SA SCHOOLS RUGBY IS WILD! | THE PAARL DERBY

The biggest rugby match in the world this week is between 2 local schools in South Africa. That, in itself is crazy. But a reality which helps explain the depth of passion for the sport and a culture which has led to 4 World Cup wins for the Boks. 2 former Springboks help me understand this fixture - former Paarl Boys High School Captain Corne Krige and former World Cup winner and Paarl Gimnasium alumni Kobus Wiese.
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[@EggchasersRugby]

I must thank Corne Krige and Kobus Wise for the their time - legends both. And Thys Lombard for the amazing footage - his details are in the description. This channel is a one man band, and I'm proud of content like this...if there's someone you think would appreciate it, please share and of course, like and subscribe 😊🙏🏼

[@lydiapotgieter7867]

I share with pleasure. Good work Tim. 👏

[@thyslombard7992]

Privilege to work with you on this project. As a proud Paarl Gym Old Boy (in class with Kobus Wiese) it is nice to know that more people share in my passion for schoolboy rugby. Looking forward to welcoming you to the 2025 edition next year!

[@ronanfurlong1362]

Great video Tim Was aware of the Paarl derby and the general strength of SA schoolboy rugby, but great to get this level of insight. Some amazing schoolboy talent down there. Would be great to see a video on the Leinster schools cup when you're in Ireland next. It's not on the same level as SA in terms of raw talent, but it has a similar long history and tradition. I think about 15,000 were at the Blackrock College versus St Michaels game back in March, while the overall competition is key to supplying Leinster and Ireland with future pro players. It's a smaller version of SA schools rugby in a much smaller country, but this has its advantages. Corne Krige mentioned the gap in terms of in terms of progression of schools players in SA, which is due to the sheer number of players produced and the relatively small number of pro teams they can go to in SA. In Leinster and Ireland we don't have this kind of problem as rugby is only the 4th most popular sport and all the really really good players will find a spot in one of the provincial academies. I think a lot of SA schoolboy players are falling through the cracks and those ones should consider going to college in somewhere like Ireland (to play AIL rugby) which could put them on the radar for an Irish province (or another URC team up north), a French ProD2 team, or an English Prem/championship team. Anyway, great content as always Tim. Really enjoy the channel.

[@oldtighthead2459]

You cant speak about schoolboy rugby in South Africa and not speak of Grey College

[@Jay-Leigh863]

​@@oldtighthead2459I have to agree with you.

[@tinyikoshibambo8167]

Tim, we can comfortably anoint you as our "International Correspondence - Rugby Ambassador"

[@EggchasersRugby]

If it means I can get Biltong back to the UK in my suitcase, I accept!

[@85eldon]

​@@EggchasersRugby DONE!!! 😂😂😂

[@adrianleonard6449]

Thank you mr eggchaser ! Made my day! Played my high school rugby at Klerksdorp high school close to "josi" between 1987-1992. Remember going from klerksdorp to paarl to play in tournament in paarl! Klerksdorp looks like mars , a barren landscape where the rugby pitch is as hard as rock then going to paarl and playing on actual grass ! And so much extra oxygen on the coast versus klerksdorp I ended up being player of tournament in the blind side flanker position! What great memories! Thnks eggchaser!!!!!!

[@jessj5693]

😂​@@EggchasersRugby

[@tinyikoshibambo8167]

that’s nothing - Done! Next time you’re in Durban, hit me up.

[@Marcus-mm8yr]

Even in neighboring Zimbabwe we wear our Boishaai jerseys and gather for braai & drinks as we watch this epic showdown.

[@EatDeze]

I’m kiwi and will agree this is definitely the biggest school boy game in the world this rivalry has been going since 1915 we have our own in New Zealand Kings College vs Auckland Grammar rivalry has been going since 1896 two of the biggest school boy matches in the world 💯🇳🇿🇿🇦

[@erickdavid2412]

But their captain doesn't know how to tackle low and can only score tries of forward passes

[@EggchasersRugby]

It's on my radar. I've not been to NZ either...one day

[@hyonimarru]

Sounds epic

[@Jay-Leigh863]

I would love to see that. Looking forward to Tim's visit to NZ.

