CBHS too good for OBHS
Photo: Peter McIntosh
Otago Boys' High School fullback Rahui Valli is tackled by Christchurch Boys' High School centre William Brown during the annual First XV interschool at Littlebourne yesterday.
Christchurch Boys', who are flying in the Crusaders schools competition with seven straight wins, won 43-19.
Hoani Taimalie, Jackson Boyd and Charlie Ottrey scored tries for the home school.
Otago Boys' coach Pelu Taele-Pavihi said he was proud of his players for the fight and effort they showed until the finish.
While the result did not go the way of the home team, it was an important day at the school as Otago Boys' officially opened the refurbished Marsh Stand.
The grandstand was upgraded thanks to the support of distinguished old boys David, John and the late Graeme Marsh.
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