Western Province overcame a spirited Free State aspect within the closing match of the U18 Craven Week on Saturday, whereas Boland and the Pumas ended their respective campaigns on a excessive.
The ultimate day of the event at Hoërskool Monument in Krugersdorp witnessed a number of thrilling, high-scoring contests. Three groups – WP, Boland and the Pumas – claimed victories to complete the competitors unbeaten.
The final sport of the competitors was within the stability till late within the second half, when winger Freek de Kock scored within the nook and prolonged WP’s result in 13 factors.
Siyabonga Kenny touched down within the sixty fourth minute to offer Free State hope of a comeback, till a late attempt by alternative Torren February sealed a 37-24 win for the Cape aspect.
Earlier within the day, the Pumas rebounded from a 14-point half-time deficit to edge the WP XV 27-22. Boland continued their spectacular run after they beat Japanese 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 conflict that yielded 11 tries general. A second-half blitz by the Sharks earned them a 26-19 win over the Bulls.
Free State fullback Heinz Stockenstrom completed the U18 Craven Week with probably the most factors (45), whereas Griquas fullback Gregan Jansen topped the try-scoring desk (5).
Free State pivot Alzeadon Felix was named Participant of the Event.
Day 5 Outcomes:
Leopards 43 (12) Limpopo Blue Bulls 39 (17)
WP XV 22 (17) 27 Pumas (3)
Valke 30 (20) Griquas 24 (17)
Lions 45 (21) SWD 40 (20)
Border 16 (8) Griffons 10 (5)
Bulls 19 (7) Sharks 26 (0)
Boland 35(18) EP 27 (5)
WP 37 (18) Free State 24 (17)
Photograph: Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Pictures