Graeme side end season without loss

GRAEME College and Muir provided a fitting end to their rugby seasons in Uitenhage on Saturday, with pride of place going to the Graeme second team, who went through the winter unbeaten.

The Graeme first team had a convincing 29-3 result, but had to work hard for that victory.

They scored three tries in the first half and added a penalty to lead 22-3 at half time.

Although Graeme controlled most of the match, Muir never stopped trying in a physical encounter, with both teams putting their bodies on the line.

Graeme managed one more converted try through Soso Masakane to round off a good performance.

Possibly even more important than any other fixture on the day, the Graemians waited in anticipation to see if the second team could remain unbeaten.

In the end, they managed to win comfortably 34-0.

First team coach Jonty van der Meulen summarised the success of the first and second teams, saying: “Even more exciting than our success this year is the fact that 14 players from the first and second squads are still available next year.

“This bodes well for Graeme rugby in the near future. The level of belief and confidence is something that will be a major factor next year.”

The derby started on Friday evening with three hockey matches.

The U14 match was won by Muir 2-1, while the Graeme second (3-0) and first (6-0) teams both recorded wins.