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Rugby Tour Update
Matches and culture in RSA
The senior boys rugby tour continues in South Africa, with the squad playing in a rugby festival as well as visiting popular tourist destinations such as the infamous Robben Island prison, where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated for 18 years.
Day 5
1st XV win 53-33 and 2nd XV lose a tough game 72-0. After the game we headed off to another beach for lunch and a swim. The teams play again on Wednesday.
In the evening we were treated to a theater dinner by Mr. Andrew Purdy. The venue was filled with District Six memorabilia and many history lessons were shared. The food and signing was superb; we even had our own boys on stage – Well done to Brennan and Litha!
Day 6
Today we visited the Green Market for some shopping and a walk around Cape Town. The two rugby games were hard fought battles. The 2nd XV tied 17-17 against and skilled side from the Eastern part of Cape Town. The 1st XV lost in a game against the hosts Tygerberg 53-22. We are off to Knysna in the morning.
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