Maritzburg College Vs Pretoria Boys High Overview
Alexis Leclezio (Form 5)
The 53rd match between Maritzburg College and Pretoria Boys High, two fierce rivals with a rivalry that goes back to the nostalgic 1950s, is set to ignite the fields this Saturday. The Maritzburg warriors will journey from one majestic capital to another, ready to add another chapter to their epic history. Having triumphed over PBHS earlier this year in a decisive victory (47-15), the Maritzburg College 1st XV, under the inspiring leadership of S. Kadira, is eager to secure yet another dominant win against the lads from Pretoria. As they step onto the hallowed grounds, they carry memories of their biggest victory, a resounding 57-8 triumph in 2002, while being mindful of the visitors’ most memorable moment, a remarkable 41-15 win in 2009.
This match promises to be a battle of sheer determination, where the Maritzburg warriors will fiercely defend their seven-match winning streak dating back to 2018. On the other hand, the Candies will stop at nothing to break this streak and etch their name in the annals of their school’s history. The stage is set for a thrilling encounter that will leave the spectators on the edge of their seats, witnessing the passion and prowess of these young athletes as they clash in a spectacle of raw talent and fierce competition.
Head-to-head:
Played: 52
College Won: 40
PBHS Won: 11
Drawn: 1
Matches from the last 10 years:
| Year | W/L | Home/Away | Score |
| 2013 | L | Away | 23-25 |
| L | Home | 16-30 | |
| 2014 | W | Home | 42-12 |
| W | Away | 35-18 | |
| 2015 | W | Away | 25-3 |
| W | Home | 55-6 | |
| 2016 | W | Home | 32-11 |
| W | Away | 24-22 | |
| 2017 | W | Away | 36-24 |
| L | Home | 10-17 | |
| 2018 | W | Home | 15-14 |
| W | Away | 27-14 | |
| 2019 | W | Away | 20-15 |
| W | Home | 26-25 | |
| 2022 | W | Home | 28-5 |
| W | Away | 50-26 | |
| 2023 | W | Away | 47-15 |
Form Book 2023:
Maritzburg College:
Win Rate: 71%
| Michaelhouse (A) | L 20-27 |
| Durban High School (A) | L 7-14 |
| Hoërskool Noordheuwel (N/S) | W 47-45 |
| Grey College (N/S) | L 24-37 |
| Lions Inv. XV (St John’s) | W 50-5 |
| Hoërskool Nelspruit (St John’s) | W 43-19 |
| Jeppe High School for Boys (St John’s) | W 26-20 |
| Clifton (A) | W 32-5 |
| PBHS (A) | W 47-15 |
| Stellenberg High School (Wildeklawer) | L 24-36 |
| Hoërskool Framesby (Wildeklawer) | W 19-13 |
| Glenwood (H) | W 42-17 |
| Westville (H) | W 29-8 |
| St Charles (A) | W 46-8 |
| Hilton College (A) | L 29-14 |
| Northwood (H) | W 36-14 |
| Affies (A) | W 50-31 |
Pretoria Boys High School:
Win rate: 61%
| Parktown | W 43-12 |
| St Stithians | W 66-0 |
| Durbanville | W 35-31 |
| Paul Roos Gym | L 19-29 |
| St Charles | W 41-5 |
| Grey HS | W 26-19 |
| Nelspruit | W 31-24 |
| KES | L 19-28 |
| Maritzburg College | L 15-47 |
| Ithembelihle | W 15-5 |
| SACS | W 24-13 |
| St Alban’s | W 34-7 |
| Hilton College | L 15-39 |
| St Benedicts | W 38-19 |
| Michaelhouse | L 19-34 |
| Jeppe | L 16-22 |
| St Johns College | W 39-5 |
| KES | L 23-32 |