{"id":73454,"date":"2025-05-26T16:32:43","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T14:32:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=73454"},"modified":"2025-05-26T16:32:43","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T14:32:43","slug":"queens-comes-from-behind-to-down-grey-high","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=73454","title":{"rendered":"Queen’s comes from behind to down Grey High"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Queen’s College lock, Zeacke Mata, on the rampage against Grey High School. Photo: Bulumko Bengxesha.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Elusive Queen\u2019s College<\/strong> fullback Mveli Mqulo<\/strong> sparked a thrilling victory for his team as they continued their outstanding season with a 25-24 win over Grey High<\/strong>, in Komani, on Saturday.<\/p>\n

In a clash that went down to the wire, Queen’s trailed their Gqeberha rivals for most of the game but eventually managed to take the lead with a Mqulo-inspired attack in the 54th<\/sup> minute.<\/p>\n

An up-and-under into the Queen\u2019s half was collected by the enterprising fullback and he set off on a weaving run, beating a number of defenders as he raced into the Grey 22. As the cover defence closed in on Mqulo, he found Splash Magwebu<\/strong> in space on his right and the centre took the pass to score under the poles.<\/p>\n

Mqulo added the conversion and from 13-17 down, Queen’s led for the first time (20-17) in a match in which neither side managed to establish a clear superiority.<\/p>\n

An indication of this came seven minutes later when Grey reclaimed the lead after their forwards put Queen’s under immense pressure with a series of mauls in the home team\u2019s 22.<\/p>\n

That resulted in flank Cody Wilmot<\/strong> crossing for a try, which was converted by Meyer Prinsloo<\/strong> to make it 24-20 to the visitors.<\/p>\n

But Queen’s was not done. They forced their way back deep into Grey’s territory. Then, from a scrum on the 22, scrumhalf Ayola Somhlahlo<\/strong> put in an accurate cross-kick which eluded the defenders and wing Ayathanda Mtyando<\/strong> was on hand to dot down for the match-winning try.<\/p>\n

There were still five minutes left and although Grey fought hard to get back in front, Queen’s held on to celebrate their first win over the Gqeberha team since 2014.<\/p>\n

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Fullback Mveli Mqulo breaks through the Grey High defensive line to set up a try for Sbabalwe Magwebu. Photo: Bulumko Bengxesha.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In the first half, Grey, who led 14-7 at the break, crossed for two tries by hardworking loose forward David Melariri<\/strong>, while Queen’s wing Ncutu Kepe<\/strong> shot through a gap for their only score of the half.<\/p>\n

In Makanda, St Andrew’s College<\/strong> overcame early resistance from Selborne College<\/strong> to seize control of their match in the first half. They led 33-10 at halftime and went on to a comfortable 40-10 victory.<\/p>\n

After Selborne opened the scoring with a penalty by fullback Bungqina Nuku<\/strong>, St Andrew’s crossed for an unconverted try before the visitors regained the lead when Zothando Mrara<\/strong> scored from a rolling maul.<\/p>\n

Nuku added the conversion to make it 10-5 but that was the end of the scoring for Selborne as the Andreans found their rhythm and were able to slip into their free-flowing style, scoring four more first half tries, which included outstanding individual efforts from Will Stevens<\/strong> and Aphindile Ngcuka<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The second half was a little flat compared to the first, but St Andrew’s crossed for one more try and stood firm in defence to secure a decisive victory.<\/p>\n

After a tightly contested first half, which ended at 10-10, Graeme College<\/strong> gradually gained the ascendancy to defeat Hudson Park<\/strong> 27-22 in East London.<\/p>\n

As expected on their home turf, Hudson came out firing and it took immense resolve from the Graemians to stay level with them in the first period.<\/p>\n

But with Alden Walters<\/strong> slotting two penalties and three conversions, Graeme go their noses in front and built up a handy 27-15 lead before a late try by Hudson narrowed the final margin to five points.<\/p>\n

Centre Erin Nelson<\/strong> stood out for Graeme, while No 8 Ayamila Bill<\/strong> and flank Ayola Mali<\/strong> showed their strength up front to lead the Hudson challenge.<\/p>\n

In another match that was in the balance at halftime, Ooskus Gymnasium<\/strong> managed to take control of the second period to run out 27-15 winners over Stirling High<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Ooskus opened the scoring when Kwagga Liebenberg put flyhalf Juan Nel into a gap for a try under the posts. Nel, then, slotted a penalty to make it 10-0.<\/p>\n

Stirling fought back well before halftime with a try and a penalty to keep themselves in the game.<\/p>\n

Ooskus responded well and created a handy cushion when flank Roussouw Nel scored twice, once from a charge-down and the second from a pick-and-go as the forwards drove for the line.<\/p>\n

Stirling reacted with their second try, but Ooskus was solid in defence and dominated most of the contest to maintain their lead, with Liebenberg scoring their fourth try.<\/p>\n

Kingswood College<\/strong> captured a sensational last-minute win in their clash with Port Rex<\/strong>, narrowly getting home 20-17 after leading 10-3 at the break.<\/p>\n

With the East London side leading 17-15, Kingswood was able to feed the ball to their big wing, James Mackenzie<\/strong>, and he crossed for his second try of the match to snatch a hard-fought win.<\/p>\n

SCORERS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Queen’s College 25 (7) \u2013<\/strong> Tries: Ncutu Kepe, Splash Magwebu, Ayathando Mtyando. Penalties: Mqulo (2). Conversions: Mqulo (2). Grey High School 24 (14) \u2013<\/strong> Tries: David Melariri (2), Cody Wilmot. Penalty: Meyer Prinsloo. Conversions: Prinsloo (3).<\/p>\n

St Andrew’s College 40 (33) \u2013<\/strong> Tries: Amo Habi (2), Luca Nigrini, Will Stevens, Aphindile Ngcuka, Asante Chivere. Conversions: Stevens (5). Selborne College 10 (10) \u2013<\/strong> Try: Zothanda Mrara. Penalty: Bungqina Nuku. Conversion: Nuku.<\/p>\n

Graeme College 27 (10) \u2013<\/strong> Tries: Inathi Planga, Lidwala Maliti, Elgin Fanton. Penalties: Alden Walters (2). Conversions: Walters (3). Hudson Park High 22 (10) \u2013<\/strong> Tries: Ukhona Khama (2), Likho Gidi. Penalty: Landile Gidi. Conversions: Landile Gidi (2).<\/p>\n

Ooskus Gym 27 (10) \u2013<\/strong> Tries: Juan Nel, Roussouw Nel (2), Kwagga Liebenberg. Penalty: Nel. Conversions: Nel (2). Stirling High 15 (8) \u2013<\/strong> not available.<\/p>\n

Kingswood College 20 (10) \u2013<\/strong> Tries: James Mackenzie (2), Matthew Paxton. Penalty: James McMahon. Conversion: James McMahon. Port Rex 17 (3) \u2013<\/strong> Tries: Ethan Schoeman, Mivuyo Kongela. Penalty: Ndimphiwe Songqwaba. Conversion: Songqwaba (2).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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