The Star: July 23, 2020

More documents

Recommendations

Info

The Star Thursday July 23 2020 6 NEWS Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Christ’s College v Boys’ High Sky Sport commentator Ken Laban described Christ’s College’s 28-27 home win over historic rivals Christchurch Boys’ High on Saturday as ‘one of the great first XV games of all time’. Reuben Mama looks back on one of Canterbury sports great rivalries SATURDAY WAS the 137th meeting between Christchurch Boys’ High School and Christ’s College, a rivalry that dates back to the first game in 1892. Christ’s College were victorious in that first encounter, Anton Lienert-Brown winning 34-0, which would be their biggest winning margin in the history of the fixture. Since then CBHS have largely had the upper hand – winning 84 matches, with Christ’s College notching up a further 43 victories, while there have been nine draws. Anton Lienert-Brown is the last All Black to come out of CBHS in 2012, with good mate BREAK: Christ’s College’s Fletcher Anderson on the charge during one of Canterbury’s great sporting rivalries. PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES Damian McKenzie his Christ’s equivalent in 2013. For both Lienert-Brown and McKenzie the history and prestige of the match was something they became immersed in from the moment they set foot onto their respective schools’ grounds. “As a year nine going into Christchurch Boys’ High School the Christchurch Boys vs Christ’s College fixture is one of the first things you hear about,” Lienert- Brown reflects. “It’s a tradition that’s been around for a long time and has a lot of meaning. I remember vividly the first match I went to, you learn all sort of outrageous chants and a lot of going back and forth between the schools, but it’s one heck of a time and such an enjoyable time to go down there with your school mates and get behind the 1st XV.” McKenzie has similar memories. “It was a great fixture to be a part of and for both schools it’s always one they look forward to. It’s been a longstanding traditional game and the rivalry particularly down in Christchurch with the schools is amazing. Damian Mckenzie “When I first moved up from Southland and went to the game I couldn’t believe it, especially some of the chants I heard, I thought ‘this is pretty over the top’. However, once you get out there it’s pretty awesome to be a part of. Unfortunately we never won in the years I was involved, but since then I think the boys have won a few of the games and this weekend hopefully we can make it another one.” Lienert-Brown attended Christchurch Boys during their unbeaten run of 16 games against Christ’s College, stretching from 2001-2016. He remembers the distinct feeling of running out for his first college match.
Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Thursday July 23 2020 The Star NEWS 7 - a rivalry steeped in history “It’s definitely not normal. I think they’ve got about 3000 people around the field, so for a 17-year-old that’s pretty cool. The whole day’s a big one too. There’s normally a meeting in the morning, you have a lunch and then there’s a big build-up to the game. You’re warming up and all the schools pile on in, Christ’s on one side, Boys’ High are on the other and you can feel the meaning behind it.” What exactly makes this rivalry so significant? The two schools are the first all-male schools to be founded in Canterbury and were conveniently situated just 100 metres away from each other when they were first formed. Now, it’s almost 4km that separates the blue and black of Straven Rd CBHS from the black and white of Rolleston Ave and Christ’s College. CBHS director of sport Glenn Davis is an old boy of the school and has been involved with many college matches both on and off the field. “I think there’s a mutual respect between college and Boys’ High. Yes there’s that private versus state school rivalry - a bit like Auckland Grammar School and King’s College in Auckland. There is respect across all sports, CHALLENGE: Christ’s College perform the haka prior to the match. not just rugby and it’s probably the school we have associated with the most in Christchurch. We have great rivalries with St Andrew’s College and St Bede’s College and the other single sex boys’ schools, but with college there’s always been that rivalry that’s developed over time. A lot of teachers bounce between schools as well, so everyone’s well known to each other,” Davis explains. One of those who have bounced between schools is Christ’s master in charge of rugby Stephen Dods, who was director of rugby at CBHS for 14 years before joining Christ’s in 2015. “The rivalry between the two schools for this match is because “In a way it’s like the All Blacks vs South Africa where you respect both teams, but on the field it’s pretty brutal.” – Anton Lienert-Brown of the length of time they’ve been playing each other,” Dods said. “It’s as simple as that. I’ve been fortunate enough to view it from PASSIONATE: Christchurch Boys’ High fans react during the match on Saturday. both schools’ perspective and I think it’s the same for both of them. This game is a proud tradition.” New All Blacks assistant coach Brad Mooar was part of a winning CBHS effort in his final year of school in 1992 and even 28 years on he remembers that game distinctly. “It was a great day, my last year of school playing first XV with mates who are still my great mates and I remember it being an overcast day when we played college at Straven Rd. “Leading into the day we had an assembly and capping. Our captain lived over the road from the field at Boys’ High. I remember being across there at lunch time with half the team because you’re just going about your school day as normal and then at the end of the day you’ve got this big game of footy. We’re just over there at lunch time having a yarn and I can remember the stereo is blasting and playing Burning Down the House by Talking Heads. It always takes me back to that moment. • Turn to page 8 Available now: Full diagnostic hearing assessment. FREE full diagnostic hearing assessment for AA Members, valued at $120 If you’re an AA Member aged 15 years or older and have had hearing loss detected in your free screening appointment, you’re entitled to one full diagnostic hearing assessment each year. Simply show your AA Membership card at your appointment. New Zealand’s Audiology Experts since 1960 Fees-free* study is now available at Ara Institute of Canterbury for select courses starting in July. Help get the country moving by getting the skills employers need now. Subject options include engineering, trades, support work and commercial transportation. At Ara you’ll learn from inspirational mentors in real-life learning environments and graduate work-ready. *conditions apply, see the website for details Explore the options and apply today! ara.ac.nz | 0800 24 24 76 CALL NOW 0800 800 025 dilworth.co.nz/aamembers
Page 1 and 2: kindness he showed his younger brot
Page 3 and 4: • By Louis Day PROMINENT Canterb
Page 5: Thursday July 23 2020 The Star •
Page 9 and 10: Latest Canterbury news at starnews.
Page 11 and 12: Thursday July 23 2020 The Star 11 F
Page 13 and 14: Latest Canterbury news at starnews.
Page 15 and 16: CONTENT MARKETING Christchurch City
Page 17 and 18: Thursday July 23 2020 The Star 17
Page 19 and 20: Thursday July 23 2020 The Star 19
Page 21 and 22: Thursday July 23 2020 The Star Deat
Page 23 and 24: Thursday July 23 2020 The Star Late
Page 25 and 26: If it’s a spicy parsnip soup you
Page 27 and 28: Thursday July 23 2020 The Star 27 W
Page 29 and 30: Thursday July 23 2020 The Star •
Page 31 and 32: The Star Classifieds Cars Wanted WA
Page 33 and 34: The Star Classifieds Wanted To Buy
Page 35 and 36: Thursday July 23 2020 The Star 35 c

The Star: July 23, 2020

Create successful ePaper yourself

Delete template?

Save as template?