WP led the game at half-time, keeping the home side in a 5 point deficit heading into the second half. WP’s Marcel Theunissen dotted down in the 5th minute giving the visitors an early lead.

Three minutes later, Griquas’ Dylan Sjoblom ensured the home side did not fall too far behind as he secured a lineout try. 

In what looked like a back and forth fight, WP dotted down shortly after again when scrumhalf Paul de Wet secured a try. With another try from Theunissen, the visitors led at the break with three tries to two and 14-19 on the scoreboard. 

Earlier this afternoon the Currie Cup official twitter page reported that “It was all drama in Stellenbosch last year when the Griquas snatched victory in the final minutes,” followed by questioning whether the men from Kimberley get one over WP again when they meet today. 

It was all drama again today as the Griquas dominated the second half fighting for their victory. Despite being bolstered by URC players, WP fell short to the home side as they claimed the win. 

A few minutes in, good work from flank Thabo Ndimande alongside flyhalf Lubabalo Dobela ensured possession over the tryline. A conversion from George Whitehead then ensured they took the lead on the scoreboard.

The Griquas denied the visitors multiple times in the second half ensuring the score remained at a narrow difference. However, WP’s Willie Engelbrecht put the side back in the lead in the 60th minute.

Sango Xamlashe later stunned and fought hard to put the home side back in the game shortly after he walked onto the pitch. Along with Whiteheads strong conversion rate, kicking 13 points for the Griquas as they pursued the win. 

SCORERS:

WINDHOEK DRAUGHT GRIQUAS:

Tries: Dylan Sjoblom, Jay-Cee Nel, Lubabalo Dobela, Sean Swart and Sango Xamlashe.

Conversions: George Whitehead (5)

Penalty: George Whitehead.

DHL WESTERN PROVINCE: 

Tries: Marcel Theunissen (2), Paul de Wet and Willie Engelbrecht. 

Conversions: Jurie Matthee (3)

Penalty: Jurie Matthee