THE KwaZulu-Natal schoolboy rugby history books were rewritten last weekend as Northwood School claimed its first ever victory over the traditional rugby giant Maritzburg College away on the notorious Goldstones pitch.
The match was a thrilling one with eight tries scored on the day with the Knights winning 30-26.
The experienced team comprising 12 boys from the 2018 first team season hit the gates running and scored an early opening try through Keane Fourie.
College flyhalf, Anele Nzimande, did well to get a quick try back after the reset off a scrum.
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Northwood’s Ntokozo Makhaza then slotted two penalties in a short space of time to make the score 11-7 in Northwood’s favour after 20 minutes.
The second half saw Northwood’s Lina Majola score under the poles. Makhaza, had an easy conversion to put Northwood in a comfortable 23-7 lead.
College worked very hard and managed to swing momentum back into their favour mid-way through the two quick tries. With the scores at 23-21 Majola crashed over the line for his team’s second try to put the visiting team ahead.
The physical presence of captain and flanker, Sasko Ndlovu, as well as the two young props Ryan Francis and Vernon Matongo all managed to slow the momentum of College down by holding up their ball carriers for continuous phases towards the end of the game.
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College broke away from a quick penalty which saw their young lock Michael King dart into the corner out wide and score the eighth try of the game.
With four minutes to go Northwood backed their experience and fitness and never stopped attacking, winding down the clock with great phase play until they managed to get to the 70-minute mark and kick to touch.
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