood 5; Durban High School 14, Northwood 5.
Finals – Bowl: Northwood II 19, Kearsney College 12. Shield: Kearsney College II 10, Maritzburg College 0. Plate: Northwood 24, Glenwood 7. Cup: Durban High School 21, Westville Boys’ High 19.
