NSW Schools: CAS hold off fast finishing GPS side to claim bragging rights

CAS held off a fast finishing GPS side to claim a 24-19 victory and bragging rights over their rivals for a second straight year. CAS dominated the first half and scored four unanswered tries to lead 24-0 at the break, before GPS played their way into the game and hit back with three tries of their own. Trailing by five, GPS had a chance to steal victory after the full time siren and spread the ball across their backline to 15-year old Kings winger Joseph Suaalii, who looked certain to score until he was stopped by some desperate CAS defence. Suaalii lost control of possession as he dived for the corner, as CAS held on for a memorable 24-19 victory. GPS looked the slicker of the two sides in the opening exchanges, but made a number of uncharacteristic mistakes which handed possession and territory to CAS. Barker winger Ben Bryden showed plenty of pace to open the scoring for CAS, after the visitors turned over possession on half way and spread the ball wide. CAS No.8
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