The strong Southland Boys High School pack paved the way for an impressive 67-6 win against Verdon College at Invercargill today.
Flanker Nick Hayes stood out with his constructive play. He was always in support and played a key role in Southland Boys' 11 tries.
The other key member of the pack was prop Lennon Gavin, who had a strong game in the set pieces and was strong with his hit ups.
Fullback Cunis Tarrant was strong on the counter-attack with his incisive running.
Wing Sven Penwarden scored two tries and first five-eighth Scott Eade kicked five conversions.
In the other game played today, Dunstan High School beat South Otago 52-10.
Wing Michael Harvey used his pace to score two tries and halfback Tom Dougherty kicked five conversions.
The other key players were prop Lani Rooney and flanker Keelan Baird.
The game between Central Southland College and Gore will be played as the curtain-raiser for the Ranfurly Shield match between Southland and North Otago on Friday night.
The other three games were played as traditional interschool games midweek.
The results of this week's games were: Southland Boys 67, Verdon College 7; John McGlashan College 31, Kavanagh College 31; Dunstan 52, South Otago 10; Otago Boys 23, Kings 13; Waitaki Boys 30, St Kevins 6.
The points table after ten games is: Southland Boys 46, Otago Boys 42, Kings 37, Gore 34, Dunstan 27, Waitaki Boys 24, John McGlashan 22, Verdon 18, Kavanagh College 12, Central Southland College 12, South Otago 10, Kavanagh College 9, St Kevins 5.
