Western Province vs Griquas

Western Province vs Griquas Live scores. Photo: Backpagepix/Gallo Images

Western Province vs Griquas: Currie Cup live scores

Western Province host Griquas in a game the hosts will feel is a must-win against a tough rival on their own patch.

Western Province vs Griquas

Western Province vs Griquas Live scores. Photo: Backpagepix/Gallo Images

Western Province host Griquas in a game the hosts will feel is a must-win against a tough rival.

A Cape derby is always going to be feisty.

Western Province vs Griquas: Live scores

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Griquas Forwards coach Barend Pieterse said the Peacock Blues expect a ‘typical’ Western Cape game.

“We will have to look after the ball,” he said of the need to deny them opportunities against an unstructured defence when speaking to Rugby365.

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“We have to be clinical on defence and attack.”

Western Province Head Coach John Dobson said that although the team has been disrupted somewhat by injuries, they would like to make the most of their first chance to play at home this season.

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“We have had three tough away games and come away with two wins, so everyone is looking forward to playing at DHL Stadium this weekend.

“Our depth is being tested, particularly in the backline, but we know that every player out there will give his all for the jersey and hopefully we can play some of the rugby that this team is known for,” he said.

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Kade Wolhuter of Western Province. Photo: Ryan Wilkisky/Sports Inc

Teams

Western Province: 15 Edward Coulson, 14 Tom Nel, 13 Juan de Jongh (captain), 12 Jean-Luc du Plessis, 11 Fazeel Robertson, 10 Kade Wolhuter, 9 Imad Khan, 8 Keke Morabe, 7 Junior Pokomela, 6 Paul de Villiers, 5 Ruben van Heerden, 4 Connor Evans, 3 Lee-Marvin Mazibuko, 2 Andre-Hugo Venter, 1 Kwenzo Blose.

Replacements: 16 Scarra Ntubeni, 17 Ali Vermaak, 18 Leon Lyons, 19 Dylan de Leeuw, 20 Louwan Horn, 21 Labib Kennemeyer, 22 Bruce Sherwood, 23 Jacques Rousseau.

Griquas: 15 Malcolm Jaer, 14 Reagan Oranje, 13 Jay-Cee Nel, 12 Eddie Fouche, 11 Luther Obi, 10 Lubabalo Dobela, 9 Johan Mulder, 8 Carl Els, 7 Hanru Sirgel (captain), 6 Stephan Smit, 5 Albert Liebenberg, 4 Derik Pretorius, 3 Cebo Dlamini, 2 Gustav du Rand, 1 Eddie Davids.

Replacements: 16 Janco Uys, 17 Kudzwai Dube, 18 Junior Banda, 19 Michael Amiras, 20 Neil Otto, 21 George Whitehead, 22 Alex-Zander du Plessis, 23 Sango Xamlashe.

Referee: Christopher Allison

Assistant referees: Local

TMO: Quinton Immelman