Griquas finished off a perfect campaign by winning the SA Cup – their first major trophy in a decade – when they defeated arch-rivals the Pumas by 46-24 in a thrilling final.
Suzuki Griquas finished off a perfect campaign by winning the SA Cup – their first major trophy in a decade – when they defeated arch-rivals the Airlink Pumas by 46-24 in a thrilling final at Suzuki Stadium in Kimberley on Saturday afternoon.
However, the hosts’ defence held firm to repel several forward onslaughts from the Pumas and they thwarted two dangerous scoring opportunities by managing to hold up the visiting ball carrier and prevent them from scoring. The men from the Northern Cape made a positive start by scoring a converted try through left wing Sako Makata in the sixth minute, which was converted by Whitehead.
But the Pumas staged their fightback which saw them awarded a penalty try and yellow card for the hosts’ outside back Stephan Smit. After the break the two teams improved their discipline which resulted in an arm wrestle for possession, territory and points.
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