[@revenant2979]

As a South African I always had a dream to visit the South Island. The beauty and the ruggedness and the New Zealand Alps and to top it of watch a test match between our great rugby countries. .🇿🇦🏉🤝🇳🇿🏉

[@danielvanrooyen9602]

Wow, sitting here in Paarl in my Gim jersey at work. Did not expect a video from Tim covering this epic encounter.

[@greenplasticgun]

Nice. I'm sitting here in Centurion in my underpants, but am also fairly surprised with the video.

[@Wadey-T]

😂

[@EggchasersRugby]

​@@greenplasticgunThank you both for watching. And for the vivid detail

[@randomlyfactual1943]

​@@greenplasticgunThanks for the spit take. Now I need to change my shirt

[@MiguelGomes-kg6ml]

@@greenplasticgun😂😂😂

[@adalderson6269]

I live in Paarl. The town closes down for the weekend. The trees on the Main Road are decorated in school colours. On Saturday the malls are empty, all the lodges and guesthouses are booked out. Shops sell cupcakes in Gim and Boys High colours. Absolute mayhem. The game is sold out..... Fantastic!!! Best part for me is that these are public schools, not expensive private schools. Hope to see you here next year Tim 🏉🏉🏉

[@randomlyfactual1943]

And when you say "closes down" you mean CLOSES DOWN. If you need milk, bread or cigarettes... Bad luck. If you are having a heart attack, just wait until the game is over.

[@adalderson6269]

@@randomlyfactual1943 🤣🤣

[@jerrybuirski2344]

@@randomlyfactual1943 🤣😂🤣😂

[@caybooysen]

@@randomlyfactual1943if you need a medic you can find some at the rugby match 😂

[@stevedavidson666]

Just on a point of information. As a pom/saffer, I need to ask you to rather call them 'government schools'. Public schools in pom terminology are private schools like Eton, Harrow, Winchester and so on. Of which the less said the better IMHO.

[@kevinsummerley5399]

Tim, you are the best ambassador for SA in years! Thank you for that very special revue.

[@JamesThomson-s6r]

Absolutely amazing Tim. My son is currently on a flight heading to South Africa with the Merchiston School rugby team (best team in Scotland!). They have the privilege of actually attending this match tomorrow. Will be an unforgettable experience for all the boys.

[@johannblignaut1966]

Your son and his team are so welcome in SA.Paarl is a stunningly beautiful town.Love Scotland and that great Glasgow Warriors side.

[@jerrybuirski2344]

They will be talking about this for years.

[@thyslombard7992]

I am there tomorrow and will be photographing the action. Will look out for the lads from Merchiston... Met the boys from Fettes College a few years ago in Paarl at the same match, and we are still connected on Social Media to this day.... Rugby knows no boundaries....

[@mazibukomail]

Hey, I'm a Merchiston Old Boy (Merchie Mudrat) *Waves*

[@ianhunt4147]

I’m a merchie old boy ! Maritzburg the best ! Great school

[@penkop4282]

Tim this is phenomenal. NOBODY has ever bothered to cover this, here you are from the UK covering it. I take my hat off to you. Thanks

[@immortalhahn]

To be fair. As south Africans and Capetonians who love rugby. We don't need to find out about this. We know about this. But I hear what you are saying.

[@justinjansen9825]

Thank you Tim for showing SA to the world.

[@EggchasersRugby]

Pleasure is mine!

[@Tasmanian.]

This is class. Another Eggchasers banger. I grew up playing schoolboy rugby in Leinster, so I get it. Those song practices will be with me forever. I think this tops it though, what an occasion.

[@spearsgears]

Agree - my old schools chants are still in my head from the junior cup and senior cup days. Shame as Leinster supporters we don't have any good chants for the club game

[@EggchasersRugby]

There's been a few comments about Irish schools rugby...I need to do some homework!

