As the KZN schoolboy rugby season draws to a close, recent matches have set the stage for an exciting finale.
Key Results:
Michaelhouse vs. Kearsney: Michaelhouse took an unexpected loss to Kearsney, falling short 19-15. This result has handed Northwood the runner-up spot in KZN.
Hilton vs. St Charles: Hilton faced a tough encounter with St Charles. Despite being down in the first half, Hilton fought back to claim a narrow 42-34 victory.
Upcoming Fixture:
Michaelhouse vs. Hilton (15 June): The season will conclude with the highly anticipated 2.0 derby between Michaelhouse and Hilton. Bookies currently have Hilton as slight favorites due to recent form, but Michaelhouse will have the home advantage. This match is expected to be a thrilling end to the season.
Derby Statistics
Historical Wins: Michaelhouse has 101 wins in their derby history, while Hilton has 96.
Points Scored: Michaelhouse leads with 2498 points for, compared to Hilton's 2430.
Longest Unbeaten Runs: Michaelhouse's longest unbeaten run is 10 games, while Hilton's is 9, which was snapped in 2023.
Record Wins: Michaelhouse holds the biggest win in history with a 51-0 victory. Hilton's best is 41-12.
Recent Form: Both teams are coming off inconsistent form, with Michaelhouse winning 2 of their last 5 games and losing 3, and Hilton also losing 3 and winning 2.
Craven Week Players:
Michaelhouse:
U18: Luke Davidson, Carlyle Hawkins, Aphiwe Shelembe.
U17: Rourke O’Sullivan, Stephan Moolman, William Ridl (brother of U20 England player Cam Ridl).
Hilton:
U18: Hanu Pieterse.
U17: Zander Vorster, Josh Grant.
For more info on all the previous derby encounters, visit: https://www.mhsrugby.com/hiltonmichaelhouse
With DHS crowned champions of KZN for 2024, the focus now shifts to the final derby between Michaelhouse and Hilton. Will Hilton claim another victory to end their season on a high, or will Michaelhouse extend their winning streak to three games?
The upcoming weekend promises an intense and exciting clash between these historic rivals. Stay tuned for the thrilling conclusion to the KZN schoolboy rugby season!
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