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The DHL Western Province finished the league stage of the Carling Currie Cup in the second position on the standings. They booked a home semi-final on Saturday @ 17h30 against the Cell C Sharks. The two teams' game during the league phase was cancel due to Covid19 restrictions.
Western Province has a massive pack of forwards which they used to strangle "all life" from their opponents and used the dominance to secure territorial advantage. Tries from 5m line-outs and converted penalties were used to edge out wins. The decision making will also be very important in the semi-final with their "doubtful" kicking set to allow the Sharks' dangerous outside backs to counter-attack.
The availability of Steven Kitshoff will be vital in the WP hopes to travel to Loftus next weekend.
Listen to our discussion regarding the Western Province's chances in the second semi-final of the weekend.
Western Province: 1. Steven Kitshoff, 2. Bongi Mbonambi, 3. Frans Malherbe, 4. Chris van Zyl, 5. JD Schickerling, 6. Siya Kolisi, 7. Ernst van Rhyn, 8. Trokkie Augustus, 9. Herschell Jantjies, 10, Tim Swiel, 11. Angelo Davids, 12. Rikus Pretorius, 13. Dan du Plessis, 14. Sergeal Petersen, 15. Damian Willemse. Replacements: 16. Scarra Ntubeni, 17. Ali Vermaak, 18. Leon Lyons, 19. David Meihuizen, 20. Johan du Toit, 21. Salmaan Moerat, 22. Paul de Wet, 23. Ruan Nel.