Big scores and upsets on Day one

The first match of the day was a tight contest between the hosts Western Province XV and the Griffons. Despite scoring four successful penalties, a late penalty by the hosts secured them a narrow 13-12 victory over the Griffons.

Griquas edge pass Eastern Province to secure a narrow 13-10 victory while Boland defeated Falcons 34-24.

In an all-blue affair, Blue Bulls registered the biggest score of the day as they cruised to a 62-15 victory against Limpopo Blue Bulls.

Meanwhile, KwaZulu-Natal and Golden Lions registered big victories against Pumas and Free State.

Namibia and Border CD failed to put their names on the scoreboard, both losing to SWD 0-20 and Zimbabwe 41-0 in one-sided encounters respectively, and Leopards defeated Border 38-11.

In the much anticipated match of the day Boland caused an upset as they posted a surprise 20-12 victory over the hosts and favourites Western Province.

Under-16 Grant Khomo Week results of Day One:

Monday, July 4

KwaZulu-Natal 51 – 7 Pumas         

Golden Lions  50 – 15 Free State

Griquas 13-10 Eastern Province                 

Blue Bulls 62 – 15 Limpopo Blue Bulls         

SWD 20 – 0 Namibia         

Leopards 38-11 Border         

Zimbabwe 41-0 Border CD                 

Boland 34-24 Falcons        

Western Province XV 13 – 12 Griffons

Boland 20-12 Western Province