Tim Swiel. (Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)
Western Province clawed their approach to their second Currie Cup win of the season towards the Pumas at Mbombela Stadium on Friday night.
As it occurred | Currie Cup – Pumas v Western Province
Western Province gained 23-17 after main at 20-10 half-time.
Both groups scored three tries in an thrilling contest, nevertheless it was the boot of Western Province flyhalf Tim Swiel that was in the end the distinction.
The first half noticed 5 tries being scored, three to the guests from the Cape, as Province took a 20-10 lead into the half-time break.
Province’s five-pointers have been courtesy of scrumhalf Godlen Masimla, prop Neethling Fouche and wing Sergeal Petersen, whereas Pumas have been on the board with tries by hooker Eduan Swart and loosehead prop Corne Fourie, each from highly effective driving mauls.
Pumas centre Eddie Fouche nonetheless, missed each conversions whereas Swiel crucially landed one conversion and a penalty within the first half.
The residence group got here inside three factors of Province after a attempt within the sixtieth minute by scrumhalf Chriswill September and Fouche lastly slotting a conversion.
Swiel, although, prolonged Province’s result in 23-17 with a penalty straight from the restart.
The Pumas threw every little thing into assault within the ultimate levels, however the guests’ defence stood agency time and time once more.
The lights on the stadium went out on account of loadshedding with 40 seconds to play and the Pumas on the assault, however, after a delay, the sport restarted and Province clung on for the victory.
The Pumas take a dropping bonus-point from the competition, however the defeat is a blow to their semi-final hopes as they’re nonetheless one level behind fourth-placed Griquas within the standings.
Scorers:
Pumas
Tries: Eduan Swart, Corne Fourie, Chriswill September
Conversions: Eddie Fouche
Western Province
Tries: Godlen Masimla, Neethling Fouche, Sergeal Petersen
Conversions: Tim Swiel
Penalties: Swiel (2)
