In the Carling Currie Cup First Division, Eastern Province got their first win of the season and caused a minor upset by beating the Boland Kavaliers in Despatch, while the Valke recorded their second win on the trot in a nail-biter over the Leopards in Brakpan.
The Down Touch Griffons are still setting the pace in the Carling Currie Cup First Division, leading the standings with 14 points, with the Leopards (second on 11) and Valke (third on 10) leading the chasing pack.
The Leopards had a great opportunity to take the win on Friday, but a late converted try by Valentino Wellman, followed by a penalty goal by Anrich Richter, secured the win for the men from the East Rand.
On Saturday in Despatch, Eastern Province was too hot to handle for the Boland Kavaliers and scored four tries on the way to a 25-10 win, with Diego Williams crossing twice for the Elephants, whose first win of the season shot them into the fourth spot on the log.
Scorers:
Valke 36 (14) Leopards 34 (15)
Valke – Tries: Reuben du Plooy, Rodney Damons, Edwin Sass, Godfrey Ramaboea, Valentino Wellman. Conversions: Anrich Richter (4). Penalty: Richter.
Leopards – Tries: Komape Moloto, Andries Fouche, Lincoln Daniels, Eugene Hare (2). Conversions: Danrich Visagie (3). Penalty: Danrich Visagie.
Eastern Province 25 (10) Boland Kavaliers 10 (3)
Eastern Province – Tries: Johannes Huisamen, Diego Williams (2), Temba Boltina. Conversion: Josh Allderman. Penalty: Josh Allderman.
Boland Kavaliers – Try: Dylan Maart. Conversion: Garrick Mattheus. Penalty: Garrick Mattheus.