Affies Set to Host Paarl Gim in Historic Rugby Showdown!
Get ready for a titanic battle in Pretoria this weekend! Afrikaans Hoër Seunskool (Affies) will play host to arch-rivals Paarl Gimnasium in a clash of South African schools’ rugby powerhouses at the Premier Interschools derby.
This highly anticipated match marks the sixth official Interschools meeting between these North and South giants, promising a spectacle fueled by history and passion. Buckle up for a weekend of unforgettable rugby!
Before this annual showdown became a fixture in 2017, we could only catch glimpses of these titans facing off sporadically at festivals. Since their inaugural clash in 1967, they’ve competed just 21 times over 57 years. The scoreboard tells a tale of fierce competition: Paarl Gimnasium boasts 12 victories, while Affies have claimed 7 wins, with two nail-biting draws thrown into the mix.
Now, the stage is set for another epic chapter as Paarl Gimnasium journeys to the formidable fortress of Affies in Pretoria. Both teams are hungry for glory, with Paarl Gimnasium aiming to maintain their undefeated streak in 2024. The anticipation is palpable as these rugby giants prepare to collide, with fans on the edge of their seats in anticipation of the thrills and drama that only a historic derby can deliver.
Scores through the years:
| Year | Affies | Paarl Gim |
| 1967 | 0 | 11 |
| 1972 | 0 | 19 |
| 1973 | 3 | 38 |
| 1976 | 10 | 3 |
| 1979 | 3 | 23 |
| 1999 | 19 | 11 |
| 2002 | 24 | 20 |
| 2005 | 18 | 38 |
| 2006 | 17 | 17 |
| 2007 | 13 | 8 |
| 2008 | 3 | 21 |
| 2009 | 16 | 22 |
| 2011 | 59 | 6 |
| 2012 | 27 | 20 |
| 2014 | 7 | 40 |
| 2015 | 22 | 22 |
| 2017 | 33 | 35 |
| 2018 | 21 | 41 |
| 2019 | 19 | 46 |
| 2022 | 29 | 26 |
| 2023 | 21 | 28 |
Affies 2024 Season:
Affies have played 5 matches thus far, only losing narrowly to a strong Paul Roos outfit. Affies have shown signs of a potentially promising season ahead. Their last win was a gutsy one against neighbours, Garsfontein.
| Date | Opp | For | Against |
| 2024/03/09 | Diamantveld | 33 | 10 |
| 2024/03/16 | Helpmekaar | 45 | 21 |
| 2024/03/23 | Paul Roos | 25 | 30 |
| 2024/03/26 | Stellenberg | 38 | 11 |
| 2024/04/06 | Garsfontein | 33 | 31 |
Paarl Gim 2024 Season:
Paarl Gim have played 4 matches so far having dispatched of good teams like Hoerskool Monument and Boland Landbou with relative ease along the way. They are still unbeaten and will be a very hard nut to crack in 2024.
| Date | Opp | For | Against |
| 2024/03/16 | Stellenberg | 29 | 5 |
| 2024/03/23 | Monument | 38 | 21 |
| 2024/03/26 | Pretoria Boys High | 66 | 10 |
| 2024/04/06 | Boland Landbou | 47 | 13 |
Get ready for a North vs South thriller in the Capital!
Catch all the action live on Saturday the 13th of April from 13:00pm on SuperSport Schools channel 216 (DSTV)
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Issued by Terras Communications on behalf of the Sportsmans Warehouse Premier Interschools on the 09 April 2024.
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