George Watson's College completed a cup double last night when they retained their Brewin Dolphin Scottish Schools Under-18 title.
Watson's, looking the fitter and faster side, ran in five tries but were given a hard competitive match by a High School team who saved their best performance of the season for the final.
"They made it difficult for us at the breakdown with their physical approach" conceded Ally Donaldson, the Watson'scoach.
Watson's were two tries to the good within 10 minutes, Ben Robbins touching down after a break by centre Ronan Kerr, then, in a pre-planned move, stand-off Calum Young passing directly to winger Robbie Nairn who had the strength to reach the line.
Dundee fought back, and driving, forward play earned a penalty goal by centre Duncan Leese. However, stand-off Young claimed Watson's third try before adding the conversion for a 17-3 interval lead.
The margin was stretched with a second try and conversion by Young but Dundee suddenly found their firepower and a close-range try by the No.8 Brewster White, converted by Leese, was quickly followed by a similarly converted effort from the flanker Ollie Davidson to bring Dundee within seven points.
The Myreside team were not to be denied, though, and quickly reasserted themselves with a second try and conversion by Young from a classic off-load by Jamie Cousin.
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