[@rossmcc4061]

Tim, as a South African I have loved your SA expose'. Now I would love for you to go to New Zealand and do the same thing for them as we would love to see their rugby culture through your eyes.

[@AdrianMepham-i4g]

Sounds like a world tour....Netflix!!!. What a game.

[@albertobinelli4484]

That's a statement you are the David Attemborough of the world of rugby! Stunning Job!

[@EggchasersRugby]

If I have a tiny fraction of his success I'll take it with both hands.

[@albertobinelli4484]

You are! You captured the spirit of rugby in South Africa very well. As a forener who plays with those incredible people I can fully appreciate those masterpieces you are doing!

[@marchell2408]

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[@nicobrenkman7145]

For a Safa, you made me also want to go down to Paarl to experience this major derby, thanks for your great show!!!

[@EggchasersRugby]

One of these years, I'll see you there!

[@clive4949]

I spent 8 years standing beside schoolboy rugby fields including the one highlighted here. In Cape Town Southern suburbs (the Englishmen's side of the Boerewors curtain). My boy went to Rondebosch Boys junior and high. We have our own massive interschool days, such as Rondebosch vs Bishops or SACS, over a hundred years of derbies. However when we cross the curtain to Paarl or Stellenbosch its often not a pretty sight. The apparent benefits of living on Boerewors becomes (sometimes painfully) clear. Atmosphere always electric.

[@jerrybuirski2344]

A million thanks for this one, Tim. Remember, you have a standing invitation to next year's Big Brag in the Paarl Town Hall. Oh yes, tomorrow is also my matric year's 50th reunion! It's gonna be awesome.

[@EggchasersRugby]

I hope to make it. Enjoy tomorrow!

[@phumzilensele302]

We love you TIM for supporting our country my home is not far away from PIERTEMARITSBURG BOYS COLLEGE .... RUGBY IS the religion in our country . we are proud of our boys

[@mannyc4123]

A world where respect is everything. And again thanks to the Moms and Dads, the "factory workers" who make all this happen.

[@miavos3610]

I'm a Gimmie. I started teaching there in the 70s, as did my future husband, who became one of the first team rugby coaches. What a sterling presentation of this spectacular event. Congratulations!

[@thyslombard7992]

Was in Paarl Gym (Huis Mac) from 1980 - 1983... remember both of you very well...

[@Braaibroodjie61]

Me likewise, attended Paarl Gim 1974-1978 with Andre Pollard our Head Boy and 1st team captain(yes- father of André) Beating Galpille as favourites then including the legend Carl du Plessis Do share your views on Tim's excellent coverage with this Vid. Tnx Tim!

[@Braaibroodjie61]

Me likewise, attended Paarl Gim 1974-1978 with Andre Pollard our Head Boy and 1st team captain(yes- father of André) Beating Galpille as favourites then including the legend Carl du Plessis Do share your views on Tim's excellent coverage with this Vid. Tnx Tim!

[@nicolcarstens1561]

@@Braaibroodjie61Andre was Huis Mac head boy and Hugo Lambrechts the school head boy.

[@Braaibroodjie61]

@@nicolcarstens1561 Jip, you're right. Forgit about Hugo..

[@dionventer5623]

Without a doubt the biggest derby in SA Schools, one of many. The third Paarl School , Boland Landbou is the rugby school that punches way above it's weight in SA. Paarl is truly blessed.

[@KODE0101]

Tim does all of this alone by the way👏 This is what a rugby ambassador does, someone who's true to the game.

[@EggchasersRugby]

Appreciate it. A labour of love for sure!

[@michellesmith858]

I went to school at La Rochelle Girls' High, a school in Paarl right next door to the Faure street stadium where this match happens every year, as boarders in hostel we would stay in for the weekend instead of going home specially to watch the match! This is where my love for rugby grew from.

