Playing at Trafalgar Park for their first match at home, Nelson College drew with fellow powerhouse 1st XV, Christchurch Boys High School 6-all. Waimea Combined Schools made the long trek to Ashburton College and will be well satisfied to come home with a 4 tries to 3, 27 – 21 victory. Marlborough Boys College travelled to Shirley Boys High where staunch defence by the local side resulted in a narrow 7 -8 loss for MBC.