WP XV scores two in a row for the Cape against Free State
Western Province XV made it two from two for the Western Cape over the Free State with a thorough 37-18 victory on the second day of this year’s Grant Khomo Week, at St Alban’s College in Pretoria.
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The WP outfit found their spark in the second half, scoring 27 points to Free State’s three, having trailed 10-15 at the break. Danté Davids, the Capetonians’ nippy fullback, did most of the damage, rounding off twice for a brace of tries, of which one could’ve been voted try of the day.
Left wing, Liam Phillander, also touched down, while inside centre, Divan Meyer, kept the scoreboard ticking with his boot. Meyer was again deadly accurate from the kicking tee, succeeding with four conversions and three penalties for a personal contribution of 17 points.
The battle between the two packs was a sight to behold. Although on the losing side, Free State’s big men fought valiantly on defence and put in some big hits, with especially openside flanker, Dylan Stassen, keeping Province on their toes in the loose.
On the Baloyi Field, the Leopards bagged their first victory of the tournament, comfortably seeing off traditional rivals, the Valke, 39-15. Right wing, Karabello Kgamanyane, scored twice once his backline got on the front foot, while lock, Daniel Schoeman, stoked the flames upfront to lay the platform for Kgamanyane and the rest of the back division.
Lukhanyo Dauwa‘s brace sealed the Purple People Eaters’ second victory on the trot, as the Griffons walloped Border 38-17 in the second game on the Moshate Field. It was clear from the start that the side from Northern Free State weren’t going to make it easy for Border. Through offensive defence, they turned opportunities into points, in the end making the win look rather comfortable.
The Golden Lions and the Limpopo Blue Bulls both kept their opponents scoreless while running rampant in the opening encounters of the second day. The side from Gauteng amassed 43 points against Boland, stamping their authority through early forwards dominance and flyhalf, Ndzalama Mbhalathi, once again dictating matters superbly at the back.
Limpopo’s forwards also enjoyed the upper hand as they laid the foundation for their lethal backline to run riot in their 60-0 romp against Border Country Districts. Speedster Cohen Koopman exploited the dominance to run in two of Limpopo’s 10 tries.
Scorers:
Moshate Field:
Western Province XV 37 (10) – Tries: Danté Davids (2), Derrick Groenewald, Liam Philander. Conversions: Divan Meyer (4). Penalties: Meyer. Free State 18 (15) – Tries: Dylan Stassen, Hloni Mathafeng. Conversion: Zachary Walburgh. Penalties: Walburgh (2).
Griffons 38 (30) – Tries: Lukhanyo Dauwa (2), Rico Aucamp, Jayden-Daniel Bienas. Conversions: Theuns van Rensburg (3). Penalties: Van Rensburg (2), Henno Kruger. Border 17 (5) – Tries: Zim Deleki, Kamva Matebese, Phethuxolo Sebe. Conversion: Josh Wilkie.
Golden Lions 43 (17) – Tries: Russel Mgiba (2), Ray-Nathin van Kolver, Hanco van Geelen, Keegan McCarthy, Andries van der Merwe, Chrisandro Flemmer. Conversions: Ndzalama Mbhalathi (4). Boland 0.
Baloyi Field:
Leopards 39 (25) – Tries: Karabello Kgamanyane (2), Daniel Schoeman, Semi Nero, Lerato Matlaisane, Ruben van Heerden. Conversions: Johann von Moltke (3). Penalty: Von Moltke. Valke 15 (15) – Tries: Conor Louw, Jerado Tafel. Conversion: Bokang Mabina. Penalty: Tafel.
Limpopo Blue Bulls 60 (36) – Tries: Cohen Koopman (2), Xander Deysel, Regardt Els, Phomolo Shubane, Ndzalo Makhubela, Lehlogonolo Letlabola, Edwin Matola, Milan Le Roux, Tshepo Makgoi. Conversions: Junaid Stevens (3). Johan van Biljon (2). Border Country Districts 0.
Namibia 43 (29) – Tries: Mias Nieuwoudt (2), Drikus Maartens (2), Janco Esterhuizen, Joshua Platt, Cayleb Buys. Conversions: Platt (3). Matthew Raubenheimer. Iqhawe XV 26 (7) – Tries: Likamva Thumani (2), Abdul Isaacs, Kabelo Motlharo. Conversions: Darren Cloete (2), Luthando Marangxa.
