Schools Day at Newlands
The Schools Day in its present form dates back to 2004 but the aged amongst us will remember an earlier one, played at the end of the season for 1st XVs and Under-15s, a knock-out competition. This was introduced in 1932 after schools in the Western Province abandoned the idea of playing for cups and shields as they had done from 1898. In its place came the Schools Day, played at Newlands on a Wednesday.
The modern Schools Day is played in two halves of 20 minutes each and without kicks at goal. It is played on the ancient and hallowed turf of Newlands.
The 1st XV Fixtures
15.00: Tygerberg vs Milnerton
15.46: Rondebosch Boys Colts vs Brackenfell
16.32: Wynberg vs Bellville
17.18: SACS vs Paarl Gim
18.04: Bishops vs Boland Landbou
18.50: Paarl Boys' High vs Stellenberg
There is a prize giving after the last match.
NB The Rondebosch Colts are playing because their first team are on tour to Ireland.