[@karidutoit]

You even have a lady Saffa who is watching all your videos! Thank you for promoting our country and people in such a great way. I believe that the international audience have a complete misconception of us. By default or by choice since we have won 4 World Cups. They can't stand the fact and thus they can't stand us too. They should also come and visit us to experience our warm and kind hearts for themselves. #ProudlySouthAfrican 🇿🇦

[@andredutoit]

It's like watching Chasing the Sun for school boy rugby. Loved the story telling component. I'll just have to sacrifice a few hours of the Olympics because I'm not missing this. What a great channel

[@adamvanderriet9669]

Brilliant video, and what an awesome coup in roping in two former old boys / Springbok rugby legends 🤘

[@neilshrekpurves4521]

I have always maintained, that schoolboy rugby is the best rugby to watch, this video gave me goosebumps, thanks Tim

[@Braaibroodjie61]

Amen to that....

[@bobo707007]

Tim, thank you for your respect and interest in South African rugby. School rugby is a massive part of our culture and I thank you for the coverage.

[@JuicyJLee]

As a South African. There is no need to explore the world. There is so much happening in South Africa 🇿🇦 we blessed

[@johnnybreedt]

Wow thanks for highlighting the school boys game like this Tim.

[@happysaffa8871]

This why our boys can win tight games. They been doing it for years. I was at Wynberg boys and played Paarl gym, Paul Roos, Grey college and Grey PE, Paarl boys high , ETC...every year. Its tight, hard and full of tradition, but it built friendships and character. We have always had this, just seems that it's finally paying off and it's value being used correctly. I am very proud and thankful to be South African for this.

[@revenant2979]

Tim, I think your channel has done a lot for South Africa 🇿🇦. Not just in rugby, but also our relationship with England🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿. Which most other of the top flight rugby 🏉 playing nations , do not like very much. Sometimes we forget that England gave us wonderful sports to play. The Southern Hemesphere rugby nations does have a bond. In all of these nations football reigns supreme, but the fact that rugby is for all shapes and sizes make it such a beautiful sport. All over South Africa we have this two school darbys, no matter rich or poor in rugby. We have grown that pool of rugby lovers to include everyone in a once, and maybe still a devided country. Rassie and Siya did a lot to brake that mold and shown our politicians that we can come together as one nation.🏉🇿🇦

[@brianbarbarich1401]

South Africa School Boy Rugby Rocks

[@strannik7693]

I am a pupil at Paarl Boys High and I can say that all the big rugby games start today. The main one tomorrow is going to be awesome! 🎉🥳

[@wimpieo]

Tim, you introduced South african junior rugby to the rest of the world in a way nobody has done before. It sounds like fall in love with SA junior rugby and the culture, the history is so rich.

[@arnotterblanche6629]

Thank you, Tim, for creating this incredible video of one of the year's most iconic rugby clashes. As someone from Paarl who grew up immersed in this proud tradition, it’s a privilege to witness and relive these unforgettable moments each year. This rivalry perfectly captures the essence of schoolboy rugby.

[@jacquesverster1473]

Tim, You've outdone yourself. This is great Rugby journalism but from you're home study. I can confirm that the very old town reaches a standstill for a week. 7km of road has the colours of the Schools wrapped on the trees. Its like Rugby Christmas for Paarl. for real.

[@johnevanlindt4772]

Thank you Tim we appreciate that you covering this!!! Go Paarl Boys

[@EggchasersRugby]

Enjoy the weekend!

[@orlandosadie6283]

That is where Pollard's BMT was born

[@fiddlestix6468]

I just love how in love Tim is with South African rugby! It is wonderful to see you really get into the 'rugby machine'. I remember when you did your take after SA won the RWC and you said there is just something else about the Bokke and now you know!

[@nox6885]

I went to Pretoria Boys High School and our rivals are Affies. Also a very big derby. They are smashing the hell out of us of late though but as they are always top 5 in the country pretty much every year, and we are never in the top 20 anymore, we have beaten them recently, only because it means so much to the players and schools. Every school pretty much has a derby game or even 2

[@grahamtopzand8111]

Nice one Tim. I’m a Rhodesian/ Zimbabwean. It was same same u there. Guinea fowl school and Chaplin school. It was massive. I was at Guinea Fowl. Never made the first team though. Rhodesia produced plenty of springboks. Ray Mordt. …. Bobby skinstad. … Gary Teichman……. And of course the beast. Love your work mate.

