{"id":78707,"date":"2025-08-01T10:42:56","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T08:42:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=78707"},"modified":"2025-08-01T10:42:56","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T08:42:56","slug":"grey-high-braced-for-grey-college-onslaught","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=78707","title":{"rendered":"Grey High braced for Grey College onslaught"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Grey High beat Framesby in a muddy clash in their last outing. Another wet and muddy day could be in store for their annual meeting with Grey College. Photo: Grey High School on Facebook<\/strong><\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Grey High<\/strong> is braced for what is often the toughest challenge in SA schoolboy rugby when they meet their Bloemfontein rivals, Grey College<\/strong>, in a King Price Series Derby<\/strong> encounter on the Kolisi Field<\/strong>, in Gqeberha, on Saturday at 15.30.<\/p>\n

The visitors have dominated the annual derby, with Grey High having to go back to 2014 for their last victory, a nail-biting 27-20 win, which ended with Grey College hard on attack.\u00a0Now, the class of 2025 has their chance to make a statement.<\/p>\n

Grey High coach Matt King<\/strong> acknowledged the significance of the occasion: “We think of this as the ultimate test,” he said. “To be able to play against what is historically the greatest rugby school in the world is a privilege reserved for very few sides, so it’s something we really value.”<\/p>\n

While the emotions of excitement and nervousness are running through the squad, the Grey High coach wants a performance of which his players can be proud.<\/p>\n

“We are focusing on what we do well but will need to be accurate in all areas if we are going to be competitive,” he said.<\/p>\n

“In our view, if we can match them physically, put them into pressure situations, and take our opportunities when they arise, then anything is possible.<\/p>\n

“The team has had a good build-up to the game, and they know that only a really proud performance will be accepted on Saturday.”<\/p>\n

While Grey College, with dangerous weapons, powerhouse centre Ethan Adams<\/strong> and fullback Lamla Mgedezi<\/strong>, leading the way, will start as the outright favourite, coach Bobby Joubert<\/strong> has been careful not to allow complacency to creep into their ranks.<\/p>\n

“The match versus Grey High has a lot of tradition and is always a very important fixture on our calendar,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

“I believe it might be nice and wet this weekend, so that could be an equaliser, and they always play their best against us, so we are preparing for a very tough match.\u201d<\/p>\n

The history between the schools goes back to their first meeting in 1929, but the early matches were irregular, at best.<\/p>\n

Grey College won that opening game 16-0 and recorded further victories in 1930 (9-7 at Grey High) and in 1953 (13-3 in Bloemfontein).<\/p>\n

This was followed by two draws in 1963 and 1968 before the derby became a permanent fixture on the schools\u2019 calendar in 1972.<\/p>\n

Grey High recorded their first win in 1976 (13-12) when star wing Robbie Logan<\/strong> slotted a last-minute penalty, while the Gqeberha school’s best period came in the early 1990s when they drew in 1990 (6-6) and then won three successive home games in 1992, 1994 and 1996.<\/p>\n

They have never beaten Grey College in Bloemfontein. The closest they came to pulling off that feat was in 2001 when, under the captaincy of Luke Watson<\/strong>, they lost 15-18.<\/p>\n

In other action this weekend, Marlow Agricultural<\/strong> will be aiming to bounce back after suffering an agonising 27-30 defeat against Queen’s College<\/strong> last weekend. They host Pearson<\/strong> in Nxuba.<\/p>\n

Interestingly, Pearson is the only Eastern Cape side to have beaten Queen’s this season and they come off a hard-earned 10-10 draw with Graeme College<\/strong> on a wet and muddy field last Saturday.<\/p>\n

They will need to rise to the occasion again to hold a tough Marlow outfit.<\/p>\n

In two matches in Kariega, Brandwag<\/strong> will start as the favourite against DF Malherbe<\/strong>, while Nico Malan<\/strong> will need to be on their guard when they face Daniel Pienaar<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Grey High vs Grey College results since 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n

2014: Grey High won 27-20
\n2015: Grey College won 32-21
\n2016: Grey College won 33-7
\n2017: Grey College won 73-10
\n2018: Grey College won 63-8
\n2019: Grey College won 58-0
\n2020: Covid-19
\n2021: Covid-19
\n2022: Grey College won 52-34
\n2023: Grey College won 38-14
\n2024: Grey College won 41-27<\/p>\n

