Overview

• Western Province named 13 changes to the starting lineup, with only fullback Luke Burger and tighthead Zachary Porthen retained.
• The Cape derby against Boland is set for Saturday at Cape Town Stadium, kicking off at 14:45 local time with Morne Ferreira officiating.
• WP are winless at the foot of the Currie Cup table after six defeats in six matches.
• Season debuts include prop Vernon Matongo in the starting front row, with Adre Smith, Dewaldt Duvenage and Wandisile Simelane listed among the replacements.
• Levy called for a confrontational start against second-placed Boland, saying, “We have to punch first because they’ll be coming for a fight.”