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The Pumas defeated Griquas 32-30 in the Provincial Rugby Challenge final in Oudtshoorn on Sunday. Reports from DYLAN JACK
Griquas, who appeared ready for his first Rugby Challenge title after returning from a 22-10 deficit at halftime, led 30-22 to 10 minutes from the end.
However, a test of the Pumas wing Morné Joubert brought the visitors back into the competition, before substitute Justin van Staden became the hero of the day by scoring a shot-right on a kick at close range to win the match
. the credit must be given to the forwards Pumas, who unleashed Griquas in the first half.
The most impressive was the hooker Marko Janse van Rensburg, who scored a couple of tries in the first half. Pumas captain Jeandre Rudolph made a change of manpower, while Stefan Willemse was among the scorers in the first period
Griquas, who was briefly outnumbered by center Johnathan Francke, attempting a back at the beginning of the second period. George Whitehead kicked a penalty before winger Kyle Steyn went beyond a few points.
An essay by AJ Coertzen, who was in the right place to receive a pop of Edries Arendse's wing. Griquas in the lead, but the Pumas made a nervous end when Joubert rushed to make it a one point play in the last two minutes
The Pumas then climbed the ball to the Griquas 22 with another maul, taking the ball through several phases, which allowed Van Staden to get into the pocket and split the winning goal.
Pumas – Essays: Marko Janse van Rensburg (2), Stefan Willemse, Morné Joubert. Conversions: Chris Smith (3). Penalty: Smith. Goal: Justin van Staden.
Griquas – Try: Johnathan Francke, Kyle Steyn, AJ Coertzen. Conversions: George Whitehead (3). Penalties: Whitehead (3).
Photo: Dirk Kotze / Gallo images
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