APS First XV Rugby: Boom front row prospect Clayton Terita notches double

The latter was an impressive runaway as King’s went close to 100m, with the 100 kilogram-plus hooker showing off a clean pair of heels to finish off the spectacular movement late in the match.

King’s Christian College front-rower Clayton Terita was the architect of another strong performance from his school in the Associated Private Schools competition, scoring two tries from hooker.

The latter was an impressive runaway as King’s went close to 100m, with the 100 kilogram-plus Terita showing off a clean pair of heels to finish the spectacular counter-attack late in the match.

Legendary Palm Beach Currumbin Alleygators premiership-winning player and coach Ryan Roberts said his team’s forward pack stepped up when conditions needed them to.

King's Christian College hooker Clayton Terita scored a double against All Saints Anglican School. Picture: Supplied.

“That game was always going to be a war of attrition, especially when it’s wet,” the King’s First XV coach said.

“Learning how to play in this weather against a team with good athletes like All Saints was really tough.

“Clayton scored two tries, Koji Goulding played really well with some strong carries and Flynn Carson put in some good, solid tackles.

MORE APS FIRST XV RUGBY

RANKED: Five APS First XV stars to watch out for in 2020

REP: APS contender leads region with seven South Coast selections

PLAYMAKER: Rookie flyhalf powers sleeping giant to big win

“All Saints never gave up even though they were down on numbers but they massively punched above their weight.”

All Saints play Coomera Anglican College next week while King’s take on Emmanuel College.

Somerset College will play A.B. Paterson and Saint Stephen’s have the bye.