there, Salisbury Cathedral, with the tallest spire in Eng land,wasseen in the distance and then on to Dorset,where Camford Public School were our next hosts. This is.a most beautiful school, only started in 1923, but its buildings date back to the 1200's where the kings of England used to entertain their commoners! The last game of the tour against Canford saw a rampant Kearsney XV rout their opposition 65-21. A most fitting highlightfor Kearsney was to be entertained in a 12th cen tury banquet hall, the oldest building in the school. Eeelings of humility and reverence initially prevailed. These did not last long however. A few of the observations on the rugby played on tourthe English schoolboys are not as physical as their S.A. counterparts. They don't scrum, tackle or run as aggres sively,butthey certainly taught us afew things aboutruck ing,getting back in support in numbers and "rolling over" when we were in possession. Another difference was the absence of vociferous support of spectators. There is not the importance attached to rugby teams' winning. In all, the schools' academic achievements certainly seemed a priority. The boys learned a great deal on tour. They were thrust into unfamiliar homes,both humble and privileged. They coped admirably and were tremendous ambassadors for the school, parents and country. The last two nights of the tour were spent in London.The boys were givenfreedom to experience the tubesand places ofinterest.On Saturday,the London Old Boys generously paid for a meal at the official end-of-tour function which was enjoyed by boys,staffand the now 10 parent support ers club. The flight back was a tiring affair. Reporting at 2.30 p.m. at Heathrow on Sunday,we experienced delay after delay, and the last of the squad only arrived back in Durban on Monday 11 October at 3.00 p.m. It would be remiss ofthe management not to thank all the parents who supported the tour both in England and at home.You have enabled your sons to experience a memo rable sixteen days which will be cherished for many years to come. F. COCKS 2ND XV Captain: S.Groom Vice-Captain: C.Clark Regular players: S. Adams, N. Anderson, J. Antoni, A. Borresen, A. Brown, C. Clark, R. Drew, M. Flaherty, J. Gammie, J. Gibson, J. Hughes, L. McDougall, M. Mdlalose,A.Simonsz,M.Tyler. Results: V. Pinetown V. DHS V. Glenwood V. College V. Northwood V. Ixopo V. Westville V. Scottburgh V. St Charles V. Hilton V. Michaelhouse Won 57-0 Lost 3-5 Lost 15-16 Lost 11-12 Won 10-0 Won 20-15 Lost 15-18 Won 26-3 Won Lost Won They were a well balanced side who, although small in stature,more than held their own againstsome heavyteams. They played constructive,committed rugby.Theforwards scrummed andjumped adequately,but it was their mobil ity and support that enabled them to ruck most efficiently. The backs were skilful, but lacked genuine pace to pen etrate. They defended admirably. To the team's great credit, the fact that 5 games were lost in the dying seconds,did not dampen their enthusiasm.In fact,it strengthened their resolve to succeed.They deserv edly ended the season with an exciting win over a power ful Michaelhouse XV.It wasa mostenjoyable and reward ing season. FED.COCKS 3RD XV The 3rd XV had a successful and enjoyable season.They played some fine rugby and achieved some good results. Many of the tries were scored by the outside backs, but this would not have been possible had not the forwards won good first and second phase ball. The forwards must be complimented on their commitment and determination which was often demonstrated against much higger oppo nents. 31 boys played for the 3rd XV this season.The following list comprises of boys who played 3or more games.Only G.Hunter played in every game. M. Hough, B. Jennings, B. Machanik, D. Yiannakis, J. Gibson,B.Smeda,G.Hunter,A.Brown,M.Flaherty,M. Tyler,D.Gumming,R.Tomaselli,R Carmody,W.Tindall, R.Smit,R.Prestedge, S. Foster, G. Verbaan, J. Asran,G. Staats, J. Rautenbach,A.Simonz,M.Evans,A.Thome. The team was very ably led by R.Tomaselli and S.Foster, with G.Verbaan and M.Flaherty taking overthe reins when one of these was injured. Results: V. Pinetown Won 20-29 Lost Won Won Won Lost V. DHS Lost V. College V. Glenwood V. Northwood V. Gelofte 2nd V. Westville V. Alexander 2nd V. Hilton Won V. MichaelhouseLost Points for: 193 Points against: 120 2238-11 0-17 38-0 16-7 20-5 8-13 Won 17-14 14-15 9 B.MULLANE 4THXV The statistics tell the story ofasomewhatunsuecessful year. Thefourth team played eleven games,losing six and win ning five.In those eleven games,the team used 38 players - a story in itself. They scored 194 points and had 137 scored against them. Too often the team left the field after a match with the feeling that they could have done better, or had let things slip. I include here our matches against St Charles (7-8 down),Westville(12-15 down),Glenwood(18-12up)and 82
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