George Watson's College will face Dundee High in the Brewin Dolphin Scottish Schools Under-18 Cup final to be played at Murrayfield two weeks tomorrow after the Myreside team achieved a decisive 35-12 win over Strathallan at Beveridge Park, Kirkcaldy, yesterday.
Watson's, the holders, confirmed their billing as favourites with a polished performance throughout with impressive displays from their Scotland under-18 cap Ally Millar, stand-off Calum Young and hooker Jake Kerr.
"I thought we were well worth our win," said Ally Donaldson, Watson's director of rugby. "Strathallan came back at us in the second half but we were able to withstand the pressure."
Andy Henderson, Strathallan's director of rugby, said: "They're a very good side and they really controlled the game and crucially can play with width."
Kelvinside Academy continued their successful season with a 54-0 win over Carrick Academy to bolster confidence ahead of their regional plate final against Biggar High tomorrow, while Marr College were 62-0 winners over Jordanhill with tries from Lewis Anderson (4), Hamish Mackintosh (2), Lorne Dunlop (2), Ry Mcinnes and Jack Helliewell.
Glasgow schools came off second best against sides from the east coast. Glasgow High lost 31-6 to Stewart's-Melville College at Inverleith, Glasgow Academy went down 29-10 to Watson's and Hutchesons' were beaten 24-7 by Edinburgh Academy. Dollar Academy were 31-12 winners over St Aloysius College.
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