Paul Roos Gimnasium fought back from 15-0 down to beat Garsfontein at the Wildeklawer Tournament in Kimberley on Friday.
The Stellenbosch side claimed a 21-18 win in the headline fixture, turning the match on its head after a dominant first-half showing from Garsfontein.
The Pretoria outfit looked in control early on, racing into a 15-7 lead at the break through tries from wingers Neil de Kock and Yuvrah George.
But the momentum shifted after the break with the introduction of replacement scrumhalf Tristan Armitage, who brought urgency and control to Gimmies’ attack.
Armitage’s influence proved decisive as Paul Roos gradually worked their way back into the contest, with accurate goal-kicking from Daniel Whitehead – who converted all three tries – keeping them in touch before sealing the comeback.
Earlier, hosts Diamantveld thrilled their home crowd with a 40-29 win over Queen’s College.
Fullback Tyler Campher was outstanding, while winger Mikyle Muller and eighthman Heinrich Swart also crossed in a strong first-half showing.
Nico Malan secured a 31-24 victory against EG Jansen, with fullback Leighton Lawrence playing a key role, converting all four tries and adding a penalty in a match-winning performance.
Friday results (Day 1)
Nico Malan 31 EG Jansen 24
Diamantveld 40 Queen’s College 29
Paul Roos 21 Garsfontein 18
Saturday fixtures (Day 2)
A-field
8am: Waterkloof vs Durbanville
9:30am: Monument vs DHS
11am: Maritzburg College vs Stellenberg
12:30pm: Westville vs Oakdale
2pm: Jeppe vs Boland Landbou
3:30pm: Paarl Boys’ High vs Northwood
5pm: Affies vs Outeniqua
6:30pm: Grey College vs Noordheuwel
8pm: Paarl Gim vs Helpmekaar
B-field
2pm: Marlow vs NK Barbarians
3:30pm: Rustenburg vs Sentraal Barbarians
Monday fixtures (Day 3)
A-field
8am: Diamantveld vs Stellenberg
9:30am: Helpmekaar vs Queen’s College
11am: Outeniqua vs Maritzburg College
12:30pm: Noordheuwel vs Boland Landbou
2pm: Northwood vs Garsfontein
3:30pm: Paul Roos vs Oakdale
5pm: DHS vs Paarl Gim
6:30pm: Grey College vs Jeppe
8pm: Affies vs Paarl Boys’ High
B-field
8am: Waterkloof vs Westville
9:30am: NK Barbarians vs Sentraal Barbarians
11am: Rustenburg vs Marlow
12:30pm: EG Jansen vs Durbanville
2pm: Monument vs Nico Malan
Photo: Liam Kirby/Absa Wildeklawer
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