Paul Roos Issue Massive Rankings Statement with Dominant 45,28 Victory Over Affies in Stellenbosch

Travis Pheiffer scores 25 points as Paul Roos thumps Affies, while Grey College and Drostdy record vital wins in SA schoolboy rugby.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 24, 2026, 6:10 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Rugby365

Pheiffer Intercept Sparks Second Half Surge

The first visit by Affies to Stellenbosch in over a decade lived up to its billing as a physical and tactical contest, though the "Maroon Machine" ultimately proved too clinical for the visitors. While the "Wit Bulle" from Pretoria remained competitive throughout the opening half, the momentum shifted decisively when Paul Roos flyhalf Travis Pheiffer intercepted a wayward pass and sprinted 70 metres to score. Pheiffer was the standout performer of the afternoon, finishing with a personal haul of 25 points including two tries, earning him Player of the Match honors and underlining his reputation as one of the country’s top schoolboy prospects.

Grey College Maintains Unbeaten Run in Bloemfontein

The national rankings race remains tight as Grey College continued their winning streak with a 31,15 victory over Monument. Despite the scoreline, the match was closely contested, with Monument’s flyhalf Jaydon Viljoen drawing significant attention for an audacious drop goal from well within his own half. It has been noted that Viljoen has been working with France kicking coach Vlok Cilliers, a collaboration that was evident in his long range accuracy. Grey’s defensive structures, however, proved resilient enough to hold off a determined Monument side that played with 13 men at one stage due to disciplinary issues.

Upsets and Resilience Across the Western Cape

Elsewhere in the Western Cape, Drostdy made a significant statement by defeating Wynberg 35,14 away from home. Wynberg, previously regarded as the top side in the Cape Town southern suburbs, struggled to contain a Drostdy outfit that Paul Roos coach Corné Uys had recently earmarked as a "team to watch." Meanwhile, Paarl Boys High (Boishaai) were pushed to the limit by a resurgent Outeniqua side, eventually securing a narrow 26,22 win. Outeniqua’s strong showing confirms their return to form following several difficult seasons, suggesting they will be a major factor in the 2026 schoolboy landscape.