WP get midfield boost for Lions duel
DHL Western Province are set to welcome back outside back Wandisile Simelane for a clash against the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.
DHL Western Province are set to welcome back outside back Wandisile Simelane for a clash against the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.
World Cup-winning prop Steven Kitshoff could make his much-anticipated return from injury for DHL Western Province against the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Assistant coach Dawie Snyman said a tough match for a youthful DHL Western Province outfit against the Cheetahs on Saturday was a true test and an opportunity for growth.
The Cheetahs came from a 13-point deficit to claim a bonus-point victory over DHL Western Province in rainy conditions in Cape Town on Saturday.
Champions Cup winner Dave Ewers will join the DHL Stormers to alleviate their injury headache in the back row and mentor up-and-comers Paul de Villiers and Divan Fuller.
Experienced Blitzbok Justin Geduld will start in midfield for DHL Western Province in the Currie Cup encounter with the Cheetahs in Cape Town on Saturday.
Flyhalf Jurie Matthee is relishing the chance to continue his development as a backline general in the Carling Currie Cup.
There was plenty of excitement and drama in the fifth round of the Currie Cup , with two draws, while the Lions and DHL Western Province returned to winning ways as the race for semi-final spots starts to take shape.
Assistant coach Dawie Snyman said DHL Western Province played “good rugby” in a big win at home on Saturday, and expects more of the same once they gel as a team.
Damian Markus and Imad Khan each dotted down twice as DHL Western Province claimed a bonus-point win over Griffons in Cape Town on Saturday.