The opening Test of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship between the Springboks and Argentina at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, was won by 37-15 by South Africa.
With four minutes to go in the game, Alexandria born and Grey High School educated, Curwin Bosch, earned his Springbok Cap as the 887th player to play for the Springboks.
Curwin Bosch comes on with 4 minutes to go. A historic occasion as 2 Old Grey High pupils appear on the same field for the Springboks.
— Gqeberha (@MyPE) August 19, 2017
For that brief moment in time the Grey High School had two Old Greys, in Siya Kolisi and Curwin Bosch, representing their country on the field at the same time.
The following two tabs change content below.
Alan Straton
Chief Cook, Bottle Washer and Broom Mechanic at MyPE
Passionate about Port Elizabeth and definitely NOT packing for Perth.
Alan's ethos is epitomised in the words of Nelson Mandela; "I have fought against white domination and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the idea of a democratic and free society. If need be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die."
See more articles by Alan.
Latest posts by Alan Straton (see all)
- South African Conquers Rats on the World Stage - 30 October 2026
- Old JPG on a Memory Stick? Vectorization Studio in Observatory Redraws Faded and Low-Resolution Logos by Hand - 30 October 2026
- Rotary or Dual Action? Germiston’s Polisher Lists Its Machines, Buffs and Compounds for Car Paint and Metal Finishing - 30 October 2026
- SmashDown Lists Its Woodstock Rage Room Packages for Cape Town Friends, Couples and Staff Teams - 29 October 2026
- SmashDown Lists Its Woodstock Rage Room Packages for Cape Town Friends, Couples and Staff Teams - 29 October 2026
