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Global Leadership Academy’s First Rugby Team faced Nico Malan High School for the second time this season on 14 August, in what proved to be another competitive and spirited encounter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GLA secured a 49-29 victory \u2014 a notable progression from their first meeting earlier this year, when GLA achieved their first-ever win over Nico Malan’s Fourth Team by 11-6.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The result is a testament to the steady upward trajectory of GLA rugby.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Daniel Ellis breaks through the Nico Malan defence. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For the second consecutive year, the school has fielded both a junior and senior team, navigating the highs and lows that come with building a rugby programme.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under the guidance of coaches, Aubrey Kubayi, Sterrenberg Smith and Eduard Conradie, the players have developed growing confidence and resilience.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2025 season has been a strong one for the First Team, with many wins and close-fought losses.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two of their toughest challenges came against the respected Nico Malan Fourth Team \u2014 a side steeped in rugby tradition.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remarkably, GLA not only achieved their first victory over this team but managed to do it twice in one season.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mashudu Tshikosi on his way to the try line in GLA’s 49-29 win over Nico Malan’s fourth team. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Principal Stefan Kleyn said that the school is grateful for the invaluable support of sponsors, whose investment in their sportswear has boosted both morale and pride on the field.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The commitment from sponsors helps our players represent GLA with pride,” said Kleyn.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the 2025 season draws to a close, the school recognises a squad of well-rounded, determined players who \u2014 with continued leadership and support \u2014 are laying the foundations of a rugby legacy for GLA.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With both junior and senior teams showing strong promise, the school is well-positioned for an even stronger 2026 season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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