Chris Atkinson in fine form for SBHS against Timaru - 1976.....

Southland Boys High's interschool with Timaru Boys High School ended up one a piece.  SBHS won the rugby first XV 10-4, while Timaru won the soccer 3-1.

Two penalty goals by David Haywood was the only difference in the rugby.  Both teams were evenly matched with each having opportunities at different times.
For Timaru, Steven Burrell at flanker and Lindsay Schroder gained a lot of possession for their team.  
The loose trio of Schroder, Mark Colson and Craig McSkimmin covered a lot of work for Timaru and winger, Brent Harris looked dangerous with ball in hand and scored their only try.
Chris Atkinson was in great form for SBHS, dominating the mauls and ripping away balls from his opposites.
Kerry Johnson and Grant Johnston both from SBHS played well in the backs 
Southland's try came through a strong break through defence by Grant Johnston, being caught and forming a ruck which was won.  The ball was pushed out through the back line with Johnson doubling around Johnston
to offload to Paul Annear who scored.
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Lindsay Barnett scores SBHS only goal against Timaru - 1976....

In the soccer clash it was Timaru's captain, Andrew Wilson and sweeper, Keith Puller who gave their side the advantage.
Timaru:  Paul Tollan, Euan Bradley, Paul Warwood (1)
​Southland:  Lindsay Barnett.

Reference:  SBHS First XV Beats Timaru.  The Southland Times August 1976