Overview

• Griquas outscored Western Province by seven tries to three in Kimberley to secure a bonus-point win and extend their streak to eight straight victories over WP
• Western Province have now lost three consecutive Currie Cup matches and sit bottom of the eight-team log without a single win
• The Sharks overhauled their backline, handing Junior Bok flyhalf Vusi Moyo his first start alongside experienced backs Yaw Penxe and Marnus Potgieter as they hunt a maiden victory at Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium
• Western Province coach Labeeb Levy highlighted a ‘void’ in game time for fringe URC players, urging a unified system to sustain match readiness and cohesion
• Griquas coach Pieter Bergh made only one alteration, introducing debutant flank Carel van der Merwe to preserve the continuity that underpinned their SA Cup preparation