Western Province edged the EP Kings 21-18 in their rugby friendly at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday (18 July).
Western Province edged the EP Kings 21-18 in their rugby friendly at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday (18 July).
In an exciting finish, the Kings, who trailed 14-13 at halftime, stormed on to the attack in the closing minutes but the WP defence held firm for the victory as the sides completed their match preparations for the Currie Cup competition starting on 8 August.
After a try by WP centre and captain Juan de Jongh gave the visitors a 21-13 lead in the 55th minute, the Kings gave themselves a chance at victory when left wing Luther Obi shot through a gap to narrow the margin to three points with six minutes remaining.
In the first half the Kings took a 7-0 lead after a try by prop Maks van Dyk, converted by fullback Scott van Breda, who also added two penalties.
WP hit back with tries by wings Kobus van Wyk and Seabelo Senatla, both converted by flyhalf Demetri Catrakilis.
The point-scorers were:
EP 18: tries by Maks van Dyk, Luther Obi; a conversion and two penalties by Scott van Breda.
WP: tries by Kobus van Wyk, Seabelo Senatla, Juan de Jongh; two conversions by Demetri Catrakilis; one conversion by Kurt Coleman.
-BB Media
