Overview
- The Jade Brigade beat Paul Roos 20-10 at home after trailing 10-0 at halftime on Saturday, handing the Stellenbosch side their first defeat of 2026.
- The surge follows a 20-19 win over Paarl Gimnasium and a 26-21 victory against Grey College at the North–South tournament.
- All six of the long‑established leaders — Paarl Boys, Paarl Gim, Grey College, Paul Roos, Affies and Oakdale — have already lost at least once this season.
- Upcoming away games at Oakdale on May 9 and at Paarl Boys on May 16 will test whether Stellenberg can sustain this form over a packed schedule.
- More than 7,000 supporters turned out in Cape Town for the Paul Roos game, reflecting strong local backing for a team built on continuity.