The final 16 of The Festival has taken shape after all 120 teams played in the group stages of the cup – which took place on the second day of the Rosslyn Park HSBC National Schools Sevens.

Wellington dispatched fellow powerhouses Marlborough College with ease 29-0 to tee up a last 16 clash with Reed’s School, who edged Bedford School 21-17. St John’s School Leatherhead and Brighton College were the lucky recipients of a bye and also take their respective places in the final 16.

They are joined by the Oratory School who overcame Radley College 33-10 and they will line up against Epsom College who beat Sherborne School 38-17. The winner of that tie will play either Stowe School or Haileybury School who both received byes.

In the other half of the draw, Bryanston College booked their place in the last 16 with a 24-7 win over rivals Colston’s and they are joined by Ampleforth College who overcame Eton 29-7. The winner of that tie will play either Bishop Storford’s College or Worth School  – who both received byes. 

In the final pairing, Cranleigh School booked their place in the last 16 with a 40-0 win over Denstone College and they will play RGS Lancaster who defeated Dauntsey’s 36-12. The winner there will face either Eltham College or Tonbridge School.

The final will take place on Wednesday. To see how the teams line up for tomorrow, check out our results microsite.

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