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As expected Griquas outplayed a hopelessly outclassed Eastern Province in Port Elizabeth, for a 43-0 win. One has to again ask the question what was the purpose to include a province that has no class on the field and in their administration. The only thing politicians are achieving is to humiliate players that are expected to perform at a level they will never attain.
Seven tries to none say it all. Griquas recorded their first win since rugby restarted late in 2020 in a match in which they had to play a visibly negative Elephants team that was only interested in keeping the scoreline small. A scoreline that actually flatters the home team.
Scorers
Griquas: Tries: Penalty try, Gideon van der Merwe (2), Hendrick Luus (3), Verity-Amm. Conversions: Ashlon Davids (3)
Eastern Province: 15 Keanu Vers, 14 Riaan Arends, 13 Athi Mayinje, 12 Sherwin Slater, 11 Christopher Hollis, 10 Courtney Winnaar (captain), 9 Richman Gora, 8 Zingisa April, 7 Anele Lungisa, 6 Diego Williams, 5 Mncedisi Dlwengu, 4 Athenkosi Khetani, 3 Lumpumlo Mguca, 2 Robins Stevens, 1 Marzuq Maarman. Replacements: 16 Sithembiso Befile, 17 Lyle Lombard, 18 Emile Klaassen, 19 Ronald Scheckle, 20 Bevin Prinsloo, 21 Athi Manentsa, 22 Josh Alderman, 23 Josiah Twum-Boafo.
Tafel Lager Griquas: 15 Masixole Banda, 14 Daniel Kasende, 13 Michal Haznar, 12 Andre Swarts, 11 Enver Brandt, 10 Tinus de Beer, 9 Stefan Ungerer (captain), 8 Carl Els, 7 Stefan Willemse, 6 Gideon van der Merwe, 5 Cameron Lindsay, 4 Ewan Coetzee, 3 Tijde Visser, 2 Alandre van Rooyen, 1 Nqobisizwe Mxoli. Replacements: 16 Hendrick Luus, 17 Andrew Beerwinkel, 18 John-Roy Jenkinson, 19 Mzwanele Zito, 20 Adre Smith, 21 Ashlon Davids, 22 Johnathan Francke, 23 James Verity-Amm, 24 Bandisa Ndlovu, 25 Raegan Oranje, 26 Harlon Klaasen.