In Cape Town DHL Western Province produced one of their strongest performances this season to take a one-point lead at the top of the log and build valuable momentum in the series. The team started the match strongly and earned two first-half tries to add to a penalty by flyhalf Kurt Coleman, which allowed them to build up a 15-0 lead.
The second half, however, was much tighter as the Sharks stepped up their game and used their try-scoring chances to cross the chalk three times. Western Province play-maker Gio Aplon, meanwhile, ran in the Western Province’s third try midway through the second half, while penalties at crucial times by the Sharks allowed Coleman to add two more penalties, which secured their victory.
Scorers:
- DHL Western Province 25 (15) – Tries: Cheslin Kolbe, Gio Aplon, Juan de Jongh. Conversions: Gary van Aswegen, Kurt Coleman. Penalties: Kurt Coleman (2).The Sharks 19 (0) – Tries: Jacques Botes, Kyle Cooper, Lwazi Mvovo. Conversions: Fred Zeilinga.
Absa Currie Cup Premier Division log:
- Western Province – 16
- Sharks – 15
- Golden Lions – 14
- FS Cheetahs – 12
- Blue Bulls – 10
- Griquas – 8
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