DHL Western Province U18 overcame a spirited Free State side in the final match of the U18 Stadio Craven Week, while Boland and the Pumas secured victories on Saturday to end their respective campaigns on a high.
The final day of the tournament at Hoërskool Monument in Krugersdorp witnessed a number of exciting, high-scoring contests. Three teams – namely DHL WP, Boland and the Pumas – claimed victories to finish the competition unbeaten.
The last game of the competition was in the balance until late in the second half, when winger Freek de Kock scored in the corner and extended DHL WP’s lead to 13 points.
Siyabonga Kenny touched down in the 64th minute to give Free State hope of a comeback, until a late try by replacement Torren February sealed a 37-24 win for the Cape side.
Earlier in the day, the Pumas rebounded from a 14-point half-time deficit to edge the DHL WP XV 27-22. Boland continued their impressive run when they beat Eastern Province 35-27, with wing Bernedict George and fullback Howard Ocks scoring two tries apiece.
The hosts edged South Western Districts 45-40 in a clash that yielded 11 tries overall. A second-half blitz by the Sharks earned them a 26-19 win over the Bulls.
Free State fullback Heinz Stockenstrom finished the U18 Stadio Craven Week with the most points (45), while Griquas fullback Gregan Jansen topped the try-scoring table (5).
Free State pivot Alzeadon Felix was named Player of the Tournament.
Day Five Results:
Leopards 43 – Limpopo Blue Bulls 39
DHL WP XV 22 – Pumas 27
Valke 30 – Griquas 24
Lions 45 – SWD 40
Border 16 – Griffons 10
Bulls 19 – Sharks 26
Boland 35 – EP 27
DHL WP 37 – Free State 24
Day Four Results:
Griquas 53 – Limpopo Blue Bulls 37
Griffons 26 – Pumas 57
Golden Lions 37 – DHL WP XV 33
Blue Bulls 27 – Free State 34
Day Three Results:
Valke 36 – Leopards 26
Boland 34 – Border 20
SWD 28 – Sharks 19
DHL WP 66 – EP 14
Day Two Results:
DHL WP XV 52 – Griquas 17
Pumas 60 – Limpopo Blue Bulls 17
Free State 57 – Griffons 36
Blue Bulls 35 – Golden Lions 34
Day One Results:
South Western Districts 41 – Valke 34
Boland 41 – Leopards 21
Eastern Province 24 – Border 14
DHL WP 36 – Sharks 26
