An incredible 821 teams will be in action this week and today was the turn of the U16s with the preliminary rounds of the Colts competition.
160 teams were split into 32 groups and through the course of the day, they’d be whittled down to just 16 sides to go through to the final knockout stages tomorrow.
There was a clear statement of intent from reigning champions Wellington College who topped a tough group and progressed to the last 16 with a comprehensive 36-0 win over one of the most impressive sides of the group stages, Cwm Rhymni.
They will play Epsom College in Wednesday’s last 16 round, which you can catch on our live stream.
Cheltenham College made it through to tomorrow courtesy of a tense 22-17 win over Eton College. Also through after a tough last-32 tie is the Thomas Hardye School, who overcame Llandovery College 17-4.
Colts Last 16 Draw
Clifton College v RGS High Wycombe
The Thomas Hardye School v Devonport High School
Wellington College v Epsom College (Live Stream – 1pm)
Whitgift v Sherborne
Cheltenham College v Bromsgrove
Dulwich College v Millfield
Sedbergh v Ivybridge Community College (Live Stream – 1.20pm)
Tonbridge v Hampton
Tomorrow, the U18s Vase competition gets under way and the Colts competition will conclude in the afternoon. You can see all the action on the showcase pitch with our live stream from 10am with commentary from Nick Heath and Dave Rogers.
Watch full DAY TWO coverage from the showcase pitch here »
For more on today’s play, check out XV Rugby’s comprehensive report »