At the Coca Cola Craven Week being held in Port Elizabeth at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Eastern Province and Griquas played to a nail biting finish as the lead changed constantly during the game.
Schoolboy rugby remains entertaining and unpredictable as the two sides played a hard and exciting game in the second day of the Craven Week tournament today – Griquas led 16-11 at the end of the 1st half. Eastern Province, trailing by two points, were awarded a penalty in the last seconds of the second half. A successful kick saw EP win by one point and retain their unbeaten record in the tournament.
Final Score: 28-27
The entertainment continues today with the following matches still to be played:
- 12h30 – SWD vs Limpopo
- 14h00 – Pumas vs Griffons
- 15h30 – WP vs Blue Bulls
Images from the Eastern Province Griquas game:
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Alan Straton
Chief Cook, Bottle Washer and Broom Mechanic at MyPE
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