Changes have reshaped the latest South African schools First XV rugby rankings following another thrilling weekend of action across the country.
Paarl Gimnasium have maintained top spot, while Stellenberg and Garsfontein continue to impress.
Here are your Top 20 SA schools First XV teams.
PAARL GIM EXTEND THEIR LEAD AT THE TOP
There is no movement at the summit, with Paarl Gimnasium holding onto top spot after extending their lead at the top of the latest SA schools First XV rugby rankings after dishing out a 66-14 hiding to Wynberg.
The Western Cape giants now sit on 21.518 points at the top.
However, the pressure is mounting.
Paul Roos Gymnasium have climbed into second position after overtaking Stellenberg in one of the biggest changes of the week.
Paul Roos beat Paarl Boys’ High 28-22 in one of the stand-out fixtures of the weekend.
The Stellenbosch school now sit on 20.609 points, while Stellenberg drop to third with 20.492 points, despite their 33-26 win over Rondebosch.
Garsfontein continue to impress and climb to fourth after they overtook Grey College who slipped one place to fifth.
Garsfontein beat Menlopark 52-20.
Paarl Boys’ High stay sixth and remain firmly in contention, while Affies remain seventh with Hilton College holding onto eighth spot.
Northwood stay ninth and continue to strengthen their position among the country’s elite schools.
Oakdale complete the top 10 once again.
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MORE MOVEMENT IN THE TOP 20
Further down the rankings, Monument and Maritzburg College continue their battle just outside the top 10.
Monument moved up to 11th while Maritzburg College slipped to 12th.
Outeniqua remain 13th, while Westville are the biggest climbers after jumping three places to 14th.
Michaelhouse hold steady in 15th, while DHS remain 16th.
Rondebosch dropped three positions to 17th after losing ground this week.
Waterkloof moved up to 18th, while Graeme College and Kearsney College round off the top 20.
With minimal points separating several sides, the race for top spot remains wide open heading into the business end of the season.
NOTE: These rankings are in no way, shape or form ‘official’ and are just one of several to be found on the internet.
SA SCHOOLS RUGBY FIRST XV RANKINGS – TOP 20
| Rank | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paarl Gimnasium | 21.518 |
| 2 | Paul Roos | 20.609 |
| 3 | Stellenberg | 20.492 |
| 4 | Garsfontein | 19.355 |
| 5 | Grey College | 19.350 |
| 6 | Paarl Boys’ High | 19.030 |
| 7 | Affies | 18.992 |
| 8 | Hilton College | 18.033 |
| 9 | Northwood | 17.725 |
| 10 | Oakdale | 17.500 |
| 11 | Monument | 17.483 |
| 12 | Maritzburg College | 17.480 |
| 13 | Outeniqua | 16.809 |
| 14 | Westville | 16.693 |
| 15 | Michaelhouse | 16.580 |
| 16 | DHS | 16.545 |
| 17 | Rondebosch | 16.350 |
| 18 | Waterkloof | 16.008 |
| 19 | Graeme College | 15.745 |
| 20 | Kearsney College | 15.333 |
WHICH SA SCHOOLS RUGBY FIRST XV DO YOU THINK WILL FINISH TOP AT THE END OF THE SEASON?
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