The story of how father and son combined for 'special' Wynberg schools rugby wins - 36 years apart

17 Apr

Khanyiso Tshwaku

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Aden da Costa and his father Joe, who have the pleasant honour of featuring in Wynberg teams that beat Paarl Boys High 36 years apart. (Wynberg Rugby Facebook page)

If once in a blue moon could be applied in a literal sense, along with a mix of lightning striking twice, it would be fitting for Wynberg's cathartic success over Paarl Boys High.

Saturday's 30-27 win was Wynberg's first over Paarl Boys High since 1991, but three years before that in 1988, their success had a touch of Da Costa in it.

In 1988, when Wynberg beat Boys High 19-13, Joe da Costa was part of the side as a hooker, having played prop the year before.

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