[@codepuncher]

ex Milton High here. And don`t forget the 1960 Bok Captain Des Van Jaarsveldt. Here is a wiki piece I never knew about, His heritage is from the Netherlands, Van Jaarsveldt could not speak Afrikaans and stated about that day "It must be the first time a Springbok captain has had to give his team talk in English."

[@jacovanzyl8013]

Tim, I met u at Craven week and we talked with u re this derby. Paarl is at best a medium sized town, but has produced more Springboks than any other town/city by far. Well done for picking up on this. Currently around 10 in the wider group, incl Pollard, Malherbe, Roos etc.

[@jerrybuirski2344]

Just outside Paarl is Boland Agricultural School, another rugby factory.

[@EggchasersRugby]

I remember the conversation. Thank you

[@johannblignaut1966]

Grant Williams Canaan Moody Kurtley-Lee Arendse Cameron Hanekom Luan Venter Salmaan Moerat Thomas du Toit all went to Paarl schools.

[@onskyk]

@jacovanzyl. Not quite boet. Paarl BH has produced 23 Sprinkboks. Paarl Gym 30. Paul Roos has produced 54 Springboks. So Stellenbosch leads with one school.

[@jerrybuirski2344]

@@onskyk Did You read up on the early Springbok teams? The captain was usually from Cape Town or Stellenbosch and choose mostly local players due to travel difficulties. How does it look from e.g. 1960?

[@johntaplin3126]

Great perspective, Tim, into the great school traditions of SA rugby.

[@mariuscoetzer4581]

Luv the way you have “exported” the South African rugby way to viewers across the world.🌎 Thank you Squire !

[@craigrogers373]

I played 1st team for a Johannesburg school team, not a big rugby school. When we played against our arch rivals we had massive crowds and when we won our old boys wore their old school rugby jerseys at university for the next week. South African rugby success is definitely built on school boy rugby.

[@jacostrauss4953]

Thank you for a great channel and being a great ambassador for SA and SA Rugby. The Affies / Grey College derby is probably the 2nd biggest derby in the country after the Paarl Schools showdown. It is also attended by about 25 000 people every year. The fact that the 2 schools are in the same town, does make the Paarl derby unique. Good luck to the 2 Paarl Schools this weekend. May the best team win.

[@georgeg9147]

I remember the derby from the 90s. One year we went by train to them and they visited us the same way the next year. Pristine manners and hospitality awaited you as you stayed in the home of your opposite number. I remember standing next to them before we did the run onto the field looking at them thinking "they're not so big'. I have never played a match like the one against Grey college they simply swarm you is the best way to describe it. Anyway, that match taught me humility as we were unbeaten against everyone else for years but man they were just different. Affies 0/16b flanker 1995.

[@steffmeades6600]

Dont forget about grey paulroos derby, would be even bigger if they were in the same town

[@soda5730]

Well done Tim. This is the best coverage of the Paarl derby I’ve ever seen.

[@Arminvanderwalt]

Im in matric this year(final school year) and in paarl boys. This derby is much more bigger than a rugby day. Its about the history of the 2 schools and the legacy you leave behind. Nobody but the pupils whom are in the school and who were in the school will understand this rivalry. It brings you goosebumbs and you get a feeling like no other

[@mariovanzyl5166]

Brilliant... Love what you do for rugby and our country and its people.

[@markcrossman3356]

Tim you are just getting better and better. What a wonderful video. Brilliant!

[@elmariedempers4491]

Tim, thank you for covering this amazing rugby derby. I am a very proud Paarl Gimmie and cannot wait for the weekend's rugby.

[@pleaseandthankyou4161]

I've been in Paarl during these school derbies. The entire town changes and comes alive. You can't explain it to people. They live Rugby. It's crazy.

