The Muir College First XV beat the highly-rated Pearson team 34-22 in a thrilling encounter on the Ellis Field at Kariega on Saturday. Although the visitors enjoyed more possession, the home team’s defence and their enterprising backline play proved decisive.

For Muir, tries were scored by:

• Mihle Mandela
• Liyabona Kasibe
• Isa Marola (2)

Lyle Meintjies converted all the tries and added two penalties.

Pearson tries were scored by:

• Janco van der Walt (2)
• Casper Fouche (2)

One of these tries was converted by Divan Fourie.

Isa Marola breaks to score his second try of the match