After a quieter long weekend of action, here are the updated SA schools rugby First XV rankings.
Stellenberg continue to defy expectations, leading the charge after an outstanding First XV campaign to date.
NOTE: These rankings are in no way, shape or form ‘official’ and are just one of several to be found on the internet.
STELLENBERG CONTINUE TO SET THE PACE
Stellenberg remain at the summit, setting the standard with a series of commanding performances.
Close behind, Paarl Gim sit within touching distance of top spot, keeping the pressure on their Bellville rivals.
Other traditional powerhouses continue to feature prominently.
Paul Roos hold third, while Garsfontein surge into fourth after overtaking Grey College, who now sit fifth.
Paarl Boys High occupy sixth, with Affies in seventh, underlining the consistency of the country’s elite rugby schools.
Garsfontein’s rise also stands out. The Pretoria side continue to punch above their weight, going toe-to-toe with the very best and earning their place among the frontrunners.
Hilton College, Oakdale and Northwood complete the top 10, each maintaining solid campaigns.
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MORE MOVEMENT IN THE TOP 20
Monument deliver one of the biggest climbs of the week, jumping from 14th to 11th and knocking on the door of the top 10.
Jeppe also made progress, moving from 20th to 18th as they build momentum.
Kearsney College broke into the top 20 despite playing only six matches, fewer than most of their rivals, which makes their inclusion all the more impressive.
Outeniqua, Maritzburg College, Michaelhouse, Rondebosch, Durban High School, Waterkloof and Helpmekaar round off a competitive top 20.
The picture continues to evolve each week, but for now, Stellenberg remain the team everyone is chasing.
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SA SCHOOLS RUGBY FIRST XV RANKINGS – TOP 20
| Rank | Team | Played | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STELLENBERG | 9 | 21.911 |
| 2 | PAARL GIM | 8 | 21.550 |
| 3 | PAUL ROOS GYM | 8 | 19.775 |
| 4 | GARSFONTEIN | 8 | 19.463 |
| 5 | GREY COLLEGE | 10 | 19.360 |
| 6 | PAARL BOYS HIGH | 7 | 18.629 |
| 7 | AFFIES | 10 | 18.230 |
| 8 | HILTON COLLEGE | 7 | 17.900 |
| 9 | OAKDALE | 8 | 17.413 |
| 10 | NORTHWOOD | 8 | 17.400 |
| 11 | MONUMENT | 9 | 17.289 |
| 12 | OUTENIQUA | 9 | 17.278 |
| 13 | MARITZBURG COLLEGE | 8 | 17.175 |
| 14 | MICHAELHOUSE | 8 | 16.838 |
| 15 | RONDEBOSCH | 7 | 16.743 |
| 16 | WESTVILLE | 10 | 16.480 |
| 17 | DHS | 9 | 16.433 |
| 18 | JEPPE | 10 | 15.630 |
| 19 | HELPMEKAAR | 9 | 15.500 |
| 20 | KEARSNEY COLLEGE | 6 | 15.450 |
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