DHL Western Province produced the desired big match temperament to defend their Women’s Interprovincial title in a gripping final against Border in East London on Saturday for an 18-12 victory.
While the win for the Capetonians marked their second successive victory against their East London counterparts in the last three finals at the BCM Stadium, the defeat for the hosts marked their first of the season.
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The first half was tightly-contested, and it showed on the scoreboard as DHL Western Province took a narrow 13-12 lead, but the visitors added a third try after the break while denying the hosts from adding to their score, which paved the way for their victory.
Thuliswa Capa and Mophy Ngwevu touched down for Border with Springbok Sevens captain, Zintle Mpupha, adding a conversion, while Selladean Pietersen, Veroeshka Grain and Vuyo Maqholo scored tries for DHL Western Province to add to a penalty goal by Kirsten Conrad.
In the B Section Final, Boland broke away in the second half against a determined Golden Lions outfit to secure a 22-10 victory for the title and automatic qualification into the A Section next season.
The scorers:
For Border:
Tries: Thuliswa Capa, Mophy Ngwevu
Con: Zintle Mpupha
For DHL Western Province:
Tries: Selladean Pietersen, Veroeshka Grain, Vuyo Maqholo
Pen: Kirsten Conrad