[@marietjievandermerwe8189]

Hi Tim! Thank you so much once again for appreciating our culture and passion for the game and our country. I watched your video on the Craven week as well and the thought came to me....... These players are working so hard, but we sometimes forget about the sacrifices their support systems had to make as well (parents/grandparents/teachers/coaches...) I want to thank every one of them, so many hours next to a cold, rugby field, all the planning, moms preparing extra meals, buying extra plasters. Wow! Thank you, the wind beneath their wings!

[@mikebritz5637]

THis is an amazing video. One of your best! Thanks for highliting some of the amazing history behind SA rugby. There are many more rival schools in SA that have similar history. Paarl is just one of many.

[@EggchasersRugby]

Much appreciated!

[@JHPT-CPT]

Was at the game today for the first time and it was great. Gim definitely were the stronger team and came to play. As a neutral it was a great experience. We ate and drank at Brauhaus and the vibe was great. I can only imagine what it's like to actually attend these schools and be an old boy I felt proud for them. Thanks Paarl for hosting this. I would recommend any rugby or sport lover to go witness this and the gees from the schools.

[@lerouxhugo384]

On the 17th of August we have Paul Roos vs Grey inter schools. Number 1 and 2 team currently in South Africa

[@johntaplin3126]

Thanks for the heads up. Will get back on 16th, will be watching from Jo'burg before flying home to Durbs on Sunday.

[@EggchasersRugby]

It's on my list!

[@thyslombard7992]

@@EggchasersRugby will be there with my camera as well.... and have been for many years covering that derby too. My son went to Paul Roos....so have a great connection with the school too...

[@willemkotze8616]

The two schools alone produced 102 Springboks

[@Zion66666]

@@willemkotze8616wow

[@servaashofmeyr271]

You’re spot in saying it’s like a ‘time capsule’. I’ve told my wife that every year I attend it feels like Groundhog Day - not the same game and result but everything else is almost exactly where it was: same banners, same clothes, same songs, with a few alterations here and there.

[@thyslombard7992]

See you there tomorrow. Buddy!

[@servaashofmeyr271]

@@thyslombard7992 I’m (un)fortunately a new father and the home front needs me more than Paarl tomorrow 😄 I’ll tune in online. Geniet hom!

[@charltheron2769]

Spot on Tim! A Paarl Gym scholar (1982-1986) during Kobus Wiese's time. In fact, Kobus was my Paarl Gym "senior," when I arrived at the McFarlane hostel as a first-year junior in 1982. THAT was also the year (1982) that Paarl Gym lost 16-15 against Paarl Boys High at interschools, as Kobus mentioned in your video, when a try still counted as 4 points. ;-) In my final year (1986) we drew to a boring 0-0 score @ interschools; only the 3rd time since 1915 to end scoreless

[@JohanMorgan-o1p]

Rugby being the vehicle to experience so much culture is incredible. Perhaps one day you can do an English or even a New Zealand tour to show the Saffas the contrasting systems!

[@thembelanihdlamini5395]

Let's get Tim to 100k subs!!!

[@olglez9230]

Well Tim, you've outdone yourself! I knew you loved the sport but this video showcases another level of passion for rugby! Thank for your efforts in creating content like this and educating us all!

[@FrancoisJacobs-f6c]

The HTS Middelburg vs Hoerskool Middelburg is also big. There were 15 000 people there this year. Almost the same number last year as well. Craven week will be hosted at Hoerskool Middelburg next year because of the big success of the derby.

[@mgibn07]

This is one my favourite school boy derbies. It needs a bit more respect. The rugby played here is unreal.

[@EggchasersRugby]

Thank you for the heads up!

[@fireball6302]

Proud 1981 alumni of Middelburg High School. The annual derby with the Middelburg Technical School is a massive event.

