The match began in pouring rain and Western Province drew first blood through a try by prop Michael Kumbirai, converted by flyhalf Aidynn Cupido, as they took an early 7 – 0 lead. Cupido added a penalty to make it 10-0 in the twelfth minute.However, EP hit back with a penalty from flyhalf Michael Brink in the twenty second minute followed by a period of intense pressure which resulted in captain and centre Jeremy Ward diving over a ruck to score. Brink added the conversion to make it all square at the break.

The second half was a terrific battle in difficult conditions. Both sides had their chances, but the only points came from a well-struck penalty by Brink to give EP a narrow three point lead, 13 – 10.

The game ended with WP putting in a desperate effort by running the ball from near their tryline, but eventually the conditions resulted in the inevitable knock-on and EP were able to scramble the ball to safety as the final hooter sounded.

Scorers:

EP (10) 13 – Try: Jeremy Ward. Conversion: Michael Brink. Penalty: Michael Brink (2).

WP (10) 10 – Try: Michael Kumbirai. Conversion: Aydinn Cupido. Penalty: Aydinn Cupido.