The man will enter that championship match in Ravensmead with renewed confidence after scoring an outstanding try during their 33-21 win over the Golden Lions in the semi-final.

The only change to the Peacock Blues’ team sees Koch Marx replacing the injured Kyle Steyn at outside centre.

The Griquas coach, Peter Engeldow, told OFM Sport that Van Der Westhuizen is an important part of their team.

“It’s always special when someone reaches a milestone like this, you know it’s also special for the Griquas.

“As a management team we’re very happy for him and he is very well liked between the players.

“Hopefully he can help us win the final, because that is ultimately what we would like to achieve.

“We wish him the best of luck in this special game.

Sunday’s final at Florida Park kicks off at 14:30.

Griquas - 15 Eric Zana, 14 Ederies Arendse, 13 Koch Marx, 12 Tertius Kruger, 11AJ Coertzen (captain), 10 George Whitehead, 9 Christiaan Meyer, 8 Jason Fraser, 7 Sias Koen, 6 Wendal Wehr, 5 Pieter Janse van Vuuren, 4 FP Pelser, 3 Ewald van der Westhuizen, 2 AJ le Roux, 1 Liam Hendricks.

Replacements - 16 Marius Fourie, 17 Nicolaas Oosthuizen, 18 Jonathan Adendorf, 19 Jonathan Janse van Rensburg, 20 Renier Botha, 21 André Swarts, 22 Enver Brandt.

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