Teams:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Grey High vs Grey College at Kolisi Field in Gqeberha at 15:30<\/strong><\/p>\n

Grey High:<\/strong> 15 Meyer Prinsloo, 14 Noah Mbizi, 13 Bradley Myburgh, 12 Ciaran Killian, 11 Akhumzi Masoka, 10 Ned Taggart, 9 Ray-Dylan Wilkinson, 8 David Melariri, 7 Jean Nel, 6 Cody Wilmot, 5 Ed Scorey, 4 Riley Higgs, 3 Ross Atkinson, 2 Blake Parker, 1 Evan Mucka.<\/p>\n

Grey College:<\/strong> 15 Lamla Mgedezi, 14 Benjamin van den Berg, 13 Ethan Adams, 12 O\u2019Ryan Klein, 11 Thristan Maree, 10 Toriq Schambreel, 9 Sherwin Buys, 8 AJ Booysen, 7 Adem Nieuwoudt, 6 Xander Smit, 5 AJ Meyer, 4 Claude Steyn, 3 JG Badenhorst, 2 Tian Fourie, 1 David Hayidakis.<\/p>\n

Marlow Landbou vs Pearson, near Cradock, at 14:00<\/strong><\/p>\n

Marlow:<\/strong> 15 Du Preez Vermaak, 14 Pierre Marais, 13 Dawid-Malan de Ridder, 12 Ockert du Preez, 11 WJ Pienaar, 10 Cole Hurter, 9 Logan van Vuuren, 8 GD Jordaan (vice-captain), 7 Adrian Joubert, 6 CJ Botha, 5 Marnus Malan, 4 Burgert van Heerden, 3 Herman le Roux, 2 Markus Bester, 1 Zian Jacobs.<\/p>\n

Pearson:<\/strong> 15 Denilo Jordaan (vice-captain), 14 Matthew Els, 13 Sibu Mkhontwana, 12 Hanro Botes, 11 Siya Ncwadi, 10 Keano Beling, 9 Kadin Kretzmann, 8 Robert Harris, 7 Cameron Knoetze (captain), 6 Siphe Myataza, 5 Mlibo Toni, 4 Ryan Herbst, 3 Jordan Bruintjies, 2 Nicholas Gillespie, 1 Joshua Pienaar.<\/p>\n

Die Brandwag vs DF Malherbe in Kariega at 14:00<\/strong><\/p>\n

Brandwag:<\/strong> 5 Rezanio Petrus, 14 Enzo Martin, 13 Angelo Adams, 12 Derono Potgieter, 11 Dwayne Louw, 10 Leewin Kammies, 9 Zanick Carolus, 8 Duane Meyer, 7 Erik Rudman, 6 Josh Badenhorst, 5 Damian le Roux, 4 Justin Swanepoel, 3 Francu Fouche, 2 Liam Erasmus, 1 Zandr\u00e9<\/span> van der Mescht<\/span>.<\/p>\n

DF Malherbe:<\/strong> to be confirmed<\/p>\n

Daniel Pienaar vs Nico Malan in Kariega at 13:15<\/strong><\/p>\n

Daniel Pienaar:<\/strong> 15 Raqiel Jaftha, 14 Chibuzo David, 13 Zinzile Mtoywa, 12 Luyanduhlanga Ndzimande, 11 Sibabalwe Kopisani, 10 Ashley Liesing, 9 Rozario Grootboom, 8 Stiaan Coertze, 7 Luphawu Manzine, 6 Etto Mapapu, 5 Josh Steyn, 4 Ntsako Maimela, 3 Clewin Papenfus, 2 Denovan Booysen, 1 Awakhe Kume.<\/p>\n

Nico Malan: <\/strong>15 Regan Stone, 14 Kobus Strydom, 13 Gelden van Niekerk, 12 Enzo Machaba, 11 Tequane Koopman, 10 Leighton Lawrence, 9 Lleyton Mienie, 8 Pietman Kleinhans (captain), 7 Chrisjan de Lange, 6 Neil Lategan, 5 Ruben van Dijk, 4 Ulrich van Zyl, 3 Waldo Krige, 2 MC Ferreira, 1 Janu Janse van Rensburg.<\/p>\n

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