RUGBY NUUS - Hoërskool Outeniqua continued its impressive start to the 2026 season with a commanding 45-0 victory over Nico Malan High School of Humansdorp in their King Price Derby series clash in George on Saturday 14 March.

The Kwaggas entered the fixture on the back of a massive 99-0 win over Worcester Gimnasium the previous week. 

Coaches Henry Grimes and Jandré Blom were wary of complacency after such a runaway result, but their side delivered another disciplined and emphatic performance.

The Kwaggas led 19-0 at half-time. Left wing Heiliano Beukes struck first in the 17th minute. His pacey finish also earned him the Suzuki Game Changing Moment Award.

Scrumhalf Fagon Hendriks added a brace, including a spectacular second try from a 50-metre snipe off a scrum. 

He kept the visitors’ defence guessing throughout the match and was one of the standout performers on the day.

“We made a lot of errors, but it would be greedy to be unhappy with a 45-0 scoreline. We have a young side - 11 of our players are still in Grade 11. We also made more than 100 tackles at a 96% completion rate, so I’m happy with the performance,” said Grimes afterwards.

Outeniqua’s backline proved decisive. Fullback Darnell Delport, inside centre Jade Lothering, Heiliano and Fagon all produced influential displays. 

Jade was particularly effective, consistently carrying over the gain line to keep the Kwaggas on the front foot. Darnell’s all round contribution earned him the King of the Match accolade.

For Nico Malan, early defensive resilience faded as mistakes crept in, preventing them from stringing phases together or applying sustained pressure. 

Flanker Ruben van Dijk and tighthead prop Drikus Kruger were among the few bright spots for the visitors.

Scorers: Outeniqua 45 (19) - Tries: Fagon Hendriks (2), Heiliano Beukes, Darnell Delport, Matthew Prins, Aldo Gouws. Conversions: Tyler Marais (5) - Nico Malan 0.

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