School teacher recalls moment he collapsed after being struck during rugby match brawl

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The school rugby community has been left embarrassed after a massive brawl broke out at a match over the weekend.

During Saturday’s Noordvaal Cup match between Die Hoërskool Menlopark and Hoërskool Dr E.G. Jansen, a brawl involving players, parents and spectators erupted.

The altercation occurred during the first-team clash between the two schools.

Breakfast with Martin Bester sports presenter Xola Ntshinga reported that the match was abandoned a few minutes into the second half, with the score at 36–5 in favour of the hosts, Menlopark.

Numerous videos of the fight were shared on social media and quickly went viral.

Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Rigardt Dey, an Afrikaans teacher at Die Hoërskool Menlopark, about the incident.

Dey condemned what took place, clearly stating that such behaviour was completely unacceptable.
3 Aug 2AM English South Africa News Commentary · Entertainment News

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