Despatch let fly with tries to defeat Muir

A runaway try-fest in the first half secured a 52-33 victory for Despatch against Muir in their schools rugby match in Uitenhage on Saturday.

The visitors began the game with gumption and dominated possession from the start.

Despatch flyhalf Donzé Landman initially launched a few well-placed kicks to set up the chase.

Wings Rynardt Claasen and Graham Galvin led the way and remained impressive throughout the game.

Muir’s defence began to disintegrate as Despatch ran amok. The loose trio punched holes everywhere and combined well with the backs for six tries before the break.

The home side managed two tries with mere scraps of possession but it was scant relief from the sleek running Despatch had produced. The visitors led 40-14 at halftime.

In the second half, Muir produced an admirable fightback

The home side managed two tries with mere scraps of possession but it was scant relief from the sleek running Despatch had produced

and battled their way to three tries, but Despatch’s lead proved insurmountable.

Muir prop Lwando Blaauw scored first after the break but Despatch soon replied.

Muir’s other tries came from Sipho Toyis, Athenkosi Jack, Mziwamadoda Goba and Wongalethu Hobo. Duncan McFarlane converted four tries.

Despatch’s tries were scored by Rynardt Claasen (2), Justin Jansen van Rensburg (2), Theo Smit (2), Ricardo Diedericks and Corné Boland. Landman slotted six conversions.