The Sigma Lions were desperate to break their losing streak in the competition against a confident Windhoek Draught Griquas in Johannesburg and their supporters started the celebrations after a great try by Boldwin Hansen which handed them the lead for the first time in the match and only eight minutes left. Unfortunately for the faithful, the Griquas scored their second try to score yet another win against the Lions
The Lions slowly started to take control of the match on the back of a powerful pack of forwards in the first quarter, however, several try-scoring opportunities at this stage were wasted by the Lions. The Griquas started to dominate in the second quarter after the long-distance try by Xamlashe. The fightback from the Lions in the second half but once again failed to close the game out against Griquas with seconds left to go
04:44 George Whitehead converted a penalty for Griquas to open the scoring of the match. (00-03)
20:00 The Lions slowly started to take control of the match on the back of a powerful pack of forwards. Several try-scoring opportunities at this stage were wasted by the Lions.
20:26 Sango Xamlashe rips the ball at a tackle inside his own 22m and offloads to Munier Hartzenburg who ran 80 metres for the try. (00-10)
29:40 George Whitehead converted a second penalty. (00-13)
34:06 Tiaan Swanepoel core the hosts' first points with a converted penalty. (03-13)
40:00 The Griquas started to dominate in the second quarter after the long-distance try by Xamlashe.
46:47 George Whitehead converted his third penalty for the Griquas. (03-16)
60:00 Tiaan Swanepoel scored an easy try in the corner. (10-16)
69:30 George Whitehead (Griquas) was sent off with a yellow card.
72:06 Boldwin Hansen scored the Lions' second try to take the lead with just eight minutes left to play. (17-16)
78:46 Ashlon Davids scored the Griquas' second try after a period when the Griquas threw everything at their hosts to secure another win against the Lions (17-23)
Scorers:
Sigma Lions: Try: Tiaan Swanepoel, Boldwin Hansen. Conversion: Tiaan Swanepoel (2). Penalty: Tiaan Swanepoel.
Windhoek Draught Griquas: Try: Munier Hartzenburg, Ashlon Davids. Conversion: George Whitehead (2). Penalties: George Whitehead (3).
Teams:
Sigma Lions: 15. Tiaan Swanepoel, 14. Boldwin Hansen, 13. Henco van Wyk, 12. James Mollentzes, 11. Zeilinga Strydom, 10. Luke Rossouw, 9. Andrew Warner (c), 8. Jarod Cairns, 7. Sibusiso Sangweni, 6. Sasko Ndlovu, 5. Cal Smid, 4. Junior White, 3. Carlu Sadi, 2. Jaco Visagie, 1.JP Smith. Replacements: 16. Darnell Osowagu, 17. Jannie du Plessis, 18. Chergin Fillies, 19. Henk Gouws, 20. Lindo Ncusane, 21. Jurich Classens, 22. Fred Zeilinga, 23. Ngia Selengbe.
Windhoek Draught Griquas: 15. Rynhardt Jonker, 14. Munier Hartzenberg, 13. Sango Xamlashe, 12. Zander du Plessis, 11. Luther Obi, 10. George Whitehead, 9. Stefan Ungerer, 8. Siba Qoma, 7. Hanru Sirgel, 6. Niel Otto (c), 5. Derik Pretorius, 4. Mzwanele Zito, 3. Janu Botha, 2. Simon Westraadt, 1. Kudzwai Dube. Replacements: 16. Gustav du Randt, 17. Eddie Davids, 18. Andries Schutte, 19. Johan Retief, 20. Luyolo Dapula, 21. Johan Mulder, 22. Chris Hollis, 23. Ashlon Davids.