[@alexandraos2607]

THANKS TIM . I AM UP HERE WEST OF JOHANNESBURG KNOWIING ABOUT THESE SCHOOLS BUT HAD NO INSIGHT ON THE RIVALRY.. YOU ARE AN AWSOME POMMIIE( ENGLISHMAN). BLESS YOU. IT SEEMS YOU HAVE REALLY FALLEN IN LOVE WITH SOUTH AFRICA AND OR RUGBY. WHAT SETS YOU APART IS HOW HUMBLE YOU ARE!!

[@Vlerkies]

Tim, your 1 man band deep dive into SA rugby is commendable. Respect Sir!

[@wilddogsrugby]

Great video Tim 👌 Even as a South African and huge rugby fan I did not realise how big this game was. There are also plenty big and great rivalries all over the country, but this does look like the biggest.

[@Linda_D]

Hi Tim, thank you for shining a light on our incredible school boy rugby. This is definitely your second home now😁🇿🇦🙌

[@lydiapotgieter7867]

Thank Tim. We appreciate. 🇿🇦

[@gerdusloubser4817]

My dad was sourced from a small town called Koringberg when he was in standard 8, grade 10 in today’s grade 10. They won 4 derbies in a row, him captaining the side in his last year. I’m talking about Paarl Gym. He played all positions from fly half, front row and flanker to eighth man. Great tradition of rugby players.

[@johanlamprecht5577]

Other big derbies. Affies vs Pretoria Boys High is huge, also over 100 years old. Affies dominate it lately (I went to Affies) but the atmosphere is amazing. Then there is the massive KES vs Jeppe derby in Johannesburg with both schools having quite strong teams lately. Add to that Durban derbys, also Hilton vs Michaelhouse. The Paarl derby is the biggest though since both teams are normally in the top 5 in the country so its always extremely competitive

[@wauzer1]

Wow, top content Tim, and 2 great Bok players, much appreciated.

[@TheDerf777]

Tim!! you legend, what a fantastic tribute to this magnificent event. See you there next year!! for now you will have to watch the game on the link........ i'll track it down for you

[@jean-pierreduven7234]

Tim, you know exactly what you doing, great journalism. You get right into the story and explain it so well. I swear you must have been a Saffa in your past life for you to understand things here on this level.

[@TiNRiB]

I remember being at Settlers High School, we beat Paarl Gym and Paarl High at 4*100 meter relay. And the Paarl Boys who came second to us were being carried on shoulders of the fans because they beat Paarl Gym! We sat in awe, and went on to win the national champs. But everyone only speaks of Boys beating Gym that year

[@MarcWithersea]

Even as a South African I learned some things I didn't know. Thanks Tim!

[@andrehefer3739]

Tim you are a true ambassador for rugby. Great job mate. You have done so much for our beloved sport. Next to watching the Springboks play, your show is the best thing in the world! Keep up the great work!

[@Mumbo_Jumbo_Kiwi.1]

I'm living in Norway & SA will now definitely be on my rugby schedule

[@marcorenato1814]

Another fantastic piece of story telling. Great job weaving together the footage of the games with Corne and Kobus' views, along with your own.

[@imvula1079]

always wanted to watch this clash in person as a schoolboy. Interschools is a big part of any schoolboys life. The Paarl derby is massive. Thank you Ambassador Tim 🤘

[@ACRC1977]

My hometown Paarl! It's not only the Paarl Boys vs Paarl Gim games. Fact is that most high schools in Paarl take part in derbys during the same time. The whole of Paarl is a buzz during the derbys. Moody played for Klein Nederburg and featured in the KN vs New Orleans derby. Kurt-Lee Arendse came up in the Paulus Joubert vs Northern Paarl derby. Lots of talent all round. Tim, you're in for a treat, these are decades of rivalry at play.

[@jonathanstaley3883]

Grey college - Paul Roos is going to be LEGENDARY this year!!

[@stephdegoede8316]

The SA franchises don't always dominate the world, and junior Boks are way below par. The National team has had its eras of glory and disaster. But the SA school game is in a class of its own.

