Head coach Steve Evans’ Tuffy Western Province line-up overwhelmed a never-say-die North West 11-0 after leading 5-0 at half-time, their comprehensive win studded with a host of exquisitely constructed goals.
Daniel Bell (2), James Drummond (2), captain Rhett Halkett, Dave Agar, Lloyd Norris-Jones (2), Callum Buchanan, Wade Paton and Shannon Boucher all got on the busy scoresheet via five penalty corners, one penalty stroke and five field goals in a display that exemplified the Capetonians’ ability of making entries into the strike zone count.
WP have certainly laid down the marker and it will take a special effort from one of the IPT teams to topple them.
In the late game, South Africa U21, who are special IPT invites in a bid to assist their preparation for Junior World Cup qualification, shaded hosts Northern Blues 3-2 after leading 2-0 at half-time.
For Blues, who finished this entertaining encounter strongly, trying to haul in the SA Juniors’ 3-0 advantage was a bridge too far.
SA U21 scored through sharpshooter Ryan Crowe (2) and Bili Ntuli while Grant Glutz got a brace for Blues.
In Tuesday’s match of the day, which starts at 6pm, head coach Krinesan Moodley’s Blues combination will be determined to get points off the impressive KZN Raiders.
