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Pumas Crush Western Province 39-13 to Keep Currie Cup Play-Off Bid Alive

The bonus-point win leaves Jimmy Stonehouse's side one point off the top four before visiting the Sharks.

Overview

  • The visitors ran in five tries to secure the bonus point and collect all five log points in Cape Town.
  • Flyhalf Clinton Swart landed 14 points off the tee and was named man of the match for his control and composure.
  • After trailing 10-7 at half-time, the Pumas dominated the second period with maul-driven scores and clinical finishing.
  • The result lifts the Pumas to fifth on 20 points, one behind the Cheetahs and Lions and three behind Boland, with Griquas leading on 25.
  • Western Province suffered a sixth straight defeat to remain winless, effectively confirming the wooden spoon for their campaign.