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The South African
5 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
Markus Muller makes big decision on future, signs for THIS team
South Africa's brightest schoolboy rugby stars are set to take centre stage in Cape Town this week as the Under-18 international series kicks off. The SA U18 and SA U18 'A' teams will face tough opposition from France, England, Ireland and Georgia in what promises to be a showcase of emerging talent. In a dramatic prelude to the international series, Paarl Boys' High claimed a last-gasp 35-33 victory over arch-rivals Paarl Gimnasium at a packed Faure Street Stadium last Saturday. Paarl Gim's Markus Muller, widely regarded as one of the top schoolboy prospects in recent memory, delivered a stellar individual performance. The captain and centre scored a try, slotted three conversions, and nailed four penalties in a near-flawless kicking display. However, it wasn't enough to hold off a five-try effort from Boishaai, led by the ice-cold boot of Tristan Joubert. With the derby behind them, attention now shifts to the international series, where Muller will lead the SA U18 side into battle against France U18 on Friday at Hoërskool Durbanville. He's expected to link up in midfield with Ethan Adams, the destructive Grey College centre who also dominated this year's school season. Coach Lwazi Zangqa faces a selection puzzle with both Muller and Adams excelling at outside centre (No 13). Muller, however, has shifted to inside centre for both Western Province and the national set-up, where he also wears the captain's armband. After one of the most successful schoolboy seasons in recent memory, Markus Muller has signed his first professional contract with the Stormers, staying within the Western Province set-up. He's joined by his Paarl Gim team-mate Quintin Potgieter (loose forward) and Craven Week centre partner Randall-John Davids (Rondebosch), who also inked deals with the Stormers. Meanwhile, Ethan Adams, who hails from the Eastern Cape and starred for Free State at the recent Craven Week, has signed with the Lions in Johannesburg. Another standout, Kai Pratt, a powerful loosehead prop from Oakdale, is headed to the Sharks, becoming one of only three South Western Districts players to make the SA U18 squad. However, not all of South Africa's rising stars are staying home. Gershom Peters , the dynamic Boishaai flanker, is headed to Benetton in Italy , despite not making a national age-group team , the dynamic Boishaai flanker, is headed to in , despite not making a national age-group team Josh Neill, captain of Rondebosch Boys and a standout No 8/flanker, has drawn the attention of Leinster in Ireland. With an Irish passport, the SA U18 forward could be poised for a switch of allegiance down the line. Neill, who plays in the SA U18 squad this week, may even face his potential future team-mates when South Africa take on Ireland U18 at Boland Landbou on Saturday. SA U18 'A' vs Ireland – 11:30 Georgia vs England – 13:30 SA U18 vs France – 15:30 SA U18 'A' vs Georgia – 11:30 SA U18 vs Ireland – 13:30 England vs France – 13:30 France vs SA U18 'A' – 11:30 Ireland vs Georgia – 13:30 SA U18 vs England – 15:30 Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
News24
02-08-2025
- Sport
- News24
Interschools derby: Paarl Gimnasium v Paarl Boys High
Welcome to News24's coverage of the Interschools derby between Paarl Gimnasium and Paarl Boys High. The town of Paarl comes to a standstill in this compelling fixture between the schools' First XVs. Boishaai have lost their last two meetings against Gimmies, but have only tasted defeat in one match this season (against Oakdale) so they have the form to right the wrongs of Interschools derbies past. Saturday marks the 109th meeting between the schools. The main match kicks off at 16:00 at Faure Stadium.
The South African
31-07-2025
- Sport
- The South African
PREVIEW: Paarl giants ready for high-stakes derby showdown
Paarl Boys' High and Paarl Gymnasium will meet at Faure Street Stadium on Saturday in what is widely seen as the biggest schools rugby fixture in South Africa. This year's match will be played in front of a packed stadium, with about 20,000 fans expected and many more watching online or on TV. Both teams have had strong seasons, and the game will likely decide which side finishes 2025 as the top performer in school rugby. Paarl Boys', coached by Sean Erasmus, have bounced back well from a difficult 2024 season. They lost 30–8 to Paarl Gym in last year's derby, but have shown big improvements since then. This year, they've won 15 out of 16 games, including a good win over Grey College. Paarl Gym, coached by former Springbok Pieter Rossouw, are unbeaten in 2025. They've played 15 games, winning 13 and drawing two. Their attacking play has been a standout. They've scored 40 points or more in most matches, and centre Markus Muller, who also captains SA Schools, has led the way with some strong performances. Boishaai have built their game on solid defence. They've only conceded 20 or more points in three games this season, which shows they can handle pressure. That defence will be tested on Saturday by one of the most dangerous attacking teams in the country. Both teams have good reasons to believe they can win. Gimmies have been consistent and dangerous on attack, while Boishaai have improved a lot and will be determined to turn the tables after last year's defeat. The stage is set for another big derby between two of South Africa's most famous rugby schools. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
