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The Otago Boys' High School Foundation
PO Box 11,
Dunedin, New Zealand
Tel +64 3 477 2546
Fax +64 3 477 5468
Over 80 Old Boys’ returned to Otago Boys’ (some for the first time since they left) to reconnect with the school and rekindle old friendships. The catalyst was Otago Boys’ being awarded the Trans-Tasman Secondary Schools test match and the luncheon proved a strong draw card to make the most of the event.
During the luncheon which was held in the quad outside the library - music played, the sun shone and the sweepstake competition was well patronised. However, as with the test match there can be only one winner:
WINNER OF THE SWEEPSTAKE
PRIZE KINDLY DONATED BY CABLEWAYS TAVERN
Mike Brosnan predicting a score of New Zealand winning 30 – 24.
Following the luncheon guests moved through to Littlebourne where some 2,000 spectators were lining the sidelines ready for the ultimate clash.
Australia was first out of the changing rooms to strong support of approx 200 Australian supporters. Next was New Zealand and as they ran onto the field the locals showed their support ten fold.
After a passionate haka the ball hit the turf and play began.
In a game that ebbed and flowed, New Zealand Schools beat Australian Schools 30-21 to clinch its second win in a row over the side from across the Tasman.
But it was a game that could have gone either way and clear-cut chances were in short supply.
New Zealand led 10-3 at the break and then immediately pulled ahead through a slick backline try.
But it then went into its shell and the Australians grabbed hold of the ball and got to within two points, 23-21 with just 10 minutes to play.
New Zealand, though, did not panic, got hold of the ball and moved back on to attack.
It won a messy scrum and through a couple of nice skip passes, replacement Bryn Hall scampered over out wide to score. TJ Perenara added the tricky conversion to clinch the match.
All in all an incredible day and one that Otago Boys’ can be very proud to have hosted.
