Western Province back to winning ways with feisty Currie Cup win over Pumas

Western Province clawed their way to their second Currie Cup win of the season against the Pumas at Mbombela Stadium on Friday evening.

As it happened | Currie Cup - Pumas v Western Province

Western Province won 23-17 after leading at 20-10 half-time.

The struggling Western Province got back to winning ways as they scored three tries through Godlen Masimla, Neethling Fouche and Sergeal Petersen.

However, it was the boot of Tim Swiel that proved the difference as he slotted a conversion and two penalties.

Meanwhile, the home side replied with three tries too by Eduan Swart, Corne Fourie and Chriswill September.

Flyhalf Eddie Fouche scored a sole conversion as they broke their three-match winning streak.

With two minutes left on the clock, a section of the floodlights went off with the referee waiting for them to turn on before play continued and full-time was called.

Western Province picked up vital points as they remain sixth on the Currie Cup standings after nine games behind the Pumas in fifth.

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Scorers:

Pumas 

Tries: Eduan Swart, Corne Fourie, Chriswill September

Conversions: Eddie Fouche

Western Province

Tries: Godlen Masimla, Neethling Fouche, Sergeal Petersen

Conversions: Tim Swiel

Penalties: Swiel (2)