Wildeklawer 2025🏉: DHS Chase Perfection, Affies Rise, and a Historic Rivalry Beckons

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The Wildeklawer Super Schools Festival has once again lived up to its billing as the defining crucible of South African schoolboy rugby. Over two days of hard-fought contests, tactical masterclasses, and heart-stopping finishes, the shape of the national rankings has begun to shift — with several powerhouses reasserting their dominance and one team continuing its march toward an extraordinary unbeaten season.

🔥 DHS: Undefeated, Unyielding, Unstoppable?

The biggest headline heading into the final day at Wildeklawer is the story of DHS.

• 10 games played, 10 wins.

• 234 points difference.

• An average winning margin of 23.4 points.

• Only unbeaten team left in the top 10.

  
  

Their dramatic 26–19 win over Stellenberg — sealed by a last-minute try — was the stuff of champions. Had they not lost by 3 points to Paarl Boys last year, this team would now be riding a 23-match unbeaten streak, possibly the longest in schoolboy rugby since Grey’s run pre-2020.

Their biggest test comes tomorrow, as they face Paarl Gimnasium, currently ranked #2 and yet to lose in 2025. Win that, and DHS will not only retain their perfect season — they will demand to be considered as the best schoolboy team in the country.

📈 Latest Rankings — Top 10 (as of this week)

Rank	School	GP	W	D	L	PD	Av. Margin	Win %	Next Fixture
1	Affies	9	7	1	1	+167	18.6	83%	Boland Landbou
2	Paarl Gim	6	5	1	0	+209	34.8	92%	DHS
3	Paul Roos Gym	6	5	0	1	+77	12.8	83%	EG Jansen
4	Grey College	8	7	0	1	+178	22.3	88%	Garsfontein
5	Paarl Boys High	6	5	0	1	+140	23.3	83%	Monnas
6	Oakdale	7	4	1	2	+111	15.9	64%	Jeppe
7	DHS	10	10	0	0	+234	23.4	100%	Paarl Gim
8	Garsfontein	7	4	1	2	+21	3.0	64%	Grey College
9	Boland Landbou	6	5	0	1	+126	21.0	83%	Affies
10	Rondebosch	7	5	0	2	+98	14.0	71%	–

Notably, Westville, unbeaten after 8 matches with a +138 points difference, are breathing down the top 10’s neck at #11.

📝 Wildeklawer Day 1 & 2 Recap: Who Made Headlines

• Affies 20–18 Paul Roos: The Pretoria powerhouse stunned PRG in a rain-soaked tactical battle. It was a statement win that vaults them to #1 in the rankings.

Affies secure a massive win vs Paul Roos at Wildeklawer 2025

• Grey College 56–14 Helpmekaar: An utter masterclass under lights. Grey ran in eight tries, including a brace from their electric wing, reaffirming their elite pedigree.

• Nico Malan 41–39 Glenwood: The match of the round for sheer entertainment. End-to-end stuff, with Nico sealing it at the death.

• Outeniqua 21–20 Monument: A bruising affair decided by a last-minute try. Both sides showed grit, but Outeniqua came out just ahead with a nail biting victory.

• DHS 26–19 Stellenberg: DHS again showed nerves of steel, with their structured counterattack and breakdown superiority proving too much in the end.

  
  

🔮 What to Watch: Final Wildeklawer Fixtures

• DHS vs Paarl Gim: Everything is on the line. DHS’s perfect season. Paarl Gim’s dominance. Possibly a new #1? This is the match.

• Grey College vs Garsfontein: Grey will look to bounce into the top 3. Garsies, after a mixed season, will need a miracle.

• Affies vs Boland Landbou: Don’t sleep on Boland. They’ve quietly had a strong season and can shake up the top rankings with a win.

• Paul Roos vs EG Jansen: A wounded PRG side takes on a well-drilled EG outfit. A crucial clash for momentum heading into the derby weeks.

  
  

📜 Michaelhouse vs Hilton: Rivalry Renewed – Match #209

This weekend, a rivalry that began in 1904 enters its 209th chapter. With a ledger that reads:

• Michaelhouse Wins: 101

• Hilton Wins: 97

• Draws: 10

…this is one of the most storied traditions in schoolboy rugby.

Hilton secured a narrow 1 point win over House 2024 Game 2

Notable stats:

• Average scoreline: Michaelhouse 12 – 11 Hilton

• Michaelhouse highest win: 51–0 (1910)

• Hilton highest win: 42–12 (2013)

• Longest streak: Michaelhouse went 12 unbeaten from 1977–1982; Hilton won 9 straight from 2017–2023.

Expect a full house at Baileys this year on Saturday, 3 May as both schools add another chapter to a rivalry that defines their sporting calendars.

🧮 What’s Next for Rankings?

After the final round of Wildeklawer fixtures, expect:

• Major movement in the top 5 depending on the DHS vs Paarl Gim and Affies vs Boland results.

• Grey College could leapfrog Paul Roos again with a strong win.

• DHS, if victorious, could force a serious reconsideration at the top. Even if their strength of schedule isn’t as high as others, going 11–0 would be undeniable.

  
  

🔗 Final Thoughts

Wildeklawer continues to be the great equalizer — where reputations are either confirmed or crushed. With the second round of fixtures promising fireworks, and a historic rivalry on the cards this weekend, the next 72 hours could define the shape of SA schoolboy rugby for months to come. Keep your eyes on Paarl Gim vs DHS — it's not just a fixture. It could be a coronation.