Randburg wins tight rugby derby against Linden
Thousands of fans turn up for annual high school rugby derby that proves as exciting as expected.
The cheering of thousands of voices carried across Randburg on May 21, as learners, their families and friends chanted war cries and shouted support during the Randburg vs Linden Derby.
Cold and rainy weather could not stop the seventh annual event returning after a break since 2019, nor could it dampen the spirits of rugby supporters.
Mascots and war cry leaders urged the sea of blue Hoërskool Randburg and green Hoërskool Linden fans on, as the players gave their all on the field.
Randburg hosted the much-anticipated event and proved too good for their local rivals.
They won four of the six main matches, including the 1st and 2nd team games.
“We won the trophies but there really was no winning or losing school,” Randburg’s principal Pieter Booysen told Randburg Sun.
“This was a community event that the children, parents and friends enjoyed. I am extremely grateful with how the day went and how both schools were able to showcase themselves.”
Furthermore, Booysen said the tightly-contested games that were full of quality, demonstrated the rugby talent both schools offered.
Linden’s head coach Martin Henning congratulated Randburg on the all-important 1st team win.
“Our boys gave it their all and we are extremely proud of them,” he said.
Linden’s headmaster Dr. Johan Wiehahn said he was proud and positive about the day’s events.
“The appearance of the learners from our school and the great spirit that the learners and supporters brought to the day, is humbling,” he said.
“We are grateful for everyone that came out to support our teams, in spite of the fact that the day was cold and rainy. A special thank you to Hoërskool Randburg for the hospitality that they extended to us. As far as the games are concerned, we are excited that Linden can compete with any other school and showed great character on the day.”
The scores:
U14 A Randburg won 65–0
U15 A Randburg won 7–0
U15 B Linden won 7–5
U16 A Linden won 21–18
2nd team Randburg won 13–12
1st team Randburg won 25–10.
A few other schools also attended to play matches on the B field on the day.
Randburg also won the day in 2019 in Linden. Linden will host next year’s event.
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