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Schools Rugby. Photo: Kearsney’s Luke Faure (with ball) in the clash against DHS.
On Friday the One-Stripe travelled to Hilton to play against DHS at the KZN schools’ rugby day and final selections. DHS is currently a formidable force in the province, so Kearsney were under no illusion what lay ahead.
The first 13 minutes of the game was a real physical onslaught, with DHS managing to put first points on the board after a well-executed driving lineout saw them cross for a five-pointer.
This triggered Kearsney into action with a deadly counter-attack from the resultant kick off. Doan Nel was tackled just short of the line, and Lwandle Mkhize received an offload off the deck to score. The try was converted by Lwazi Mbebe, which saw Kearsney leading 7-5, 20 minutes into the first half.
The last 15 minutes of the first half saw Kearsney give as much as they took, but DHS managed to score two more tries and a penalty, to a Kearsney penalty by Mbebe. This gave DHS a 22-10 lead at the break.
Second half
Kearsney started well in the second half. They put DHS under massive pressure with ball in hand. Another well-taken long range penalty by Mbebe took the score to 22-13 after 40 minutes. The next passage of play saw some great defense by the One-Stripe, as DHS raised the intensity of their play.
DHS was awarded a penalty in the 55th minute, taking the scoreline to 25-13. With a further penalty increasing their lead to 28-13 with six minutes remaining. A well-executed kick from a midfield scrum saw them gather the ball and run in to score a converted try.
With only three minutes remaining, Keanu Williamson scored a try from a counter attack. That ensured Kearsney was on the board again, with a 35-20 scoreline. DHS, however, had the final say, with a further try from a driving lineout, for a final 42-20 tally.
Whilst the final score may not be a true reflection of a highly entertaining game, Kearsney are to be commended for their commitment and never-say-die attitude. DHS applauded for a strong showing in the last 10 minutes.
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