Game Report.: Hamilton Boys High School vs Kyoto Seisho H.S.

In a tremendous display of running rugby, Hamilton BHS again dominated their opposition to win by a staggering 103-3 against Kyoto Seisho H.S. from Japan. The forward pack, led by captain and Grassroots Trust player of the day Nick Ross, provided a strong platform from scrums and lineouts but it was the forwards ability to run, pass and support that really impressed. Props Chad Leem and Fraser Armstrong made many telling runs and No. 8 Kallum Andrews broke tackles at will. In the backline Josh Smith again dictated play from 1st 5 and kicked particularly well. Centre Joe Webber orchestrated many backline attacks and always looked dangerous. The halftime score was 38-3 but it was later in the 2nd half that Hamilton began to almost score at will, with the final score at 103-3.
Tries were scored by Te Wehi Wright (3), Kallum Andrews (3), Josh Fa’agalu (2), Jesse Dodunski (2), Josh Smith (2), Fraser Armstrong, Bruce Jones, Adam Burn, Isaako Peato, and Henare Hira. Josh Smith kicked 6 conversions and Russ Parai 3.
The other quarter finals were won by Marais Viljoen H.S from South Africa, Hills Sports H.S. from Australia and in an upset Truro College beat the reigning World Schools champions Dax Landes from France 21-20. The semi finals which will be played on Tuesday will match Truro College against Marais Viljoen and the huge Hill Sports H.S. against Hamilton BHS. Hamilton BHS will surely be tested against the size and speed of the Australians.