The big interschool derbies just keep rolling on, and on the 10th of August, we’re treated to the much-anticipated agricultural clash between Boland Landbou from Paarl and Oakdale from Riversdale. These two schools, renowned for producing teams of outstanding quality from a small player pool, embody the spirit of dedication and commitment to their teams and their schools. Rarely out of the top 20 rankings, they have consistently contributed numerous Craven Week players to their respective provinces.
While they faced off sporadically before 1992, Boland Landbou and Oakdale have been battling it out annually since then, marking this year as their 29th encounter. The early matches were nail-biters, with home-ground advantage playing a crucial role. It wasn’t until 2001 that an away team claimed victory when Boland Landbou, led by the talented Derick Hougaard, triumphed 15-0 in Riversdale. For the next eight years, Boland dominated the derby, with Oakdale managing only one win in 2005 in a gritty 8-6 showdown in Riversdale. Currently, Boland holds the overall upper hand with 18 wins to Oakdale’s 10, and one draw.
Scores through the years:
- 1992: Landbou 15 Oakdale 6
- 1993: Landbou 6 Oakdale 26
- 1994: Landbou 18 Oakdale 11
- 1995: Landbou 18 Oakdale 19
- 1996: Landbou 26 Oakdale 0
- 1997: Landbou 22 Oakdale 26
- 1998: Landbou 16 Oakdale 12
- 1999: Landbou 23 Oakdale 23
- 2000: Landbou 31 Oakdale 7
- 2001: Landbou 15 Oakdale 0
- 2002: Landbou 14 Oakdale 5
- 2003: Landbou 20 Oakdale 12
- 2004: Landbou 11 Oakdale 7
- 2005: Landbou 6 Oakdale 8
- 2006: Landbou 17 Oakdale 0
- 2007: Landbou 27 Oakdale 19
- 2008: Landbou 16 Oakdale 8
- 2009: DNP
- 2010: Landbou 0 Oakdale 3
- 2011: Landbou 3 Oakdale 34
- 2012: Landbou 38 Oakdale 19
- 2013: Landbou 10 Oakdale 29
- 2014: Landbou 13 Oakdale 7
- 2015: Landbou 19 Oakdale 21
- 2016: Landbou 27 Oakdale 22
- 2017: Landbou 12 Oakdale 14
- 2018: Landbou 56 Oakdale 19
- 2019: Landbou 26 Oakdale 23
- 2022: Landbou 17 Oakdale 26
- 2023: Landbou 17 Oakdale 11
Boland Landbou 2024 Season So Far:
Boland Landbou is experiencing an up-and-down season by their lofty standards. They’ve secured impressive victories against Outeniqua, Maritzburg College, and Bishops but have also suffered unexpected losses. With 16 games under their belt, they boast 10 wins and 6 losses.
| Date | Opp | For | Against |
| 2024/03/09 | Milnerton | 29 | 18 |
| 2024/03/16 | Outeniqua | 15 | 13 |
| 2024/03/28 | Maritzburg College | 32 | 17 |
| 2024/03/30 | Hilton | 14 | 17 |
| 2024/04/01 | Hans Moore | 59 | 0 |
| 2024/04/06 | Paarl Gim | 13 | 47 |
| 2024/04/13 | Bishops | 52 | 10 |
| 2024/04/20 | Stellenberg | 25 | 19 |
| 2024/05/02 | Helpmekaar | 21 | 43 |
| 2024/05/04 | Monument | 33 | 38 |
| 2024/05/11 | Wynberg BHS | 32 | 10 |
| 2024/05/25 | SACS | 40 | 27 |
| 2024/07/16 | Durbanville | 27 | 22 |
| 2024/07/20 | Rondebosch | 27 | 22 |
| 2024/07/27 | HJS Paarl | 3 | 12 |
| 2024/08/03 | Paul Roos | 20 | 59 |
Oakdale 2024 Season So Far:
Oakdale has played 13 games this season, winning 8 and losing 5. While it’s not their best season, they’ve clinched notable victories against Garsfontein, Stellenberg, and Framesby. They pushed Grey College to the brink, holding their own until the last 10 minutes. This team has plenty of fight left in them.
| Date | Opp | For | Against |
| 2024/03/09 | Ligbron | 40 | 0 |
| 2024/03/16 | Rondebosch | 17 | 13 |
| 2024/03/22 | Garsfontein | 24 | 19 |
| 2024/03/25 | Helpmekaar | 41 | 22 |
| 2024/04/06 | HJS Paarl | 10 | 19 |
| 2024/04/13 | Stellenberg | 29 | 22 |
| 2024/04/20 | Framesby | 50 | 33 |
| 2024/05/02 | DHS | 14 | 33 |
| 2024/05/04 | Affies | 10 | 32 |
| 2024/05/18 | Outeniqua | 60 | 8 |
| 2024/05/25 | Paarl Gim | 35 | 43 |
| 2024/07/20 | HTS Drostdy | 25 | 12 |
| 2024/08/03 | Grey College | 22 | 31 |
As the teams prepare to go to war, the anticipation is palpable. Both Boland Landbou and Oakdale are determined to prove their mettle, making this matchup a thrilling spectacle. Fans can expect an intense battle filled with passion, grit, and unwavering school spirit. Who will emerge victorious in this storied rivalry? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain – it’s going to be an unforgettable showdown on the 10th of August.
Kick-off is at 14h00 on SuperSport Schools Channel 216 (DSTV) and the SuperSport Schools App.
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