[@michaelrautenbach7506]

Hi Tim, just to let you know the rugby journey for schoolboys does not stop after school. With the professional era club rugby took a dive but research the old club competition held over Easter. It still runs as amateurs. More lately we have varsity club competition. There are still many boys involved in rugby post school rugby mostly in rural areas.

[@davidekerold9071]

Thank you Tim. Your enthusiasm is so infectious. I will certainly be tuning into this bonanza. Cant wait! MotoGP will have to take a back seat for this game. 😄

[@thyslombard7992]

Only the Sprint Race, all good for the Main Race on Sunday.. Go Brad!

[@marietjievandermerwe8189]

Thanks Tim, once again, so much to be greatful for in SA

[@patrickchilds2987]

I am absolutely gobsmacked by this fixture and the attendances it generates. I played school rugby in the mid 80s in England and Wales and even attending 'national competitions ' but none of them ever generated the intrest and support of this game. Im guessing it is a local derby between schools and locals and the fixture has history but its amazing

[@f1greenlight]

Wow, I didn't even realize what I was sort of watching while doing my work was this significant. My high school Rugby playing nephew had it on in the background. Oh my goodness. Thanks Tim for being such a great Ambassador for our country's and our Rugby. God bless and may your channel continue to be successful. Amazing

[@anthonylees5735]

As a Saffa and an ex Maritzburg College boy, I had no idea of the tradition and rivalry of these two magnificent schools. Thanks Tim for this episode.

[@mazibukomail]

Hey, also A College old Boy (class of 08)👋

[@ericgorven3033]

Tim, thanks for this special tribute to SA rugby. As you know there are several inter schools. I went to school in Mooi River, Kwa Zulu Natal. Thanks Enjoy your trips around the world and if you play rugby and love the game you will know - we all look forward to tour next report/video and I hope you get to show us the other countries rugby and the country, the people, the culture.

[@leonscheepers5350]

School boy rugby is awesome - I'm from East London originally (Buffalo City, before you get confused) - I went to Grens (a mediocre rugby school) - just in the Eastern Cape there was Selborne, Dale, Queens ... not mentioning Hangklip, Grens, Cambridge .... good talent in such a small part of the rugby sphere ...

[@jimmyw4073]

Love this thank you for the amazing content 🙏🏻

[@jacobusjonck2172]

Yes, it is a great occasion and very competitive between the two rivals. Been there a couple of times.

[@delilah40]

I was there in 1982 when Paarl Gym lost to Paarl Boys High. I was in Gym, obviously, and my boyfriend at the time, Jaco Vlok, played for the rival team. I never heard the end of it, I remember that day and that night as it was like yesterday. Sadly Jaco lost his life in an accident years later, and although I had moved to Germany, we never lost our connection and often spoke of that damn day! Ty for your vids. 😍

[@g.r.goodwin]

My goto channel for Rugby. Excellent value.

[@karlvanrooyen7402]

Thanks Egg Chaser. As a Natal rugby supporter and a Bok supporter your video showed me something I didn't know. Dankie Maneer.

[@JuicyJLee]

Bru I am sitting here thinking what the heck I am planning to travel to Thailand yet there is so much going on in our beautiful country that we have no idea about 😂

[@DD-RSA]

Amazing. I'm a Saffer and am still amazed.

[@riaandewetgoosen153]

Tim, you should come for the whole week in 2025, experiencing the full program. Truly special. Shout if you need accommodation, the locals will gladly show you around as well.

[@theruffiankj4164]

Many similarly resourced schools across the country - often more demographically diverse than Paarl - have these iconic derby matches . The saddest thing still is that in many poor communities, especially in the rural areas of the Eastern Cape, there is just as much talent and passion for the game, but remains seriously underdeveloped…

[@bunnychowmuncher]

Don't forget both their other rival just down the road in Stellenbosch - Paul Roos Gimnasium.

[@vahorgan]

Turns out you were already onto it. If you are interested in Zimbabwe, there is another School boys comp that almost matches this. It's Falcon vs Peterhouse. Huge occasion.

[@mrange20]

I witnessed this once as an outsider/ The most special derby ever played. Paarl rocks!